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12 - 18 October 2011 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 985 • $2.00 inc. GST

The late Adhi Ephraim Bani

Celebrating a visionary life Baiwa Dance Company dancers in the public performance of Warupaw Uu - Echo of Drums at ANZAC Park of Thursday Island on Thursday, September 29. The performance was inspired by and dedicated to the late Adhi Ephraim Bani. Photo: MARK ROY See more photos on page 12 >> RENOWNED cultural advisor, linguist and advocate for the Torres Strait region, the late Adhi Ephraim Bani, was remembered at a special event held at Gab Titui Cultural Centre last Wednesday evening. The event was officially opened by Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Portfolio Member for Culture Art and Heritage, Mr Phillemon Mosby, who commended Mr Bani for his immense contribution to the promotion and maintenance of Torres Strait culture throughout his lifetime. “He was a true visionary,” Mr Mosby said. “His passion and sense of re-

sponsibility for the maintenance and revitalisation of Torres Strait culture was, and continues to be, an inspiration in the lives of those who knew him.” Mr Bani was also a leader in the establishment of Gab Titui Cultural Centre. Sadlly, he passed away only months before its official opening, in April 2004. In line with Mr Bani’s vision for the Centre, Gab Titui has gone on to become the Torres Strait’s first keeping place for historical artefacts and contemporary Indigenous art. “The TSRA, continues to realise the full extent of Mr Bani’s vision for the Centre with plans for Gab Titui to

undergo extensive renovations over the next 12 months. Wednesday evening’s event marked one item, in a week long commemorative program to Mr Bani, which included moving performances by the Zuguwthiyam Dance Team and the Baiwa Dance Company. Developed in partnership with the Bani family, the week long program commenced with special screenings of documentaries featuring Mr Bani, including ‘Cracks in the Mask’, ‘Talking Broken’ and personal film footage of Torres Strait Cultural Festivals. A commemorative display in

the Ephraim Bani Gallery was then officially opened by Mr Mosby at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre during the celebration of Mr Bani’s life. Mr Mosby said the name of the commemorative display, titled Muruygawmal Muykupal Pathamukmik, was inspired by one of Mr Bani’s most powerful quotes: “From the time of our ancestors to the present day, let us continue to breathe on the embers to keep the fire burning”. “The display included Adhi Ephraim’s photographic images, video footage, cultural objects, awards and memorabilia which were generously loaned by the Bani family

from their personal collection.” The week-long program also included a moving public performance by the Baiwa Dance Company titled Warupaw Uu - Echo of Drums at Thursday Island’s Anzac Park on Thursday night, September 29. Muruygawmal Muykupal Pathamukmik will be on display in the Gab Titui Ephraim Bani Gallery until November 30, 2011. Copies of the Ephraim Bani Commemorative Booklet, capturing the highlights of the Muruygawmal Muykupal Pathamukmik display, are available for purchase through the Gab Titui Cultural Centre’s Gallery Shop.

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Dedication is all in a day’s work By MARK ROY THURSDAY ISLAND is a long way from the ski slopes of Colorado for new Thursday Island paramedic Dean Carroll. But as a first aider, the principles are the same: to save lives, make the scene safe, reassure casualties and render medical assistance. Dean, originally from the Gold Coast, followed the seasonal ski season in his work, travelling between Australia and the United States. “I was working on the ski patrols for around nine years, and didn’t see a summer,” Dean says. “Now I’m in one of the hottest parts of Australia!” Living on TI with his wife and two young children, Dean started at the local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) about a month ago, at the same time as fellow paramedic Eleanor Ward. Eleanor says the urge to help people runs in her family. “My mother and my aunties are all nurses, and I think you need to like helping people to be a paramedic,” she said. Eleanor, who has been working as a paramedic since 2006, said the new job presented great training opportunities, covering an area from Mer (Murray Island) in the east, to Saibai in the north, and south to Jardine River and even Weipa and Coen. Local paramedics are also called on in maritime emergencies, sometimes landing in a chopper on a trawler or ship on the high seas, or even being winched down as the pilot hovers overhead.

“There are not many places where people have to do the kind of work we do,” Eleanor said. “We are all required to have a winching certificate, which is not the case with other ambulance stations.” The training was done at Australian Helicopters on Horn Island, she said. “It is an awesome opportunity, and I love being here in the Torres Strait, it is a beautiful part of the world.” Recently appointed QAS assistant commissioner for the Far Northern Region, Rod Sheather, said he had nothing but praise for the men and women of QAS Far Northern Region. “I have some of the most dedicated officers that any Assistant Commissioner could hope for and I am genuinely proud of what the QAS delivers and the trust the community has in our paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers and volunteers,” Mr Sheather said. “I am looking forward to working with staff, volunteers and the community to continue the delivery of high quality patient care to those in need.” TI paramedic Dierdree Whap said Wednesdays were the best day to catch up with the local paramedics for services such as baby capsule hire and fitting. “It’s not just a matter of getting a capsule - it has to be fitted correctly or your child is still at risk in an accident,” Dierdree said. Even minor accidents can cause devastating injury to an unrestrained child coming into sudden contact with the interior of a vehicle. The baby capsules are available for six months for only $74.30 - an economic alternative to buying one new.

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Tagai trashed by vandals By MARK ROY HARD-WORKING students and teachers at Tagai College P-7 Campus on Thursday Island have been left devastated after vandals broke in and trashed classrooms in the final days of the school holidays. Police are investigating after ten classrooms in five blocks had windows smashed, resources trashed, and walls and carpets ruined with paint on the afternoon of Saturday, October 1. Students were instructed to stay away from school on the first day of term 4 on Monday, October 3, as Education Queenlsand and QBuild staff, teachers and contractors struggled to clean up the mess and regain order. School principal Adrian Smith said the damage bill could run to half a million dollars. “The saddest thing is we have had so much progress this year, and to come back and see all this hard work destroyed will be devastating for the students,” Mr Smith said. School resources such as books, toys, computers and interactive whiteboards worth thousands of dollars each were damaged, he said. “Even students exercise books and scrapbooks were trashed,” he said. “It is very disappointing for the kids, who have been far more engaged in their education because they have been achieving more. “We’ve been having phenomenal outcomes in all year levels since the introduction of explicit instruction, and now kids have to come back and see what’s been done to their work.” The school was forced to pull up carpets and vinyl flooring for replacement on Sunday, he said. “Because of the broken glass, we just couldn’t take the risk with the carpets, and the vinyl floors were left covered in paint,” he said. Teachers attending an emergency school meeting on Sunday were distraught at the seeing their classrooms and three terms’ work just mindlessly destroyed. “A number of the teachers were reduced to tears,” Mr Smith said. “They have worked hard to create a lot of these resources. Education Queensland does its best to supply all resources, but many teachers bring their own equipment - laminators, CDs and DVDs, cameras, laptops - into the classroom. “They practically live in their classrooms.” He said some teachers had lost “hundreds of dollars” worth of personal equipment to the vandalism. “They’ve bounced back pretty well on Monday, as the staff pulled together for the cleanup, but it will take a long time to recover from this.”

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London Museum Fellowship for Emma Loban THURSDAY Island’s Emma Loban is one of two Australians chosen to travel to London to take up a fellowship position at the Natural History Museum. Ms Loban will join Carol Christophersen from Darwin to spend six months with the Museum working on projects associated with the

repatriation of human remains to their community of origin. Ms Loban, who currently studies anthropology at the University of Southern Queensland, said her study during the six-month fellowship would include genealogy, biology and anthropology. “I feel very privileged to have

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received the fellowship,” Ms Loban said. “I want to acknowledge all the hard work of Ephraim Bani, a cultural advisor and linguist and one of our last traditionally initiated chiefs. “Ephraim Bani lobbied to have the remains returned to the Torres Strait. He wanted this place (Gab Titui) to be a keeping place for cultural artefacts.” Mr Bani travelled to the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in the 1970s, visiting the Haddon Collection, one of the largest bodies of Torres Strait Islander historical material culture in the world. In 1898, Alfred Cort Haddon led a team of researchers from Cambridge University to the Torres Strait to document and collect cultural material. Objects of significance to Torres Strait Islander beliefs, languages and practices, including ancestral remains, were taken back to England. But in March of this year, following 18 months of negotiation, the London Natural History Museum agreed to return 138 ancestral remains to the Torres Strait Islander community. Ms Loban said she wanted to make it clear her role with the Fellowship was not about overseeing the return of the artefacts. “I will be learning scientific skills, scientific research methods, and conservation methods on a work/study fellowship,” she said. “This is a leading international institution, and I am hoping to get these skills to bring back to Gab Titui.” She said she would also provide the museum with a cultural perspective on how remains should be handled. “They’re not just bones, they’re our family, and a huge part of our culture. The return of the bones is a landmark decision in itself.” Ms Loban said the mindset of people working in museums was changing to acknowledge and appreciate Indigenous cultural viewpoints. “Hopefully this paves the way for other museums to start returning not only remains but cultural objects as well.” “The Australian government has signed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Article 11 talks to that very thing - transferring rights and responsibility back to us.” Article 11 1. Indigenous peoples have the right to practise and revitalize their cultural traditions and customs. This includes the right to maintain, protect and develop the past, present

Emma Loban (centre) with Carol Christopherson and Minister Simon Crean at Parliament House, Canberra on Wednesday, August 24. and future manifestations of their cultures, such as archaeological and historical sites, artefacts, designs, ceremonies, technologies and visual and performing arts and literature. 2. States shall provide redress through effective mechanisms, which may include restitution, developed in conjunction with indigenous peoples, with respect to their cultural, intellectual, religious and spiritual property taken without their free, prior and informed consent or in violation of their laws, traditions and customs. Wednesday, 24 August 2011 -Simon Crean posted Two Australians will travel to London to continue work on the repatriation of Indigenous ancestral remains as part of new fellowship positions at the Natural History Museum. Arts Minister Simon Crean announced Carol Christophersen from Darwin and Emma Loban from Thursday Island will spend six months with the Museum working on projects associated with the repatriation of human remains to their community of origin. Mr Crean today met and congratulated Ms Christophersen and Ms Loban at Parliament House in Canberra. “The initiative with the Natural History Museum in London is the first of many

that will see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in museums and on repatriation issues,” Mr Crean said. “They will share their cultural and traditional knowledge with the wider scientific community and their experiences will help to increase awareness of repatriation issues within their own communities.” Ms Christophersen and Ms Loban, who were selected from 94 applicants, were excited about the opportunity to represent their communities and to c o n t r i b u t e t o A u s t r a l i a ’s collaborations with international museums. The Museum agreed to sponsor a Torres Strait Islander person to work and study in London for six months as part of the current international repatriation of ancestral remains arrangement between the London Natural History Museum and the Torres Strait Island communities. The Gillard Government agreed to sponsor an Aboriginal person to work and study at the Museum at the same time through its Indigenous repatriation program. The program actively supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to claim the return of their ancestral remains held in overseas institutions and within Australia through the state and territory museums.

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A super new shop for Bamaga BAMAGA now has a brand-new supermarket, with the new store officially opened on Friday, September 30, with an official blessing and welcome to country by Reverend Mary Eseli. Islander Board of Industries and Service (IBIS) Chairman Peter Rice Chairman officially opened the IBIS Bamaga store. IBIS chief executive Ian Copeland acknowledged the traditional owners of the land where the new supermarket was built and paid respect to elders past and present also acknowledging and passing on apologies for the Honorable Curtis Pitt MP, Mayor Joseph Elu and George Williams who were unable to attend the official ceremony. “The opening is testimony to the ongoing commitment IBIS has in investing in capital resources to deliver improved quality goods and services to the communities of the NPA and Torres Strait,” Mr Copeland said. “Not only do new the facilities give us the opportunity to offer greater range to our customers the bigger stores also allows us to employ, train and develop more local employees. “The commitment and hard work prior to the opening from our staff and our trade partners made the event a wonderful seamless success.”

IBIS chief executive Ian Copeland cuts the ribbon on the Bamaga supermarket with the blessings of Reverend Mary Eseli and Pastor John Adidi.

‘Proud warrior’ Waraka Adidi recognised A PLAQUE commemorating the service the late Mr Kusal Waraka Adidi was unveiled at the opening of the IBIS Bamaga supermarket recently. Mr Adidi’s son, Pastor John Adidi, unveiled the dedication plaque on Friday, September 30. The plaque recognises Mr Adidi’s 30 years service to IBIS and his leadership in the Bamaga and Northern Peninsula Area. Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said the plaque to Waraka Adidi held a special significance for people in the region. “This is somebody we should all be looking up to,” Mr Entsch said. “It is sad that he was recognised

after he passed away. Before the war, Uncle Waraka served as a school teacher on Darnley Island, right up until he jointed the military. “He was the only Islander who made the rank of sergeant, which says a lot about the man’s abilities.” Mr Adidi volunteered and served in the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion at a time when, as an Islander, he was not entitled to vote or even considered a citizen of the country he chose to defend. “After the war, he was appointed manager of the Islander Board of Industry and Service, where he served from 1946 until 1976.

“It is sad that his service wasn’t recognised before he passed on, and it is important that we reflect on the contribution that Uncle Waraka has made, and what an outstanding person he was.” Mr Adidi passed away peacefully on February 21, 2011. On Monday, March 21, 2011, Mr Entsch used his adjournment speech in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to a man he described as “a proud warrior of the Torres strait, a proud Australian and a very proud Saibai Islander”. Mr Entsch said while he was disappointed he could not make it to the plaque dedication, he would be going up later to meet with Uncle Waraka’s family.

Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch with the late Waraka Adidi last year.

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Fallen officers remembered on Thursday Island that they would give their lives for us to protect us and keep us safe.” Speaking at the service, Senior POLICE officers who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered Sergeant Jamie Horn from Thursday on Thursday Island last month during Island Police thanked Juanita Mills for her efforts in organising the day’s National Police Remembrance Day. Emergency services workers and service, and also made special menmembers of the armed forces joined tion of the Community Police Officers with police and other community who served the outer islands, most of members for the Memorial Service whom were unable to attend. “The Community Police play a at St Andrew’s Uniting Church on Douglas Street on Thursday, Sep- vital role in the provision of policing services to the Torres Strait, and they tember 29. In her homily, police chaplain and are in our thoughts on this day,” Snr pastor of the Uniting Church Jan Sgt Horn said. “Thursday Island Police have a Bryde said the day honoured those who gave their lives for the greater strong bond to the Remembrance Day as one of our own, William Conroy, good. “Saying thanks seems too little, but is of course eternally linked to the Snr Sgt Luke Stephenson, Sgt Gordon Noble, Sgt Jeff Tanswell, new officer-in-charge at Thursday Island from our hears we thank you for your island. From a personal perspective it Police Snr Sgt Jamie Horn, and Australian Federal Police federal agent Keir Davis at Police Remembrance love, your generosity and compassion was a happy moment to learn of the Day, Thursday September 29. for the community,” Pastor Bryde return of Vessel Conroy to the waters of the Torres Strait, as I am sure it was said. “I feel a strong responsibility In a written statement, “The dark forces of fate can “This is truly a sacrifice of love, for members of the TI Water Police. to maintain the legacy of William Queensland Police Commis- combine at a given time, place Conroy.” sioner Bob Atkinson said two and set of circumstances with a The Water Police vessel was more Queensland Police officers result that is our worst moment named in honour of Snr Cnst. had been killed during service in the death of a colleague. Conroy, who died in 1895 in the past year. “Thank you for honouring the line of duty on Thursday “They are Sergeant Dan Stiller their wishes and memory.” Flown in Single or Twin Island while attempting to and Detective Senior Constable National Police Remembrance engined Aircraft protect a woman from a knife Damian Leeding,” Mr Atkinson Day has been held in regional attack. said. centres throughout Queensland Snr Cnst. was born in 1862 “Our thoughts today are since 1989 in honour of the Servicing the Torres Strait, including PNG (Daru) & The Cape and came to Australia from especially with them and their ex- state’s 139 officers who lost their Friendly Service lives in the line of duty. Ireland, joining the Queensland tended families and colleagues. Police Remembrance Day is Police Force in 1883 at the age “Policing is a 24-hour, 365Call: 4090 3661 or 1300 136 811 of 21 years. day a year occupation, and at the observed on September 29 as it Fax: 4090 3662 His grave site and memorial beginning of each shift, officers marks the Feast of the Archangel, Please note our email has changed to: are maintained by serving offic- all over the state are uncertain as St Michael, who was always cathorn@cape-air-transport.com fighting evil. ers of the TI Water Police. to what may occur. By MARK ROY

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Get involved in Mental Health Week RESIDENTS of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area are being urged to get involved in National Mental Health Week (October 9-15) to help raise awareness of one of Australia’s most prevalent chronic diseases - mental illness. Thursday Island is hosting a World Mental Health Day information stall outside Col Jones from 10am to 2.30pm on Monday, October 10, with local sportspeople getting out on the court for the Great Mental Health Volleyball Play-Off, at the TI Sports Complex from 3pm to 5pm. Member for Cook Jason O’Brien said this was a great time for people in the Torres Strait to reflect on how they’re going and to make sure they have the support they need. “We have terrific mental health services up here and I know that Queensland Health are working hard to reach out to people to make sure that they’re receiving the support they need,” Mr O’Brien said. “The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week is, ‘you lent a hand, now lend an ear.’ That’s a terrific reminder to ask your friends and your family

how they’re getting along and really listening out for any signs of trouble. “This community is fantastic at supporting each other through thick and thin, and this is a great opportunity to reflect on that,” Mr O’Brien said. NPA Director of Mental H e a l t h S e r v i c e s D r Ly n n e Ridgway said it was a good time to for a person to consider their mental health and to reach out if they think they are in trouble. “A person’s mental wellbeing can be affected by historical experiences, unemployment, family pressures, physical health problems, cultural changes and other social issues,’’ Dr Ridgway said. Mr O’B rien said mental health and wellbeing could affect every aspect of an individual’s life, as well as their family and community. “Around 50 per cent of people will experience mental health difficulties at some point in their life,” Mr O’Brien said. “That’s why addressing the mental health needs of the Far North community is an extremely high priority of mine, and of the Bligh Government.

“We have injected a record $1 billion in mental health services across the State this year - the highest in Queensland’s history.” Mr O’Brien said around twothirds of people experiencing mental illness would not seek treatment or support due to the stigma associated with it. “But the time for not talking about mental illness is gone - and there’s no better time to start talking than Mental Health Week,” he said. “The theme of the week is Be Active. Get Connected. Stay Involved. which encourages people to open up, communicate and break through the common myths and misconceptions about mental ill-health. “We’re funding programs like the Queensland Inclusive Social Enterprises Project which is helping people with mental ill-health get back into the workforce,” he said. The state government is also supporting around 60 Men’s Sheds right across the State, including Thursday Island, St Pauls and the NPA, which are designed to provide a workshop and meeting place for older males to bring men together in the spirit of mateship.

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Pokie laws aim to limit losses THERE’S been much debate recently about the Federal Government’s reforms to reduce problem gambling on poker machines and it’s timely to explain again how these reforms will work. For a start they’re not a thought bubble from me. They’re lifted straight from the Productivity Commission, an independent and trusted body which has studied the issue for years and recommended this solution. Under the reforms, mandatory precommitment will be fitted to high-intensity poker machines with bets of more than $1. This simply means people playing these pokies set limits on their losses with a card before they start gambling. The limit is their choice and many are already carrying

THE Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) of the Tagai College P-7 Campus have been significantly saddened by the heartless vandalism of our children’s school on October 1, 2011. The P&C would like to publicly voice their support and thanks for the fast action that the school and Tagai Executives have taken in the clean-up which has allowed the school to re-open after only one day. Such an incident of needless destruction is a huge challenge for the staff and students of the school to overcome, and we commend the school for their leadership and spirit in meeting this challenge. We now would like to ask the children of the school to show a matching spirit and make sure this reckless event does NOT stop the excellent work they have achieved during the year. P&C would like to congratulate all involved for the recent NAPLAN results which have shown significant improvments from previous years, we know our kids can do it. The P&C would like to thank the community who have rallied to

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support and help the school during this time, in particular; Adrian Smith, Gary Jones, Primary campus staff, Judy Ketchell, Matthew Denzin, Ian Unicombe, QBuild, Leigh Milbourne Construction, Tagai Secondary Campus staff, Outer Island schools and the community and everyone else that may have been involved. A special thanks to parents for keeping their children at home, allowing for a quicker clean-up. Your understanding and help is greatly appreciated. The school still needs the support of the community as classrooms are refurbished and precious resources are replaced. The P&C request that more community members and parents get behind the school and the P&C to support upcoming events such as the school fete and a community forum. More information regarding the forum will be announced soon, so keep an eye out. Koeyma Eso Matilda Loban P&C President

$1M on offer for multicultural festivals and events TRANSPORT and Multicultural Affairs Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched the latest round of the Multicultural Queensland Partnerships program last week. “This is one of 127 multicultural celebrations and projects being funded this year through the government’s grants program.” Ms Palaszczuk also used the occasion to launch the latest round of the Multicultural Queensland Partnerships program, increased to $1 million this year. Ms Palaszczuk said community organisations could now apply for grants of up to $20,000 to stage multicultural events and up to $30,000 for community projects that promote multiculturalism, positive community relations and community access to services. “Our diversity brings social richness and

vibrancy that make Queensland one of the world’s most attractive places to live, work, study and visit,” she said. “We want to bring our communities together to celebrate the many cultures that make up Queensland. Organisations and community groups should be applauded for embracing and promoting multiculturalism. “This year we are inviting applications for the ‘Iconic Festivals’ category, which will provide $20,000 each year for three years to signature multicultural festivals in different regions across Queensland.” Ms Palaszczuk said the Multicultural Queensland Partnerships program was a key component to the Queensland’s new Multicultural Policy A Multicultural Future for All of Us. “The Queensland Government is committed to promoting a Queensland society

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loyalty cards similar to pre-commitment cards. But most poker machine players won’t notice a difference and won’t need a card. Low-intensity poker machines will be rolled out with a $1 maximum bet. These machines won’t be fitted with mandatory pre-commitment. So the 88 per cent of Australians who gamble $1 or less a spin can play these machines just as they do now, without a card. The Federal Parliament will pass the necessary laws by May next year and poker machine venues will have until the end of 2014 to comply. Small venues with 15 machines or less, about 40 per cent of pokies venues, will get until 2018.

that values diversity, equitable access and participation for all,” she said. Ms Palaszczuk said funding would be available under five categories: - Iconic Multicultural Festival (maximum grant = $20,000 per year for three years) - Multicultural Festival (maximum grant level = $15,000) - Cultural Celebrations (maximum grant level = $3000) - Major Community Project (maximum grant level = $30,000) - Small Community Project ( maximum grant level = $7000) Grant applications close on 14 November 2011. For more details about applying for the 2011-12 Multicultural Assistance Partnership program visit www.communities.qld. gov.au/multicultural or call Multicultural Affairs Queensland on 3224 5006.

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By BROTHER BARRY LAMB MANY folk on TI would have seen a friar in medieval robe on the main street or on the ferry to Horn or to Bamaga. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Father Jude Ronayne-Forde and he is a Franciscan priest, of an Order that goes back to St Francis of Assisi who died in October, 1226. Members of the Catholic community gathered on the anniversary of St Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death to join Father Jude in a ceremony the friars have followed for several hundreds of years commemorating his death and entry into Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reward. In front of the altar was spread out in the shape of a cross, a habit -- a Franciscan robe in the shape of a Tau cross -- and candles were lit at the places of the hands, feet and side to commemorate the strange phenomenon that a few saints have had: the stigmata; that is the wounds of Jesus appear in their hands and side. Prayers were said and the last hours of Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life were remembered, including, interestingly, the re-enactment of Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; direction that bread should be fetched and the monks surrounding him on his deathbed were to take some nourishment. A cake was blessed in the TI church and everyone given a portion to eat.

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7HO )D[ An historic photo of the QUETTA Memorial Cathedral, Thursday Island. By BROTHER BARRY LAMB THE worn ďŹ&#x201A;oorboards of the very old building stranded in the centre of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School site have taken a pounding from childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet for 122 years. But soon they will rest ? or be pensioned off! The remaining storey of the original, 1889, building will soon be removed and the school site redesigned to include a replacement building in a much more suitable position. The old Orphanage, begun by the Sisters in 1889, served both needy children as well as the children of ordinary parents from outlying islands, right up to the evacuation of T.I. in 1942. Originally called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saint Henry Roman Catholic Azylumâ&#x20AC;? complete with quaint spelling and with the original meaning of â&#x20AC;&#x153;havenâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;shelterâ&#x20AC;?, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orphanageâ&#x20AC;? was really just a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boarding Schoolâ&#x20AC;? for most of its life. The ďŹ rst students listed in the register are John Peope, Theresa Jose, Ambrose Gregory Pavian, Nicolosa Gerionimo or Rinimo and Mary Elizabeth Ga. The expected payment from parents or guardians was one pound sterling per child per month. The records show most of the parents paying this amount while some paid less and others, nothing. With just

two or three Sisters with no paid help doing all the work in the orphanage, the children helped keep things aďŹ&#x201A;oat by taking on tasks ranging from milking the goats, helping prepare meals, doing their own simple laundry in a basin, to disposing of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;night soilâ&#x20AC;? generated during the night in the dormitory. Some look at this as making children work! But it was the only reasonable way things were done in those days when there was little or no help and only very slight income coming in. During the day the children, mainly girls, were students at the school. A tight rein was kept on the girls leaving the premises, and so a Sunday walk to Bach Beach was a treat greatly to look forward to. The orphanage or â&#x20AC;&#x153;boarding schoolâ&#x20AC;? was not continued following the resumption of school in 1947. The building fell into disuse but was later converted into school rooms. And at one stage the top storey was removed. When â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? school buildings were added in 1973 the remnant of the orphanage was used as a staff-room and library, and in recent times as a computer room. But soon it will disappear entirely. There are some former students still around T.I. who well recall their old â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boarding Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days. Were those old school days the happiest days of their lives? Perhaps not! But some happy memories, nevertheless?

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New strategy to help people LEAP ahead COOK residents are being encouraged to get behind a new strategy that will create more choices and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. Member for Cook Jason O’Brien MP said the strategy, called LEAP: Learning Earning Active Places, was launched in July by Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Curtis Pitt. “The LEAP strategy was developed so that Queensland could stay on track to reach national ‘closing the gap’ targets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders living in cities, small towns and regional centres,” Mr O’Brien said. “The strategy is extremely significant, especially when you take into account that almost 80 per cent of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

people live in cities, small towns and regional centres,” Mr O’Brien said. The three-year LEAP strategy has 19 actions across government to close the gap in areas such as employment, health, education, housing, community care and early childhood development. “It’s about creating jobs and encouraging people to be actively involved in their local Mr O’Brien said it’s also about recognising the strengths and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders who live and work in our cities, towns and regional centres. “With LEAP we want to build on those strengths and build on the strong foundations that already exist in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” Mr O’Brien said. Mr O’Brien said part of the LEAP

strategy included the Deadly Stories campaign. “We’ve chosen six high-achieving faces of the campaign to focus on the deadly success stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders,” Mr O’Brien said. “We want all Queenslanders to know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are leaders and achievers, and importantly, crucial to our shared culture. “It’s all about sharing our challenges and triumphs and spreading the news so that all Queenslanders can see the great contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to our state every day.” To share your own deadly story, visit www.deadlystories.qld.gov.au The LEAP strategy is available at www. atsip.qld.gov.au.

VISITING YOUR COMMUNITY Dance Kombat is an Indigenous Dance Fitness Program which is a mix of Indigenous dance moves, Latin martial arts, boxing, plus more! Thursday Island Mon, October 10 The Viewing at Tamwoy Town Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm

NPA Wed & Thu, October 26 & 27 Wednesday – The Viewing at Injinoo, 7.00pm Thursday – The Viewing session 1 at 9.00am (Seisia) session 2 at 2.00pm (Mapoon) Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm - Bamaga Stadium

Thursday Island Tue, October 11 The Viewing at Bowls Club session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm

Warraber Island Mon & Tue, October 31 & Nov. 1

Horn Island Thu, October 13 The Viewing and Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm

St Paul’s Community Mon & Tue, October 17,18 Monday- Recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday- The Viewing at Council Conference Room Session 1 at 9.00am Session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm – MB Levi Stadium

Kubin Community Wed & Thu, October 19 & 20 Wednesday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Thursday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm – Community Hall

Boigu Island Mon & Tue, October 24 & 25 Monday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

Monday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

Poruma Island Wed & Thu, November 2 & 3 Wednesday recruit Dance Kombat instructors Thursday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

Mabuiag Island Mon & Tue, November 7 & 8 Monday - recruit Dance Kombat instructors Tuesday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

Murray Island Wed & Thu, November 9 & 10 Wednesday - recruits Dance Kombat instructors Thursday - The Viewing at Community Hall session 1 at 9.00am session 2 at 2.00pm Dance Kombat Session at 6.30pm Community Hall

ALL WELCOME This Local Community Campaign was developed with funding from the Australian Government. Page 10 Torres News

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Entsch jacks up over ABC bowls decision A CAMPAIGN to ‘Get lawn bowls back on the ABC’ is underway, with bowls club members and supporters signing a petition. The campaign, led by Shadow Minister for Seniors Bronwyn Bishop and Federal Member for Higgins Kelly O’Dwyer, and the director of Bowls Australia, was launched with a nationwide petition by Chairman of Bowls Australia Joe Aarons OAM earlier this month. Local federal member Warren Entsch is putting his strong support behind the national campaign, saying there is no justification for the ABC to axe the sport from their programming. “Lawn Bowls is one of the largest participation sports in Australia with over 800,000 people taking part each year. The ABC had Lawn Bowls as part of their programming for 30 years, but have advised us that it will be axed,” Mr Entsch said. “The ABC Corporation Act 1983 states that it should ‘broadcast programs that contribute to a sense of national identity and inform and entertain and reflect the cultural diversity of the Australian community.’ “I believe as do my colleagues that lawn bowls are a part of our culture with lawn bowls starting in Australia in the 1800s.” IWarren is a supporter of lawn bowls and visits many local bowling clubs in the electorate of Leichhardt. “Participation of lawn bowls here in far north Queensland ensures players stay active and live healthier lives and also providing a great social event. “Bowling clubs in the Far north are important to our community, with 24 clubs here in Far North Queensland, including the Thursday Island Bowls Club. I am launching the campaign for the Far North to support this petition and to get Bowls back on the ABC. “ “If you want to support our petition to get lawn bowls back on the ABC you can visit one of your local clubs to obtain petitions or alternatively go to my website. “ Petitions should be sent back to Warren Entsch’s office, PO Box 14, Bungalow QLD 4870, or can be dropped in to his office on the corner of Douglas and Blackall streets, Thursday Island.

Turtle populations will survive - JCU WHILE the unusually high number of green turtle deaths following Queensland’s severe weather events is a concern, but the population will be resilient, says a marine ecology specialist. James Cook University marine turtle ecologist Mark Hamann said the scale of the issue had been taken out of context. “Importantly, the number of turtle strandings need to be seen in the context of the whole Great Barrier Reef and not just the coastal strip,” he said. “The numbers of green turtles breeding in the southern Great Barrier Reef have been increasing by about four per cent each year, so the population across the whole Great Barrier Reef will persist despite this year’s high number of deaths.” Dr Hamann is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Marine Turtle Specialist Group and has been monitoring strandings data in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). “The numbers of stranded turtles that we’re seeing are more than anything we’ve recorded since 1996, so any spike in injuries and deaths warrants continued investigation,” Dr Hamann said. “To date, there have been more than 1000 turtle standings in the Great Barrier Reef and most of these were green turtles - which is significantly more than this time in any previous years. I would expect this figure to reach around 1500 before the year’s end,” he said. “Certainly, projections of up to 6000 turtle deaths in the coming months are unfounded.” “Importantly, more research into this issue is required. The main impacts have been on coastal populations and together with our partners at DERM we are monitoring green turtles in regions not impacted by the extreme weather.” JCU has been heavily involved in the Australian and Queensland governments’ response to the extreme weather events’ impact on the Great Barrier Reef. The research being undertaken at JCU into this issue will be used by DERM and the GBRMPA to inform management actions leading into, and during, the upcoming summer.

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All options explored for constitutional recognition By MARK ROY A GROUNDSWELL of public opinion is behind moves to change the Australian Constitution to officially recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. A recently released progress report from the Panel on the Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has found “strong support” for a statement of recognition in a preamble or in the body of the federal government’s charter. The report, released late last month, said consultations across a wide cross-section of the Australian community had found a “high level of support for reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ prior and ongoing custodianship of the land and sea, recognition of distinct cultures and languages and the reflection of the true history of pre and post colonial Australia”. There was also “qualified support for agreementmaking powers that would protect and would not override or remove any existing agreements”, the report said. However, speaking on Thursday Island prior to a community consultation, co-chair of the National Congress of Australian First Peoples Les Malezer said a recognition of First Peoples in the preamble of the constitution was only one of the ideas being examined. “It should be an acknowledgment of first peoples and of the rights that they have,” Mr Malezer said. “One obvious area we need to look is decisionmaking and self-determination. “But questions also need to be asked about sovereignty, the negotiation of a treaty, questions about service delivery, the administration of justice and Indigenous peoples held in custody, how our people can enjoy our freedom, and the application of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law. “We also have to have the institutions and systems to deal with these issues.”

During his visit, Mr Malezer met with community leaders from the Human Right and Social Justice Working Group in the Torres Strait, the Torres Shire Council, and the Torres Strait Regional Authority. “I’m surprised to see how many systems and levels of government there are in place in the Torres Strait,” he said. “Yet people are still left feeling disempowered.” An expert panel on constitutional recognition visited Thursday Island on September 19 to discuss the issue with the local community, giving them an opportunity to voice their thoughts and feelings. The panel will report to the federal government on possible options for constitutional change by December 2011.

Co-chair of the National Congress of Australian First Peoples Les Malezer meeting with Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen on Thursday Island recently.

Setting transport businesses on the right course A NEWLY released, free human resources kit will help Far North transport businesses manage all aspects of their workforce. Transform transport and main roads director Louise Perram-Fisk said the practical workforce management toolkit People Plus contained all the tools transport businesses needed to recruit and retain employees. “The transport, logistics and supply chain industry connects people and communities, moving goods and services, and providing access to employment, education, social services and recreational activities,” Ms Perram-Fisk said. “The vast majority of small to medium-sized businesses do not have staff dedicated to human resources and workforce planning strategies.” But the industry contributes nearly a fifth of the gross state product - $15.8 billion, she said. “People Plus is a great example of how the department is connecting industry with the tools they need to strengthen workforce capability,” she said. The 128-page toolkit offers human resource policies, forms, correspondence, checklists and sample items to help businesses find, keep, and develop the capability they need to maintain or grow their business. For more information or to obtain a free copy of People Plus contact Transform 3306 6785 or email transform@tmr.qld.gov.au. Torres News

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ADHI EPHRAIM BANI

PHOTOS: MARK ROY

Gabriel Bani with filmmaker Frances Calvert, invited by the family to document the tombstone unveiling on Saturday, October 1.

Mavis Bani and her brother Harold Bani at Uncle Ephraim Baniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tombstone unveiling.

Liz Ahwang with grandchildren Derek and Laquita Ahwang.

Aaron Bani, Ted Whap and Ronald Whap.

Looking resplendent at the Kulaw Thay traditional ceremony are Gertie and her daughter Ladonna.

Feasting at the TRAWQ Hall after the tombstone unveiling. Page 12 Torres News

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Some of the many people who turned out for the tombstone unveiling and the Kulaw Thay traditional feasting and dancing ceremony at TRAWQ Hall on Saturday night.

A WEDDING IN VANUATU JACINTA Graham and Joseph Kawane were recently married on September 14 in a beautiful beachside ceremony at Le Lagon Resort in Port Vila Vanuatu. Best man was Jacintaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Richard and also at the ceremony were dad Roy and Fr John Wotlemaro. Jacinta and Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, Giselle (5) and Sophia (23 months) acted as flower girls. Jacinta, from Papua New Guinea, and Joseph, from St Pauls on Moa Island, will live with their children in Cairns.

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4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Good Morning Kalimantan 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Midsomer Murders: The Green Man 2:10 Finding The Fallen: The Rings 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Failure Is Not An Option 6:25 The Good Cook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (State/Territory) 8:00 My Family: Desperately Stalking Susan - Ben forgets about Valentine’s Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. 8:30 Scott and Bailey: Rachel and Janet deal with a missing person case, but is he actually dead? His ex-porn star wife claims he has run off with his mistress but there are no signs of him still being alive. 9:20 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:05 Bored To Death: The Case Of The Missing Screenplay 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Written by and starring Emmy Award-winner Tracey Ullman, State of the Union is a collection of irreverent and hilarious skits that range from sardonic parody and social satire to Bollywood musicals. 11:45 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Afﬁar 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “Keith Moon Is Vomiting On His Grave” (PG s,l) 7:30 Two And A Half Men: “The Mooch At The Boo” (PG l,s) 8:00 Two And A Half Men: “He Smelled the Ham, He Got Excited” (PG l,s) 8:30 Movie: “Transformers” (M v) 11:30 Movie: “The Enforcer” (M v,l,n,s) 1:00 Movie: “A Love Song For Bobby Long” (M s,l) - After her mother’s death, Purslane Will returns to New Orleans to reclaim her childhood home. However, she’s shocked to discover that two of her mother’s friends have been squatting there for years. 3:20 Nine Presents 3:30 Danoz Direct / 4:30 Goodmorning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Dangerous Minds” (1994) 2:00 Style By Jury 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Roo commits to be exclusive with Harvey and April starts self-medicating to help her study. 7:30 Better Homes & Gardens 9:00 Movie: “TBA” 11:20 That 70’s Show: “Love Of My Life / That 70’s Finale” (PG) 12:15 October Road: “Forever, Until Now / Best Friend Windows” (PG) - Nick and the gang sit at the hospital with Hannah as they all anxiously await the outcome of Sam’s surgery. Then, Aubrey suspects Nick still has feelings for Hannah, but then he meets an unexpected out of town visitor at Hannah and Sam’s. 2:20 Room For Improvement 3:00 Infomercials 3:30 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Insight 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Dunkirk To Le Havre 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Dublin To Derry - Tonight, Neil Oliver and the team travel from Dublin to Derry. On the way, they visit the only beach race in Europe run under Jockey Club rules at Laytown Races and explore Bend House in Ballintoy, County Antrim. They also call in at Dundrum Bay and meet the Londonderry women who secretly witnessed the surrender of German U-Boats at the end of World War Two. 8:30 As It Happened: Bloody Omaha 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 The Sperminator 11:00 Movie: “Just Sex and Nothing Else” (M a,l,n,s) - In Hungarian, English Subtitles. A sexy ﬁlm about a woman disillusioned by the state of affairs in the dating scene. Thirty-something Dora is desperate to have a baby and decides that all she really needs is sex; so she sets up an internet site looking for sperm donors. 12:40 Entourage / 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 15

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage 11:00 6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Children’s Choccywoccydoodah: Failure Is Not An Option 11:25 Minuscule: The Programs 4:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Ladybug 11:30 The Good Cook 12:00 Elders With Andrew Denton: 5:00 National News Saturday Clive James 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL 3:00 5:30 Rugby World Cup 2011: Semi Final Football: W-League 5:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011 6:00 Planet 8:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Food: Scandinavia 6:30 Gardening Australia 9:00 Movie: “Spiderman 3” (M v) - Peter Parker has ﬁnally 7:00 ABC News managed to strike a balance between his devotion to MJ and 7:30 Doc Martin - Dr Martin Ellingham is struggling to come to his duties as a superhero. However, when his suit starts to terms with fatherhood. change, Peter changes with it, bringing out his dark, vengeful 8:20 Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Hercule Poirot beside. comes involved in solving the murder of successful industrial- 11:30 Movie: “House Of Sand And Fog” (MA v,a) When an Iranian ist, Roger Ackroyd. As Poirot investigates he discovers that immigrant buys a house at an auction, he unwittingly puts there might be a connection to the suicide of a local woman. himself and his family in the middle of a legal tussle with the 10:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us: Penn and Teller throw down the house’s former owner. What begins as a legal struggle turns gauntlet to four more aspiring magicians - illusionist and into a personal confrontation with tragic results. circus duo, High Jinx; street magician, Jon Allen; illusionist, 2:00 Movie: “The Boogeyman” (M h) As a young boy, Tim became Daniel Massey; and mind reader and mentalist, Graham Jolley. haunted by images he thought were spun by his overactive mind. But when he returns to his hometown, he discovers that 10:45 Trial And Retribution: Rules Of The Game: The world of his dark and foreboding memories were all true, provoked by high-class prostitution involving girls from Eastern Europe a menacing spirit that still exists today. and the wealthy men who use them turns deadly. 3:45 Nine Presents / 4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:30 Wesley Impact 12:20 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 V8 Xtra 12:30 Motorsport 1:30 Children’s Programs 2:30 That 70’s Show 3:00 Movie: “Phineas And Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension” 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Islands Of Britain 7:30 Movie: “G-Force” - Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, these government-trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their paws. 9:20 Movie: “Changeling” 12:20 Grey’s Anatomy: “Oh, The Guilt / Let The Angels Commit” (M) - Bailey treats a young mother battling breast cancer. Derek learns more about Mark and Addison’s relationship. Cristina scrubs in on the rare ‘Humpty Dumpty’ procedure, much to the envy of her fellow doctors. Derek has a surprise visitor. 2:20 Special: Exploring Cape York Peninsula - Ben Cropp and his sons explore from their vessel, Freedom II, the vast and remote coastline of Australia’s Cape York Peninsula. 3:30 Room For Impovement 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Peer Gynt 3:00 Empire Of The Word: Forbidden Reading 4:00 James Rhodes: Piano Man: Chopin 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Jack Thompson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Bridge 8:30 Mythbusters - Mission Impossible Mask Off - Tonight, the Mythbusters test two ﬁlmic fables. First, Adam and Jamie check whether realistic facial masks can be used to evade security measures (as shown in the movie Mission Impossible). 9:30 RocKwiz: Linda Bull & Black Joe Lewis 10:20 Movie: “Public Enemy Number 1” (MAV s,v) - In French, English Subtitles. The story of legendary French gangster Jacques Mesrine, who was active in the 1960s and 1970s, and came to be known as French Public Enemy Number 1. Infamous for his bravado and daring prison escapes, Mesrine carried out numerous robberies, kidnappings and murders in a criminal career that spanned France, Canada and the USA. 12:40 SOS: “L’Arbitro 1:40 Life’s A Zoo 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 16

SBS 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Dateline 2:30 Everyone Loves A Wedding 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Dunkirk To Le Havre 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Wild Food 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:30 Supersizers Go... French Revolution 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: A Seat At The Table 11:05 Movie: “Satanas” (MAV a,s,v) - In Spanish, English Subtitles. Inspired by true events, the ﬁlm tells three interconnected stories that occur on the eve of the infamous 1986 Pozzetto Massacre in Colombia, where a Vietnam veteran killed 29 people after pulling a gun in a crowded restaurant. 12:55 Movie: “Secret Agents” (M d,l,v) - In French, English Subtitles. Brisseau and Lisa are agents working for the French secret service. Their mission is to go to Casablanca and prepare the scuttling of a boat, loaded with illegal weaponry destined for Angola. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Liverpool 12:00 Landline 1:00 7.30 (State/Territory) 1:30 Message Stick: In The Frame: Alison Page 2:00 Skippy: Australia’s First Superstar 3:00 Art Of Germany: A Divided Land 3:50 Possessions 4:00 Young Performers Awards 2011 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 Dance Academy 6:00 Life: Birds 6:50 Minuscule: Yellow 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Wide Open Road: Here Come The Petrol Heads 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: The Boy With An African Heart - American woman Andrea Curtin comes to Precious seeking help to find her son who disappeared from a farming commune ten years earlier. 9:25 Grumy Guide To...: Teenagers 10:00 Compass: Life’s Big Questions: Peter Cundall 10:30 Albert’s Memorial 12:10 Order In The House 1:15 Movie: “The Silent Enemy” (PG) - Naval Lieutenant Crabbe, a bomb disposal expert, is sent to Gibraltar to fight the Italian threat. 3:05 Carbon Cops 3:35 Headcases

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wild World Of Sports 11:00 Children’s Programs 1:30 The NRL One Community Awards 2:30 Trans-Tasman Test: Australia Vs New Zealand 5:00 National News 5:30 Rugby World Cup 2011 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 Underbelly: Razor: The Sentimental Bloke - Wally becomes an outcast when he gives evidence against Tilly’s gunman. Big Jim is desperate to hide his cowardice from the rest of Razorhurst while Kate shoots to kill when she is the victim of a home invasion. 9:30 Person Of Interest 10:30 TBA 11:30 Memphis Belle: They were America’s “ﬂyboys”, courageous young men who, thousands of miles from home took to the skies in defence of freedom. 1:30 The Baron 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 That 70’s Show 10:30 Children’s Programs 11:30 That 70’s Show 12:15 Movie: “Houseguest” 2:30 Movie: “3 Men And A Little Lady” 4:45 Faulty Towers 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Wild Boys (PG v,s) 8:30 Bones: “The Foot In The Foreclosure” (M) - Booth’s grandfather Hank comes to live with him, and tags along as Brennan and Booth investigate ashes and charred remains found by a real-estate agent while showing a property to prospective buyers; the team identiﬁes the victims as plus-size lovers, neither of whom seemed to have many enemies. 9:30 Castle: “The Suicide Squeeze” 10:30 The Suspects - True Australian Thrillers 11:30 Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy 1:30 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Hitler’s Bodyguard: Hitler’s Dangerous Train Journeys 4:00 A Fork In The Mediterranean: Gibraltar 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Dubai’s Palm Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Destiny Of Rome: Avenging Caesar 8:30 Dateline 9:30 Children Of The Revolution 10:30 Movie: “El Greco” (PG) - From Greece, In English & Greek, English Subtitles. An epic tale of an uncompromising artist and ﬁghter for freedom, Domenicos Theotokopoulos, known to the world as ‘El Greco’. Set in the 16th century, El Greco’s search for freedom and love ranges from the courts of Crete and Venice to Toledo in Spain. 12:35 Movie: “The Far Side Of The Moon” (M a,d,n) - From Canada, In French, Canadian, English & Russian, English Subtitles. After the death of his mother, a doctoral student tries to discover a meaning to his life, to the universe and to rebuild a relationship with the only family he has left: his estranged brother. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 17

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Someone Is Watching (FKA:Instusion)” (M s,a) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Four Weddings 8:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 10:30 Outsourced 11:30 Off The Map: “There’s A Lot To Miss About The Jungle” (M) - The country’s Holy Week festivities take a chaotic turn when a truck ﬂoat crashes, and Ben makes a difﬁcult call as Ryan’s health deteriorates. 12:30 Trauma: “M’aidez” - The team quickly rush to treat victims of a high-speed boat collision. 1:30 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 A Poet’s Guide To Britain 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Time Team America: New Philadelphia, Illinois 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Darling Buds Of May: Darling Buds Of May: Part Two - Follows the adventures of the indestructible Larkin family as they guard the secret of how Pop Larkin makes his money from the intrusion of the new Tax Inspector. 12:30 Monarch Of The Glen 1:20 Movie: “Guinea Pig” 2:00 Bowls: Australian Indoor Championships - Coverage of the Bowls Australian Indoor Championship from Tweed Heads, NSW.

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “Skunk, Dog Crap and Ketchup” (PG s,l) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Infestation Hypothesis” (PG s) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Zarnecki Incursion” (PG s) 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 CSI: Miami: “Blown Away” (M) 10:30 CSI: Miami: “Show Stopper” (M) 11:30 Better With You: Better With Cat - After parents-to-be Mia and Casey adopt a cat, the pediatrician tells them they shouldn’t have a stray animal around the baby. 12:00 Undercovers 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “No Way Back” (M l,v,s) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: April is awarded Dux of the school, Sid takes the matter of the stolen prescription pad to the Police, and Charlie is jealous of Brax’s lawyer, Hayley. 7:30 The X Factor 9:00 Body Of Proof 10:00 TBA 11:00 Suits: “The Shelf Life” (M) - Late one night, Harvey calls Mike from the office to tell him they have to fire Stan Jacobson, the senior senior vice president of their client and accounting firm 12:00 Special: Doomed To Die? 13 Most Shocking Hollywood Curses 1:00 Room For Improvement 1:30 Infomercials 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Dateline 2:00 Insight 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What?: Monsters 8:30 Swift & Shift Couriers: Wedding (Pert 2) 9:00 South Park: Funnybot 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 This Is England ‘86 10:55 South Park: The Early Years: Big Gay Al’s Big Gay Boat Ride 11:30 The World Game: The World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results. 12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: “Curiosity Kills The Cat” (M a) - From China, In Mandarin, English Subtitles. Set in urban China, director Yibai Zhang delivers a contemporary psychodrama following the intertwining lives of ﬁve characters struggling to ﬁnd the love they want without losing what they have. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 18

IMPARJA 6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “Chocolate Diddlers Or My Puppy’s Dead” (PG s,l) 7:30 RBT 8:30 Unforgettable 9:30 CSI: Miami: Delko For The Defense 10:30 Chase: Havoc - The team are on the hunt for a fugitive who is using explosives to get revenge. 11:30 Better With You: Better With Skinny Jeans - When Mia accuses Ben of ripping her favorite pair of jeans, she drags him to the store, where he has to break the tough news to Mia... 12:00 Rubicon 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

4:00 Rage 5:00 Q&A 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dangerous Jobs For Girls 1:35 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Lost Gardens: Sutton Stop 6:50 Miniscule: The Caterpillar And The Brook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 9:30 United States of Tara: Dr Hattaras’ Miracle Elixir 10:00 Artscape: Virginia Trioli Presents NCP 10:40 Lateline 11:15 Lateline Business 11:45 Four Corners 12:30 Media Watch 12:45 Movie: “Bluebeard” (PG) - A killer of young women, dubbed Bluebeard, is loose in Paris. 2:10 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day - Six modern-day British builders constructing a Roman villa, using only ancient methods and tools, come to the most challenging and dangerous part, erecting the seven-metre timber frame with only muscle power. 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “Lookin’ For Japanese Subs” (PG s,l) 7:30 Charlie’s Angels 8:30 Two And A Half Men: “TBA” 9:00 The Joy Of Sets - Send It Down To Forensic - It wouldn’t be a series about TV without looking into Australia’s favourite genre – Justice. Tony and Ed also examine legal dramas and David E. Kelley lawyers who never stop talking even though they know nothing about the law. 9:30 Survivor: South Paciﬁc 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 Better With You 12:00 20/20 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “James Patterson’s Suzanne’s Diary For Nicholas” (M a,s) 2:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Charlie investigates an armed robbery and points the ﬁnger at Brax and the River Boys. 7:30 The X Factor 8:30 Packed To The Rafters: “Trust Issues” (PG) Ben opens up to Emma about Melissa’s death, and the cathartic experience enables him to ﬁnally get some closure. 9:30 Dinner Date: “Step Right Up” 10:30 Hung: “Even Steven” (MA l) 11:10 Parks And Recreation 11:40 Perfect Couples 12:05 House Calls To The Rescue 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Beating Of The Butterfly’s Wings” (M l,a,n) (2000) 2:45 Standing Start 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Ireland 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace: Love & Power 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Hot Docs: Secrets Of The Tribe - The field of anthropology goes under the magnifying glass in this acute investigation of the seminal research on Yanomami Indians. In the 1960s and ‘70s, a steady stream of anthropologists filed into the Amazon Basin to observe this ‘stone age’ society untouched by modern life. 11:50 Movie: “Kicks” (M d,l,v) - From The Netherlands, in Dutch, Arabic and French, English Subtitles. The murder of a young Moroccan rapper by a Dutch policeman is the central incident that affects the lives of each of the characters in this sociopolitical comment on racial prejudice in Amsterdam. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 19

ABC 4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother And Son: The Dog 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Mastercrafts: Thatching 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (National) 8:00 QI: Health & Safety 8:30 The Slap: Anouk 9:30 Crownies 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America 12:30 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 1:30 QI: Health & Safety - Welcome to QI for a big dose of ‘Health and Safety’ gone mad. Joining QI Master Stephen Fry are panellists David Mitchell, Ross Noble, Jeremy Clarkson and Alan Davies. 2:00 Women Of Twilight: Vivianne is a young woman forced to rent a room in a decrepit boarding house for unmarried mothers. 3:30 The Occasional Cook: Dinner Party - A dinner party can be very enjoyable, especially at someone else’s house! But at one’s own place it can be a nerve-wracking experience.

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Talking Heads 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 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 Family Fortunes 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue 6:50 Minuscule: Cowardly Coward 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kicthen On The Road 8:30 Spicks and Specks 9:00 The Gruen Planet 9:35 The Hamster Wheel 10:05 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 TBA 12:40 Midnight Man - Disgraced journalist Max Raban is reduced to raking through bins for celebrity stories until he becomes embroiled in a political cover up where everyone thinks he is just a mad, phobic conspiracy theorist. 2:00 Country House Rescue: Ruth Watson meets Cornelia Bayley, owner of Plas Teg, a Grade One listed Jacobean mansion. Cornelia moved from London to restore it, but the work and lack of cash are taking their toll on both Cornelia and the house. 3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “I Called Him Magoo” (PG s,l) 7:30 Send In The Dogs Australia 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 9:30 Prime Suspect 10:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 11:30 Better With You: Better With A Leather Jacket - The job interview-bound Casey, unaware that bad luck always follows the wearer of a particular leather jacket, borrows it without telling anyone. 12:00 Eclipse Music TV 12:30 Take 40 Live Lounge 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Carry Me Home” (M v) 2:00 Chlidren’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away: Sid discovers April stole his prescription pad, and Sasha feels like a stranger. 7:30 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 8:30 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 9:30 Law And Order: LA 10:30 Great Escapes 11:30 Gangs Of Oz: “The Bikies - Inside The Band Of Brothers” (M v,l,d,s) Gangs of Oz takes a rare look into the brutal, perilous and powerful world of the bikie gangs - the pinnacle of organised crime in Australia with strong local, interstate and global networks. 12:30 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

4:30 UEFA Champions League 7:00 World News 8:00 Weatherwatch & Music 8:05 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Ireland 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon With Bruce Parry 8:30 One Born Every Minute: In this episode, two couples deal with long and difﬁcult labours in very different ways. One dad shows how humour can lift the sprits, while another prefers to deliver rousing pep talks. Julia and Dean are expecting their ﬁrst child. After meeting online, Julia unexpectedly fell pregnant six months later. Donna and Wayne are expecting baby number two. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: “Zozo” (M v,a,l) - From Sweden, In Arabic and Swedish, English Subtitles. Set in the late 1980s, when the war in Lebanon was in full swing. Young Zozo’s grandparents have migrated to Sweden, where the rest of the family plans to move. On the day their documents are delivered, Zozo is sent on an errand. But, while he is out, his apartment sustains a direct hit. 11:45 112 Emergency / 1:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 69

SUDOKU No. 69

Your Lucky ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t let a friend make decisions on your behalf. Listen to what this person has to say, but don’t allow yourself to be pushed into something which you don’t feel completely happy about. Romance. Your partner will be on your mind a lot at the moment. Something which they said recently will show you how strong your relationship is.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Don’t take sides in a family squabble. You may be asked to mediate, but to do that you will need to gain the conﬁdence of both sides. Romance. Your partner may be quite difﬁcult to handle at the moment. A powerful aspect to Mars could make you a little tense yourself, as well.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FOR KIDS

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ACROSS

A disagreement with colleagues at work will have to be resolved before it gets out of hand. Don’t ignore comments which hide more serious concerns. Romance. Time spent discussing your relationship with a close friend will help to give you some important insights into your partner’s recent behaviour.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A compliment may throw you off track for a while. Don’t take it too seriously: your instincts are good, so you should know when someone is trying to manipulate you. Romance. A person whom you meet at work will want to see much more of you. Take the time to get to know this new admirer properly before you make a move.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A recent trip may have had a bigger impact on you than you realise. Make sure that you implement all of the changes which you have been planning. Romance. So long as you are not too impatient, a new friendship will gradually develop into a more intense relationship. This person is very nervous, however, and will want to test the waters.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A rather unsubtle gesture by a friend may be a little embarrassing at ﬁrst. Once you get to know this person better you will understand their motives. Romance. Take some recent criticism to heart: you need to make a few changes, and shouldn’t be afraid to start now.

FINDWORD No. 69

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

A negotiation which has been dragging on for several weeks may ﬁnally be sorted out. You may have to compromise much more than you would like in order to get everyone to come to an agreement. Romance. Don’t put all your hopes into a meeting which may not be as exciting as you expect.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A person whom you met recently will seem to know you surprisingly well. You have spoken to this person before, but can’t remember the conversation. Romance. Calm down before you get into an argument. A difﬁcult aspect to Mars may make you a little tense at times this week.

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MUDDY RIVER

Be careful that your curiosity doesn’t get the better of you. There are some things which you would be much better off not knowing about! Romance. Do your best to balance the needs of your partner with those of the other people around you. Your friends may want to spend more time with you than you can spare at the moment.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) A disagreement will end much more peacefully than it began. The other person concerned has some views which are quite different from your own, but you have a surprising amount of common ground. Romance. You will be upset if you feel that someone is wasting your time. A promise which seems unlikely to be fulﬁlled probably won’t be.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable.

– Denis Waitley Page 18 Torres News

12 - 18 October 2011

SOLUTIONS No. 69

A person whom you haven’t spoken to for some time may want to get back into your circle. Spend time with this person: you may be surprised how much they have changed since you last knew them. Romance. An unsubtle approach may turn you off someone whom you have just met.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A difﬁcult aspect to Mars could create tensions in an important friendship. Do your best to avoid touching on sensitive areas, as you may not be able to deal with them delicately enough. Your friend won’t thank you if you are too honest about one of their personal problems. Romance. Your partner will be surprised at how much emotional energy you have. A quiet get-together later in the week will be worth looking forward to.

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Finance Department, Thursday Island Hospital, Torres Strait â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Northern Peninsula Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $65 770 p.a., comprising salary between $51 532 $57 644 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO3) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Duties/Abilities: Provide administrative support to the Finance Department in the area of Travel Accounts and Reconciliations of Travel Suspense Accounts. This includes processing of invoices related to Staff and Patient travel to General Purpose Voucher stage, and Reconciling travel suspense account to upload stage. The position also gives support to the second accounts position in the Finance Unit when required. Enquiries: Roy Davis (07) 4069 0232. Job Ad Reference: H11TO09755. Application Kit: (07) 4226 5124 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 24 October 2011.

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Torres News

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CLASSIFIEDS TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL To lead, provide & facilitate

Illegal Building Works Amnesty Council has become aware that in recent years building works have been carried out in the Shire without the necessary approvals. Generally building works require a building permit. Some building work is exempt from a permit for instance State and Commonwealth Government projects. Other common Exempt building work is listed below. If you have undertaken building work without a permit, Council is implementing an amnesty period in which you may apply for a permit for previous works undertaken without a permit. This amnesty period will be open until March 2012, to allow you to make application for illegal building works. If at this point you have no approval and there has been no attempt to resolve this matter, then the Council is well within its right to institute legal action. This could result in an order to remove illegal buildings.

$51,284 - $55,711 (Prorata for Part-time) Quarantine Inspectors (Identi ed Positions), Non-Ongoing AQIS Northern Region, Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy, Murray (Mer) Island & Dauan Island Contact Jackson Sailor on 07 4069 3142, Job No. N11-0518 Closes Thursday, 20 October 2011

Exempt building work applies to minor structures and includes: ﬁxing minor attachments to a building such as a sunhood no more than 1 metre from the building; repairs and maintenance to existing buildings; internal building works which do not include changes to structural members.

Applications are invited for AQIS Quarantine Inspector positions located at Murray (Mer) and Dauan Islands. The successful applicants will under limited direction, and as part of a functional team, perform quarantine functions and activities pursuant to the Quarantine Act and prepare reports and maintain appropriate manual and computer based records and databases.

Some minor building work is deemed to be self-assessable. While a building permit is not required, the owner is responsible to ensure it complies with any applicable standards, such as structural sufﬁciency, size limits and boundary setbacks.

This part-time APS Level 3 position is a non-ongoing (temporary) opportunity available for six months, with the potential that this position may be extended or may become ongoing (permanent) within 12 months of advertisement in the Gazette. However, as there is no guarantee this will occur, potential applicants should apply on the basis that this position is a non-ongoing opportunity only. An Order of Merit may be created from the list of suitable applicants which may be used to ll similar position/s in the event a position/s becomes vacant within the 12 months from gazettal date of this position.

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12 - 18 October 2011

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Applicants should note that AQIS accommodation is not available for this position. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the Murray (Mer) Island and Dauan Island housing market prior to applying for this position. Indigenous jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity. This position is “Identi ed”, as part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian people and/or involves interaction with Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives including service delivery.

Examples of self-assessable building work include: a small tool shed, stable, fowl house or the like up to 10 square metres in area, a 1 metre high retaining wall (providing no loads are imposed above it, such as a building or driveway); and a fence not more than 2 metres high (but not including swimming pool fencing). For enquiries about whether a building permit is required, how to apply for a building permit or the standards applicable to building work, contact either Council’s Director of Planning and Environment on 4069 1336, or a private building certiﬁer. Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

You can now have your classiﬁed ads in

C O L O U R !

PHONE: 1300 867 737

CLASSIFIEDS Kape Kodals Womens Rugby League recently

TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL To lead, provide & facilitate

took a team to the Murri Carnival at the Gold Coast unsuccessful in the semi ﬁnals. I would like to thank the following businesses that assisted with sponsorship to make it possible for the ladies to travel from NPA to Cairns:

POSITION VACANT

Robs Earth Moving – Robert PoiPoi Yusia Trading – Johnathan & Patty Yusia Loyalty Beach – Patsy & Sue Lennox B&B Electricals- Ben & B Nicholas Cape York Spares & Repairs – Andy Seisia Hire Car – Stephen Sunai & Dolly Jesse’s Lawn Mowing Service – Kylie & Jessie Sagaukaz Thurgate Plumbing - Aaron Thurgate Rod & Riﬂe Safaris- Warren Strevens & Louisa West Cape York Plumbing – Laurie Mohr Bamaga Dreamtime – Joanne PoiPoi Sky Trans - Amy Dorrington

Torres Shire Council is seeking to employ on a full time basis a suitably experienced person for the position of Receptionist.

Alau Supermarket - Liz Wallace

Applications are to be received by 4pm Wednesday 19 October 2011.

Thank you!

Receptionist The successful applicant will be required to carry out duties such as responding to Council business and general public enquiries, processing cash receipts and preparing daily banking. Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Torres Shire Council Certified Agreement 2010. A position description is available at the Council Office located at 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island or on the Council website www.torres.qld.gov.au. Further details and enquiries should be directed to the Human Resource Officer, Don Benjamin on: phone (07) 4069 1336, fax (07) 4069 2792 or email employment@torres.qld.gov.au Phillip Mills CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bari’s Descendents Crocodile Bari married Bu and had a son, Mageram [Bamia]. 355 Bari also married Abet and had two sons, Gaiau and Taur. Crocodile – Dugong Mageram married San; their children were Kiriz, Mooka, and Magena. Kiriz married Ailumai Hankin, from Samoa. They had eight children, Mataio, Jane, Epesaio, May, Malama, Maher, Alfred and George. 356 Crocodile – Dugong Mataio married Dabangai [Bagi]; their children were Billy, Johnny, Samuel, Jane and Jack. Crocodile – Ouvea Island (New Caledonia) people. Epesaio married Charlotte [Ware] and had a son, Charlie. Charlie Married Ruth [Ketchell], the daughter of a Malayan. 357

Calling for Applica ons The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Rural Australia’s premiere leadership development program 59 days residen al delivered in six sessions over 17 months. The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effec ve in regional, state, na onal and interna onal arenas. The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examina on of key na onal and interna onal issues that impact on rural and remote Australia, and interac on with leaders in government, industry and the community. The Program aims to: • Work with leaders who are commi ed to extending their knowledge, understanding and ability, in order to be more effec ve in their roles • Develop the ‘contextual intelligence’ leaders require to understand the driver that are shaping rural and remote Australia • Improve the capacity and influence of rural leaders to contribute to and engage in all kinds of challenges – in communi es, team, organisa ons, industries, and policy arenas • Expand and develop the network of informed, capable and ethical rural and remote leaders • Encourage collabora on to advance and support rural and remote Australia The ARLP develops capability and effec veness in three key areas: • Personal effec veness • Thinking, conceptual and analy cal skills • Ethics, values, social responsibility, and apprecia on of diversity. TSRA is calling for applica ons from indigenous leaders in the Torres Strait region to fill one sponsored posi on on for ARLP Course 19. Indigenous people currently in leadership roles or coming in to a leadership role are encouraged to apply. To obtain an applica on form and for further informa on please contact Ms Alison Hall or Mr Charlie Kaddy at TSRA on (07)4069 0700 Email: alison.hall@tsra.gov.au, charlie.kaddy@tsra.gov.au

Applica ons close Friday 21 October 2011. www.tsra.gov.au

This family tree shows BARI’S DESCENDENTS. The MOOKA FAMILY are the only family that carries the TITLE for WAGADUGUM for Athe BARI through Athe Mooka. Decisions for WAGADUGUM can only and solely be made by the MOOKA FAMILY and no one else. FOR QUERIES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT DENNIS GETAWAN ON THESE NUMBERS. MOB - 0458 093 718 or WORK – (07) 4048 6708.

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Crocodile Jane [Hankin] married Ahmat, from Singapore; their children were Crossﬁeld, Marie and Norah. Crocodile – Snake May [Hankin} married Mareko [Nabua] their children were Annie, Maher, Alfred, Naoma, Nancy, Malama and Wittie. Malama [Hankin] did not marry or have children. Maher [Hankin] did not marry but had a child, Harrison. Alfred [Hankin] did not marry and had no children. George [Hankin} ﬁrst married Diat Ware and had a son, Matthew Leke. George married a second wife, Katawai [Kris], but they had no children. Crocodile Mooka married Maria; their children were Saisa, John, Joseph, Tabitiai, Kiriz, Louisa, Imarie and David. Saisa [or Miriam] married Joseph from Yam Island; their children were Maria, Kiriz, Philliip, Siai and Aleon. 360 Crocodile Iona married Meriama [Miriam] Jack from Poid village [Moa Island]; their children were Amo, Nancy and Imarie Jnr. Crocodile Joseph married Laura [Busch] from Mapoon; their children were Joey, Willie, Arthur and David, who was adopted. Crocodile – Snake Tabitiai married Saku [Motlop]; their children were Frank and Susie. Crocodile Kiriz married Samton from Badu Island; 361 their children were Mooka, Saisa and Damud. Crocodile Louisa married Kamui [Au] their children were Daniel, Joseph, Kamui, Maia and May. Crocodile Imarie married Vida [Obah] from Palm Island; their children were Janet, Valerie [deceased Palm Island], Dennis [deceased Palm Island], Hazel, Freddy, Cornwell, Lizzie, Valerie, Raymond, Josephine, and Teresa, who was adopted. Crocodile – Crocodile David married Kitty [Satrick] they had four sons Wanakai, Norman, Satrick, and Iona. Crocodile – Shovel nosed Ray Magena married Peter Papi; their children were Eseli, Bagari, Gowrie and Puiui. Shovel nosed Ray – Dugong Eseli married Baibai; their children were Mauare, Peter, Waiu, Dubi, James and Baibai. Crocodile – Dugong Bagari married Manar [Paiwain] their children were Adiadi, Ellen, Philemon, Emaima, Waiwai, Lesley and Marie. Crocodile Gowrie married Daisy [or Peterie Daniel] from Yam Island; their children were Les, Trilby, Puiui. Puiui married Aporia [Warria]; their children were Dillyapo, Zachariah, Elisa and Gabriel. Crocodile Taur married Inur; their three sons were Elimatamo or (Wait), Banasa and Paiwain (or David). Crocodile – Dugong Elimatamo (or Wait) married Uipa; their children were Ganaia and Ripai.

Torres News

12 - 18 October 2011 Page 21

CLASSIFIEDS

SPORT

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Sports funding up for grabs 10.30AM THURSDAY Chrisy’s Creations

PUBLIC NOTICE

Slipway Gallery Handmade crystal, glass, shell, pearl and gemstone jewellery and giftwares. Individually crafted to meet your special occasion needs such as formals, weddings, etc.

Store: Big Shed @ Rebel Marine Thursday Island, Qld Phone: 0457 119 638 Email: chrisy3130@me.com Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am - 6pm Weekends, 11am - 4pm

Tombstone Opening Dai, Elu and Tabuai Families would like to invite all families and friends for the Tombstone unveiling of Late and Right Reverend Bishop Kiwami Dai. Late Mrs Malukabu Dai (nee Elu) Late Mrs Juanita Giddy Dai (nee Tabuai) on Saturday 17th December 2011 at Bamaga Cemetery. Time 9:00 am Tombstone Unveiling 5:30pm feas ng followed by dancing at Bamaga Community Hall. For further informa on please contact: Monica Amey 0458 718 580 Pauline Dai Cunneen 0447 138 397

Torres Strait Island REGIONAL COUNCIL

TENDER Enterprise Divestment – Round 2 Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Invites offers from suitably experienced applicants to acquire and independently operate and maintain the following Council commercial enterprises and non-current assets on an “as is, where is” basis: Boigu Dauan Erub Hammond Iama Kubin Mabuiag Poruma St Pauls Ugar Warraber

Motel/Guesthouse, ICC Demountables, 2 x Guest Demountables, Fuel Bowser Guesthouse, Kiosk, Fuel Bowser Ocean View Lodge Accommodation, Bus Service Fuel Facility Augustine Wasada Kaikal Mudith Kiosk, Coffee Shop at Cultural Centre, Kodakal Lodge, Sundowner Guesthouse Horticulture, Arkal Kaziw Childcare Centre, Mrs Lizzie Nawia Motel, Mualgal Minnaral Artists’ Collective Fuel Depot, Guesthouse, Motel, Donga Accommodation Lodge, Kiosk, Fuel Bowser Mechanical Workshop Freezer, Fuel Bowser, Guesthouse, Ferry Service Guesthouse, Motel, Kiosk

Established local community-based organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply. For Tender documents and general enquiries please contact TSIRC – Legal Services Department Phone: (07) 4048 6215 Fax: (07) 4069 1868 Email: sandra.garnett@tsirc.qld.gov.au Sandra Garnett, Compliance Officer Ref: T2011_01 Island-specific enterprise information is available upon request, at the sole discretion of Council. Tenders should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender: T2011_01 - Enterprise Divestment” and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Torres Strait Island Regional Council PO Box 501 Thursday Island Q 4875 Closing date for Tenders is 4pm - Monday 7 November 2011 John Scarce Chief Executive Officer

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12 - 18 October 2011

Cape York Helicoptors would like to advise all our clients and friends in the Torres Strait that the damaged yellow helicopter situated on Yorke Island for the past few weeks is not, and never has been, owned or operated by Cape York Helicoptors. We would like to thank all our clients for their ongoing support over the past 12 years and look forward to continuing to service the local community for many years to come. Yvonne Wallace Managing Director

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Dear Shareholders, your WCCCA Trusts and Sub-Regional Trusts Annual General Meetings will be held at:

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL TRUST Monday, 24 October 2011 09.00am to 12.00pm Napranum Community Hall SOUTHERN SUB-REGIONAL TRUST Tuesday, 25 October 2011 09.00am to 12.00pm BPO Conference Room, Aurukun NORTHERN SUB-REGIONAL TRUST Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09.00am to 12.00pm Western Cape Centre, Conference Room Video conferencing provided at CYDN locations at Western Cape Centre (Weipa), Umagico, Hopevale and Cairns WESTERN CAPE COMMUNITIES MAIN TRUST Thursday, 27 October 2011 09.00am tio 12.00pm Western Cape Centre, Conference Room Video conferencing provided at CYDN locations at Western Cape Centre (Weipa), Umagico, Hopevale and Cairns WESTERN CAPE COMMUNITIES PROPERTY TRUST Thursday, 27 October 2011 13.00pm to 14.00pm Western Cape Centre, Conference Room Video conferencing provided at CYDN locations at Western Cape Centre (Weipa), Umagico, Hopevale and Cairns All Shareholders are encouraged to attend. Morning and/or afternoon tea will be provided. This visit will be the last visit to your community for the Executive Ofﬁcer, prior to her leaving Weipa. The Executive Ofﬁcer looks forward to seeing you.

STATE Member for Cook Jason O’Brien is encouraging far north Queensland organisations and sport and recreation clubs to put in an application for the latest round of the Bligh Government’s Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion program. Mr O’Brien said $3.5 million is being made available to help locals of all abilities and backgrounds access sport and recreation. “Active Inclusion funds activities which encourage greater participation, education and training, and volunteer development and recruitment,” Mr O’Brien said. “Under this program, organisations can apply for funding under two categories - Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, and Community and Club Support Projects. “Under the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity category, not-for-profit community organisations, sport and recreation clubs, schools and councils can apply for funding of up to $40,000 for healthy eating projects. “The focus on improving healthy eating habits is a Queensland Government initiative to improve eating habits in local communities. “Community Projects funding of up to $40,000 will be available for projects that increase access to sport and recreation for individuals and groups facing barriers to participation within the community. “Funding of up to $5,000 will be available for Club Support Projects that build clubs through education and training, recruiting and retaining volunteers, and encouraging participation in sport and active recreation in their community.” For further information about how to apply for funding, please refer to www.communities.qld.gov. au/sportrec

Islanders go walkabout for Murri Carnival By ALF WILSON THE Townsville District Walkabouts team which included three Torres Strait Islander players took out the Under-15 grand final at the inaugural Queensland Murri Rugby League Carnival. Walkabouts included Zengrey Nona from Badu Island, Robert Sambo, whose family are from TI, and Ralph Daniels of Saibai descent. The carnival, held on the Gold Coast from September 22 to 25, had 20 men’s teams, 12 women’s sides and 20 Under-15 teams. Many of the games were broadcast live nationally on NITV. Walkabouts team spokeswoman Francesca Nelliman-Adams said Zengrey’s family and community members were thrilled at the coverage. “His mum Charlotte Tamwoy advises that majority of the family/island community members were ‘in tears’ watching him play on NITV, and are grateful that we gave him the opportunity to be a part of the team,” Francesca said. Francesca said Zengrey returned home to Badu after the carnival for the remainder of the school holidays. In their round one game Townsville District Walkabouts 30 defeated FOGS Flyers 0, in round two they Inala Boyz 40-12, and in round three rolled Dirringhi 32-nil. In their quarter final encounter Townsville District Walkabouts 42 thrashed Bundaberg 0, and showed championship form in their semi final when they hammered Ipswich Diggers 54-14. Townsville District Walkabouts 44 defeated FNQ Dodgers 24 in the grand final. In the men’s grand final a Southern Dingoes side which included star NRL back Robert Lui defeated Purga Wagtails 24. In the women’s grand final Highlanders 16 defeated Brisbane Blacks 4.

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SPECIAL FERRY DEAL – YOU SAVE 50% By ALF WILSON THE Townsville District Walkabouts team which included three Torres Strait Islander players took out the under 15 grand final at the inaugural Queensland Murri rugby league carnival held on the Gold Coast from September 22 to 25. Walkabouts included Zengrey Nona from Badu Island, Robert Sambo whose family are from TI, and Ralph Daniels with Saibai descent. The carnival had 20 men’s teams, 12 women’s sides and 20 under 15 teams and many of the games were broadcast live nationally on NITV. “We also had Cape York players Trey Kemp and Assan Sam who are from Weipa,” said team spokeswoman Francesca Nelliman-Adams. Proud dad Robbie Cedar told the Torres News, “I am very proud of both boys carrying the Cedar’s Family name to the National level. Not only the first two brothers to grace the NBL floor from the same town, now Michael being the Captain is a dream come true for their mother and I. I am the proudest father in the world and Universe with Michael being acknowledged for all his hard efforts and commitment in securing his playing position but now Captain one of the greatest achievement by an Indigenous person to lead a National NBL team. Both Michael and his brother Chris are not only Role models/Mentors to the Indigenous peoples and communities they are Uncles, Brothers, Cousins and Nephews as well but also with the mainstream community by being ambassadors/facilitors in the Dream Shot Basketball Program which was launch in August 25,” Robbie said. In their round one game Townsville District Walkabouts 30 defeated FOGS Flyers 0, in round two they Inala Boyz 40-12, and in round three rolled Dirringhi 32-nil. In their quarter final encounter Townsville District Walkabouts 42 thrashed Bundaberg 0, and showed championship form in their semi final when they hammered Ipswich Diggers 54-14.

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Townsville District Walkabouts 44 defeated FNQ Dodgers 24 in the grand final. In the men’s grand final a Southern Dingoes side which included star NRL back Robert Lui defeated Purga Wagtails 24. In the women’s grand final Highlanders 16 defeated Brisbane Blacks 4. The Kindred Spirit team which included players from various Torres Strait islands competed in the ladies comp.

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The Kape Kodals: (back row) Floria King-Smith (captain), Lucy Bond, Jenny-Sue Hoeper, Ethel Ingui, Frances Ropeyarn, Sarah Sailor, Teannie Namok; (third row) Ivy Baira, Leonnie Accom, Leandra Newman, Elsja Mosby, Vee McKiernan, Lilly Rosendale and Tania Davies; (second row) Eileen Billy (crouching); (front row) Eileen Ludwick, Florence Kepa, Alisha Wray, Tammy Sam, Bronwyn and Mona Fauid. By ALF WILSON and MARK ROY THE Kape Kodal representative women’s rugby league side did well at the inaugural Murri Allblacks Carnival on the Gold Coast from September 22 to 25, making it through to the semifinals. The Kodals defeated Torres Strait team Kindred United 22-6, but were taken out in the semis by Brisbane Blacks 18-14 in extra time. The Cape York team also did well to have five players named in the Merit ladies division representative side, including Sarah Sailor from Injinoo, Lily Rosendale from Hopevale, and Florrie

King-Smith, Lucy Bond, and Frances Ropeyarn, all from Weipa. Sarah Sailor and Elsja Mosby, also from Injinoo, were among five up-andcoming young players from Kape Kodal who made the Indigenous All Stars team. The other women were Eileen Ludwick from Napranum, and Frances Ropeyarn and Alisha Wray from Weipa. The carnival attracted 20 men’s teams, 12 women’s s i d e s a n d 2 0 u n d e r- 1 5 teams. K o d a l p l a y e r Ve e McKiernan, originally from Thursday Island and now living in Bamaga, said the Kape Kodal team was made

up of players from Weipa, Napranum and the Northern Peninsula Area. “The team was formed to give our young ladies and keen older ones an opportunity to participate at another level of football,” Vee said. “We focused mainly on up-and-coming players, giving them more exposure and allowing them to concentrate on training and moving up to the next level.” She said many of the games were broadcast live nationally on NITV. “The reaction I had from speaking to people on the Cape was unbelievable they were screaming in front of the TV as they watched it all live,” Vee said.

“A lot of families up here know we’ve got talented girls - but now we’ve gone out and proven the point.” The Kodals performed strongly, and were unlucky to miss reaching the grand final. Kape Kodal defeated Delta Burdekin 22-4 in round one, while in round two, eventual grand final winner Highlanders narrowly beat Kape Kodal 14-8. In round three Kape Kodal 22 defeated Kindred United 6 in a game broadcast live. The coverage was watched by many people across Cape York and the Torres Strait, with one try by Frances Ropeyarn earning glowing praise from league followers around Australia.

Frances caught the ball close to the line and despite being tackled by numerous defenders managed to place the ball for a four-pointer. In the women’s semi final, carnival runners-up Brisbane Blacks 18 beat a gallant Kape Kodal 14 in extra time. In the women’s grand final Highlanders 16 defeated Brisbane Blacks 4. Kape Kodal did well to have five players named in a 19-player Merit side. By comparison, winners Highlanders also had five in the team, with Brisbane Blacks managing three. Rohani Nona of Torres Strait side Kindred United was also named in the 19. Kape Kodal coach Garreth Smith said the girls did very

well considering the amount of football they played. “Best girls were Florrie King-Smith, Elsja Mosby, Alisia Wray, Jenny-Sue, Francis Ropeyarn, Eileen Billy and Lucy Bond. To just mention a few, all girls performed well, and will do better in years to come,’’ Smith told the Torres News. Rampaging forward Smith was one of the best players at recent Island of Origin carnivals, and was a member of the Kupliyam side which won the 2008 Origin final on Badu. Kape Kodal have nominated for the ladies section of the huge Cairns Allblacks carnival coming up on October 15 and 16.

Torres Strait teams ready for Allblacks carnival By ALF WILSON TORRES Strait Island teams and players will be out in force at north Queensland’s biggest Allblacks rugby league carnival in Cairns on October 15 and 16. Up to 30 men’s sides are expected along with women’s and under-18 teams will line up with more than 10,000 people watching. Organiser Sarah Addo told the Torres News on October 4 that Page 24 Torres News

Poruma had already entered an open men’s and under-8 team, with Wagadagam Storm and Kigu from Mabiuag Island also in the top division. “Yesterday saw the Kape Kodal ladies nominate and we are waiting to get the entries from Argun Warriors and Kulpiyam (Badu Island), Magun Warriors (Yams) and Stephen Island. Last year a gallant Kulpiyam side went down 28-20 to a Cherbourg Hornets side which included

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NRL star Chris Sandow in the grand final. In the 2009 final Argun Warriors narrowly defeated Cherbourg. Argun Warriors are the defending Island of Origin Series champions having beaten Saguci 20-14 in the June final on Badu. Other sides expected to provide strong opposition are Hopevale, Kowanyama Wallabies, Curacoa Crusaders with mainly players from Palm Island and Yarrabah teams.

Curacoa Crusaders won the 2011 Rockhampton Allblacks carnival and the 2010 Bindal carnival in Townsville. “There is also talk of Aurukun from the Cape Cluster comp and Injinoo Crocs and Alau Eagles from the NPA nominating,” Ms Addos said. At the 2010 Cairns carnival, Cape York Sisters consisting of mainly players from the NPA and TSI beat Edmonton Storm Lightnings 18-10 in the women’s

grand final. In the 2010 under-18 final, Masig Storms with mostly players of Yorke Island descent went into the under-18 grand final against Yam Island team Kazal Kulka as underdogs but won. A large number of TSI players competed at the Bindal carnival in Townsville on October 8 and 9 and the Torres News will report on their efforts next edition. This carnival clashed with the Zenadth Kes carnival on TI.