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$2 • PH: 1300 4895 00 • EDITORIAL: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au • Issue 589 • Thursday, November 1, 2012
After nine days, end is in sight . . .
With the Endeavour River as his backdrop, Luxemburg rider Sebastian Einsle cycles his way along Hope Street towards the Grassy Hill finish of the Crocodile Trophy mountain bike race, won by Ivan Rybarik. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
Couple charged with murder PALMERVILLE Station owners Steve Struber and Dianne Wilson faced Cairns Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with the alleged murder of gold prospector Bruce Schuler. Struber, 55, and Wilson, 50, were arrested on their property at 6.30am on Tuesday and conveyed by police vehicles to Cairns where they were subsequently charged. Mr Schuler’s body, at the time of going to press, has as yet not been found. Detective Inspector Bruno Asnicar, Regional Crime Co-ordinator Far Northern Region, told reporters at a media conference on Tuesday that detectives from the Cairns Regional Drug Squad, Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch and Brisbane’s Homicide Squad drove to Palmerville to effect the arrests. Det. Insp. Asnicar said the arrests were the culmination of of a comprehensive investigation which started on July 9 with a report of Mr Schuler’s disappearance and reports of shots
having been fired in the area of his having gone missing. “We’ve spoken to hundreds of people over this time,” he said. “Every Cairns detective from every section has in some way been involved along with Brisbane homicide detectives, Scientific Branch and Forensics personnel.” He said the Palmerville terrain had inhibited the search for Mr Schuler’s body. “We’ve had the Dive Squad searching the rivers, but crocodiles in the river system posed a threat,” he said. “And there have been extensive land and air searches, but they have been inhibited by rough terrain.” Det. Insp. Asnicar said he intends “throwing as many resources as possible into finding Mr Schuler and the rest of the ongoing investigation”. Continued Page 2 >>
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NOVEMBER Thu 1. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Sat 3. Cooktown SSAA Rimfire Rifle Shoot from 9am. Sat 3. Aqua aerobics at Cooktown Pool at noon. Sun 4. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from
1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 6. Art classes supervised by Ross Franzi at the Cooktown District Community Centre between 9.30am to 11.30am. Tue 6. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Tue 6. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Wed 7. Aqua aerobics at Cooktown Pool at 5.30pm. Wed 7. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot at 5.30pm. Thu 8. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Sat 10. Rossville P & C Markets at Hatfield marketplace from 9am to noon. Sat 10. Cooktown Annual Turf Club race meeting at the racecourse. Sat 10. Aqua aerobics at Cooktown Pool at noon. Sat 10. Cooktown SSAA Target Pistol Shoot from 1pm. Sun 11. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 13. Art classes supervised by Ross Franzi at the Cooktown District Community Centre between 9.30am to 11.30am. Tue 13. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Tue 13. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Wed 14. Aqua aerobics at Cooktown Pool at 5.30pm. Wed 14. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot at 5.30pm. Thu 15. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Sat 17. Aqua aerobics at Cooktown Pool at noon. Sun 18. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Can club secretaries please send in a list of their events planned for the year to editor@cooktownlocalnews.com. au so they can be included in the What's On section.
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.
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Graffiti on Grassy Please return towing Hill saddens walker frame taken from tip
I AM one of the happy/masochistic individuals who climb Grassy Hill on a (fairly) regular basis in the interests of health and well-being and the reward of the sheer joy of the ever-changing view from the top. We are all familiar with the large, roughly-hewn granite plinth and the attached plaque placed there by the Royal Australian Navy which reads: Dedicated to LIEUTENANT JAMES COOK, RN THE CREW OF THE ENDEAVOUR AND TO ALL MARINERS I was therefore really saddened to find the latest senseless graffiti etched into this plaque by persons unknown. I imagine Captain Cook would have had amongst his crew at least a few who may have had similar destructive inclinations given the opportunity, but he kept such idle hands very busy and we all know the punishment meted out for misdemeanours! May the perpetrator/s get their just desserts. Jean Stephan, Cooktown.
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Gov.-Gen. to visit Cooktown GOVERNOR-GENERAL Quentin Bryce (above) will meet with community representatives at the James Cook Museum on Saturday. The meeting will be followed by an afternoon tea from 3.30pm.
‘Politically correct’ process needs to be followed THE minister has noted with concern the amount of misinformation flying around the north about World Heritage listing for Cape York, and he has asked me to write and calm your fears by obscuring things a little more. Let me say straight away the World Heritage listing is a Good Thing. It will bring more recognition of Australia around the world, and we will be congratulated for locking up some of the mostuseless parts of the country in new regulations. Whenever an important foreign politician or business leader flies in, he can look out of his aircraft window and say: “Wow,
these Aussies really know how to do things right. So much land under UNESCO protection!” To achieve this project before the next election, we need to proceed quickly, but in a politically correct way. Clearly we cannot allow outsiders to interfere with our decisions, so we will not be consulting mayors and other politicians who just happen to live there. They are a hopeless bunch who are always banging on about themselves and their own limited lives. I despair of them ever sharing the bigger vision of the federal government.
Police investigating Croc Trophy injury COOKTOWN police are still conducting inquires into an incident during this year’s Crocodile Trophy bike ride which saw one of the competitors air lifted by the rescue and taken to hospital with a suspected fractured pelvis. As at the time of going to press, no further details were available. In other police news, a 65-year-old Cooktown man intercepted with a blood alcohol concentration of .115 percent on October 25, was arrested and charged and will appear in the November 8 sittings of the Cooktown Magistrate’s Court.
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They think that the Green vote is something that happens to other people, not a vital prop in our electoral process. Australia needs to make the Greenies happy or they keep disrupting the steady flow of business in Canberra. Fortunately, in this case we can avoid local politics by consulting with Traditional Owners, but we have make sure we talk to the right Traditional Owners. Some of them are actually local politicians as well. I have arranged for a consultative meeting with the right sort of people at a pub in a town called Musgrave on Cape York.
The MinView ister will be from represented b y y o u n g the Hill Hodgkins, who is a junior member of this department and will have a bright future here once he grows out of his spots. This meeting will give you an inside view of government thinking, and we can get the whole consultation thing done and dusted by Christmas. I have already written the Minister’s letter to UNESCO and look forward to sending it in January. Bruce O’Krat, Advisor to the Minister.
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On October 26, a 31-year-old Cooktown woman was charged after allegedly being unlawfully found in possession 31gms of cannabis and an amount of prescription medication, while on the same date, a 47-year-old Cooktown man was charged with possession of a restricted item after allegedly being found in possession of a flick knife. Then on October 27, a 32-year-old Hope Vale man was charged after being intercepted with a blood alcohol level of .252 per cent.
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ON Sunday, October I did a cyclone clean-up, which entailed taking a caravan and an old Austin truck to the Bloomfield rubbish tip, which I did early in the morning before the tip opened, leaving those vehicles outside. I returned to the tip at 11am, the time it usually opens, to find that an A-frame/towing frame I had left on the truck had been removed. This frame was not meant for the tip and I had intended taking it home after dumping the van and the truck. Obviously someone has taken the frame in error, thinking it was rubbish meant for the tip, which it wasn’t. I have more work to do with this frame, so I’m hoping the person(s) who took it will be honest enough to return it. I can be contacted on 4069 5999 or contact Pietrina Dewaal (4060 8353) Pieter Dewaal Cooktown.
<< From Page 1. “We’ve examined every possible theory to the Nth degree to solve the various aspects of it (investigation),” he said. “The police team involved has been focused and dedicated to the job at hand. “And there are some theories we’re still examining.” He was unable to answer all reporters’ questions on Tuesday because the investigation was ongoing and he could adversely affect court proceedings. He said police had received a “spectacular response” from the people of the Palmerville area during their investigations so far. “I can’t speak more highly
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of the people in the Maytown and Palmerville region who have assisted us so far in this investigation,” he said. But he is hopeful that reluctant people, who may have felt intimidated previously, might not now come forward with information. “I urge anyone who has felt intimidated and now feels less intimidated to come forward and help us with our inquiries,” he said. “We are prepared to accept anonymous information also. “We will follow all leads.” Anyone with information can contact Cairns CIB (4040 7000) or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000).
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Don’t touch deadly canisters TWO potentially deadly canisters (example pictured right)found washed up onto an Archer Point beach on Friday have since been disposed with by the local “firies”. But since then, another canister has been washed up on a beach on Mabuiag Island in the Torres Strait. The Archer Point discovery brings the number of canisters found on beaches at Ayr, Ingham, Innisfail, Cairns and Mission Beach since February to eight, with the Mabuiag Island location taking the tally at this stage to nine. The Queensland Police Service is warning members of the public that, if they see a canister on the beach, that they must not inspect, open or transport it and ensure they stand well away from it. Contained within the canisters is a highly restricted toxic substance used in the eradication of vermon on vessels.
120 tourist operators’ visit ‘advancing region on world stage’ ACCORDING to Cook Shire Council’s Tourism Co-ordinator David Barker, last weekend’s visit by 120 tour operators was another step in advancing the region further on the world stage. Organised by the Australian Tourism Export Council, 60 Far North Queensland tourism suppliers were joined by 52 Inbound Tour Operators from overseas on a visit to the region, which included a welcome by Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott at the James Cook Museum on Friday night, followed by dinner on the Wharf. “Not only has this visit been important from the aspect of the international exposure we’ll get from the ITOs, but many of the FNQ operators who provide services to internationals, but also the rest of Australia, haven’t been here for many years,” Mr Barker said. “Many of them were surprised at just how much things have changed up here, so from that perspective, the trip has opened their eyes too.” The group had earlier had lunch at the Lions Den Hotel, where the proprietor Max Nulley, who is also the President of the Cooktown Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, said the trip was an important event for the region and had gone extremely well. “All of the businesses have worked extremely well in their presentations to these visitors,” Mr Nulley said. “We (the Chamber) have been working
Cairns District Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Cary Coolican said scientific examination of four canisters found along a 200km stretch of coastline from Ayr to Ingham, since February this year, revealed the product inside was Aluminium Phosphide, which could be fatal if inhaled or ingested. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Scientific Officers have warned, when in contact with air or moisture, the chemical generates a highly toxic phosphine gas, which under the right conditions, could self ignite. Aluminium Phosphide is a colorless, flammable and toxic gas. Mild exposure by inhalation causes indefinite feeling of sickness, ringing in the ears, fatigue, nausea and pressure in the chest which is relieved by getting away from the gas and getting fresh air.
“Even in the hands of experts, this chemical is highly dangerous and presents significant health risks, so it’s vital members of the community heed our warning,” Sgt Coolican said. “Parents and guardians should adequately supervise children and pets too. “They can be very curious and may think the canisters are toys and want to play with them. That curiosity, mixed with such a dangerous chemical, could tragically prove fatal.”
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The race that stops a nation... Australian Tourism Export Council representative Susan Crockford (green shirt) leaving the Lions Den after 120 influential Inbound Tour Operators had lunched there as part of a familiarisation tour of Cooktown and its surrounds. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.
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ABOVE: With a large vessel as their backdrop, 120 Inbound Tour Operators dined on the Wharf on Friday night. with ATEC for three to four months to organise this, with the Chamber offering not only financial support, but in-kind support by way of administration and organisation. “Cook Shire Council have also supported the event with a grant of $5000.” And for Keith and Vicki Howick, mein hosts at Restaurant 1770, it was another opportunity for them to display their organisational skills and culinary excellence, with a repeat performance of a similar event last year in providing an excellent meal for the 120 guests on the Wharf.
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Restaurant 1770 maestro Keith Hawick could still crack a smile on Friday night, despite the pressure of catering for 120 Inbound Tour Operators on the Wharf.
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Local band Earth Beat provided dinner music for the 120 Inbound Tour Operators dining on the Wharf.
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Plenty of power, maturity in students’ art exhibition By GARY HUTCHISON COOKTOWN State School’s art class has produced some stunning works, which are now part of the Art Kitchen exhibition on display at Nature’s PowerHouse until November 16. The exhibition was officially opened on Friday night, with some of the artists attending along with friends and members of their families. What would have been encouraging for them though, would have been the show of support by their art teacher Agata Sosin and other subject teachers, as well as a surprise visit from Chani Cardwell, Rossville State School’s Acting Principal who made the drive in from Rossville for the function. While I enjoy art, I certainly do not profess to in any way being an authority on the subject. But what amazed me was the maturity displayed by the artists whose work is on show. It is almost impossible for me to conceive that what has been produced has come from the imaginations and hands of young teenage and late teenaged boys and girls. In their work, they have shown no fear of colour or size,
with adjectives like powerful, sensitive, outrageous, surreal and psychedelic probably failing to do justice to canvases ranging from 1metre down in size. Some of the more psychedelic pieces are fiercely magnetic to the eye of the observer, and can leave them dizzy, such is the power of the pieces. “I’m really very proud of what my students have produced,” Ms Sosin said. “And yes I agree, their work is very, very mature. “Praise for their art is very well-deserved, they have been very dedicated and worked extremely hard towards this night.” A secret auction, which gives members of the public the opportunity of submitting anonymous bids for the pieces, was supposed to have been held that night, but has since been extended to the closing date of the exhibition, which is November 16. As I said, I am no authority on the subject of art, but I would urge anyone with an interest in art to get along to Nature’s PowerHouse. You will be surprised and your support might help encourage these burgeoning young talents to continue nurturing their obviously unbounded talent.
TOP: Cooktown State School Art Teacher Agata Sosin is seen with Year-11 student Mariah Newman, admiring Mariah’s piece, “Mangroves”, an acrylic and ink creation on canvas at the Art Kitchen exhibition opening at Nature’s PowerHouse on Friday night. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON. CENTRE: Cooktown State School Student Darcie Sieverding was about to hang her piece, “Surrealistic Place”, when she was joined by Principal Jillian Blennerhassett (left) and Acting Principal of Rossville State School Chani Cardwell. LOWER: Cook Shire Councillor Kaz Price with Zabrina Duncan, admiring her piece, “Introspection” along with another student artist, Lily Hale.
Have your say at World Heritage listing People’s Forum RESIDENTS concerned about the federal government’s intended restricted consultation process about a possible Cape York World Heritage listing are being urged to attend a Peninsula People’s Forum at the Musgrave Roadhouse from 10am, this
Saturday, November 3. Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke is pushing for a February 2013 listing, but intends consulting only some Traditional Owners and is refusing to include the Mayors of seven councils, Cape York Sustainable Fu-
tures, residents, business owners, leaseholders or pastoralists in the process, stating the government only needs the approval of traditional owners. In the October 25 edition of the Cooktown Local News, CYSF foundation member with
Cape Tribulation Road Link Planning Study
The Cape Tribulation Road to Mulligan Highway link provides coastal connection between Cairns and Cooktown. Starting at the Mossman/Daintree Road intersection, the link extends north along the coast to the Cooktown Developmental Road intersection. The Planning Study being undertaken is to discuss and develop the future road management plan for the link road. The three alternatives have been provided to generate discussion within the community. Based on the feedback provided, a final road management plan will be developed, endorsed and provided to the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA), which will consider the findings when assessing future environmental permit applications for drainage and road infrastructure upgrades. Cairns Regional Council, in conjunction with Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council and Cook Shire Council, is seeking feedback. To download a copy of the Planning Study and to find out more, go to www.cairns.qld.gov.au. A hard copy of all reports are available at: Cairns Regional Council’s offices in Spence St, Cairns and Front St, Mossman; All libraries in the Cairns Regional Council area; Cook Shire Council’s administration office and Cooktown library; Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council’s administration office. Information sessions (as shown) will be held to provide an opportunity to ask questions about the road management plan alternatives or about the submission process.
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25 years in the organisation and a former Cook Shire Mayor Bob Sullivan labelled the process as clandestine. “Why the rush?” Mr Sullivan asked. “The Indigenous people have looked after the land for 40,000 years, and between them, the pastoralists and residents of the Cape, we’ve done a pretty good job of looking after the place.” CYSF Chief Executive Officer Trish Butler is urging locals to make the effort and attend the forum. “It’s vitally important we have a strong representation at this forum and that people voice their opinions and voice them loudly,” Mrs Butler said. She advised the issue has now made the national media stage with a West Australian community contacting her about World Heritage being forced on them. “I’ve had people ringing me from Mingaloo,
Cape York Sustainable Futures Chief Executive Officer Trish Butler is urging locals to attend a Peoples Forum being held at the Musgrave Roadhouse from 10am on Saturday to discuss a possible World Heritage listing for Cape York. Photo submitted. Shark Bay telling me how the federal government has already done to them, what they’re trying to do to us,” she said. “The didn’t want it, but it was forced on them.”
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Museum is safe in Dr Melanie’s capable hands By ERIC GEORGE ONE of the special things about Cooktown, and, perhaps one that we do not appreciate the way we should, is the James Cook Historical Museum. This museum is a modern display of the history of Captain Cook and Cooktown, and maintains standards as high as any in Australia. At the same time, it is accessible and even the most fractious of tourist kids will find something to absorb their attention. The person entrusted with keeping this community asset running smoothly is Dr Melanie Piddocke, a recent blow-in but nonetheless valuable for that. Melanie is a Brisbane girl. “I was born and bred in Brisbane, went to school there, and went to university there. I studied music at the Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane. I played clarinet and did a Bachelor of Music. “While I was at university, I became interested in historical performance. That is playing the music of the 18th and 19th century on instruments that were around at the time, contemporary instruments. “And researching the kind of style they performed it in, which is quite different to what we do now.” That all sounds very academic. “Yes, and that was one of the things I liked about it. “It was using my brain a bit as well as the physical thing of playing the instrument. I went to Holland to study early music performance.” That must have been a difficult thing to do - did Melanie have a scholarship? “No, I was self-funded. I was doing a lot of babysitting and worked in the university library. I studied in The Hague.” I asked Melanie to describe The Hague for us Queenslanders. “It is the seat of government for Holland. It is quieter and more refined than Amsterdam: It has long, wide, tree-lined boulevards. In some ways, it’s a bit like Cooktown - there are two tiers of society: the local people who have lived there for their whole lives, and transients who move there for a job and then move on. “It’s just bigger. And colder, much colder. That was a novelty - at first. I always came back to
out from work and there’s a sunset over the river that you would not see anywhere else, and it stops you in your tracks. “And then there’s other times when you think life would be so much easier if there was such-and-such here. I’m not reliant on civilisation, I don’t like shopping. I like being outdoors, I like being on the water. I love sailing. I joined the Coast Guard and really, really enjoy
being part of it. “It’s a great organisation.” What else could we in Cooktown offer our visitors? “I’m not a fisherman, but I’m a keen snorkeler. In Port Douglas, there are six or seven companies that take people out to the reef a couple of times a day, and we are much closer to the reef than they are. “If there was a com-
pany that offered that, I’d certainly be in it. “Something they do in Whitby, England; someone has built a 14m replica Endeavour. (http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=LSkg8x3v-8) Perfect scale, enough to take 10 people out on day trips. “It’s just the cutest little thing. Just a tiny Endeavour; everyone sits on deck and goes out and has a cup of tea and scones. It’s fantastic; people love it.”
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LOCALS E H T E R E H “W EAT!” MEET AND James Cook Museum Manager Melanie Piddocke on the museum steps. Photo: ERIC GEORGE. Australia for Christmas. of the bequest was the exhibits, the kids need to I was a big coward. I did appointment of a clarinet be entertained as well. not want to spend all those specialist. “We get visitors from long gloomy days in Hol“My job was assistant Bendigo and Ballarat. land.” curator at the museum. I They know all about the As if she was not busy thought working in muse- Victorian gold rushes and enough in The Hague, ums was really interesting. then they learn about the Melanie also studied an Every day you get to come Palmer River, and how Early Music Performance in and look at these amaz- huge and significant that course in France at the ing objects. was, and they had no idea. same time. She left Hol“There were a lot of “I didn’t know about it land after four years with things I did not know and until I came here.” another Bachelor’s degree. in order to look after this Melanie was interAs part of her course collection properly, I en- viewed in Brisbane for in France, Melanie be- rolled myself in a Museum the job here, and set off in came more interested in Studies course. I left that a new four-wheel drive for research. with an Associateship of a new life in Cooktown. She had to prepare a the Museums AssociaWhat were her feelings paper involving her own tion.” as she reached us? instrument, and she chose Melanie decided to “Slightly shocked, I to study Theodor Lotz return to Australia. must admit. The first time (1748-1792), an instru“I was interested in you drive the Mulligan ment maker working in working in Australian Highway and don’t have a Pressburg and Vienna heritage, but one of the concept of how long it is, during Mozart’s time. other reasons was it was and how little there is in “I found him very getting just too cold. I was between, every time you interesting, so at the end starting to struggle with go over a hill you think, of four years in Holland the winters, particularly in ‘It’ll be the next time, over I looked at doing a PhD. Edinburgh.” the next hill, I’ll see it . . .’ Edinburgh University is So with a little good “ By the time I got to the only place where you fortune on both sides, Cooktown I was slightly can do a PhD in Organol- Melanie came to the James shell-shocked. Driving ogy. Cook Historical Museum. down Charlotte Street “That’s not medical, “This is an amazing when I first got in, I didn’t and it’s nothing to do with job to have. Cooktown is see another person. It was organs. It is the science extraordinarily lucky to a Friday, after lunch, and I and history of musical have a museum of this thought - where have they instruments. I did my dis- size and this quality in a all gone? sertation on Theodor Lotz. small town. “The first couple of “Part of the deal at “Visitors are constantly weeks were an adjustment Edinburgh University gob-smacked by the ex- because I have only ever was that they had been hibits. I would like the worked in big cities. offered a collection of museum to be more family “I’ve been here six over 800 clarinets from a friendly. If Mum and Dad months now, and there private donor. A condition want to read about the are times when I come
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October Student of the Month for the Cooktown State School is Year-9 student, Darcie Sieverding. Darcie is a high achieving student in all areas, excelling in English and Art. She enjoys writing her own books, plays and poetry and is working towards producing her own play. Darcie has been involved in many community events and charities and is planning a fundraiser on November 14 for the Friends of the Foundation. She participated in the 40 hour Famine, Discovery Festival and the Student Council. When Darcie leaves school she would like to be a Vet and an Author. Darcie is a creative and conscientious student, and is always a positive role model to others.
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Leland Michael is a Year-1 boy at Endeavour Christian College. His sense of humour and friendly nature makes him very popular with his peers. Leland always works hard and tries his best his best in all set tasks and activities. This is particularly evident in his wellpresented and tidy workbooks. Leland is a good helper, helping his teacher and class friends when a helping hand is needed. He loves doing Art, and any other activities which gives him opportunities to explore his creative
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The Rossville Student of the Month for October is Tayla Crosby for contributing a dedicated analysis of a special song. In her analysis, she was able to clearly define the author’s purpose for writing the poem, the language and structure of the song and her personal response to the context, rhyme and rhythm. Also, Tayla is a keen student who engages in all learning areas and is a bright and bubbling senior student who leads by example. Wonderful spirit Tayla! LEFT: Year 5 student Jukai Greenwool is the Bloomfield River State School Student of the Month for October because he is always ready to learn and has made great progress in his reading over the last few months. Jukai is creative and well mannered and he is at school every day. Well done Jukai!
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The Laura State School Student of the Month for October is Kadiesha Ross. Kadiesha is in her final year of primary school at Laura and is an excellent role model for younger students. During her seven years at Laura she has participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities such as camps, musicals, sports days, cultural events, school council and swimming. She is an excellent reader and writer. Her bookwork is the pride of the school and she always tries her hardest to keep her writing neat and tidy. Kadiesha is looking forward to the new challenges of high school and will be sorely missed at our school. Keep up the good work Kadiesha!
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Extensive works to prepare for summer storms
Ergon workers hard at it in Hope Street on Wednesday, October 24 forced a disruption to power to some consumbers between 8.30am to 2.30pm. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
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ERGON Energy replaced one power pole, and replaced a cross arm and insulators on another during planned work last week on the corner of Hope and Boundary Streets, Cooktown. An Ergon Energy spokesperson said it was necessary to interrupt power supply to customers to safely complete the work on power lines on Wednesday, October 24. The six-hour planned interruption coinciding with the network augmentation affected power to 26 customers who had been notified by mail prior to the work beginning. “The work forms part of Ergon Energy’s summer preparedness where we endeavour to have the network in the best shape to weather the summer storms and other events. The crews
worked as quickly as possible to minimise disruption and the work was completed within the time allocated,” the spokesman said. The work followed an unrelated power interruption the week before. Ergon Energy worked as quickly, and safely, as possible to restore power supply to 700 customers in Cooktown on Friday, October 19, following the malfunction of insulation equipment at the Wharf end of Charlotte Street. Power supply was interrupted on four occasions during the afternoon as the damage was repaired and troubleshooting carried out. “Outages of this nature trigger further signals that cause our automatic protection systems to activate,” the spokesman said.
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“After supply was interrupted at around 12.25pm we experienced three intermittent outages during the afternoon before power was restored at 3.55pm.”
Cooktown crews were also kept busy responding to a vegetation related interruption on Webber St which happened around the same time.
The spokesman said Ergon Energy apologises for any inconvenience caused by the recent interruptions and thanked customers for their patience.
Cooktown State School’s range of uniforms can now be purchased from the Cooktown PCYC at the Events Centre. Photo submitted.
Local phone book partnership continues with the P & C AS you would have noticed the 2012/2013 edition of the Cooktown Business and Community Directory is in the process of being made and once again the Cooktown State School Parents and Citizens Association will benefit by receiving a much-welcomed $10,000 donation from the Cooktown Local News, towards the students of our school. This is a huge contribution to our funds that are extremely low at the moment as we have introduced and bankrolled the new sports uniforms as well as the new winter jackets. The current phone book is still on sale at the Cooktown Local News office on Hope Street. The P&C have also entered into a partnership with the Cooktown PCYC to sell all of our school uniform range from the Events
Centre foyer area. We found this to be an easy, accessible option for all parents and carers as well as the P&C. Our next meeting is on Friday, December 2, at 9.45am, straight after Parade in the Events Centre meeting room. We will be discussing the Naplan results, the dietician will give her review of the school tuckshop and we will also be analysing a quote for permanent shade structures over our primary school play grounds. Parents, carers and citizens of Cooktown are all most welcome to attend. Hope to see you there. Nikki Darvell, President, Cooktown State School P&C.
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The Palmer Goldfield - early-day experiences By William Hill and published in the Cummins and Campbell magazine in 1938 THE final part of the reminiscences of W.R.O. Hill, an early warden on the Palmer as we remember the 139th anniversary of the arrival of the first miners on October 24, 1873 and the commencement of European settlement at Endeavour River. “Let me here relate a laughable fish yarn that actually happened to W. O. Hodgkinson, the late lamented Crown Minister, explorer, politician, editor, and versatile writer. My Camp at Byerstown was situated on the top of a steep bank overhanging a small creek, which after heavy rain was full of large bream. Hodgkinson, who had tried his luck in this hole before, arrived at my camp The Bank of New South Wales - Maytown. Photo submitted. late one night, when we were all away on patrol. station, with a comfortable house, piano, tennis After having tea, he threw his fishing line over the court, and plenty of bottled beer! bank, and was soon rewarded with some palpable Townsend, the officer in charge of the Native bites, but not being able to hook anything, he Police camp at the Laura, was a character, a gave it up after a time, rebaited his hook and left good-hearted “fool-to-himself” sort of fellow, and many a long, rough ride we have had together, as I the line set. Early next morning, on going to secure a prize, was authorised to requisition his detachment when he found the creek was dry! The bites had come on any special or urgent duty. We frequently passed hordes of Chinamen from small sand goannas! Regarding Hodgkinson’s exploring, I was at heavily loaded, in single file, carrying goods to the Georgetown when he made his famous start to Chinese merchants at Maytown, and I have seen explore the north-west country, from Cloncurry to them carry over two hundredweight on a bamboo across their shoulders, under a blazing Palmer the South Australian boundary in 1876. Tremendous preparations were made, and sun, twenty miles a day. They often collapsed and excitement and whisky ran high when we were died on the road, and we had to gallop on to find wishing the party bon voyage. After a month or their mates whom we had actually to force them so of privations, the party reached what they had off the road! Townsend had three fine dogs in his camp, hoped to find a magnificent stretch of splendid country, which they decided to christen the christened J.C., H.G., and V.M., and when these “Oswald,” but instead of finding new country, the animals died he had good fences erected round poor travel-worn party arrived at a well-appointed their graves, with headstones inscribed “Sacred to
Your life is your time OUR lives are governed by time. That’s why we’re surrounded by clocks and calendars that dictate our activities. As the minutes tick by, we wonder where the day went. When responsibilities and pressures mount, we complain: “I just don’t have time to get it all done!”
But the reality is that God has given us enough time to do exactly what He’s planned for our lives. Perhaps the bigger issue is whether we are using our time to do our will or the Lord’s. Time is a gift from God, and He has allotted each of us a measure in which to live and accomplish His purposes.
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WE CAN ALSO ASSIST WITH YOUR COMPENSATION FOR ACCIDENTS the memory of …” on the lot! Probably these extraordinary graves are still in existence. When the banks decided to open branches at Maytown, I had the whole staff of four banks camped with me for two or three days. The managers were Alfred Halloran, Cecil Becke, Paddy Shields, and McClardy, all old friends. Each brought three or four assistants, so the party of fifteen made things hum, also a considerable hole in my larder and store of medical comforts. My work having been so severe, and the continual attacks of fever telling at last on my constitution, I hailed with delight my transfer back to my old home at Ravenswood, as Police Magistrate and Warden. Before leaving the Palmer the Chinese gave me a tremendous send-off, letting off a cart load of crackers, but whether for joy or sorrow at my departure is still an unsolved problem.”
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not just filling your days with activities. Jesus was allocated just thirty-three years of life on earth, but only the last three were spent in fulfilling His Messianic ministry. To us that seems like a waste of time. Yet Christ accomplished everything His Father gave Him to do. That’s why on the cross He could say, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Scripture compares earthly life to “a vapor that appears for a little while
a n d then vanishes” From the Pulpit (James 4:14), but eternal life never ends. It’s foolish to spend your life on a vapor when you can reap everlasting benefits by following God’s will for your time here. Each day is an opportunity to choose. Have a gr8 day! Pastor Wayne Brennan Cooktown Community Church
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SCHOOL TALENT SHINES at EVENTS CENTRE SINGING, dancing and drama were some of the acts that made the fourth annual Cooktown’s Got Talent a success last Thursday. The Events Centre came alive with acts from Prep to High school. Bright colours and different varieties of music made the night an engaging, energetic evening. Congratulations to the following winners: Prep-Grade Three:
Birds of Paradise - Ruby Privett and Sophie Roberts It Takes Two - Julija and Hannah Gibson The Gangnam Style Kids - Travis Jerome, Kelly-Rose Jerome, Tarsharna Mclean, Samai and Marley Macfarlane. Special mention to Fusion Dance and Dynamite Girls. Grade Four-Seven: Psycho Sisters - True Oldaker,
Carly Johnson and Bec Keegan Singing & Dancing to ‘Good Time’ - Amber and Holly Farnan Sun Meets Light - Hannah Gibson. High School: Neverland Hotline - Darcie Sieverding Singing ‘Skinny Love’ by Birdy - Emma Lee Singing ‘Good Time’ by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepson’ - Zayne and
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Erryn Rosendale. Open: Terrifying Teachers - Primary school teachers The T.A Punk - Teacher Aides Slammers Dance Crew - David Curtis, Zane Stallan and Rouol Saga. A very special mention goes to Karen Whipper from the Cooktown District Community Centre for your continual support of Cooktown State School.
Thanks also to Craig, Kiah, Aiden and Shaun for the sounds and lights and thank you to all the businesses who donated prizes. With the support of the community these events are able to come alive. Last of all, I would like to thank the teachers of Cooktown State School for your support and help. Mel Cymbala Teacher
LEFT: Carly Johnson, Rachael Miller, Jaymie Vela and Tru Oldaker. RIGHT: Teachers Bernadette Akers, Nikki Smith, Kelly Callcott, Nikki Neill, Kiah Johnstone, Mel Cymbala and Trina McBurnie. Photo submitted.
Peta Buhman ready to perform.
Dylan Mitchell ‘treadin’ the boards’. Emma Lee impressed the judges.
ABOVE: Brother and sister Zayne and Erin Rosendale teamed up to surprise the judges with their ‘hidden talent’.
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Thuy Loughlin sang two songs - one in her Kathleen Dukes impressed the judges with her improvement from last year. native Vietnamese tongue.
ABOVE: Darcie Sieverding’s comedy skit won first prize for her in the senior section of Cooktown State School’s Got Talent. LEFT: Zane Stallan, Khia Witheridge and Shaun Law were part of a freestyle quartet dance group.
Sophie Robertson and Ruby Privett. Photo submitted.
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Mel Pryde and Jimmy Daniels .
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Sayah Scott with husband, Cook Shire Mayor Peter about to tuck into a Toppy pizza.
Tony George and Sally Mason.
Maroochydore couple Megan Hughes and Tony Adams. Lek Jantrarat and Donna Lee.
Claire Graham and Luke Maye.
Val and ‘Lofty’ Loftus.
LEFT: Lola Rosendale, Lucy Cobus and Kimberley Gibson were in a different part of the Toppy helping Hope Burns celebrate her birthday. RIGHT: Leanne Bramwell found some new mates in Michael Hunt and Adam Federici. LEFT: Anna Schauer, Jackie Holloway and Teneale Clarke found time away from their medical studies at the Cooktown Hospital for some R & R at the Toppy. RIGHT: Hope Burns (centre back) was celebrating her birthday with family members, (from left front) Stephen Deemal, Tiarni Carlo and Cora Lee and (from left back) Lloyd ‘The Truckie’ Bambie and Melissa Griffiths.
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4:00 Rage 4:30 National Press Club Address 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Catalyst 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “Stepping Out” (PG) 2:15 At The Movies: Short Cuts 2:30 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 6:00 Lost Gardens: Shelley 6:50 Miniscule: Interior Cobwebs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Miranda: The Perfect Christmas - Miranda tries - and fails - to put up with her family’s festive plans 8:30 New Tricks: The UCOS team’s feathers are ruffled with the arrival of Steve McAndrew, a retired detective. Brought in to help reinvestigate one of his original cases, McAndrew’s policing methods raise a few eyebrows. 9:35 Waking The Dead: Duty And Honour Part 2 10:30 Lateline 11:05 My Family: Kenzo’s Project - Kenzo has a school project about his family. Susan tells Kenzo he can ask any questions he likes, but quietly warns the family that there are some things that must never be divulged! 11:30 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)
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 Surprises 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 Classified Materials Turbulence Penny makes a surprising revelation about Leonard when on her second date. 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Monopolar Expedition - Leonard and Penny reconsider their feelings for one another. When Leonard and his friends decide to spend the summer working, at the North Pole. 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “The Driver” (PG) - A man who dresses like an Ivy Leaguer is known for his ability to drive a getaway car in a hold-up. A cop, obsessed with the idea of catching him, sets up a bank robbery with the help of some crooks. 2:30 The Baron 3:30 Danoz 4:30 Good Morning America
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SATURDAY 03
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer: Rob Hirst & Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil (PG)11:30 7.30 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Eggheads 1:30 Movie: “Hatari” (PG) 4:00 Basketball: WNBL 5:00 Football: W League 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin - Louisa is disturbed at the growing intimacy between Martin and his old flame, Dr Edith Montgomery and she resents Martin’s ‘old fashioned’ objection to her getting her school headmistress job back. 8:20 Kingdom - A local research facility creates a complicated case for Peter and his team. A group of nuns are forced to leave their beloved convent. Beatrice is running a sex line from the office. 9:05 Sinbad - Sinbad and friends try to gain access to a labyrinth containing a stone that reveals the future. 9:55 Silent Witness: Intent Part 1 10:45 TBA 11:15 Rage Guest Programmer: Rob Hirst & Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil 4:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Wildlife Man Featuring: David Ireland 12:00 Ben 10 12:30 Green Lantern 1:00 Dogstar 1:30 Flea Bitten 2:00 Wakkaville 2:30 Lockie Leonard 3:00 Stormworld 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 The Middle 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 Nine News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:40 TBA 9:40 TBA 12:00 Movie: “The Swarm” (M) - A huge swarm of deadly African bees spreads terror over American cities by killing thousands of people. 2:05 Movie: “Mutiny On The Buses” (PG) - When Stan transfers to a better paid job driving a special tours bus, his first run to a Safari Park turns into a disaster when the bus is invaded by animals, jeopardizing his career, his engagement to Suzy and his friendship with Jack. 3:50 Nine Presents: Timomatic 4:00 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:15 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Red Dragon” (AV)- Ex-FBI agent Will Graham is an expert investigator who quit the Bureau after almost losing his life in the process of capturing the elusive Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Years later, after a series of particularly grisly murders, Graham reluctantly agrees to come out of retirement and assist in a mysterious case. But he soon realises that the best way to catch this killer, known as the Tooth Fairy, is to find a way to get inside the killer’s mind. 1:35 Special: Dreamtime, Eyre And Lightning - In this fascinating special, Scott Lambert visits ‘Corner Country’ where Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet. 2:35 House Calls To The Rescue 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Semele 2:05 The 3:40 The Chopin Etudes 3:50 Hidden History 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Rex in Rome: The House Of Ghosts 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 James May’s Toy Stories: Meccano 8:30 Blackout 9:30 Boardwalk Empire: Paris Green - Van Alden’s grasp on sanity becomes increasingly tenuous, and he begins to suspect Sebso is lying about Billy Winslow’s death - so he decides to test his colleague’s integrity. 10:35 Movie: “25 Carat” (MA s,v) - Abel is a boxer turned debt collector who is struggling to provide for his young son. When he falls in love with beautiful car thief Kay, the couple plan for a new crime-free beginning. To fund their new law-abiding life, however, they conspire for one last big score. In Spanish. 12:10 Movie: “Arsene Lupin” (M a,v)- Follows the adventures of Arsène Lupin, an aristocratic Belle Époque gentleman robber who preys on the rich and is kind to the poor. Fate teams him up with the beautiful and mysterious Countess of Cagliostro who is involved in a devious plot to recover the treasure of the kings of France. In French. 2:25 Drawn Together 3:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 04
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Windsor Castle 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Travel Oz 2:00 Sinbad 2:45 At The Movies: Short Cuts 3:00 The Australiahn Ballet 50th Gala 5:00 An African Journey With Jonathan Dibley 6:00 Auction Room 6:30 Compass: Divine Women - Part 3 7:00 ABC News 7:30 David Attenborough: Kingdom of Plants: Survival 8:20 The Making Of The Kingdom Of Plants 8:30 Dangerous Remedy 10:15 The Slap: Connie - When Hector tells Connie that he regrets their affair, she tells Richie that Hector raped her. After finding a new love interest she is oblivious to the trouble her lie has created. 11:15 Andrew Olle Lecture: Mark Colvin 12:10 Movie: “All That Jazz” (M l,s,a) - The story of a gifted choreographer whose compulsions, both professionally and personally, lead to his destruction. 2:10 Movie: “Second Chorus” (G) - Showcasing the talents of Fred Astaire, two college musicians battle the odds to rise to the top of their profession and then for the favours of Paulette Goddard. 3:35 Rage
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Speedweek 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Power Surge 3:30 Inside Nature’s Giants: The Giraffe 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Sand Thieves 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Battle Castle: Malaga 8.30 Finding Life Beyond Earth: Are We Alone? 9.30 By The People: The Election Of Barack Obama 11:35 Movie: “Journey From The Fall” (M a,v) - Inspired by the true stories of Vietnamese refugees who fled their country after the fall of Saigon, and those who were forced to stay behind. 1975 marked the end of Vietnam’s civil war and the start of a mass exodus of refugees. In Vietnamese 1:20 Movie: “Keane”(M a,s) - A mentally ill man wanders around Port Authority bus terminal in New York asking strangers if they have seen his missing six-year-old daughter. But is the loss real or imaginary? And is his interest in helping young girls innocent and of a fatherly nature, or is it due to a darker, scarier motive. British actor Damian Lewis gives a brilliant performance opposite rising young star Abigail Breslin. 3:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Egypt Unwrapped 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Auction Room 2:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 6:00 Restoration Man: Church 6:50 Miniscule: Bananas 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. 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 The Kennedys 12:20 Movie: “Richard III” (G) - It is the end of the 15th century and soon after Edward VI has been crowned King, his brother Richard starts plotting to obtain the throne. 2:35 Movie: “Dangerous Corner” (PG) - A detective must find missing bonds and evidence to prove his suspect, who committed suicide, is actually guilty. 3:40 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Australian Fishing Championships 11:30 Danoz Direct 12:30 Cybershack 1:00 Kitchen Whiz 1:30 Lockie Leonard 2:00 Roller Derby X-Treme 2:30 The Middle 3:00 House Husbands 4:00 Getaways European Tour 4:30 TBA 5:00 National News 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Big Brother 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 The Mentalist: War Of The Roses - A murderer Jane helped expose gets a furlough to help the CBI solve a charity worker’s homicide. Meanwhile, Rigsby prepares for fatherhood. 10:30 Person Of Interest: Matsya Nyaya - The Machine’s latest number places Reese undercover with an armoured truck crew, a case that brings back memories of his last CIA mission and painful decisions he was forced to make. 11:30 Southland: Underwater 12:20 What Would You Do? 1:05 Spyforce 2:05 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:35 Danoz 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today 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 Surprises 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 The Mentalist: Red Dawn - A flashback to when Jane first met Lisbon and the CBI team. 9:30 Person Of Interest: Bury The Lede - Reese is tasked with protecting a reporter, but he must do so on the sly so she doesn’t start investigating him. 10:30 CSI: NY: Get Me Out Of Here! - A fraternity pledge master is found dead in an open grave, and the team soon suspects that one of his pledges may be buried alive in another cemetery in New York City. 11:30 Nikita: Falling Ash 12:30 The Avengers 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 Handy Manny 6:30 Fish Hooks 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 Outsourced 12:00 The 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival 1:00 Movie: “Anne Of Green Gables - The Continuing Story” 3:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2012 The Great Outdoors 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Border Security 8:00 Airways 8:30 Bones: The Tiger In The Tale 9:30 Killing Time - Fraser’s infamy following the Walsh Street trial attracts high profile clients including businessman, Alan Bond. Fraser relocates to Perth. When his reliance on cocaine and alcohol escalates, his life begins to unravel. 11:30 Strike Back - Burned by the duplicity of Major Donoghue, Scott and Stonebridge find themselves held captive with the four EU hostages in the wilderness of Kosovo. 12:30 Special: France: Soaring With The Senses 1:30 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
MONDAY 05
SBS
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Return” (M) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 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 - Tensions are high at the Braxton household with the arrival of Kyle. Sasha tells Casey she thinks she is pregnant. 7:30 The X Factor 8:45 Scandal: Enemy Of The State - After the Amanda Tanner case takes a shocking turn, one-time friends Olivia and Cyrus take heated, opposing viewpoints, and Cyrus tries to help in investigating the personal lives of Olivia and her associates. 9:45 The Amazing Race 10:45 Up All Night 11:15 Suits: High Noon - After weeks of waiting, the votes are cast and the moment of truth is finally at hand: Daniel Hardman is once again managing partner of Pearson Hardman. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 10 Years Younger 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: “The Keys To The House” (PG) 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Greece 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Barack Obama Special - President Obama challenges Adam and Jamie to revisit the Archimedes Death Ray myth. This myth suggests that up to 500 people with mirrors can focus the sun’s light enough to set a wooden ship ablaze 8:30 Derren Brown: The System 9:30 This is England ‘86 - With Shaun firmly back with his old gang, life appears good, but trouble is brewing among his friends. With Milky and Woody competing for her affections, Lol returns home to find her father has resurfaced. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS 1:05 Living Black 1:35 Pizza World Record 2:05 Wilfred 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 06
7 CENTRAL
4:05 Movie: “Rembrandt” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads 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 Long Story Short 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 6:00 Time Team 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent Presents: The US Presidential Race 9:00 TBA 10:00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne: November - Jennifer Byrne and team are joined by artist Ben Quilty and author Monica McInerney to discuss Chloe Hooper’s new thriller The Engagement and John Wyndham’s classic work of sciencefiction The Chrysalids. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Movie: “The Last Detail” (M s) 2:15 Basketball: WNBL 3:10 Rage
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 Surprises 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 Big Bang Theory: The Infestation Hypothesis 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Extraction Obliteration - A disagreement over a game of Words With Friends endangers Sheldon’s relationship with his science idol Stephen Hawking, while Penny secretly takes a course at a local college. 9:00 2 Broke Girls: And the Candy Manwich 9:30 Two And A Half Men: Ferrets, Attack! 10:00 Mike And Molly: Mike Cheats 10:30 Survivor: Phillipines 11:30 Weeds 12:00 Harry’s Law 1:00 Extra 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 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival 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 The X Factor 8:45 Winners & Losers: The Whole Truth - “ As Matt and Bec embark on their search for a block of land on which to build their dream home, Bec discovers money is missing from her bank account, and she’s devastated when it comes to light who is behind it. 9:45 Grey’s Anatomy: Beautiful Doom 10:45 Smash: Tech - ‘Bombshell’ moves to Boston. Ivy faces trouble as Derek finds himself drawn even closer to Rebecca, while Karen reaches a turning point, and is torn when she must choose between Dev and the show. 11:40 I Just Want My Pants Back 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 Celtic Thunder: Take Me Home 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Greece 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 56 Up 8:30 Insight: Getting Away with Murder - Insight looks at whether the defence of ‘provocation’ is being abused in Australian courts, or whether it is a vital defence for battered spouses. 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Nobody Knows” (M a) - A harrowing, yet gentle observation of young innocence and courage. Four children are sheltered from the outside world when their neglectful mother hides them in a small Tokyo apartment - then leaves. 1:35 Mad Men: The New Girl - Joan finds Don the perfect secretary, and Don finds himself in the middle of issues between TV comedian Jimmy and his wife Bobbie. 2:30 Mad Men: Maidenform - Don and Duck try to bury the hatchet, and Peggy attempts to join in on the execs’ after-hours meetings. Also, Duck receives a family visit at the office. 3:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 07
IMPARJA
4:10 Movie: “HG Wells’ The Man Who Could Work Miracles” 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programmes 11:00 Andrew Olle Media Lecture: Mark Colvin 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 6:00 The Restaurant Inspector 6:45 Dream Build: Hill House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Endings 8:30 A Moody Christmas: Operation Sex Via The Homeless 9:00 The Chaser: Hamster Wheel 9:30 Red Dwarf: Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from a doomed ship commanded by his all-conquering brother, Howard. But Rimmer can’t bring himself to save Howard until he’s on an equal footing career-wise. 10:00 At The Movies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Very Small Business: Human Resources 12:05 Movie: “Cape Fear” (M v) 1:45 Football: W-League 2:45 Rage
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 Surprises 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 9:00 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies - Dr Christian takes to the stressed-out city of London where nervous rashes and embarrassing ailments are plentiful. The doctors discover just how much stress is connected to sexual impotence with a new nationwide poll of thousands of people. 11:00 Who Do You Think You Are? Helen Hunt 12:00 Eclipse 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 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: “Breaking The Surface” (M) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 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 - Jamie acts out after Leah ends things with him and he trashes the diner. Liam tries to find evidence against Jamie. Meanwhile, Romeo and Indi discuss starting a family. 7:30 Highway Patrol 8:00 Surveillance Oz 8:30 Criminal Minds: Run - In tonight’s thrilling season-finale, the BAU team continues to pursue the bank-robbing serial killers. The team determines that the suspects have a bigger target in the nation’s capital and with one of the team still a hostage they must work quickly to diffuse an explosive situation. 9:30 World’s Wildest Police Videos 10:30 Air Crash Investigations 11:30 Parks And Recreation 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 10 Years Younger 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 12:00 World News Australia Special: U.S Election: The Presidential Result 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Greece 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Meet My Wild Friends 8:30 Living with the Amish - In the final episode, the teenagers stay with some Amish rebels who are deciding whether or not to leave the Schwartzentruber church - the strictest and most secretive of all Amish groups. 9:30 Cutting Edge: Al-Qaeda Confidential - This documentary provides a powerful account of the events which led to 9/11. It reveals how Osama Bin Laden ran his terrorist group and sheds light on the consequences of his assassination earlier this year by American Special Forces. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “The Strength of Water” (MA v) - Soon after a mysterious stranger arrives in their isolated town on the rugged coast of New Zealand, 10-year-old twins, Kimi and Melody are forced apart by a tragic accident. Kimi must find the strength to let go of what he loves the most. 12:50 Iron Chef: Sea Urchin 1:40 Iron Chef: Pike Eel 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
THURSDAY 08
ABC
4:00 Movie: “Sanders Of The River”(G) 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Being Italian 10:30 BTN 11:00 Ancient Megastructures 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The World’s Worst Disasters 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Waterloo Road 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:55 BTN Daily 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 6:00 Greatest Cities Of The World With Griff Rhys Jones: Rome 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Redfern Now: Joyride 9:30 QI: Death 10:00 Angry Boys 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 TBA 12:25 The Clinic 1:15 Movie: “Lydia” (PG) - Wealthy Lydia Macmillan and three former suitors seek an understanding as to why none of them managed to win her hand, and together relive the past thirty years. 2:55 Rage
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 Surprises 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 CSI: Miami: At Risk - Calleigh discovers a personal connection to a case in which a beloved tennis coach is nearly killed. 10:30 Australian Families Of Crime: The Killer Couple 11:30 Are You There, Chelsea? Gynecologist - Sloane plans a social get-together for her church group at the bar. This gives Chelsea a prime opportunity to romance the church band’s sightly lead singer, yet his pure and virtuous manner proves to be a major stumbling block. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Alive And Cooking 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 The 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival 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 Brynne: My Bedazzled Life 8:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia - It’s makeover time! The geeks are given an image overhaul with the help of an all-star makeover team. 9:30 The Unbelievable Truth 10:15 Family Guy - The Griffins decide to climb Mount Everest after their competitive family friends announce their ambitious plans to hike the legendary mountain. 10:45 Celebrity Juice 11:30 Cougar Town 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelpia 12:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:05 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Greece 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2 - In this episode, Luke stays in Luang Prabang to join the biggest New Year’s celebrations in the country. To get in the festive spirit, he helps out at a local street stall selling coconut cakes. Luke then heads to Quang Si waterfalls, where he makes a refreshing Luang Prabang salad. 8:30 Jimmy and the Giant Supermarket: Sausages 9:35 One Born Every Minute 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Uefa Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “Izzat” - (MAV v) The three young Pakistani immigrants are struggling to fit in with their peers in Oslo in the 1980s. They find school extremely boring and become attracted to the hard boiled gang, East Side Crew, which is run by the brothers Sadiq and Khalid. Petty theft soon develops into drug dealing, violence and murder. In Norwegian 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
12 – Cooktown Local News 1 - 7 November 2012
CROSSWORD No. 122
SUDOKU No. 122
Your Lucky
Stars
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
Try not to let financial problems get you down. A word from a friend may help - but you will still have to get the situation under better control. Watch the small change and you will see how you can improve things by the end of the week. Romance. You may become a little annoyed at something which your partner has forgotten to do. Try to be patient: you’re both under a lot of pressure at the moment.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
You could seal a major deal, sign a new contract, or team up for a new venture this week. Expect encouraging news about your finances later in the week. Romance. Try to analyse your feelings; they may not be as unreasonable as you think. This is not the best time to break a promise which you made recently, it is very important that you keep your word.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
FOR KIDS
Your luck will be with you this week. A small gamble could lead to a large reward - just make sure that you don’t gamble away your winnings. Romance. Don’t be surprised if you are asked for advice this week. You may find that your ideas are taken a little more seriously than usual at the moment. This could lead to a romantically charged weekend!
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
A new hobby will help to put you in touch with someone that you have not seen for a very long time. Work seems a bit dull at the moment, so put your energies into the hobby. Romance. Make sure that you take advantage of the recent improvement in your social life. Get out and about, especially this weekend.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
Don’t allow your parents to interfere too much in your life; their help could be a little intrusive at times. They mean well, but sometimes you need to do things your own way. Romance. This will be a very good week for romance, provided you don’t lose patience with your partner. Keep your cool and you will see the benefit.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
Don’t ignore a warning by a close friend; this person knows you well enough to understand the dangers. You need to be more cautious than normal at the moment. Romance. At times it may be difficult to reconcile your own needs with those of your partner. You should see this situation improve by the weekend.
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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
Although you hanker after a holiday, it may be a little while before you have the chance to get away. Try to find a way to make your everyday work more interesting instead this week. Romance. You are in a positive mood at the moment and you’ll find this will help to break down barriers between you and a close friend.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
Be careful not to keep on making the same mistake. A different approach will be needed in order to achieve what you are aiming for: be patient and think through what you need to do. Romance. Your emotions will be running very powerfully at the moment. Don’t do anything rash without considering the consequences, and be careful what you say.
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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
A comment from your boss could make you a little self-conscious. Sometimes you can be too hard on yourself: others may have a higher opinion of you than you realise. Romance. The Moon/Uranus Midpoint presently in your sign will mean that you need a little more independence in your life at the moment: you should try a night out on your own this week.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
A change to your daily routine may help to reduce the amount of stress you currently feel under. You will manage to adapt, but it may be a while before you are completely settled. Romance. Emotions could be running high this week and your partner may be a little difficult to handle at the moment: be patient with them.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Drive your business. Let not your business drive you. – Benjamin Franklin
SOLUTIONS No. 122
A long-standing agreement with a friend may be on the point of breaking down this week. This agreement has its flaws, but it has stood you in good stead. Persevere and you should see signs of improvement by the end of the week. Romance. A friend whom you know from work may be keen on getting to know you better. Keep an open mind: this person will turn out to be more interesting than they first seem.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
This will be a good time to start a new hobby: you may be surprised when you find where this new interest leads you! You’re ready for adventure and this week is a good time to look for it. Romance. Don’t spend too much time making a decision: you need to take the plunge. For once, you can afford to be impulsive.
Cooktown Local News 1 - 7 November 2012 – 13
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Planning study document on Bloomfield Track released TEACHERS are like blotting paper. They love absorbing knowledge and sharing it with their students. If your name is Noelle Fagan, you’re a primary school teacher from County Kildare Ireland, and you’re in the rainforest on the trip of a lifetime, then you’re like a child in a lolly shop. Noelle mopped up the Kuku Yalanji culture, the history and ecology of the rainforest, the useful and edible plants and the unique wildlife. Crocs, nutmeg pigeons, nesting metallic starlings, flowering black beans, ripening mangoes are among the moppable delights along the Track at the moment. I always recommend the Wet Tropics website to teachers like Noelle, because it is so diverse, interesting, accurate and has so much good educational material. It is www.wettropics. gov.au, by the way. The Bloomfield River temporary crossing has had some strengthening work done on it. Re-packing, lowering of the blocks on the lower side of the crossing and concreting should make it less dangerous in high water conditions. Good news is that Wujal Shire Council has been provided funding and is empowered by Cairns Shire Council to respond quickly without having
the merry-go-round of application/ justification/approvals. In the meantime, Cairns Council makes it clear that in the event of the Crossing again being wiped out, there will be no dirty crossing constructed. Residents and businesses will have to rely on a passenger ferry service, until the new bridge is built. The latest on the new Bloomfield Bridge from Department of Main Roads is that the September estimate for tenders has been pushed back to November, funds are still in the budget, and mid-2013 is the latest aspiration date for completion of the Bridge. If you are interested in the Woobadda Creek Crossing and the Cape Tribulation Road to Mulligan Highway coastal link, then planning has reached an important stage. A Planning Study document has just been released, and a series of public consultations will be held in Mossman, Cow Bay, Cape Trib, Wujal and Cooktown during late November. You can access it all on http:// www.cairns.qld.gov.au/about-council/ community-engagement/current/ current-projects/cape-tribulation-rdlink From the Planning Study document: “The Bloomfield Track section from Cape Tribulation to the
Bloomfield River is designated as an adventure 4WD route. In this section, narrow road widths, tight horizontal and vertical alignments and steep embankments create many operational complexities for efficient and effective management. “The Planning Study being undertaken is to discuss and develop the future road management plan for the link road. The three alternatives have been provided to generate discussion within the community. “Based on the feedback provided, a final road management plan will be developed, endorsed and provided to the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA), which will consider the findings when assessing future environmental permit applications for drainage and road infrastructure upgrades.” “The proposed road management plan alternatives consider and incorporate the following key principles: • Retain the Daintree Ferry (FNQ2031). • Retain the Emmagen Creek crossing at existing level. • Maintain the integrity of the unique environmental aspects which distinguish Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park as a declared World Heritage Area. • Maintain the Cape Tribulation
Road - Bloomfield Road (‘Bloomfield Track’) as a scenic/adventure 4wd track through the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area (FNQ2031). • Maintain low key and sustainable development north of the Daintree River to protect the World Heritage values and character of the area (FNQ2031) . • Manage the roads to ensure that the remote, wild and undisturbed natural attributes and opportunities are not compromised and opportunities for self reliant travellers and small group tours are provided for (WT Nature Based Tourism Strategy). • Ensure that a safe and functional road and drainage network is provided”. It’s really important to get the right balance, so it’s important that everyone inform themselves by accessing the study document and attending one of the public meetings coming up in November. Weather and Track conditions have been excellent over the last week. Tide movements will be small for the next few days, so travel with confidence. Happy travelling Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours http://www.darcyofdaintree.com. au/ Ph: +61 7 4098 9180
ABOVE: Gloria Walker with Noelle and Colum Fagan on Bloomfield River. Photos: MIKE D’ARCY. BELOW: Frances Walker with Swiss visitors Lorraine Herzog, Lisbeth and Rich Lienert and Max Herzog at Wujal Falls.
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WITH CLARE RICHARDS
Time to plant the humble sweet potato I’M about to start planting sweet potato, in hopeful anticipation of rains to come. So I thought it a good time to do a column on the humble sweet potato. There are many varieties, and everyone has their favourite. Whether it’s the orange fleshed kumara, the purple-skinned white-fleshed one, the white-skinned purple-veined one, the white-skinned white-fleshed one, or other less common varieties, they’re all good. Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are high in beta-carotene and help to make vitamin A available in our bodies. The varieties with purple skin or flesh contain antioxidant and antiinflammatory compounds.
So instead of buying expensive blueberries from the other end of the nation (or of the world!), plant some local sweet potatoes and you’ll be doing yourself even greater good. I will gather what runners I can to have available at this weekend’s Seasonal Food Exchange stall at the Cooktown Markets, so come along from 8am to about 10am and pick up a cutting. After that, I’ll be off to Club Veg to get gardening tips from all those seasoned local gardeners about how best to get my plants started. Sweet Potato Salad For two serves allow: 1 medium purple skinned or purpleveined sweet potato
1/2 medium ripe red papaya or 2 mangoes 2 limes 4 passionfruit yoghurt to serve The night before while making dinner, cube the sweet potato into 1cm pieces. The white flesh will oxidise and brown quickly so if you want to avoid this, rub the slices with a cut lime as you go. Place the cubes into a steamer over already boiling water and steam for about 15 minutes until the cubes are cooked through. Take off heat and place sweet potato into a container and squeeze the lime juice over and toss through well. Leave
to marinate for about 1/2 hour, tossing occasionally if you can. After that, pour off any excess lime juice and place sweet potato in the fridge. This mix will keep happily for several days, so you can increase the amount you cook at one time and have enough Purple-veined sweet potato. Photo: CLARE RICHARDS. prepared for several to soak into the flesh). For each person days breakfasts. place the cubes of 1/2 a sweet potato into At breakfast, peel off the bits of skin a bowl and cube a 1/4 of a papaya over if you want (leaving them on overnight them, then the pulp of two passion fruit. allows the healing purple substances Serve with yoghurt if you like.
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Burglar steals Monthly Medal A FIELD just shy of 20 competed in The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford competition and we all thought Kate Thomson had it in the bag, but unforIn the tunately Paul Haley thought he would give it a go and managed to beat Kate Bunker on a count-back. Both Kate and Paul had 40 Stableford points. Maybe next time Kate? Thank you to the 11 members who turned up to attend the AGM and to the 11 members who provided proxy votes. We struggled to get a committee, but got there in the end. Steve Butler is our new President, Andy Daly VicePresident, Blue Hobbs is the new Club Captain, I’m the Treasurer and stand-in Secretary and Rick Butler and Graham Burton are the Committee. Fifteen members competed in the Cooktown Hardware and Italian Restaurant Monthly Medal competition on Saturday, and Gary Johnstone was at it again, burglarising the field with a nett 61. Gary’s playing partner and partner in crime in the burglary, Steve Wilton, was the men’s runner-up with a nett 63. It was a close call between the ladies, with Marilyn Clark the winner with a nett 68, and Julie Sauer the runner-up with of 69. Lowest gross score for the day was Kim Copland with 79 off the stick. Andy Daly won the Alice Burton Birdies Nest, while nearest-the-pins were won by Kim Copland for 2/11 and 14 and John Pettersen for 9/18. It was a tight competition for the Cape York Tyres Sunday 9-Hole Stroke competition with a three-way count back between Kim Copland, Wayne King and Steve Butler required. After long deliberation it was decided that Kim was the day’s winner and Wayne was runner-up. It is going to be another week of a tough score to beat for The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition. Wayne King is leading the field with a nett 65, but both Kim Copland and Steve Butler are just behind on 66. The competition for this coming Saturday is a Bisque Par competition. Happy golfing everyone. Kelly Barnett, Cooktown Golf Club, Manager.
Toby scores gold in Middlemount
CAPE York SSAA member Toby Graves picked up a gold medal for the B Grade 300 metre Deliberate event at the annual National Combined Services Shoot held in Middlemount between October 19-21. Also competing in event was Andy Gardner, while Mal Foxlee and Lina Graves went along as spectators. Both shooters reported that they enjoyed the weekend. Thank you to the Black Powder and Shotgun Shooters at the recent working bee, the job list got the desired result. Last Saturday’s Rimfire Shoot turned out to be a practice session with people sighting in scopes etc., while this weekend is a Shotgun Trap Shoot to be held at the SSAA Cameron Creek Road Range. For times and details ring Jim (4069 5173). Anne Williams Secretary.
Three classes decided on Sunday ON Sunday we held a Practical Shoot with three classes. In the Rimfire class, Ian took out first with a time of 84.86sec and second went to Ken with a time of 148.50sec. In the Centrefire class, Frank took out the top spot with a time of 111sec, while in the Revolver, class Col took out first with a time of 166.22sec. Don’t forget the next Practical Shoot is our annual John King Memorial shoot on Sunday, November 25. This is always a big shoot with our normal Practical Shoot and some Novelty Shoots to keep the day fun for everyone. More on this in the coming weeks. November dates for your diary: Sunset Shoots - Wednesday - 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 5.30pm; Rimfire Rifle Shoot - Saturday, 3 at 9am; Target Pistol Shoot - Saturday, 10 at 1pm; and John King Memorial Shoot - Sunday, 25 at 9am. Chris Stewart, Publicity Officer.
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Barra attack a rare sight for anglers
LEFT: Tasmanian angler Allan with a 66cm coral trout. RIGHT: Tasmanian visitor Peter with a 87cm barra. Photos submitted. THE weather eased for the weekend, and judging by the number of trailers at the ramps, many anglers took advantage of this. Fishing for some was very productive, with good catches of trout nannygai and Spanish mackerel, however a few struggled for a feed, but I guess that’s fishing. The lizard island tournament went well with 26 boats entering, tagging 84 marlin between them including seven granders.
Tomonori Omi from Japan took out champion angler with 14 tags whilst fishing aboard Top Shot. Last week has also saw an improvement in fishing on the Wharf. With the herring returning and a good set of tides, plenty of good barra and mackerel have been landed. For the last five days, I’ve had two fellas from Tasmania, Peter and Allan fishing with me. They caught some great fish
both up the river and out the front - coral trout up to 66cm, nannygai to 87cm, barra to 87cm along with trevally, mackerel, jacks and fingermark. We also lost two barra over the magical metre mark on lures. Seeing them jumping was amazing. While playing one barra around 75cm, a huge fish came up next to it and attacked it. At first we thought it was a bull shark because of the
size, but you can imagine our surprise when the lure somehow transferred and was then attached to a monstrous barra that led us on a merry dance for a while, jumping and charging all over the place until the barbless hooks straightened. Certainly not something I see everyday and certainly not something I will forget. Mark Privett Gone Fishing Cooktown.
Local teams invited to All Blacks carnival SIDES from Cooktown, Wujal Wujal, Hope Vale, Coen, Weipa, Mapoon, Napranum, Aurukun, Lockhart River, Pormpuraaw, Doomadgee and Normanton have been invited to compete at Kowanyama’s first All Blacks carnival in more than a decade this weekend. It will basically be a carnival where sides from the Three Rivers and Cape Cluster competitions will have the chance to compete along with Doomadgee and Normanton which contested the Mid-West League. But organisers won’t know just how many teams have accepted until Saturday morning. However, they are expecting a big turnout with hundreds of players and supporters converging on Kowanyama. It is considered an ideal week-
end for the carnival, especially with the cancellation of the Dan Ropeyarn All Blacks Carnival which was to be held in Bamaga this weekend. Hosts Kowanyama will field at least one side depending on team numbers. “Some of the sides will send in nominations later in the week, but we won’t really know what final acceptances are until the first morning,” Kowanyama Rugby League spokesman Dave Kennedy said. “But, at this stage, all of the roads are open so we should have a good crowd. Locals will be here in big numbers.” Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday and the draw will be done when the number of teams is known. Recently, Kowanyama hosted
its first rugby league games for many years when a round of the Cape Cluster competition was held there. Experienced referees Rod McCrae and David Maiden were approached by Kennedy to control games when they all attended a QRL Northern Division Remote Regions football forum in Cairns on Tuesday. “Myself and David will be going and we’ll drive up on Friday and come home after the carnival,” McCrae said. “We are looking forward to it and expect some really top-class and entertaining rugby league.” Veteran McCrae said he was impressed with the set up at Kowanyama when he refereed the 2011 Cape Cluster round there. McCrae is aged in his sixties and is considered a marvel in
North Queensland refereeing ranks. At last weekend’s Cairns All Blacks carnival a total of 83 games were played. McCrae was a central referee in 10 and a touch judge in 18 and had a pedometer attached to his body to check out the distance he travelled. “I ran or walked 54.7km during the Cairns carnival,” he said. Kowanyama used to host one of the most-popular All Blacks carnivals in Far North Queensland. This writer covered several Gulf Shields more than a decade ago when the sidelines were covered with spectators. McCrae is also looking forward to travelling to Cooktown in midNovember for the John Bowen Memorial All Blacks carnival.
Busy times ahead for the Cooktown Hash EVERY year, as the Season’s Wheel turns, the weather warms up and migratory species head south in search of cooler weather. Of course, us stick-in-the-muds feel sad because we will miss the chirpy voices and fine plumage - but there you are. It’s Nature’s way. Yes, Christmas is about to fly away again and she hosted a Hash along with Stumbles to mark the occasion. Unfortunately, the pair of them decided to be traditional and use traditional toilet paper to mark the trail. Our regular armchair-bound readers of the Hash Trash will know that this means one miserly scrap of paper every 500m meaning the pack spends most of the run wandering the bush in circles shouting For Goodness(?) sake, why don’t they use more
PAPER? A shame really because the trail spent a great deal of time wandering in and out of secret places at the end of the old airstrip. There are all sorts of bush, and excavated ponds out there. Must be a great place for a naturalist. We wound our way through it all, with the exception of Xtraktit who indulged in a mammoth short cut and did not get to see some of the pretty places. Then the trail took to the old bund wall around the airstrip and so back around to the bash at Stumbles’ place. Here GM Nostrildumass picked up the reins of government again and whipped everyone into order. He had three virgins to welcome, plus a bunch of hangers-on who will no doubt
make an effort next week. Then Offal and Sewezy have reached their 303rd runs together - a happy coincidence. Head Job has reappeared for his 13th run in four years (!), and Xtraktit was punished for Driving Furiously on the Queen’s Highway and getting a speeding ticket. November will be a busy month with a Melbourne Cup sweep, an Eclipse Camp and the Christmas camp at the end of the month. Next week’s run is on Monday, November 5 at 5.30pm from Grandad’s, and you should get out of your arm chair and come along. Contact Moses (4069 5854 or 0409 686 032) for details. On-on! Lye Bak
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The Cooktown Amateur Turf Club is expecting a bumper crowd similar to this one seen last year. Photo: COREY BOUSEN.
Peter Ambrose with a quality Endeavour barra, Photo submitted.
Happy customer declares he’ll be back changed for the better from Tuesday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 10, and he attributes it all to Russell and Mark. “I’ve had little success catching the local barra in all those years, so I went into the ‘Lure Shop’, which is owned by Russell on the Tuesday, bought some lures and got some advice,” Peter said. “Then I decided I would use the services of a guide, and, after speaking with Russell, he told me to contact Mark Privett from ‘Gone Fishing’.” Peter said next morning, the Wednesday, he and Mark set out. “The morning started slow, casting lures close to snags and mangrove roots with a couple of
GOOD service means happy customers and there is no better way to guarantee repeat business than by having a satisfied client. True to that adage, West Australian visitor Peter Ambrose has declared he will be back after his recent Cooktown experience with Cooktown Local News columnists Russell Bowman and Mark Privett. Peter has visited Cooktown many times over the last 30 years, primarily to visit his brother, Jeff, and his wife, Robyn. Describing himself as a “keen fisho”, he has also used these trips to try his luck in local waters, but with little success. However, Peter’s angling life
the smallish barra to show for our efforts,” he said. “A quick lunch break and back further up the river on the rising tide, we found some spectacular action hard against the snags landing around 25 fish up to 89cm - returning all but one fish for the table. “Throw in a couple of mangrove jacks and a few trevally and it was truly an incredible days lure fishing. “Combined with Mark’s endless patience with my introduction to the baitcaster and his wonderful sense of humour and the amazing scenery and wildlife on the Endeavour River, it all added up to a truly memorable day’s fishing.”
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EARLY MEMBERS DRAW BIRD THIS FRIDAY S P E C I A L
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Wednesday register 1pm, play 1.30pm. Sunday register 9am, for 9.30am. Jackpot $317.
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Prize bonanza for all at the Amateurs COOKTOWN Amateur Turf Club’s annual meeting on Saturday, November 10, is set to be a bonanza of money and prizes for both the racing set and patrons. Boasting a massive $57,000 total prize chest for the six-race program, President Peter Staig put the size of his little country club’s purse into perspective, praising the local sponsors providing the purses. “If you compare what our club is offering, as opposed to the $30,000 on offer in Cairns on Melbourne Cup day, it’s a sensational effort from our sponsors,” he said. “And it’s not just the prize money on offer for the races, it’s the whole day with lots to offer everyone who comes along.” The program starts at 1pm with the Cook Shire Council Maiden Plate, the total purse for which is $7550, followed at 1.45pm by the Cape York Handicap, which is jointly sponsored by the Seaview Motel, Archer River Roadhous and the Exchange Hotel in Coen to the tune of $7800. Then at 2.30pm, the horses will jump from the barrier to decide the $7550 Cooktown Hotel Bracelet. For the fourth race, the Auswaste NQ QTIS Added Stakes, starting at 3.15pm, the prize money on offer is dependent on the ages of the place-getters and whether or not they are QTIS horses. However, the maximum total on offer is $16,550 ranging to $12,550 to $7550. Following an afternoon tea break, the program will restart a 4.15pm with the
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide. Tide times are provided by courtesy of Maritime Safety Queensland, © The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 2010.
Fri 02 Time 03:31 10:48 17:08 20:38
Ht 0.77 2.06 1.44 1.56
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Sat 03
Sun 04
Mon 05
Tue 06
Time Ht 03:49 0.88 11:38 1.96
Time Ht 04:04 1.01 13:24 1.9
Time 02:32 15:12 23:59
Time 04:59 08:02 16:03 23:30
MOON PHASES
NEW MOON Wed. Nov 14 . Time: 08.08
FIRST QUARTER Wed. Nov 21. Time: 00.31
Ht 1.15 1.95 1.17
FULL MOON Thur. Nov 29. Time: 00.46
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Ht 1.31 1.25 2.04 1.08
LAST QUARTER Wed. Nov 7. Time: 10.36
Wed 07
Thu 08
Fri 09
Time 05:12 09:57 16:39 23:31
Time 05:31 10:52 17:10 23:47
Time 05:55 11:36 17:41
Ht 1.48 1.2 2.14 0.95
Ht 1.68 1.09 2.24 0.79
Ht 1.9 0.97 2.33
Weather Watch Endeavour Valley October montly rainfall totals: 25mm
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City Handicap, which is jointly-sponsored by Irelands, CNW Electrical and Olsson Industries to the tune of $7650, which is followed by the $10,000 Cooktown RSL Memorial Club Cup at 5pm. And if the excitement of the sight of thousands of kilograms of horse flesh thundering down the straight is not enough for patrons, they can get involved in the Fashions on the Field offering seven different categories this year with prizes on offer for: Local Lady, Visiting Lady, Gold Class (over 50), Best Hat, Men’s, Junior Girls (under-15) and Junior Boys (under-15). But the racing will not finish with the last race, when the athletically-minded, fuelled by an afternoon of merriment and good cheer can line up for the 100-metre Dash for Cash down the straight. Men, ladies, boys and girls can face the starter’s gun, with or without their stilettos, boots, shoes or thongs. The entertainment will be followed after by the Dash by live music by the Hillbilly Goats, with evening meals available from the club house. A Calcutta will be held at the RSL on Friday, November 9 from 8pm. Tickets for that function are available there now. Admission prices for the races are $10 (adults), $5 (pensioners/concession) and children under-18 are free. In the interests of maximum patron comfort, shaded areas will be provided near the club rooms, while patrons are invited to bring their own chairs.
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