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Vandals target Events Centre

ABOVE: More damage to an Events Centre door. RIGHT: Damage to the glass panelling of one of the PCYC Events Centre doors. Photo submitted. By GARY HUTCHISON COOKTOWN’S PCYC Events Centre has been the main target of vandals with three recent attacks set to cost ratepayers about $2500 in repairs. The multi-purpose centre, which not only provides a safe venue during a possible cyclone, also has rooms available for meetings and functions and houses the Police and Citizens Youth Club that offers a number of varied sporting options for the youth and adults in the district. Damage to the building has included the smashing of windows and spraying of graffiti. But it is not only the Events Centre

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that has been a target, other Council facilities have also been subjected to senseless acts of vandalism. The Old Shire Hall in Helen Street has had the toilet pans in the ladies’ toilets smashed, windows broken twice, a security light torn from its brackets and palings torn off the fence between the Hall and the River of Gold motel. And, while Council once left those toilets open at all times, its attempt at attaching a door and locking it to prevent further after-hours damage only saw the door itself being damaged. However, acts of wilful damage have not been the only criminal offences committed at the site. The hall

itself has also been subject of a break and enter during Easter, with all the fire extinguishers being discharged by the offender(s). Another set of toilets to be vandalised were those at the cricket club at the Botanical Gardens. An attempt was made to break into them, that resulted in damage, after which a fire was lit against one of the doors. “Thankfully in that instance someone saw the fire and put it out before it could get properly started,” Cook Shire Council Director of Planning and Environment Services Ian McCrae said. He said he had been left at a loss to

find reasoning behind the attacks on the facilities. “What I don’t understand is the attacks on the toilets,” he said. “We leave them open for the convenience of the public, the only time we’ve ever locked them were the ones at the Old Shire Hall and that was only after the pans in the ladies had been smashed.” Mr McCrae said repairs to the Old Shire Hall and the cricket club toilets would also exceed the $1000 mark. “It’s not just the cost of materials and labour that’s involved though,” he said. “It’s the inconvenience to the public of having to close them while the

repairs are being done, along with the the fact our crews are taken up with those repairs instead of attending to something else.” He said the recent spate of vandalism had prompted Council officials to consider the installation of security cameras around the Events Centre. But he is also asking that residents remain vigilant around Council buildings for anyone behaving suspiciously or committing offences. Anyone with information that could prove helpful to police inquiries in these matters is asked to either call the Cooktown Police Station on 4069 5688 or CRIME STOPPERS on 1800 333 000.

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I HAVE been reminded over the last couple of weeks just why my paver up on Grassy Hill reads, ‘Love this town!’. The concern and support expressed by so many people when I asked if they could keep an eye out for my stolen Hilux has been overwhelming. Emails and conversations showed what is so special about this particular community - empathy and compassion. Then, when I was able to say it had been found in Cairns, so many of you have been relieved and delighted on my behalf. D’Arcy and I have been impressed by the efforts of the Cooktown Police, in particular Lachlan McManus and Jacquie

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Gallery between 8.30am and 4.15pm. Featuring Brisbane artist, Graham W Smith. Contact 4069 5322 for details. Sat 27. Cape York SSAA Rifle Shoot from 9am. Sat 27. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from noon to 1pm. Sun 28. The 2013 "Cooktown and Down" Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will leave from the boat ramp on the Webber Esplanade. Activities start from 7am. Sun 28. Acryllic Art workshop at the Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery between 8.30am and 4.15pm. Featuring Brisbane artist, Graham W Smith. Contact 4069 5322 for details. Sun 28. Cooktown SSAA Practical shoot from 9am. Sun 28. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 30. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details.

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from 5.30pm. Wed 1. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Thu 2. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 9.30am to 10.30am. Sat 4. Kids Art Society Art Session at the Elizabeth Guzsely Galler between 10am and noon. Sat 4. Cooktown SSAA 3P Rimfire Rifle/Bench rest shoot from 1.30pm. Sat 4. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from noon to 1pm. Sun 5. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 7. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 9.30am to 10.30am. Tue 7. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 7. Cooktown Writers' Group meeting at Lions Hall, Amos Street from 6.30pm. Wed 8. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics - from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Wed 8. Cooktown SSAA Standard Shoot from 5.30pm. Wed 8. Endeavour Lions Club will host a dinner for quadriplegic Dave Jacka in his world's first feat of flying a Jabiru J230 solo around Australia. 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. Cooktown Community Church (AOG/ACC): Gungarde Hall, 9.30am Sun; Home Group 7.30am Wed. Phone 4069 5070, 0427 756 793. 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.

Appo, in tracking the vehicle down and grateful for the help of Gary Hutchison at the Cooktown Local News in spreading the word. While we are pleased to have the vehicle back, it has suffered a thrashing in the hands of young, unlicensed drivers so will need repairs. The culprits have been caught, but they will receive only the legislated lecture for those considered too young for such crimes in the eyes of the justice system. It is a sad reflection of our times that even here we need to be careful to keep our possessions locked away from thieves and opportunists. Thank you to the people of

Letters to council ‘remain unanswered’ MY last letter about the fiasco of kerbside collection in the Poison Creek/Endeavour Valley Road area (published on March 21) has evoked a splendid response from many citizens who rang, emailed and came up to me in the street, to express their agreement with my sentiments. Thank you to those people for this support. I must inform the public that now, give weeks later, there has been no response to separate letters of complaint to Mayor Peter Scott and CEO Steve Wilton. Nor has a single member of the community expressed support for Council on this matter. It is also noted that several other people have lodged complaints, but have been given the ‘brush-off’ or “simply ignored”. It saddens me to see decent people who are doubtless experiencing

I WOULD like to thank all the people who attended the late Jack Cartaar’s funeral, sent cards and flowers and for their kind words during and on the day at such a difficult time. I especially want to thank my brother, John, who was a great help with the eulogy as well as Tess Buhmann for all her invaluable help and time with it as well as compiling the slide show of photos which we had going at the Bowls Club afterwards. I also give my heartfelt thanks to Kym Jerome who arranged the funeral and conducted the service in such a compassionate and professional manner along with the members of the Masonic Order

financial hardship, being treated in this cavalier way. I believe that our Council staff has a responsibility to advise complainants of how to proceed should they not be satisfied with Council’s response. This has not happened! For my part, I now intend to submit my file on this matter to the State Ombudsman and our local MP. I do this because it seems that Council refuses to answer my queries. On the subject of the property inspections, it cannot be denied that these scrutinies cover the same area as the kerbside collection. The two issues are thus intertwined despite denials by Council Officers. It just seems that much of the public outcry could be prevented by proper consideration and alternative technology to facilitate appropriate liaison between the parties over any anomalies.

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The correspondence from Council makes heavy reference to ‘unlawful buildings’, ‘illegal occupiers’, ‘need to enforce regulations as a large number of occupants are not complying with the law’ and Council Officers entering private property against the wishes of owner/occupiers. Despite an extension of the amnesty period, people are being unnecessarily intimidated by threats of prosecution and subsequent financial hardship on regulations few understand. Finally, I have never before seen or heard so much public disapproval of council actions and perceived impositions. Even in difficult times, good governance can keep a community going. Something is wrong. D’Arcy Gallop, Cooktown.

Family says thank you who also conducted their part of the service. I also want to say a special thank you to all the pall bearers Mark and Craig Boyle, Colin and Daniel Buhmann, Eric Clark (who are all Jack’s grandchildren and great grandchildren) as well as Nial Greaves (Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge) and D’Arcy Gallop, Dale Burns, Daniel Buhmann, Peta Buhmann, Tracey Clark, Russell Clark and Jeneen Clark who read either the eulogy or readings and memories from people who were unable to come. We all have wonderful memories to share of Jack and his time

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Cooktown (not all of you, otherwise my vehicle would not have been stolen). Your warmth and shared concern give a unique heart to this special town, which I am not alone in loving. I strongly believe such heart should be valued and nurtured in our community. Jacqui Sykes (pictured) and D’Arcy Gallop.

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with us and he leaves behind among others the following family

members:Robyn and Jeff Ambrose, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; John and Judy Boyle, their children and grandchildren; Marilyn and Barney Clark their children and grandchildren; Meg Swindley and James Milligan (dec’d) her child and grandchild; and His brother Barrie Cartaar (dec’d), children Dale Burns, Steven Cartaar, Garrie Cartaar their partners and children. Marilyn Clark, Cooktown.

IT looks as if our attempt to give a welcome to grey nomads by offering free camping in the town centre is causing more trouble than it is worth. I can’t imagine why we ever thought the Shire would be a suitable institution to provide a warm and caring welcome to our valuable visitors. After all, they don’t offer much of a welcome to us locals, and we pay rates. . . . There is a solution to the grey nomad issue that will not cause friction, or compete with existing caravan parks, or force campers to go cap in hand to the Shire. Let locals who own a big enough block of land offer informal bush camping to small numbers of selfcontained RVs and caravans. It’s that simple. We could accommodate many budget-conscious travellers around the edges of town, and no-one will even see them. These people will never use the established sites anyway, so why not let the land owners earn a little money by letting them camp in a paddock? Of course, it will need the Shire to have a change of attitude and help rather than hinder. They could simply review the by-laws and let us get on with it. If they wanted to actively help, they could list camp site details on the Shire website. I don’t think we would want them to do more than that, or the idea will turn into a red-tape nightmare, like the current subsidised site. Eric George (pictured), Cooktown.

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From little things . . . LAST week, soil scientists from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines collected soil samples from Cooktown. This will give us a broad picture of our soil conditions, which will enable us to give some general input about how to nourish and develop our soils in the town. One of the sites from which they took a sample was The Block, which is currently beginning re-invigoration, literally ‘from the ground up’ with the Cooktown Youth Association having obtained funds to start developing a gardening and horticulture project at the site. Local farmer, ecologist and permaculture practitioner Dr Wendy Seabrook has been working with the Healthy Communities project to develop an Edible Landscaping and Food Gardening Manual for the Cooktown region. Wendy commented that the soil samples will provide valuable information that will be incorporated into the Edible Landscaping and Food Gardening Manual. “The manual is aimed in the first instance at providers of social housing and will assist them in developing low maintenance, permanent edible landscaping on public housing properties,” Dr Seabrook said. “The second audience for the manual is all local food gardeners, as it will provide useful informa-

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ABOVE: Department of Natural Resources and Mines soil scientist David Morrison takes a sample from the Block while Cooktown State School students Samantha Midgley and Billy Dukes observe the procedure. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON. BELOW: Department of Natural Resources and Mines soil scientist Neil Enderlin showing Cooktown State School students Billy Dukes and Samantha Midgley the next step in the process after this sample was taken from the Block last Wednesday. tion on a range of food “We hope and expect plants hardy to our climate that community members and region.” will engage with the Healthy Communities manual on its release in Co-ordinator Clare Rich- June and give us feedback ards stated it was the start about what more we could of a journey. “The Healthy include. Communities project “After June, grant has allowed us to begin funds will be pursued developing a manual for to develop the manual edible landscaping and further, so every bit of food gardening in our support, feedback and conpart of the tropics,” Ms tribution you as members Richards said. of the local community “But the funds and have to make when this time available mean that Version 1 is released, the what we’re creating is better, as it will help guide the start of a journey, not future development of the the end. manual.”

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Due to the end of lease at our old editorial office and residence at 65 Hope St, Cooktown Local News’ has now moved to a new location in Cooktown. Unfortunately, as the new editor’s residence is not zoned for business use, people wishing to meet in person with the editor Gary Hutchison can do so by calling him on 4069 5773 or 0411 722 807, and he will arrange a time to meet with you at a mutually convenient location. Gary can also be contacted at his email address, editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au The editor’s landline number of 4069 5773 has not changed. All contact details for the newspaper remain the same. The Cooktown Local News apologises for any inconvenience this change may cause, but the reasons for the move are beyond our control.

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NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY, like traditional art, encompasses the ability to visualize a number of things like texture, colour, light and reflections. This week’s winning entry of the $25 meat voucher in the Cornett’s IGA Cooktown and Cooktown Local News photo competition is Rhonda Hill’s image of Turtle Rocks at Archer Point. A close look depicts how two turtle heads have been carved from rock by Mother Nature. Rhonda’s winning entry now goes into the draw for the end of year grand prize, and she can keep entering each week for as long as she pleases. You now have until 5pm on Thursday, May 2 to submit your entry for this week’s stage of the competition, and remember, entries need to be forwarded as an email attachment to editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au . And please include your contact numbers. Rhonda’s winning entry will be printed and displayed in a gallery the IGA has prepared in their store.

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Wedding to kick start Jet Trek A WEDDING ceremony will mark the beginning of the 2013 ‘Cooktown and Down’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek - an established charity event taking place on personal water crafts, raising money for Queensland kids. Last year on the 2012 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek, love blossomed and Andrew Portolesi proposed to his now fiancé, Sharon. This year, on the 2013 ‘Cooktown and Down’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek, the event will kick start, as Andrew and Sharon wed. The event, which will see over 60 PWCs make the journey from Cooktown to Townsville, is a charity event on PWCs that raises vital funds for Variety - the Children’s Charity. The event, over its 15 years of running, has travelled a combined total of over 250,000 kilometres with no major injuries, accidents and up until this point, marriages. A total of over 140 participants will make it the biggest Yamaha More than 60 jet skis will start from Cooktown on Sunday morning in this year’s ‘Cooktown and Down’ Variety Jet Trek to date and is Yamaha Variety Jet Trek. Photo submitted. said the wedding of Sharon and Andrew will Cooktown for the ceremony. expected to raise thousands of dollars for Variety - the Children’s Charity be a great start to this year’s event. “The Jet Trek has been such a big part of “To have these guys tie the knot at the Andrew’s and my relationship, we thought it of Queensland and their mission to empower Queensland kids who are sick, disadvantaged beginning of our Trek in Cooktown will be a would be great to be able to have them come great way to start the trip,” he said. or have special needs. along on the day,” Sharon said. “Andrew has been on four Treks and Participants will travel through towns and Proceeds raised from the 2013 ‘Cooktown communities, visiting children and schools Sharon has been on three, so they are very and Down’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will assist along the way. Towns include: Cooktown, loyal to the event and to our greater cause in empowering Queensland children who Ayton, Port Douglas, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, and we’re just so excited to be a part of their are sick, disadvantaged or who have special Green Island, Etty Bay, Mission Beach, special day. needs, to live, laugh and learn. Andrew and Sharon have invited other Cardwell, Lucinda, Magnetic Island and Jet Trek is expected to start at the boat Jet Trek participants along to the wedding ramp in Webber Esplanade between 7am Townsville. Motoring Events Director, Rob Goodwin, and family members will be travelling to and 9am.

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Bringing a little bit of Sydney to Cooktown Story and photo By ERIC GEORGE DEEP in Cooktown’s shopping centre is the hairdressing salon Wot Eva Go’z Hair Studio. Those of us who don’t have much hair left probably walk past without seeing it, but the ladies of town are finding they have somewhere to do their hair that rivals the best Cairns can offer. The owner of this marvellous asset is Alana Czarnecki. Alana was a shock to meet. She is so lively that vivacious does not come close to describing her. I quickly found she is easy to interview, not afraid to speak her mind and share the pleasures and problems of doing business in Cooktown. I started by asking her if she is a Cooktown girl. “No. I’m originally from Sydney but I grew up in Cairns. My dad has been here for 15 years so I have been coming to Cooktown visiting him and my stepmother. I went to school in Cairns but I didn’t finish school.” Does that mean Alana was a “bad “girl? She laughed and said, “I wasn’t a bad girl, I was challenged! I didn’t really enjoy school so I left and did training. I always knew I wanted to work in the beauty industry. :When I was young I thought I would do everything, nails, make-up and hair.” I asked Alana just what she had studied to arrive where she is today. “I did my training for make-up in a private academy on the Gold Coast - my mum helped me with that, and I worked in hospitality as well. “I came back to Cairns and did a course in nails, and I had my own business from home. Then I realised I did not particularly like doing nails day-in and day-out. So I left that and went back to hospitality.” At this point, Alana

decided to go to a full-time apprenticeship in hairdressing in Sydney, with hospitality on the side to help support her chosen career. Once she had completed her apprenticeship, her first thought was to move back up north to Cairns. Why? “I grew up in Cairns. My dad was up there, my brother, the weather, the people. Everyone is too rushed in Sydney, too rude!” In Cairns, Alana met her husband. “Yes, I got married, had three kids. I didn’t really work and chose to stay at home, but I really wanted to go back to work. Then my dad rang and told me about the salon up here. “I worked for the previous owner for six months, then I took over. She sold me the business and I revamped it. It was a very country town salon.” So after a lifetime of being an employee, Alana was suddenly a boss, with all the headaches of her own business. That must have been a shock. “Well, I was well aware of hard work, but it was quite daunting to run my own business. I have had the salon for just over a year, and it’s enjoyable.” Is the business making money? “Yes. I wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t. Everyone goes into business to make a little bit of money to support their lifestyle. “ I believe I have turned the business around, and given people the access and opportunity to have a salon in Cooktown as good as one they could walk into in Cairns or Sydney. Bringing a city service to the country.” Who is Alana’s typical customer, if there is such a thing? “Probably the majority of my clientele is aged 30 and up. I do a lot of perms, which most salons don’t do. “ Cooktown is famous for its wind and perms seem to be the way to go. I have

probably done more perms in Cooktown than I have in my whole career.” I asked Alana to explain to an ignorant male exactly what a perm is. “A perm is curling the hair and setting it chemically. The chemicals these days are a lot better than they used to be. “Back in the eighties they were quite harsh, but they are a bit softer now. “ Hair colouring is huge here, and foiling, where we are not colouring the whole hair but only bits. It looks more natural. “The older ladies are more daring with colouring. The young ones stick to natural colours but the older ones tend to be a bit more carefree, and like the brighter colours.” Cooktown’s business is tourism. Does that affect Alana’s salon? “I have to say 90 per cent of my business is local. I look after my locals and obviously give them a good deal. I have a very good bunch of clients.” Apart from her salon, what keeps Alana in Cooktown? “I have my dad and stepmother here, who I am very close to.

“I have three children, Wot Eva Go’z hair salon Alana Czarnecki brings a bit of Sydney and Cairns to one at school and two in day Cooktown into her businsess. Photo: ERIC GEORGE. care. My husband’s parents COURTESY BUS live in Cairns. I have come up here with my kids to operates hopefully give us a good 7 DAYS A WEEK lifestyle. It’s very relaxed, Ph 4069 5308 everyone seems to know for pick-up everyone.” I aksed Alana if she fishes, and for once she looks embarrassed. “No, but I like the countryside. I could never go back to Sydney. “It’s a peaceful lifestyle – Come and try your luck! here, and my kids can grow up having some very close friends, as you have up here. Basically the people that you meet, you have as friends for life.” Alana seems very well settled in her chosen home, but is there anything more she would like to see here? “Something more for the kids to do. I don’t know what, maybe a water park. My kids are a little bit young for the skate park. “They are easy to please; I take them to the swimming pool. “When they are little, they are easy to entertain. “When they get to be 12, they will want to strike out for themselves. The skate park is great for that, but it only goes so far . . .”

Qld Multicultural Awards now open DAVID Kempton, the Member for Cook, has encouraged local migrants and multicultural groups to nominate worthy potential recipients for Queensland Multicultural Awards which are now open. Mr Kempton said the awards recognise people and groups who’ve made a contribution to making Queensland the culturally diverse state that it is today. “Many people and organisations work tirelessly day in and day out to promote and support cultural diversity across our state,” he said.

“These awards provide the opportunity for them to be recognised for the magnificent job they do.” Nominations are invited in the categories of: Outstanding regional volunteer Regional community organisation Private enterprise Public sector Education Media Cultural diversity ambassador Australian South Sea Islander. “Queensland is a multicultural state and home to people from a

diverse range of backgrounds,” Mr Kemtpon said. “The Newman Government is committed to creating more inclusive communities and celebrating our rich differences - getting involved is the key to achieving this.” Nominations close on Friday, May 17, 2013. Winners will be announced during Queensland Multicultural Week, which is being celebrated statewide from August 31 to September 8. For more information and nomination forms visit www. multicultural.qld.gov.au.

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VALE: REGINALD JOHN (JACK) CARTAAR 1/7/1927 - 9/4/2013

Memories of a charismatic man JACK Cartaar, born in Macksville, New South Wales on July 1, 1927 was the eldest son of Reginald Sharpe Cartaar (15/9/1889 - 2/1/1959) and Margaret Balfour (13/8/1907 - 21/3/2005). He had a younger brother; Barrie Balfour Cartaar (20/6/1934 -

10/3/1966). Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father Reginald Cartaar was the Headmaster at Benora Point School, where Jack attended primary school and developed his love for surf lifesaving. After leaving school, be worked in the banana industry and then moved

to Papua New Guinea in the late 1940s where he learnt to operate heavy machinery building roads. In 1951, he returned and rejoined the Tweed Heads & Surf Life Saving Club. He gained his instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certificate in the1951-1952 season.

During his time in the surf club, Jack was a very keen competitor and club member. In the early mid 1950s, he was a member of a very competitive rescue and resuscitation and surf team. These teams won numerous branch, state and many placings in these

Jack Cartaar(second from left) in a photo with his surf crew taken in the 1950s.

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post he held for another nine years. During his free weekends, he and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reprobateâ&#x20AC;? friend Davie Knight operated a tin mine at Slatey Creek, just below the Home Rule Falls. This enterprise provided a ready source of drinking money for the motley pair. Jack suffered a massive heart attack in 1987 and was rushed to Brisbane for a major heart bypass at Prince Charles Hospital. He survived this surgery, but never returned and retired from the shire council in 1988. After retirement Jack and Patsy settled into a quiet rural lifestyle, growing bananas, pineapples, while Patsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cows provided an abundance of fresh milk for the local Rossvilleites. In retirement, Jack and Patsy did a number of caravan trips, including a memorable â&#x20AC;&#x153;round Australia tripâ&#x20AC;?, which took a record six weeks to complete. A severe dry season in 1992 saw the drying of Nolans Creek and forced them to move to their new house on the town side of Wallaby Creek. This happy retirement period continued for a number of years. but sadly, Patsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health deteriorated to the stage where she was placed in care at the Cooktown Hospital. Patsy passed away in June, 2010, and Jack was devastated. However, he continued to live at Rossville and busied himself with maintaining the two Rossville properties. From 1947 until his death, Jack was a staunch member of the Masonic Order, beginning in New SouthWales and ending in Cooktown, attaining over 60 years of service. Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing leaves many to mourn - family, friends and all who met him will cherish the memories of a wonderful, charismatic, man.

NEWS

Cook Shire Council news in brief . . . Ordinary Meeting of the Shire of Cook held April 16 and 17, 2013. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Cooktown and Environs Youth Development Plan 2009 - 2014 acknowledges the need to develop more youth involvement/inclusion in community life and decision making. The Youth Advisory Committee was recently formed with a select group of people aged 16 - 25 chosen to represent this demographic of the community to provide feedback on Council’s projects and programs, and how they can support the future growth of the region. Members of the Youth Advisory Committee were announced on Thursday April 4, 2013. Council has adopted the Committee and invites open consultation on topics/ideas/projects to support community engagement and Council decision-making. Budget provision of approximately $5000 will be set aside in the 2013/14 financial year to deliver workshops and training for participants. COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM: Two out-ofround funding requests to Council’s Community Grants Program were tabled for consideration. Congratulations to the following successful applicants: · Endeavour Lions Club - $2500 (in-kind support) donation to run the annual Billy Kart Derby; and · Cooktown Discovery Festival - $6500 (cash) donation for costs relating to the running of the 2013 Cooktown Discovery Festival. COOKTOWN BOAT RAMP: The Cooktown Boat Ramp installation has commenced with works slowed by tides and a minor issue with the drawings supplied by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These works are still on target for a five week finish with the opening of the new ramp by April 17, 2013. COOKTOWN SKATE PARK: As part of Cook Shire Council’s successful funding under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Graffiti Prevention Reduction and/or Removal Funding 2012 (Cape Skate - Safe and Secure Program), six LED street lights and eight CCTV cameras have now been installed at the Cooktown Skate Park. All furniture has also been installed. GRANT APPLICATIONS: Council has submitted an application to the OPAL Wi-Fi in Libraries grant for the purchase and installation of Wi-Fi internet access in each of the Shire libraries and provision of free access for one year. COOKTOWN AND CAPE YORK V.I.C.: Total visitor numbers to the Cooktown and Cape York Visitor Information Centre for the 2012/2013 period stand at 20,133. BUSINESS SURVEY: This year Council is conducting its first ever business survey to better understand the needs, interests and challenges of local businesses from across the Shire. Business operators have been invited to participate in an independently run survey that takes about 10 minutes to complete. Participation in this study is voluntary and all survey responses will be kept strictly confidential. Council would like to receive as many completed surveys as possible and will commence telephoning business to obtain verbal responses by the closing date of Friday, April 26. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - Approvals: “Artemis Station”, Cape York; 27 Hope Street, Cooktown; 6 Shephard Street, Coen; and 53 Garden Street, Cooktown. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - Pending: Mulligan Highway, Cooktown; Mt Amos Road, Cooktown; Rossville-Bloomfield Road, Rossville; 142B Hope Street, Cooktown; 14 Walker Street, Cooktown; Burkitt, Hope and Amos Streets, Cooktown; 15 Amos Street, Cooktown; and Rossville - Bloomfield Road, Bloomfield. CHANNEL 7 BROADCAST FROM COOKTOWN: A spur of the moment opportunity arose on Tuesday, April 2, with Channel 7’s morning program ‘Sunrise’ wanting to broadcast its weather updates live from Cooktown on Thursday, April 4. Council was extremely keen to make this event happen as national television promotion for Cooktown and Cook Shire would be priceless, especially in the lead up to our annual tourist season. The event was a great success with representatives from Council, the Cooktown Re-enactment Association and Endeavour Lions Club turning up at 5am on the day, along with dozens of keen locals wanting to participate. Many key messages were delivered during the program including: • Drive tourism and the ease of access to Cooktown via road;

Hinterland Aviation to trial Sunday flights during June

• Cooktown’s new RV friendly status; • Population and Shire area statistics; • History of Cooktown and discovery by James Cook; • First reconciliation site; and • Indigenous culture; • Discovery Festival in June; • Fishing; and liveability. COEN AERODROME: The Tender for Reporting and Maintenance Officer for Coen Aerodrome has been awarded to Rodney Muller of Muller Family Trust. APPROVED INSPECTION PROGRAM: In December 2012 Council resolved to provide a kerb-side collection service to an area approximately bounded by and including Oakey Creek Road, Endeavour Valley Road, Poison Creek Road, Wilton Access and others. Following a petition against the kerb side service, a public meeting and scrutiny of Council EXCITING news for Cookrecords it became apparent that there were anomalies in town residents with Sunday records pertaining to rates. flights kicking off in June. It also became apparent that there is unlawful occupaDue to strong public intertion of land, and unlawful buildings. est, Hinterland Aviation will Council has resolved that an approved inspection be trialing Sunday flights for program be carried out, in the area defined by area in the month of June. question, at a later date yet to be confirmed, and that an The flights will commence amnesty declared and resolved at the Council Meeting in in time for the Cooktown DisFebruary 2013 be extended until 30 June 2013, to allow covery Festival, so make sure persons who have carried out unlawful building work on you tell your Cairns friends their properties, sufficient time to submit an application they have every opportunity for building and/or plumbing approval and/or provide to attend this year’s festival. sufficient proof that those persons are proceeding with The flights will depart the legalisation of the works. from Cairns to Cooktown at COOK SHIRE LIBRARY NETWORK: The rollout 3.30pm and depart Cooktown of the Rural Libraries Queensland (RLQ) online service to Cairns at 4.45pm. has enabled a more efficient library management system For further information with the availability and promotion of the public access contact Hinterland Aviation online catalogue further facilitating remote use. (07 4040 1333) or book your Many borrowers now prefer to research and order their seat online at www.hinterlanbooks and resources online. daviation.com.au Response from the Bloomfield community to the RLQ online network has been extremely successful with approximately 30 remote orders arriving for dispatch within the first 10 days of operation. The Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, Laura and Coen libraries all face similar challenges in terms of low patronage. This in turn, has determined an assessment of the Cook Shire libraries’ service, the viability of current opening/staffing hours and readily identifies the need for change. Council has approved the following recommended changes to services offered by the Cook Shire Library Network: · Bloomfield library change in hours to 3 x 3 hour sessions per week; and · Lakeland and Laura libraries - cease operations as a physical space but continue to satisfy community requirement by functioning as a satellite service fed by the RLQ online network or Cooktown & District Cricket Association a monthly mobile service Queens Oval - Botanic Gardens run from Cooktown. 11.30am These changes will be reviewed on an ongoing Katrina on (07) 4069 6154 basis to ensure all library services are running efficiently and providing an adequate community benefit. For full details please refer to April 2013 Council Minutes or Council Agenda on our website www.cook. qld.gov.au.

ON SATURDAY 27 APRIL

Cooktown Local News 25 Apr - 1 May 2013 – 7

NEWS Mojo Jacket’s Sunday sesh at the Sovvy had an unexpected guest muso in the form of Rowland Salley join them for a short jam session. Salley (pictured in the white T-shirt) has been a member of the internationally recognised Chris Isaak band,whose hit “ Did a bad, bad thing” was the theme song for the Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman movie, ‘Eyes Wide Shut’. Salley has been in Cooktown enjoying some fishing. Seen with him on the Sovvy stage are Mojo Jacket band members (from left) Ben Fumi, Ben Stivala and Ricky Fumi. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

Unexpected guest at the Sovereign gig

Country Road Coachlines CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN ~ Passenger and freight ~

EXPRESS BUS SERVICE

Bus Services DEPARTS CAIRNS Inland Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun at 7am Coastal Mon, Wed and Fri at 7am DEPARTS COOKTOWN Inland Mon, Tues, Thu, Sat at 12.30pm Wed, Fri, Sun at 1.30pm Coastal Tues, Thurs and Sat at 7.30am INLAND SERVICE – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun Departs Cairns 7am. Arrives CTN 11.45am. Departs Cooktown Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat 12.30pm, arrives CNS 5pm. Departs Cooktown Wed, Fri, Sun 1.30pm, arrives CNS 6pm. AGENTS COOKTOWN (Photo Shop) 4069 5446 BLOOMFIELD (Ayton Store) 4060 8125 LAKELAND (Mobil Roadhouse) 4060 2188

Bus Service and Airport Shuttle Bus Bookings essential: 7 days 4069 5446 ‘Travel with the Local Boy’ Owned and operated by Allan Harlow

• The schedule is subject to change or to cancel without notice • Child fares • Student fares • Pensioner rates (not available on Saturdays)

AnzAc DAY Ceremonies THURSDAY, ApRil 25

Dawn Service

Assemble at 5.50am at Anzac Memorial Park for Dawn Service. Service to Commence at 6am The public is cordially invited to attend. After Dawn Service, all ex-service and serving personnel and the public are invited to a gunshot breakfast, with rum and milk provided, at the RSL Memorial Club.

Public Service Assemble at RSL Memorial Club at 10.15am for the march to Anzac Memorial Park, for Service at 11am. All service personnel and the public are invited to attend. After lunch will be traditional Anzac Day activities including Two-Up and Crown & Anchor at the RSL Memorial Club, from 12.30pm-6pm.

Returned Service personnel please wear medals “The Survivors of war will never forget. For the dead will not let them, may they rest in Peace” “The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance” RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (COOKTOWN SUB BRANCH) PO Box 843, Cooktown QLD 4895 Enquiries phone Jim Fay 4069 6353 or 0413 322 625

8 – Cooktown Local News 25 Apr - 1 May 2013

Chinese tourists enjoying life on the road TO U R I S M o p e r a t o r s i n Australia should better accommodate the increasing number of Chinese tourists enjoying driving holidays in the country, according to new research undertaken at James Cook University’s Cairns Institute. The project, Chinese recreational vehicle (RV) tourists in Australia, was conducted by tourism experts Professor Philip Pearce and Dr Mao-Ying Wu. The researchers analysed the profile of Chinese RV (recreational vehicle or motor home) tourists, where they travel in Australia, and how local tourism operators can enhance the quality of their travelling experience. The research, utilising mainly Chinese blog-based analysis, found: RV tours are increasingly popular among Chinese tourists; * Chinese tourists are impressed with what Australia offers for road trips; * Chinese RV tourists are generally young (late 20s-early 30s) middle-class; independent travellers, and technologyequipped; * They spend an average of 18.3 days in Australia; * They spend considerable money in Australia (e.g. vehicle rental, comprehensive insurance, caravan parks, commercial activities, and quality Australian food). The average daily expenditure ranged from $250-350. The highest expenditure was recorded by

a family who stayed 45 days in Australia and spent $40,625 for their trip ($903 daily); and * Chinese tourists, on general, are very impressed with the ‘Great 3’ in Australia. These ‘Great 3’ are summarised by Chinese tourists as the Great Ocean Road, the Great Barrier Reef and ‘the big rock’ (Uluru). Professor Pearce said there were several reasons why more Chinese tourists are undertaking road trips in Australia. “Australia is considered as a good driving destination since Australians are perceived as friendly, there are great natural landscapes here, there is the flexibility of the RV, and there is a perception of value for money offered by an RV tour (for some people),” he said. “The flexibility of RVs, a feature which has been widely emphasised in the research on the grey nomads and snowbirds, re-occurs with the Chinese travellers. “Here, however, it has special features in terms of the control of food and time compared to the constraints of package group travel. “The travellers also enjoyed the convenience of motor home travel. A gentleman from Shanghai who travelled to Australia with his extended family commented, ‘the biggest advantage for a motor home is saving the packing. Travelling with kids and parents, the packing and unpacking work will be a disaster, considering we are changing destinations frequently.’

“Flexibility, however, was interpreted differently by other Chinese travellers. “For those travelling with a partner, or with their friends, it was more connected to the spontaneous enjoyment, romance and the surprise value of seeing unexpected views, encountering others, staying in various places (e.g. beachside, national parks, winery farms, and caravan parks), and fully controlling their itinerary.” Professor Pearce said there were also a number of internal motives which prompted Chinese tourists to undertake driving holidays, including the novelty of their first RV driving experience. “One informant observed, ‘I’m sure that 99.9 per cent of Chinese people have never seen a motor home/campervan not to mention drive one’,” Professor Pearce said. Professor Pearce believes the results of this study can be applied beyond Chinese RV travellers to the larger drive tourism markets. “This is especially relevant to those tourists from non-western countries, with a moderate mastery of the English language and different driving systems in their home country,” he said. “It also offers good policy guidance and practical guidance to the vehicle renting industry, and the transport department. “Vehicle renting companies can take further steps to assist Chinese RV tourists - for

example, proving themselves as supportive and friendly providers throughout their customers’ trips. “Another example could be providing video and GPS in the tourists’ native language, which would be very welcome.” Professor Pearce believes this study is relevant to other drive tourism destinations, e.g. North America, Europe, and New Zealand, which are also endeavouring to attract more tourists from the emerging markets, including China. Professor Pearce and Dr Wu will now aim to expand this project by examining how: * A safe and pleasant experience can be created for this emerging market; * R e g i o n a l Au st r a l i a , particularly tropical north Queensland, can be prepared for and gain a bigger share of the Chinese drive markets; and * Chinese drive tourists impact on Australian communities, and their reflections of their Australia trips, which offer implications for destination management. Professor Pearce noted the excellent opportunities to study the market using senior Chinese tourism students and researchers at JCU such as Dr Wu, who understand aspects of tourism in both countries. If you are interested in any aspects of this research project, including collaboration and broader issues about emerging tourist markets, contact Professor Philip Pearce at philip. pearce@jcu.edu.au

BACKGROUND IMAGE: Bribie Island (Brisbane) residents Ken and Bronwyn Midson were among the first tourists to used the new facilities provided by the Cook Shire Council at its recently opened RV Trial Park in Adelaide Street. Research shows this type of vacation is popular with Chinese tourists.

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A busy term for Laura State School HI Readers, Welcome to the first of the Southern Cape Cluster’s weekly updates from our small schools; Bloomfield, Laura, Lakeland and Rossville. The weekly reports will let you know about the happenings in our small schools, with this week’s update coming from Laura State School. This term is a very busy term for the students and staff of Laura State School. The National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests will be sat by all students in grades 3, 5 and 7. The tests measure a student’s ability in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. All students in Australia are given the same tests and the results give teachers and parents an unbiased assessment of how their

student/s are travelling in relation to the national benchmark for their year level. Last year we had strong improvements in our school’s reading, writing and spelling results, but there is still a lot of hard work to be done. In the lead up to the tests, students will be working hard to consolidate their learning, improve their writing style and numerical skills. On top of the NAPLAN tests, the students will be engaging in a variety of learning tasks that encourage community awareness and stewardship of their local environment. The Laura State School Student Council received a grant last year to begin a recycling program entitled “Caring for the Cape”, which will be launched at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival. The Student Council will be

working in consultation with the community around the placement of recycling stations and the collection of recycling materials. All students are involved in the Remote Indigenous Garden program and have been working hard to prepare their garden beds and seedlings in preparation for planting early this term. The produce will be entered into a number of competitions including the Cairns Show. This ANZAC Day we will be holding our second annual cricket match, which was very popular last year. Community members make up teams of five and compete in a round robin contest to decide the strongest team. If you would like to enter a team, simply show up to Laura State School on ANZAC Day and register your team of five by 10.30am.

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A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available. Stay tuned to the Cooktown Local News to read about the happenings of your small school. Until next time. Karl Gunter (pictured), Principal, Laura State School.

A ‘bureaucratic’ view on Cooktown RV trial THE Minister has been disturbed to hear this week of yet another public conflict between the ratepayers of Cooktown and their Shire. The bad relationship between the two has become a by-word across the State and the Minister would like to warn residents that, if the continuous negative feelings are not reversed, the only way forward will be a divorce. In the meantime, he has asked me to write and reprove both parties. Firstly, I will address the Shire. We understand that in order to attract more tourists of the grey-nomad variety, you have announced you are now an RV/Caravan Friendly Town.

Furthermore, you ing our money against them, he will be very, have instituted grossly very upset. subsidised camping Please stop this imfacilities in the centre View of town. mediately. from The Minister fails the Hill And now to the ratepayers. I cannot to understand why free understand why this camping is necessary. Why can you not be content department receives a continuwith posting an attractive sign ous stream of complaints from at the entrance to town simply ratepayers concerning actions stating you are an RV/Caravan of your Shire. Friendly Town? It is not your place to criticise That is enough to keep most the day-to-day actions of local visitors quiet. At present, you are government. using public funds to compete In a properly functioning against your own caravans parks. democracy such as ours, you I should point out that local have the opportunity every few business owners are quite likely years to elect councillors. It is their duty to look closely to be LNP voters, and, if Mr Newman hears you are misus- at what your officials are doing,

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THE State Government has finalised a shortlist of five groups to progress to detailed proposals of the Aurukun bauxite resource on the Cape York Peninsula. Deputy Premier and the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney announced on Tuesday the shortlisted groups were Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO), Australian Indigenous Resources Pty Ltd (AIR), Cape Alumina Consortium, Glencore International AG and Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited. Mr Seeney said the development of the Aurukun bauxite resource was essential to the creation of a vibrant economic future for the Aurukun community, native titleholders and all Queenslanders. “We will see these benefits through mining jobs and improvements to infrastructure and further benefits through businesses that could be established in Aurukun to service the mine. “The shortlist includes Australian and international companies and has been narrowed down from seven expressions of interest lodged in February,” he said/ “The successful companies will now have until

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Sally Craperi (front) in her new role as a kitchen manager at the Cooktown Bowls Club with (from back left) Cheyenne Lee, Clint Oberhauser and Jens Zieger.

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Work colleagues Lisa Carlsen, Ray Lennox and Brenden Joinbee enjoying an Italian Restaurant dinner.

At the Wog’s with hearty appetites were Andrew and Sue Goodward and Courtney Rollins.

Pizza chef Sam Licandro hard at work churning out the orders for Cooktown’s Italian Restaurant.

Friends Hugh Hammer and Rene Munro relax after dinner at the Wog’s.

ABOVE: Jamie Cain and Kerri Scandalero ready for a late dinner at the Wog’s. BELOW: Sian King with her dad Wayne having dinner at the Wog’s.

ABOVE LEFT: With an Italian Restaurant dinner under their belts, Brett Cheney and Simon Cook relax with some quiet conversation. ABOVE: Cameron Searl and Jamie Clark at the Wog’s. LEFT: Brian Gocke and Maree Turner waiting for their pizzas at the Wog’s.

Debra Taylor, Megan Sarmardin and Michael Drahm caught up for a chat after a Wog dinner.

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Brisbane visitors Julie White and Desma Van Rosendal are Good mates Adam Gromadzki and Grieg Warriner having a joke in Cooktown for work, but are seen here having dinner at the Bowls Club over drinks at the Bowls Club.

LEST WE FORGET

Cooktown losses from WW1 THE happenings of the last week in West, Texas, has made me think about what we would do if this type of event should happen here. West is about the same size as Cooktown, so imagine how we would cope with a similar loss. Horrifying thought. But this being Anzac Day week, let’s think for a while of the people of Cooktown coping with the effects of WW1, with the loss of 58 much loved sons in WW1. Cooktown’s population in 1915 was approximately 2000 - about the same as today. One hundred and fifty-four young

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men of Cooktown answered the call and enlisted in WW1. Imagine 154 young men leaving now. Thirty-five of the Cooktown boys never returned. Another 21, born in Cooktown but living elsewhere by 1915, also never returned. The biggest losses were in France and Belgium, as well as four in Gallipoli. Imagine. It’s no wonder Cooktown declined after WW1 And it took 50 years for it to lift again. So my heart goes out to the people of West, and hope they get the support of everyone they need.

WORLD WAR 1 ROLL CALL Here is the Roll Call for the 35 Cooktown men who never returned from WW1 Pte Alexander Heaslop, died Egypt, 1 July 1917, aged 23. Pte Richard Garvey, died Egypt, 11 April 1916, age 23. Pte Jack Baxter, died England, 17 Jan 1918, age 28. Air Mech. Roy McGuffie, died England 19 Feb 1919, age 30. Pte Alfred Gostelow, died Egypt, 27 Sept 1915, age 33. Pte Alexander McKinnon, died Malta, 1 Sept 1915, age 24. Pte David Rattray, died of Wounds, Brisbane3 Feb 1918, age 25. Pte William Black, died Egypt, 17 Aug 1917. Pte David Black, died Somme France 24 Apr1918. Pte Hassel Lang, died Belgium, 20Sept 1917. Pte Harold Lee, died 31 Aug 1918, age 25. Pte John Prentice, died of wounds in Cooktown 1919. Pte John Carroll, died Gallipoli, 8 Aug 1915, age 25. Pte Jess Adams, died France, 2 Sept 1918, age 26. Pte Raymond Adams, died Belgium, 12 Oct 1917, age 22. Pte Oliver Jones, died France, 23 July 1916. Pte William McPherson, died Gallipoli, 8 Aug 1915. Pte Richard George, died Gallipoli, 8 Aug 1915. Pte Robert Lyons, died Belgium 9 Aug 1917, age 25. Pte Francis Keast, died France, 10 June 1918. Pte Harold Donald, died France, 11 Apr 1917, age 25. Pte Edward Crowe, died France 14 Nov 1916, age 34. Pte William Carr, died France 21 Oct 1917, age 24. Lt Thomas Humphrys, died France 26 mar 1917, age 26. Pte Ferdinand Ahlers, died Belgium, 26 Sept 1917, age 28. Cpl Thomas Kinnerk, died France, 28 Mar 1918. Pte Albert Matsen, died France 29 July 1916, age 22. Pte Archibald Wood, died France 11 Apr 1917. L/Cpl Leonard White, died Belgium, 12 Oct 1917. Pte Charles Murphy, died France, 14 Nov 1916, age 27. Pte Emil Marcon, died France, 26 Feb 1917. Pte Arthur Byrnes, died France, 26 May 1918. Pte Thomas McDowall, died Belgium, 26 Sept 1917, age 22. Pte Alfred Hoar, died Belgium 30 Sept 1917, age 22. L/Cpl William Morris, died France 21 Aug 1916. LEST WE FORGET

John Carroll was a talented musician who did not return to Cooktown from WW1. Photo submitted.

A time to remember ALWAYS, over the ages, strong emotions have stirred Australian poets to take up their pens. Though the terrains of the battles may have differed, all writings have honoured the brave Aussie warrior

spirit that we celebrate in our long and strongly-held traditions of Anzac Day. Email your original writings for our column to either: thekellers@ bigpond.com or editor@cooktown-

THE LAST POST Anzac Day, 1937 Lift up your eyes. We are with you; A great company, strong and wise, As only those are wise who have gone through Death’s gate. We move in the wind, Blowing through the crowded streets. We stir the flags, dear rags we died for. We are the light that gleams Across your altars, when you pray, today. You call us by our names - and we are here. DO YOU NOT KNOW? Salute! The clear call comes And climbs the listening spaces of the air To fade - in one, long, passionate note Across the world. By NANCY FRANCIS, 1937.

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A SOLDIER RETURNS You were sent to war on a foreign shore. You felt the hot breath of the battle’s roar But fire no more on the elusive foe And worry no more that the mine may blow. You fought beside mates in many a scrap. You strove to avoid the enemy’s trap But sleep no more on your hard earthen bed And tremble no more at the storm of lead. You passed the test when it came to the push. You struggled through jungle, bamboo and bush But stand-to no more in morning’s grey light And stare no more through the terror of night. You answered the call with all of the rest. You did your duty to your very best But fear no more; the nightmare is now past; And toil no more; you’re going home at last. By A VIETNAM VETERAN.

Last year’s ANZAC Day march up Charlotte Street, Cooktown included past and present defence force personnel and their family members, teachers and students from the local schools, members of the police force and emergency services and family members. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. For more coverage of the ANZAC Day service and social events see next week’s Cooktown Local News.

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FRIDAY 26

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Architects Of Change 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Poirot 2:15 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?: Ashcombe - Presenter and archaeologist Adam Ford visits Ashcombe, a home in the heart of Ballarat, Victoria, to explore the incredible stories that lie between its bricks and mortar. 8:30 Silent Witness: Trust (Part 1) - In part one of a double episode, the case of two young women shot dead in a house basement forces forensic scientist Jack to lock horns with an old flame. 9:30 Silk: Martha Costello is reluctantly representing notorious criminal Jody Farr but starts to feel he is not getting a fair trial and suspects foul play. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lowdown: Hart Of Darkness 11:35 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 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Lunar Excitation 7:30 Imparja’s Live Friday Night Football: Manly Sea Eagles Vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 10:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “U-Turn” (AV a,v,s,l) - On his way to Las Vegas to pay back some bookies, a small-time gambler gets more than he bargained for when his car breaks down near a remote desert town. 2:30 Spyforce: Riley’s Army 3:30 Extra 4:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Casanova” (M s) 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 10:30 Dual Suspects: Date With Death - A man is found dead behind the wheel of his convertible, engulfed in flames, with two gunshots to his head. As they dig into his life, police are led into a seedy world of strippers, Afro-Cuban voodoo, and corporate espionage. 11:30 Parking Wars 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Never Judge A Lady By Her Lover - A chance encounter reunites Gaby with her sexy ex-lover and gardener, John Rowland. 1:00 True Beauty - Face Of Vegas: Handling Things With Grace The beauties take to the streets to interview people on Vegas Strip, and will secretly be judged to see if any of them cheat. 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today

4:45 UEFA Europa Legaue 7:15 Weatherwatch And Music 7:25 World News 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Bush Kings 6:00 South Africa Walks: The Green Kalahari 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Urban Secrets: Brighton 8:30 Turn Back Time: The Family: Swinging 60s 9:35 As It Happened: Dambusters Fly Again - In 1943, a squadron of Lancaster bombers staged one of the most audacious raids in history - they destroyed two gigantic dams in Germany’s industrial heartland with a revolutionary weapon: the bouncing bomb. 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “A Portrait Of A Beauty” (MA s) - In Korean. After her brother commits suicide, a brilliant female painter must disguise herself as a man in order to maintain her family’s position in the Korean royal court. 1:10 Movie: “Forbidden To Forbid” (M d,l,n,v) - In Portuguese. In Rio de Janeiro, three university students coping with the stresses of a love triangle become witnesses to police corruption and brutality, with deadly results. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 27

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer: Regina Spektor 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 The Checkout 1:00 At The Movies 1:30 Eggheads: Shabba 2:00 Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer 3:00 Movie: “Moulin Rouge” (PG) 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Bad Tidings 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Last Tango In Halifax: Caroline throws herself whole-heartedly into her relationship with Kate, but her mother’s reaction to their affair puts her marriage to Alan in doubt. 8:30 Inspector George Gently: Gently In The Cathedral - Gently’s enemies from his London Met days are coming after him. He finds himself suspended from duty - powerless, unprotected and persecuted. 10:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL - Shaun Micallef is back and he’s MADDER than HELL! We really should have changed the name but it’d cost us a fortune in letterheads and show graphics. Anyway, he’s back and this time he knows what he’s doing (slightly). 10:30 Laid: Roo signs up for sexual bootcamp and misses a surprise visit from Marcus. Learning of his visit, Roo races to him but bad news about Charlie waylays her. 11:00 Rage: Guest Programmer: Regina Spektor 5:00 Rage

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 Danoz 1:00 Movie: “An American In Paris” (G) 3:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 4:30 Garden Gurus 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway: Where In The World? - Getaway takes a slightly different spin this week. Join the team as we take a journey of discovery to some of the most extraordinary corners of the globe. But tonight Getaway is asking the question: where in the world are we? Just exactly where may surprise you. 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “One Missed Call” (M h,v) - When four of her friends meet an untimely demise after receiving chilling cell-phone messages from the future detailing their deaths, college co-ed Beth contacts the police, who promptly dismiss her story as hysteria. 12:45 Movie: “The Gumball Rally” (M v,s) 2:45 The Baron 3:45 Nine Presents 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 The Amazing Race 2:00 Movie: “Housesitter” (PG l,s) 4:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 5: Carlton Vs Adelaide 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 5: Port Adelaide Vs West Coast 11:00 World’s Wildest Police Videos 12:00 Parking Wars 12:30 Desperate Housewives: The God-Why-Don’t-You-Love-Me Blues - Losing Mike takes its toll on Katherine; Gaby grows weary of John’s desire for Ana and Lynette insists her family help more. 1:30 Desperate Housewives 2:30 Auction Squad 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Thank You / Black Dog - It’s Thanksgiving, and Eric thinks it’s a perfect time to announce his engagement to Donna. Jackie is heartbroken when Hyde has no comforting words for her when her father is sent to prison.

5:00 World News 1:00 Benjamin Britten: Peace And Conflict 2:55 Hiroshi Sugimoto 3:55 Hidden History 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: David Mitchell 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 James May’s Man Lab 8:35 Lilyhammer: My Kind Of Town 9:30 Movie: “The Reluctant Infidel” (MA l) - When London-based Islamic cab driver Muhmud Nasir discovers that he was actually born to Jewish parents, his life is thrown into turmoil. Although he’s not a devout Muslim, Muhmud feels compelled to conceal his Jewish identity from his family - and his son’s fundamentalist father-in-law - while exploring what it means to be Jewish. 11:25 Movie: “Masquerades” (PG) In Arabic. A comedy of errors ensues when Mounir, a self-important Algerian man, lies to his village by telling them his narcoleptic sister has a pending engagement to a wealthy Frenchman. 1:05 South Park 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 28

6:00 Rage 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: A Country Harvest 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Cheese Slices: Farmstead Cheeses Of Northern California 2:00 How The Earth Was Made: Yellowstone 3:00 Into The Shadows: What’s Really Going On At The Movies 4:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Books To Films 5:00 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life 5:30 Deadly 60: Indonesia 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass: The Bells Of St Leonards 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dr Who: Journey To The Centre Of The TARDIS 8:15 The Boffin, The Builder, The Bombardier 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Miranda: Three Little Words 10:00 Parkinson: Masterclass: Jonathan Yeo 10:45 Great Directors 12:10 Movie: “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (PG) 2:15 Movie: “The Hobbit Enigma” (G) 3:10 The Botany Of Desire 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Antiques Master

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Getaway 1:30 Broncos Insider 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Cronulla Sharks Vs Canterbury Bulldogs 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 8:00 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Letter Day 10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Forget Me Not 11:00 CSI: Miami: Paint It Black - A college girl’s throat is slashed while she sits alone in a hot tub late at night. The investigation centres on the victim’s roommate, who was the last one to see her alive and may possess a dual personality. 12:00 Flashpoint: The Perfect Family 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Danoz 3:00 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Fish Hooks 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Wild Boys 1:30 Footy Flashbacks 3:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 5: Brisbane Vs Melbourne 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 10:30 Castle: Cloudy With A Chance Of Murder - On Beckett’s first day back from her suspension, she and Castle are thrown into the salacious world of local TV news when a veteran weather girl is found dead. As if navigating an industry full of backstabbing and ruthless ambition weren’t difficult enough, they have to do it while hiding their new relationship from their co-workers. 11:30 Dual Suspects: Gainesville Ripper 12:30 Fat Family Diet 1:30 Harry’s Practice 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights 5:35 Inspector Rex: Sisi 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Treasures of Ancient Rome: Warts ‘n’ All 8:30 The Fabric Of The Cosmos: Universe Or Multiverse - In this series, renowned physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality beneath the surface of our everyday world. Brian is going to let you in on a secret: We’ve all been deceived. Our perceptions of time and space have led us astray. 9:30 The Pig Farm 11:10 Movie: “The Golden Door” (M n) - In Itaian and English. Set at the beginning of the 20th century, a desperately poor family from rural Sicily leave their home with dreams of a better future in America, but along the way they experience the harsh reality of migrating to a new country. 1:15 The Ghosts Of The Mary Rose 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Travel Oz 1:00 Parkinson: Masterclass 2:00 Gandhi 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Brittany 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Outcasts 12:35 Monday Monday 1:25 Michelin Stars: The Madness Of Perfection - UK food writer and critic William Sitwell investigates the passions, pressures and obsessions behind that apparently all-important description, ‘Michelin-starred chef’. 2:35 The Botany Of Desire 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 4: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 Person Of Interest: In Extremis 10:30 Person Of Interest: Dead Rekoning 11:30 Worst Case Senario: Trapped In Extreme Cold - Survival expert Bear Grylls shows how to survive life-threatening situations, giving instructions on everything you will need to know if faced with a worst case scenario. 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz 2:30 Brand Developers 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: “America” (M a,s,v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 New Zealand On A Plate 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 9:00 Revenge: Sacrifice - Even with threats on their family closing in, the Graysons are in rare form as they put on a bold showing at their annual Labour Day bash. Meanwhile, Jack and Amanda sail off on their honeymoon but the seas prove to be deadly, and this time Emily can’t control the outcome. 10:00 Grey’s Anatomy: The Face Of Change / Hard Bargain - Competition heats up as several of the doctors fight to become the new face of Seattle Grace. 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “II Mare” (PG) 2:45 Green Crayons 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Floating Fortress 5:30 Global Village: Saving Kirindy Forest 6:00 Canal Walks: The Caledonian Canal 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Fright Night 8:30 Do I Drink Too Much? 9:30 Mad Men: The Chrysanthemum And The Sword 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Shorts On Screen: Mister Rococo Enough of life where everything is cute! This is a romantic comedy about a girl who gets over her lost love in a dazzling and heroic way. 12:05 Movie: “Vares: Private Eye” (MAV l,s,v) - In Finnish. Harddrinking private investigator Vares becomes romantically and then professionally involved with a beautiful but troubled blonde. A fast-paced gangster film that boasts a cast of shady characters who plot and double-cross their way across the country. A box-office hit in its Finnish homeland. 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 30

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass: The Bells Of St Leonards 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Pensioners Factory 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: London 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Casualty 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Ian McEwan: A writer who has earned numerous literary accolades, with over 25 awards so far, including the Whitbread Award and the Booker Prize, McEwan is one of those rare authors whose work is loved equally by both critics and readers. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Raw Comedy 2010 1:30 Outnumbered 2:00 Planet Food: Singapore 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 4: Teams TBA / 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 Two And A Half Men: Bazinga! That’s From A TV Show 10:00 Anger Management: Charlie Dates Crazy, Sexy, Angry Charlie makes an unpleasant discovery about Jennifer’s business partner. 10:30 Anger Management: Charlie Goes To War With Neighbours - Charlie upsets his neighbours by meeting with his clients at home. 11:00 TBA 12:00 Survivors 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 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: “More Sex And The Single Mum” (M s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 New Zealand On A Plate 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 9:00 Packed To The Rafters: First Time For Everything - Nathan is working hard to build a solid base for Saskia and Edward in Australia and accepts a job offer despite its obvious shortfalls. Saskia is excited to be joining him, but little does Nathan know, for the first time in their married life, Saskia is keeping something from him. Meanwhile, Emma is quietly giddy at the prospect of her blossoming romance with Craig. 10:00 TBA 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Victorian Pharmacy 2:00 Barbados At The Races 2:30 The Biggest Chinese Restaurant In The World: Bright Future 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Wine From The Lagoon 6:00 Canal Walks: The Worcester And Birmingham Canal 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Lex Marinos 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Road, Movie” (M v) In Hindu. Feeling trapped in a dead-end job at his father’s failing business, Vishnu grabs the opportunity to drive an old 1942 Chevy across the Indian desert to the local museum that the car has been sold to. Along the way, he picks up a young runaway, a wandering entertainer and a gypsy woman who all must rely on each other to survive the harsh terrain. 12:50 Anna Pihl 1:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 01

IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Belfast 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Tractor Monkeys: Anthony Morgan, Tommy Little, Noeline Brown & Akmal Saleh 9:00 The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide To Knife Fighting 9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 The Thick Of It 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:35 Identity 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime: Ambassadors Boots 1:15 The Art Of Spiegelman 2:00 Planet Food: Israel 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 5: Eagles Vs Port Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 9:30 What’s Your Emergency? - Bonfire night results in a five-fold increase in call-outs. Meanwhile, the police are dealing with frequent caller, Lindsay Taylor, whose boozy bust-ups with her partner have resulted in 140 calls to her address. 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 Weeds: Fran Tarkenton - Nancy has a tense conversation with Vaughn while the rest of the family scrambles to get passports for Europe and Doug takes a risk by returning to Agrestic for paperwork. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Brand Developers 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: “Balmain Boys” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 New Zealand On A Plate 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds: The Good Earth 9:30 Hannibal: Potage 10:30 Strangeways 11:30 Man Up!: Diciplining The Keens - After they find out that Nathan’s allergic, the whole family goes on a gluten free diet, which leads to a weird competition between Will and Theresa. 12:00 The Take 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League 7:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The White Gold Of The Pabellones Islands 6:00 Canal Walks: The Llangollen Canal 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest India: Western Ghats: Monsoon Mountains 8:30 World’s Most Dangerous Roads: Peru 9:35 Borgen: Count to 90 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Paris” (M l) In French. Pierre, a professional dancer, suffers from a serious heart defect. While he is waiting for a transplant which may (or may not) save his life, he has nothing better to do than observe the people around him from the balcony of his Paris apartment. When Elise, his sister, moves in to his place to care for him, it does little to alter Pierre’s new habits. 1:30 Movie: “Bad Habits” (M s,a,l,n) In Spanish. Set in a raindrenched Mexico City, this is the story of a number of people connected by eating disorders, religion and adultery. 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

THURSDAY 02

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Family Fortunes 1:00 Family Footsteps 2:00 Rogue Nation 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Amersham 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 Desert War: Alamein 9:30 Scott And Bailey: Rachel is living with Nick, but Janet feels he is using her to stop her from reporting his malpractice and, after Rachel is the victim of a dodgy hit-and-run, she tells Gill everything. 10:20 Lateline 10:55 The Business 11:20 On Trial: Proof Or Truth 12:15 The Clinic 1:10 The Wagner Family 2:00 Chasing The Blake 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 7: Peel Thunder Vs Claremont 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Top Gear 8:30 The NRL Footy Show - Join Fatty Vautin, Darryl Brohman, and Michael Slater for a wrap of all things footy. 10:30 The AFL Footy Show 12:30 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from The Grove in Los Angeles. The show takes viewers on a coast-to-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City. 1:00 The Avengers: Escape In Time 2:00 Danoz 2:30 Brand Developers 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: “The Boys From Brazil (M v) 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 Border Security: International 8:30 Mrs.Brown’s Boys: Mammy’s Break 9:10 Citizen Khan 9:50 Mrs.Brown’s Boys: iMammy (Batteries Not Included) 10:30 Billy Connolly’s Route 66: Billy commences the final leg of his Route 66 journey with a visit to a massive meteorite crater before moving along to the spectacular Grand Canyon. He meets the ‘Father of Route 66’, a town barber responsible for Route 66’s preservation and revival, then visits a wildlife sanctuary for unwanted exotic pets. 11:30 Man Up!: Men And Their Chickens 12:00 Fat Family Diet 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League 7:00 World News 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: White Gold Of Naples 6:00 Canal Walks: The Kennet And Avon Canal 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 8:00 Gourmet Farmer: Beef 8:35 Marco Pierre White’s Kitchen Wars 9:30 One Born Every Minute USA: The Heart To Survive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: “Blood Brothers” (MAV v) In Mandarin. An epic story of comradeship compromised by guns, gangsters and girls set in the jazz era of 1930s Shanghai. Three friends who move from the countryside to Shanghai unwittingly get involved with the criminal underworld and become entangled in a dangerous love triangle. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 145

SUDOKU No. 145

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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You may feel that family members are taking advantage of your skills. Tell them that you have limited time or ask for an exchange of some sort. Romance. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet someone new. This person knows you, but is very shy. Seek them out!

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Don’t worry too much about something that is beyond your control. A solution will come if you wait. Busy yourself in the meantime. Romance. An unusual dream may worry you at ﬁrst. The message in the dream will be much more positive than you realise, however.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

FOR KIDS

You could be approached by someone who wants to set a meeting with you this week. This person will be much older than yourself. Heed their advice. Romance. Your partner may be in a slightly strange mood. You’ll have to make allowances for them at this time.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

A difficult family decision will be at the forefront this week. Be attentive to what others are saying and asking for. Romance. You will be feeling very confident. Your partner will find it great fun to be with. Your enthusiasm will help to cheer them and others up.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You need the chance to get away from your day-to-day routine. Try to ﬁnd an excuse for a short trip away from home. It will leave you feeling rejuvinated. Romance. This will be a good time for relaxing with your partner. Finish your work early so you can have time together.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

FINDWORD No. 145 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

A difﬁcult decision will not be any easier if you worry constantly. Put your mind at rest and the matter will soon sort itself out. Romance. Don’t spend too much time thinking about the past. You need to take into account recent changes which have improved your situation.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Some well-meant advice could be more of a hindrance than a help. Don’t rely on other people’s judgement when your own is better. Romance. You may feel completely in sync with your partner this week. It’s a good indication of how well you work with one another.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

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MUDDY RIVER

A chance meeting later in the week may be less accidental than it seems. They may have been seeking you out for some time. Romance. Both Venus and Mars are in good aspect at the moment. This could bring new endeavours to you and your partner. Are you ready?

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You will have a strong need for security this week. Your friends should rally round you and give you some encouragement. Romance. Your partner will be intrigued to ﬁnd out what you have been up to recently. Try to maintain the mystery as long as you can.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Look at all angles before you make your move. There may be something that you have forgotten. Double-check everything! Romance. Pressure from other people may cause strains in your love-life. Take what information you want from this and move on!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

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SOLUTIONS No. 145

You should be very “on the ball” this week. Activities which require clear, logical thinking will be especially easy for you. Romance. Someone close to you may soon be getting married. Your feelings may be a little ambivalent. Are you where you want to be at this moment?

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Your emotions will be much stronger than you realise. Don’t commit to any offers without thinking through them ﬁrst. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be ruled by your emotions. You will make a better partner when you are relaxed and realistic with your expectations.

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THE Federal Court has ruled that Excite Mobile had engaged in false and misleading conduct, unconscionable conduct, and undue coercion in selling mobile services, ZDNet.com reports. The company had, in particular, targeted indigenous communities in the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took up the case after being approached by the Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network. The website reported that, after locking customers into two-year contracts for mobile services where, in many places, the customer was not able to get coverage, Excite Mobile created a fictitious complaints-handling organisation called “Telecommunications Industry Complaints” that it directed complaints to, representing it as an independent complaints-handling body. The company also sent over a thousand letters to customers, pretending to be from an independent debt collector, to chase up money owed to Excite Mobile and to pay an additional 20 per cent on top. The company also threatened to repossess assets of its customers, including children’s toys. The contracts the customers were entered into would also only allow customers to make around 2 minutes worth of calls per day before being charged extra fees on top of the monthly charge. There was also a $75 cooling off

fee and a $195 charge for returning a damaged phone, even if only the box was damaged. Justice John Mansfield said that the contracts were “clearly unfair . . . to such a degree as to attract a strong adverse moral judgment”. He said that Excite Mobile’s marketing approach was “cynically indifferent to the interests of its potential customers, and was unconscionable”. The court heard the company’s directors, Obie Brown and David Samuel, were found to have been directly, knowingly concerned in Excite Mobile’s contraventions, and Excite Mobile agent Fiona Smart was also found to have been involved in the debt collection aspect of the case. The ACCC is seeking injunctions against the company and that those involved will be disqualified from managing a corporation for five years. ACCC chair Rod Sims said that Excite Mobile’s actions were “outrageous”. “Inventing a fictitious complaints handling body to deceive customers, and creating a fictitious debt collector to coerce the customer to pay an alleged debt to Excite Mobile is unjustifiable and unacceptable,” he said in a statement.

Community Calendar photo competition is now open IT’S time again to launch the Leichhardt Community Calendar photography competition, so whether you’re a legend behind the lens or have fluked an incredible shot, Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch (pictured) wants to hear from you. Entries are now being accepted for the annual competition, from which Mr Entsch will choose the top 14 shots to feature in the 2013-14 Community Calendar. “Every year I’m amazed at the quality of the images that people send in,” Mr Entsch said. “They really do reflect the characters, wildlife, unique scenery, diverse communities and drawcard events of Leichhardt. “And given that this year is the 200th anniversary of Ludwig Leichhardt’s birth, I’d like to open the competition to images that reflect something of Leichhardt’s character, his adventures or his legacy, to feature as the cover image.” Images must be a high-resolution JPEG digital image (minimum size 1MB) and must be received by 9am Monday, 13 May. Post a CD or USB

to P O Box 14, Bungalow, Queensland, 4870, pop into the office at 102 Grafton Street, Cairns, or email your image to: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au The winning shots will feature the photographer’s name and details of where the photo was taken, and will be distributed to businesses throughout Leichhardt. Anybody who would like a free copy of the calendar is also welcome to contact Mr Entsch’s office. For further information or questions contact the Cairns electorate office on (07) 4051 2220.

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Trying to find you. On Friday the 19/4/13 I met you at the Casino in Cairns, we had lots of laughs and talked a lot. I have some great photos of Friday night. I know you are 48 years old, from Cooktown and that you were in Cairns on business for the weekend. I also know where you stayed. I would like to contact you again. Please contact the Cooktown Local News on 1300 489 500 for details. Hoping to hear from you J.

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As part of Queensland Health’s annual School Based Vaccination Program, Cooktown Multi Purpose Health Service is providing the second round of vaccinations for all Year 8 and Year 10 students who consented, on:

Wednesday, May 1. Students in Year 8 and Year 10 who did not return their consent form and now wish to participate in this free Immunisation program are still eligible to do so. Please contact Cooktown Community Health for further information – Phone 4043 0170

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COMMUNITY

Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK

Definitely a change of season PINK clouds in the afternoon, cooler nights and the strong but beautiful caramel smell of the weeping paperbark, or melaleuca - it’s definitely a change of season. Kathleen Walker, one of the Kuku Yalanji people from Wujal Wujal says there are many indicators of the change - the fruit, the flowers, the diwan (or scrub turkey) coming down from the high country, the wukay (a type of yam) starting to be harvested and processed for food. Soon the mullet will swim upstream to lay eggs and the baway (black bean) will ripen. Visitors find this change of season a more comfortable time to travel, with cool nights and stunning days. The colder water means that crocodiles are much more visible, warming themselves on the river banks at low tide. Flying foxes and rainbow lorikeets are having a field day among the fruits and nectar, and the free National Parks Boardwalk ( Marrdja Botanic Walk) between Cow Bay and Cape Trib is a great

place to see some flying foxes close up. A number have settled temporarily among the low mangroves at the far end of the walk, overlooking Noah’s Creek. It’s great spot to visit anytime. At different places along the coast, an early morning stroll might take you alongside the barringtonia asiatica tree, with its especially beautiful flower. The flowers are like radiating spikes of white stamens tipped with pink and yellow. They open at night, but by mid-morning, they’re usually on the ground. Hence, they’re pollinated at night by large moths and nectarfeeding bats attracted by their heavy scent. You need to be up early to see them at their best. It’s also called the bishop’s hat or bishop’s mitre, because the fruit has a typical lantern or bishop’s hat shape. The seeds are light and can drift around the world’s oceans for up to two years. The seeds and other parts of the plant contains saponins, which are often used around the world as fish poisons Plants like this remind us that

Australia is not alone. We are joined by the world’s oceans. Many seaside plants and mangroves especially are spread across islands and continents not just by the continental drift of Gondwana times, but by the ocean currents. Recent visitors along the Bloomfield Track, such as Arlene Chien from San Francisco (and just a few sea-birds and stingrays) have been treated to hordes of soldier crabs. These guys become active as the tides recede, and just before low tide you will find zillions of them on some beaches such as Archer Point near Cooktown and Cowie Beach on the Bloomfield Track. The next few days sees quite low tides in the early afternoons. Low tides mean great beach walking with crab action, and late afternoon forest views and those pink sunsets. Enjoy! Happy travelling Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours www.darcyofdaintree.com.au Ph: +61 7 4098 9180

ABOVE LEFT: Soldier crabs at Archer Point. Photos: MIKE D’ARCY. INSET: Arlene Chien from San Fransisco among the mangroves and soldier crabs. ABOVE RIGHT: Curious but cute flying fox among the mangroves. BELOW: Barringtonia asiatica - a.k.a. Bishop’s Hat.

Living Well

WITH CLARE RICHARDS

THE funding for the Healthy Communities project concludes on June 30 this year, and due to having obtained further work, I am sad to say that I am leaving Cooktown on May 10. It has been a joy to work here with the community on this project. I am sure that the groundswell of local leadership in living well will continue. Look out for ads and articles over the next few weeks promoting the project’s Edible Landscaping and Food Gardening Manual, the ongoing availability of the Beat It program and the establishment of a local Seed Savers group which will continue to make free, lo-

Funding ends: Sad to be leaving cally adapted seed available through people sharing and exchanging seed via a local seed bank. As part of celebrating what we’ve all achieved throughout the project, we will also publish a simple cookbook of local people’s favourite healthy recipes. So look out for our ad next week and submit your recipes either to crichards@cook.qld.gov.au prior to Wednesday, May 8, or drop a printed copy to the Council front desk and mark it as ‘for the cookbook’. Like so many dishes of Italian origin, this is simple and so flavoursome because of the wonderful herbs

and the quality of the olive oil. Sage, finely chopped rosemary, thyme or oregano are also great matches to pumpkin, so use what you like and have growing fresh or available from the markets, friends or neighbours. Roasted pumpkin helps intensify the flavours of the dish, but if not available you can steam small chunks of pumpkin for 20 minutes or so until soft. If you have some roasted red onion, add this too for it’s sweetness. Pumpkin and Herb Pasta 1kg roasted pumpkin, cut into roughly 2cm dice

375g fettuccine 1 roasted red onion, sliced into strips (optional) ½-1 bunch of Italian parsley, leaves finely sliced 2-4 sprigs of basil, roughly torn up extra virgin olive oil shaved parmesan pinch of salt freshly ground pepper Pour boiling water into a large bowl in which you’ll serve the pasta. If steaming the pumpkin, put the chunks on to steam for 20-25 minutes or until soft.

Meanwhile, put water on to boil in a large saucepan and cook the pasta until al dente (just cooked with a tiny bit of firm ‘bite’ still in the centre). Drain pasta in a colander. Drain water from serving dish, add pasta to dish and drizzle with olive oil until it is all just coated. Cut the pumpkin into about 2cm chunks and add to pasta along with the roasted onion slices (optional), parsley, torn basil, salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss well until all combined. When served into individual bowls, top with a generous 6 or so shavings (I use a vegetable peeler) of parmesan, and serve.

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SPORT

Three Rivers League footy action

Yindili winger Dale Sykes tries a dummy half scoot from his tryline, but this Crocs’ defender has other ideas.

Backstreet Warrior Zane McGreen braces for the impact of this driving Cooktown Crocs’ tackle.

Yindili’s Tremayne Bally tries to evade this Crocs’ defender.

Wujal Wujal Yindili’s Paul Pearson is ‘bootlaced’ by a croc defender. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.

Carol too good in Rimfire event

Hope Vale Backstreet Warrior Evans Costello tries to sneak through these two Cooktown Crocs defenders, but soon found himself earthbound.

WEDNESDAY night saw a good roll up of shooters to contest a Service Core 36 Shot Match, which attracted a possible score of 360. In Rimfire, Carol was 1st with 334, Janne 2nd with 320 and Keith 3rd with 317, while there was only one shooter in the Centrefire event. We will be holding another Firearms Safety Course on Saturday, June 16 at the range. Please phone or email your interest to either 0419 695 799 or: ssaacooktown@gmail.com. Remember, the Firearms amnesty finishes on Tuesday, April 30, so this is a good opportunity to register you unregistered firearms and be legal. And remember Sunday’s Practical shoot from 9am. May dates for your diary include: Wednesday 1 - Sports Pistol/Centrefire Shoot from 5.30pm; Saturday 4 - 3P Rimfire Rifle/Bench rest Shoot from 1.30pm;

Bowen returns for the Cowboys

Wednesday 8 - Standard Shoot from 5.30pm; Saturday 11 - Target Shoot from 1.30pm; Sunday 12 - Rimfire Silhouettes Shoot from 9.30am; Wednesday 15 - Service Core Shoot from 5.30pm; Saturday 18 - Service 25 Match (revolvers) from 3.30pm; Wednesday 22 - Sports Pistol Centrefire Shoot from 5.30pm; Saturday 25. SSAA Zone 5 Shoot at the Burdekin Pistol Club; Sunday 26. SSAA Zone 5 Shoot at the Burdekin Pistol Club; Sunday 26 - Practical Shoot from 9am; and Wednesday 29. Monthly general meeting and Standard and Air Pistol Match from 5.30pm. Janne Stewart (Secretary/Treasurer)

TOYOTA Cowboys games record holder Matthew Bowen is back in the North Queensland line-up to face Canberra in the round seven NRL match at 1300SMILES Stadium on Saturday night. Knee soreness forced the champion fullback out of the round six clash with the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, with Clint Greenshields gaining a late call-up to make his North Queensland debut. Sitting out the Broncos clash, and the extra rest provided by the representative weekend, has allowed Bowen’s knee time to recover. In the only other change to the Cowboys starting team that lost to Brisbane, Dallas Johnson is back at lock, replacing Joel Riethmuller. Coach Neil Henry has named a five-man

interchange bench that includes new Tonga Test representative Jason Taumalolo who didn’t play in round six. Winger Ash Graham will play his 152nd NRL match for the Cowboys to move to fifth on the club’s all-time list and only needs one more try to reach 100 for his NRL career. Saturday’s match kicks off at 5.35pm and will be live on Fox Sports 1. COWBOYS: 1 Matthew Bowen, 2 Ashley Graham, 3 Brent Tate, 4 Kane Linnett, 5 Antonio Winterstein, 6 Johnathan Thurston (c), 7 Michael Morgan, 8 Matt Scott (c), 9 Rory Kostjasyn, 10 James Tamou, 11 Tariq Sims, 12 Glenn Hall, 13 Dallas Johnson Interchange: 14 Ray Thompson, 15 Gavin Cooper, 16 Scott Bolton, 17 Jason Taumalolo, 18 Ashton Sims, (one to be omitted)

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SPORT

Sharks cause problems for fishermen

Netball’s future in serious doubt THE future of Cooktown’s ailing netball competition is in serious doubt after the cancellation of Monday night’s scheduled match - the second in as many weeks. A small number of players turned up at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre court to again be told there were not enough to form teams for a game. Again, some had travelled long distances for no reason - all for the sake of a phone call from those players who had no intention of turning up. Whether the competition will continue was decided at a meeting on Tuesday, but, at the time of going to press, the result remains unknown.

LEFT: Penny Johnson with a large mouth nannygai. Photos submitted. ABOVE: Keith Wallins with an impressive giant trevally. Photos submitted. From Page 20 >> Line fishers also reported sharks taking their catch near inshore reefs. Bottom fishing was generally good with a mix of spangled emperor, red emperor, while large mouths were the night feeders. As for the boat ramp, the work crew will be back on Friday and Saturday when the tides are suitable to place more

link slabs at the bottom, ready for the big Cooktown to Townsville jet ski race starting on Sunday. It should be a spectacular start, with 60 big jet skis blasting out of the river heading south. With a strong wind forecast, it will be awesome! See you there. Tight lines Russell Bowman The Lure Shop

Junior league year gets off to cracker start COOKTOWN Junior Rugby League’s season got off to an absolute cracker start on Friday night with three awesome, actionpacked games. First game was the under-10s. We have a few new comers this year and there was some really good footy happening on the field with the kids and off the field with the older boys helping with the coaching and refereeing on the side line. Thanks to Shaun for refereeing and the boys for running the line for the little fellas. The final score of the game was Jerseys 12 defeated No Jerseys 4. Everyone played so well, and it was a hard decision to make, but the Player of the Match for was awarded to our little new comer Oliver Hanson, who just ran hard and straight all game, almost scoring on a few occasions.

Our second game featured a combined under-14s and under16s team. These big boys were so keen for some action and came out blazing. There was some excellent footy played in this match with some great runs by both teams along with some hard hits The points were hotly contested, but in the end the Jerseys just couldn’t match the pace of the No Jerseys, with the final score at Jerseys 36 to No Jerseys 2. Again it was a hard decision, but the Player of the Match was awarded to Jaczen Henderson for an awesome personal effort and team contribution. . Last game of the night was played by a combined under-12s and under-14s Cooktown team a similar side from Hope Vale. This game started fast and kept that momentum going the whole game, with some real

standout performances in both teams. It was a perfect example of how keen the boys are to play some footy, and there were groups of supporters both Cooktown and Hope Vale running up and down the sideline, really getting into the spirit of the game. Hope Vale proved to be too strong for our Cooktown boys, with the final score Hope Vale 28 - Cooktown 6. There were some standout individual performances in this game, so a decision has as yet not been on who the Player of the Match was. . All the boys who received Player of the Match awards will receive a voucher for a large pizza, thanks to the amazing team at The Italian Restaurant. The guys at the Italian will also be kindly donating the use of a pie warmer to our footy club, so as of next fortnight, we will be

selling hot pies, pizzas and drinks for sale at our games. Junior rugby league will now be played every second Friday night starting at 5.3opm with the under-10s. Thanks to everyone who helped out for the night, with a special thanks to Scotty, Shaun and Tex for your tireless work as coaches and referees. Without you guys, we would have no games. A huge thank you to the Italian for their continued support, we really appreciate it. See you all down at the oval at our next game, it’s not too late if you haven’t registered but would like to play. Just come down and see me at the John Street Oval, either at training on Wednesday at 5pm or at our next game. Nardia Whitman Cooktown Junior League Secretary

Haley hard to overlook with winning form WELCOME to our newest member, Peter Gillman. Thanks for joining Peter and supporting our local sporting club. Clarification from a committee member as to who was the winner of the Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford competition and Paul Haley was the winner. The runner-up in the Cape York Tyres Sunday 9-Hole competition ended up being Graham Burton. Paul Haley is certainly not a member to be overlooked, as he was the winner in last week’s Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford competition. Paul returned a score of 38 Stableford points. A count-back was required between Wayne King and Steve Butler for runner-up position as both returned scores of 37. Steve Butler was ultimately declared the runner-up. As no instructions were provided as to how much competition fees were going to be

for the ‘self funded’ Stroke competition held last Saturday, the competition was changed to being sponsored by Kim Copland. John Petterson regained his form and won the day’s event on a count-back from Rick Cowe, with both returning nett scores 66. John and Rick both received Drummond Golf gift vouchers. Thanks Kim for the generous sponsorship and happy spending boys. Nearest-the-pins were landed by Steve Butler for 2/11, Grant Holmes for 14 and Rick Butler for 9/18. A handful of members snubbed the great boating weather for golf on Sunday to compete in the Cape York Tyres 9-Hole Stroke competition and The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition. Michael Drahm had a great game to take home the fuel voucher for the 9-Hole competition with his nett score of 30. A count-back is required between Craig Wasson and Rick Cowe for runner-up place,

with both returning a score of nett 33. Craig’s score In the was for the back 9 while Rick’s was for the front. Bunker Rick Cowe is currently leading this week’s Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition with a score of nett 68, with Michael Drahm in the runnerup place with a score of nett 69. I have received a great response from members of the community regarding the barbecue catering for the Cooktown Open. The Cricket Club has expressed interest and will be letting me know this week if they can or can’t do it. John the Wog is willing to put his hand up, and I was also approached by Daphne Fenton on behalf of Friends of the Foundation. Happy golfing everyone Kelly Barnett Manager Cooktown Golf Club

Hash starts from an ancient relic THIS week’s run was something different. Whizz was the hare, and he decided to take us to an ancient relic, a remembrance of times past, when Cooktown was a great cultural and commercial centre. The run started opposite the Keatings Lagoon car park. The trail started off down a little-used bush road towards a forbidding gateway, with a sign telling all the things that were not permitted; vehicles, hunting, trail bikes, camping, ice-skating, opera singing. . . Fortunately, Hashing was not on the list, so we carried on until the trail left the road and took to the grass. And what healthy grass it was! It towered over our heads and reduced the view to a metre of two. After struggling through this for a kilometre or two, the trail abruptly turned right and we scrambled up a major earthwork. Here was a sight to take your breath away. Whereever we looked, from horizon to horizon, there was evidence of the industrious capacity of early man. The earthworks stretch for kilometres, and I bet they can be seen from the moon. Personally, I don’t believe early man had the technical ability for a construction project like this, and alien visitors must have been involved. I wonder why the aliens wanted this series of rectilinear depressions, but that is a question for another day. Back at Matchbox and Whizz’s place, GM Thermo called the circle to order and started looking for trouble.She caught Yo-Yo and Fakawe for their untidy parking, and Fakawe again for indulging in a big stumble in the long grass. Then she picked on poor Sewezy, for letting a screaming grandchild get the better of her in IGA, and for forgetting everyone’s proper Hash names. Titus was done for forgetting to wear a Hash shirt again, and his lady Wet Check for having trouble staying in her shorts. Then it was time for dinner - a wonderful moussaka, a beef casserole, and Matchbox’s special Crunchy Bottom, which is actually a rice dish. Next week’s run starts at the southern edge of Solander Street, opposite Elsewhere on Poison Creek Road. Just turn up at 5.30 pm on Monday, April 29 to join the fun, or contact Moses on either 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for the details. On-on! Lye Bak

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Chat with Matt G’DAY again. Well, we’re back at it again this weekend with a home game against the Canberra Raiders, and to put it very simply, we desperately need a win against the Green Machine. With only two wins from six games, our record this season is looking less than average, while the Raiders have notched up some impressive victories. So we’re under no illusions about what’s ahead of us on Saturday night at 1300SMILES Stadium. Like us, they’ve got a monster pack of forwards, bristling with talent, so it should be an enormously tough tussle between the big men. There’s an old adage in rugby league that gets a bit of a flogging, and that is that games are won in the forwards, and I expect this game to prove that adage right. In saying that though, they’ve got an impressive array of young backs who perfectly complement the hard yards made by their forwards, so right across the paddock they pose threats that could see us lose the game in an instant. Ultimately, it’s up to us to play well, and play well for the whole 80 minutes. And while I’ve mentioned their backs and their forwards, it’s our own games, both as a team and as individuals that will determine whether we come home with a win. We’ve got all the talent to be doing much better than what we are. We just haven’t shown the consistency necessary to be up near the ladder leaders. For me personally, the week off has done my knee wonders and I’m ready to go on Saturday night. I can’t wait to get out there. I said last week that being on the Suncorp Stadium sideline watching my team go around without me was torture, and it’s something I don’t want to have to repeat in a hurry. So remember to tune in to FOX Sport at 5.30pm and give us all your support. We do appreciate it. - Matt Bowen

Footy tipsters take the weekend off THERE was no change to the Cooktown Local News/Hinterland Aviation/Inn Cairns NRL tipping competition due to the representative matches over the weekend. The Kangaroos defeated the Kiwis 32-12 and Country downed City 18-12. At the end of round six, Wombat_101 has opened up a massive four-point lead. Wombat_101 sits on 39, four ahead of TheFantasticMrsFox on 35. Other scores are: 34: Prickly. 33: Superstar, Eye of the Tiger, 32: Maggie_P. 31: Nikki, Whiteyfunk. 30: Harry The Bear, FNQ_Chris, Kintaine. 29: Beagleb2, Wazza, Pootie Tang. 28: Dogs of War!!!!, Cameron Neill. 27: bubsie1981, Team Terr, Matthew Thompson, Camf. 26: Gracie. The winner will receive a return flight to Cairns for one, courtesy of Hinterland Aviation and three nights’ accommodation in the heart of Cairns at Inn Cairns - a prize worth more than $1000.

The runner-up will receive $250 from the Cooktown Local News.The Hinterland Aviaton/Inn Cairns/Cooktown Local News NRL footy tipping competition is free - there is no joining fee and no charges whatsoever are associated with it. The competition is computer generated, with all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website. Neither the Cooktown Local News nor sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators. The results will be provided in the Cooktown Local News, the Cooktown Local News facebook page and the competition operator’s website after each round. Staff from the Cooktown Local News and sponsors are ineligible to enter. In the event of a tie, the prize value will be divided among the joint winners. Only residents with local post codes and subscribers to the Cooktown Local News are eligible to enter. << Full details Page 18.

Sharks cause problems for fishermen

Steve Wallins struggles to lift this giant trevally he described as a ‘horse’ out of the water for this photo, before releasing it to fight again another day.

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HOPE you enjoyed the weather last weekend, let’s hope we jag a bit more like that rather than the blast we are looking at ahead. The estuary has been firing with monster queenfish smashing lures and baits in the Annan River. These fish love the calm mornings and can be found chasing bait fish, following the school up-river with the tide. Surface lures work best, with the best lure color to use being green and gold. The best location has been the spit at the river mouth at the bottom of the tide. Finger mark mangrove Jack, grunter and barra have all been reported in this area. Perfect weather had all options open last weekend for offshore fishing - sport fishing, spearfishing and “bottom bashing” were all perfect. Father and son team, Keith and Steve

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Wallins. enjoyed some awesome popper fishing with Steve capturing a “horse”. Keith reported, “Mine was a little bigger, it went 121cm Fork Length. From the length/girth calculators it would be 35kg plus. Certainly the biggest ‘Gee’ I have ever caught or seen in close. Only 20 minutes from the ramp.” Coral trout fired with a couple of boats reporting bag limits, along with big reef jacks and largemouths. Surface lures worked well on tuna around Cape Bedford. Snorkeling was magic with gin clear water out wide and the spearfishing was naturally great with coral trout being caught in good numbers. However, there was one report from one spearfishing crew with sharks being a pest inshore and them experiencing a bit of a close call. <<Continued, more photos, Page 19.

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