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10 - 16 December 2012 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1045 • $2.00 inc. GST

Dancing Queen . . .

‘We just want what is owed to us.’ ‘The way it is going I will be dead long before I get what is owed to me.’ ‘It is our money but we have not been paid.’

LNP wipes its hands of ‘stolen wages’

By ALF WILSON and MARK BOUSEN THE Newman Government has wiped its hands of the “Stolen Wages” issue, claiming it was settled by the former State Government. In a statement to the Torres News this week, Premier Campbell Newman’s office said: “The Government has no intention of re-opening the issue. “People who feel they have a legitimate, unaddressed compensation claim for losses they have suffered as a result of historical practices have the right to pursue remedies through the legal process.” The Premier was responding to an appeal from the Queensland Council of Unions to pay outstanding stolen wages to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander claimants around Queensland, including those from the Torres Strait. The appeal during a meeting to brief elders organised by the Queensland Council of Unions at St Theresa’s Catholic Church in Townsville on Friday, November 30. Emotions ran high as elderly Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women spoke of the angst they felt about non-payment of stolen wages in the lead-up to the festive season. Before the meeting commenced at 10am, numerous elders told the Torres News of their concerns that many of them would die before payment was made by the state government. “Indigenous people from the Torres Strait Islands, Cape York, Hope Vale, all around North Queensland and west to Mount Isa and south to Brisbane are still owed stolen wages,” said QCU Townsville branch President Les Moffitt. Peter Hindle was the other union official at the meeting. Mr Moffitt said the union had written to the Queensland Premier Campbell Newman demanding payment of all outstanding wages. “The new LNP Government claims the matter was settled by the previous Labor Government and Mr Newman has not replied to the last letter we sent to him,” Mr Moffitt said. However, Mr Moffitt said Katter’s Australia Party had advised it was behind the union bid and wanted the stolen wages issue resolved. Continued Page 3 >>

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Sea Swift wins prestigious national marine award SEA Swift is celebrating after claiming another major award, this time securing a prestigious national prize at the Lloyd’s List Australian Shipping and Maritime Awards in Sydney. The Cairns-based shipping company beat off ﬁerce competition from around Australia to win the Maritime Services Award, largely thanks to its ground-breaking cadet program. In 2012 to date, Sea Swift has already been named: • Queensland Employer of the Year at the Queensland Training Awards, and • Major Tour and/or Transport Operator of the Year at the Tourism Tropical North Queensland Awards. This follows similar recognition at last year’s Lloyd’s List Australian Shipping and Maritime Awards, where the company won the Project Cargo Award. Chief Executive Officer Fred White said the company, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, was thrilled to be recognised with yet another major award. “We’re absolutely delighted to have won this prestigious and highly sought-after award,” he said. “It recognises exceptional achieve-

ment, and we’re proud to say we’re delivering the kinds of services that are making people sit up and take note. “It’s a fantastic achievement, and great acknowledgement for all the hard work put in by our people over a number of years.” Mr White believes it is Sea Swift’s commitment to its staff that helped the company win the award, especially through its innovative cadetship program, with the cadet intake doubling this year from six to 12. “It’s a totally unique program, and is gathering momentum all the time,” he said. “We are an established, dynamic and forward thinking company with a large growth plan and excellent employment opportunities, and this is just another example of what we offer.” Sea Swift is one of the largest employers in the region with more than 300 staff, and makes a signiﬁcant contribution to the employment and skill development of local communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “Our company has a strong training ethos and we continually invest into our staff at all levels across all our

divisions,” Mr White said. “This is illustrated by our commitment to all forms of training by a company of our size.” Mr White said Sea Swift has a ﬁve-year horizon to grow from approximately 300 staff and 27 vessels to 400 staff and 35 vessels. “To ensure this is achieved, our focus is about being strategically proactive and developing the capability of our entire workforce to support these expansion plans,” he said. “In particular, we are developing higher safety standards that not only attract a broader client base, but continue to attract and retain high calibre employees as well.” Mr White added that the award was even more special this year, as 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Sea Swift. “Having started as a two-man, onevessel operation in 1987, we’ve come a long way to where we are now.” The company, whose headquarters are in Cairns, also has depots in Weipa, Seisia and Gladstone, as well as on Thursday Island and Horn Island. For more information about Sea Swift, visit www.seaswift.com.au.

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LNP wipes its hands of ‘stolen wages’ << From Page 1 The Premier’s office said: “The question of reparation for historical wages and savings issues was settled and closed by the previous State Government. “Excess funds after almost 6000 claims were paid were invested in a perpetual Trust. “Interest from that Trust is used to provide educational scholarships for Indigenous students to complete high school. Since 2009, 400 scholarships have been provided.” Aunty Mary Twaddle is aged in her eighties and said she was owed stolen wages from working on Palm Island where she was young. “The way it is going I will be dead long before I get what is owed to me,

payment before Christmas would help us a lot,” she said. Kathy Starlight said she had outstanding stolen wages from her days working as a domestic on Palm Island. “It is our money but we have not been paid,” she said. Agnes Cressbrook said she worked as various jobs in Woorabinda including at the hospital starting as a 17-year-old. “I was paid the first two instalments but not the remainder,” she said. 71-year-old Millianna Davey, of Darnley Island descent, is owed wages from her days working at the Thursday Island hospital. “We just want what is owed to us,” she said. Murray Island lady Mamam Martin, 67, said she desperately wanted money owed to her from work at Native Affairs

Department on Thursday Island. Fay Thimble, 63, said she lived on a pension and was owed money from work she did on Palm Island. Mary Wacando, 69, of Darnley Island descent, is appealing to the state government for wages owed from her jobs at the Thursday Island school and hospital. Ernest Burns, 79, is ill and said he is owed wages from his work on Palm Island as a young man. One of the most-publicised cases of stolen wages involves Torres Straitborn identical twins Paul and Arthur Ahwang, 77, who worked together on a pearling lugger off Mackay, free diving to collect pearl shell and doing deckhand duties from age 13. Paul Ahwang has received his wages whilst Arthur hasn’t been paid even

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ABOVE: From left are: Millianna Davey, Les Moffitt, Mamam Martin and Arthur Ahwang. PHOTOS: ALF WILSON though they did the same job. “Many of our people who are Arthur travelled from Mackay for owed stolen wages won’t be alive to the meeting, whilst Paul, who lives in collect them and that is why I think the Townsville, was too ill to be there. government is delaying,” Arthur said.

On the water after seven years LEFT: Brad Jones shown here raising power lines during the launch of his catamaran, the Iris, from its birthplace on Hargrave Street. BELOW: The Iris at anchor off Front Beach, Thursday Island, on Thursday, December 6.

‘Don’t attempt it, it’s madness!’

By MARK ROY IT’S been seven-and-a-half years in the making, but the ‘boat on the hill’ was finally set afloat in the tropical waters of the Coral Sea on Wednesday, December 5. The 44-foot (13.4m) fibreglass catamaran has been a labour of love for Brad Jones, former manager at Col Jones Retravision, Thursday Island. A ton of preparation and planning went into moving the boat, including a police escort, some careful calculations, the construction of an access ramp, and a large bulldozer attached to the back of the boat-laden truck by a heavy chain - just in case. Brad said he had a sleepless night before the launch of his six-tonne baby, the Iris. “Whatever enthusiasm I had has been replaced by gut-wrenching fear,” he confided to friend Adrian Davidson on the eve of the boat’s launch. At 5.30am, as the catamaran made its way precariously down the steep earthen ramp, Brad stood on one of the bows, using a wooden pole to carefully lift power lines clear of his fibreglass creation. “My main concern was whether we had it secure, but it didn’t move an inch,” he told the Torres News. The Iris was eased down the Hargrave Street hill on the back of Peter Fraser’s truck, and taken to the Rosehill boat ramp, where it was set down carefully on a stack of pallets and a trailer to await the morning tide. It was launched around 11am. “My mum, Pat, brought the champagne, and my wife, Lil, and daughter Jessarna poured it over each of the bows,” Brad said. “We plan to get the mast on before Christmas, and sail down to Townsville. “We’ve got an overseas trip booked, so we need to get her into a marina.” The hardest part of the project had been the monotonous nature of the work, particularly the “hours and hours and hours” of sanding, he said. A total of 9700 hours’ work went into the boat, based on a Schionning design from South Africa. “Boat-building is not hard - it is 50 per cent sheer monotony,” Brad said.

“Just a warning to anybody - don’t attempt it, it’s madness!” Brad’s dad Col Jones spent twice as long - 15 years - building his boat. So after seven-and-a-half years, has Brad managed to get one up on his old man? “At least I got mine in the water,” he said. Business commitments meant his father had to sell his project before it was completed, he said. “He sold it to Jim Peddell, and it was the first Peddell’s ferry to the Cape,” Brad said.

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“Little Red Boat”, but in his most recent report on his travel blog in early December, Crackers wrote: “Boat was sunk at anchor nearly three weeks ago and Indonesian traders robbed me and tried to bash me. “Lost phones, contacts, toilet paper. “Will walk out of here if I have to.” The founder and director of the Friends of PNG, a non-profit group that raises funds to support schooling, communications and

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kets, Crackers checked in from Daru in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province on October 19. “Head hunting welcoming ceremony in PNG was unreal,” he said. “The tribespeople are great. Living on varied diet of coconuts, bananas, yams, cassava, taro, sago, pineapple, cashew fruit, fish, crabs, bandicoot, wallaby, cassowary, deer, dugong and wild pigs.” However he said an anti-litter campaign, such as “Do the Right Thing”, and health campaign was needed for the Daru foreshore. “No wonder around 3000 people died of cholera in the South Fly area when I was here two years ago,” he said. “TB is a current threat trying to spread. I have seen the unbelievable work performed by Australia’s aid workers on the front line of preventing major diseases on Boigu and Saibai islands of Australia in the Torres Strait. “More health aid is needed right now. Less health aid may be needed after litter and health campaigns tidy up the place. “Currently kids play in it and families live in it. I had to walk through the muck to tend to my boat.” Crackers also reported he helped a Western Province tribesman with crocodile bite to his foot. “The 10-footer was rounded up by his family, old ladies and all, but it tore flesh off his foot when they caught it.”

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Arpaka to perform at WOMADelaide Festival ARPAKA Dance Company has been successful in their bid to perform at next year’s Australian World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) festival in Adelaide from March 8-11. The festival features performances and workshops by the world’s best traditional and contemporary musicians, dancers and DJs and is now set to include a unique exposure to the Torres Strait performed by one of the region’s mostaccomplished dance teams. Arpaka Dance Company is coordinated by dancer and choreographer Dennis Newie, of St Paul’s Community, and has most recently performed The Arpaka Dance Company will represent the Torres Strait for the first time at WOMADelaide next year. at the Cairns Indigenous Art The strategy is focused on Henley Festival in the United elaide attracts close to 90,000 Fair and internationally at the the development and promotion Kingdom,” Mr Elu said. visitors - over half of these 2012 Festival of Pacific Arts in of Torres Strait dance and has “WOMADelaide is yet an- from interstate and international the Solomon Islands. produced some fantastic results other opportunity to showcase destinations. This is the first time that a to date, according to TSRA our Torres Strait culture to Details of the event and next Torres Strait dance team has Chairperson Joseph Elu. audiences from the world over. year’s line-up can be found at been included in the line-up for “Since 2011, the Torres Strait “The TSRA is extremely www.womadelaide.com.au. WOMADelaide. This opportu- Dance Strategy has supported proud to be able to support For more information about nity has been coordinated and three dance teams to perform Arpaka Dance Company and the Torres Strait Dance Stratfunded through the Torres Strait at high-profile events, including I congratulate them on their egy, contact the TSRA Cultural Regional Authority (TSRA) the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair achievement”. Development Officer (07 4069 Torres Strait Dance Strategy. and internationally at this year’s E a c h y e a r, W O M A D - 0700).

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and hasty” when trying to book their tickets. He said their only luggage was a sports bag with 29kg of homegrown and dried tobacco leaves. Unlike Australia, homegrown tobacco, or ‘chop chop’, is legal in PNG. Mr Kelawi and security guard Henry Angu opened the sports bag and found dried and rolled marijuana leaves packed into three

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Movember men a cut above the rest A FUN-packed night at the Wongai Hotel marked the end of Movember, the month formerly known as November. A fundraising barbecue, raffles, and a charity auction led up to the final mo-down and shave-off, with the manliest moes on parade before a panel of discerning female judges - who also had moustaches. Men of Movember winners on the night were Stewart Slee, Sam Fielder and Michael Bruce, while the People’s Choice award on the Torres News facebook page went to Tyler Pask from Uncle Frankie’s Cafe. More than $3500 was raised on the night, along with awareness about men’s health issues. The final tally will help the fight against prostate cancer. The enormous effort brought the Rescue 700 team total to more than $7700 for the Movember charities. The success of the End of Movember party means the Horn Island boys take out the top prize in the Queensland Rescue Chopper challenge, narrowly edging out their Australian Helicopters rivals at the Cairns base. Rescue crewman Benjamin Darlington said the success of the night was due to generous support from local businesses and the community. “Chris Riddell dug deep and secured the joy flight donated by Barrier Aviation, while a syndicate led by Clayton Newlove put down the winning bid for the joy flight kindly donated Great Barrier Reef Helicopters,” Ben said. “McDonald Charter Boats, with their donation of a free ferry run, ensured great support from Thursday Island, while as usual the Wongai Hotel were fantastic hosts.” Australian Helicopters’ managing director Scott Swift said he was buoyed by the fact that his company had developed a culture that fostered this kind of spirit amongst its employees. “The men’s health issues addressed by Movember are very important ones, and it’s good to see that the rise to prominence of this initiative has helped to highlight these issues,” Mr Swift says. Last year, Australian Helicopters’ staff members, pilots and their families raised $10,000 for men’s health issues during Movember-a figure they’re hoping to better this year through an inter-base fundraising competition. “The amount of money raised last year was significant, and I’m glad that our team is up to the challenge of trying to raise even more this year.” Local businesses supporting the Movember night were: Barrier Aviation Great Barrier Reef Helicopters Wongai Hotel Col Jones Retravision IBIS Thursday Island TI Pharmacy Horn Island Supermarket Torres News and the Bousen family Tru Value Hardware Uncle Frankie’s Cafe See Hops TI Bulk Meats TI Sports Centre Suzie’s Stylez hairdressers Australian Helicopters More photos see Page 13 >>

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Jardine once just a twinkle in a builder’s eye By MATT GARRICK

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IN the late 1980s, the SHINE A LIGHT Jardine Hotel was not On our history much more than a twinkle in a builder’s eye. Labourers were shipped up from the Cape and Cairns to assist building the foundations of the motel, and materials had to be brought over in a barge from Horn Island. After a couple of years of construction later, the Jardine finally opened in 1991, with giant party ABOVE: The Jardine Motel featuring local singers, dancers and a prawn lugger under construction in the captain who brought a great vat of shellfish to the late 1980s - early 1990s. proceedings. LEFT: The contractors at One of the painters from the Jardine job, Jim Fay, work. PHOTOS: JIM FAY who currently lives in Cooktown, said though the BELOW: Contractors from job was tough, Thursday Island gave the labourers the Jardine Motel prepare their just rewards. their craft on the beach at He said they couldn’t wait for the motel pool to Horn Island, ready for the be finished. Raft Race held more than “We laid the cement for the pool out behind the 20 years ago. bar, and it was hard enough just waiting for it to be filled,” said Jim “But eventually they did fill it up, and we were the first ones in there.” Jim and the other lads who were at work on the job also built a craft to take part in the annual Horn to Thursday Island Raft Race. “We didn’t get very far before the sail snapped off. “We thought we’d be swimming back to shore,” Jim laughed. Nowadays the Jardine is known for its Friday night cocktails, great breakfasts and bright backpacker bartenders.

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Island lifestyle on a national tour LAGAU Dunalaig (island lifestyle) is a significant exhibition of works of art on paper by Cairns-based Torres Strait Islander artists Brian Robinson and Joel Sam. The exhibition starts on a national tour this month. Both Robinson and Sam use a variety of printmaking techniques for the 42 limited edition works, including linocut, etching and embossing. Robinson is a highly respected Torres Strait Islander artist and

curator, with a career spanning almost 20 years. He is known for his iconic, woven steel fish sculptures on the Cairns waterfront. Robinson’s graphic style combines his Torres Strait Islander heritage with a passion for experimentation. The move into etching is a new development for the artist, creating intricate and ethereal prints depicting traditional woven-ware baskets and masks. Joel Sam’s family is from Bamaga, though originally from

Saibai. Sam now lives in Cairns and since 2005 has been developing his art practive in carving and printmaking, with his work now in the collections of several major national institutions. Sam’s art is inspired by his culture, environment and family totems. His prints feature vibrant images of sea creatures including stingrays, shells and fish species of the reef. Sam, like Robinson, has also been exploring the process of etching.

This development has led to distinctive works that feature patterns and cultural symbols referencing his family totems, including snakeskins and yam leaves, Lagau Dunalaig also includes Joel’s groundbreaking Cyclone series, based around natural disasters that hit Queensland in early 2011. Lagau Dunalaig opens at Tandanya, the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute in Adelaide on December 8, 2012 until February 10, 2013.

One of Brian Robinson’s iconic works on the Cairns esplanade. PHOTO: MARK ROY RIGHT :Joel Sam, Marrkai gub (Cyclone Yasi) 2011, linocut, edition of 30.

CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 9am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Prayer 7.30pm

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The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.

Letters to the editor Letters to the Editor must be no longer than 350 words or they could be deleted or edited. The Editor reserves the right not to print any letters which may be defamatory and provoke legal action against the newspaper. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of the Torres News. Contributors must submit name and either street address or PO Box number for publication. Unsigned and anonymous letters or use of a nom de plume e.g. Concerned Citizen etc, are not acceptable. A telephone number must be provided for verification. All letters are subject to editing.

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Aunty Milly shows some of the manual screen printing produced at the Badu Art Centre - a ﬂag for a tombstone opening. This process will be automated next year - a ﬁrst for the Torres Strait.

Digital printer jewel at Badu a ‘wonderful ending to year’ THE team at Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh (Badu Island Art Centre) literally leaped with joy last week on advice that the fabulous Art Centre had been successful in a recent TSRA grant application. The grant - for a whopping $74,000 - will enable the Art Centre to buy a state-of-the-art digital inkjet printer for printing onto fabric and to train artists in digital skills in applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Chairman of the Art Centre and recently elected delegate to the board of IACA Laurie Nona said everyone was extremely excited. “Our manager was in Cairns, and kept texting me saying ‘we got it we got it!’,” Mr Nona said. “It is such a wonderful ending to an important year for Badu. “We can further develop our design skills, and immediately start world class printing onto fabrics. “It is a superb extension to our facilities, and beautifully complements our skills - and we will create jobs from this.” Mr Nona said with 43,000 people

from the Torres Strait living in far north Queensland, if everyone bought a Badubranded polo shirt or Badu-branded t-shirt for $15, many jobs could be created, and the Art Centre would surely ﬂourish. The printer, to be supplied from Melbourne, enables full photographic quality printing, and prints a layer of white ink on black and coloured fabrics before printing the design on them. The installation of the printer, along with specialist training, will happen on Badu before the end of May 2013. Mr Nona thanked all of the community stakeholders in helping with the submission. “We had elders’ support, school support, TSIRC and BIF, along with Native Title, and of course the artists and tutors, including Dr David Hamilton and Di Abiad,” he said. “Id like to say how wonderful this is for all Badu, and how grateful we are to everyone on Badu for their help TSRA and Diat Alferink for her close support throughout the project. “We have had a big year and this truly is a jewel in the Badu crown.”

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A WORLD-WIDE initiative to define the challenges facing the peoples of the tropics has found life expectancy is lower in the region than in the rest of the world. The group, including James Cook University, has released an early insight of its planned State of the Tropics Report, which will be published in full next year. Professor George Magoha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi,

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Tagai TAFE Celebrates Yumi Success Certificate II in Business Anau,Ethel Bagai,Muriel Baragud,Lena Bob,Wagab Billy,Latoya Billy,Lillah Cowell,Quintina Enosa,Rhonda Gamia,Elaine Kris,Ruth Kris,Tearnie Moses,Sharon Namai,Jessica Pau,Maryann Pabai,Diana Pearson,Toni See Kee,Jacob Sabatino-Garnier,Johanna

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More than 200 people graduated from 20 courses from certificate to diploma level during Tagai TAFE’s annual graduation ceremony recently. Every year the event has continued to grow, with a five-fold increase in enrolments at the campus in the past decade thanks to new offerings and improved facilities. Tropical North Queensland TAFE Institute Director Joann Pyne said since 2009 the number of courses being offered at Tagai TAFE had almost doubled. “Tagai TAFE has responded to the evolving needs of the Torres Strait community, which is clearly evident by the success of our graduates,” Ms Pyne said. “This year we have 217 people standing up and accepting certificates and diplomas. That is a fantastic result and we congratulate every single graduate.” Certificates and diplomas were handed out to graduates of 20 programs from carpentry to business and accounting, to children’s services and horticulture. Other courses include aged care, mental health, engineering, marine, electrical, plumbing, hairdressing, information technology, hospitality, training and assessment, community recreation, construction, social housing and micro business operations. The graduates, who studied in 2011 and 2012, donned gowns and mortar boards for the presentation. Special guests at the event included Bishop Saibo Mabo, TSIREC Chairperson Ned David, TSRA General Manager Wayne SeeKee, Masig Is Cr Fraser Nai and Tagai State College Executive Principal Judith Ketchell and Leanne Bell, Faculty Manager for ATSI Studies. The event was held on November 14 at the Tagai TAFE campus, and attended by graduates, their families and work colleagues. FAST facts: • In 2001, Tagai TAFE had 216 enrolments. • In 2011, enrolments grew to 856 when the “Skilling Yumi in the Torres Strait” policy guide was introduced. • Tagai TAFE offers short courses, as well as 20 certificate-level and diploma programs. Torres News

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Sports Awards Macy Motton, Te-Mate Ransfield Violet Atu, Leilani Sebasio Mace Arnold, Robert Solomon Meun Lifu, Daisy Atu Vilisi Wasiu, Tenisha Solomon Francis Newman

Year4567 - Mr Jordan Academic - Frances Newman Citizenship - Nicky Bond Most Improved - Peter Williams

SWD - Mrs Ruth Osment Most Improved Spelling - Steven Savage Most Improved Maths - Giovanni (Bob) Pablo

Music & CultureAwards Farren Yeatman, Toni Newman Mace Arnold, Thomas Kaddy Esme Newman, Meun Lifu Encemo Sailor, Danielle Atu Nicky Bond

Shamaila Baira 80%, Joel Woosup 80%, Rangi Tiki Salee 95%, Polly Namai 93% Yazlyn Mooka-Kepa 84%, Serida Woosup 82% Nathaniel Wilson-Young 81%, Joseph Salee 90% Frank Ropeyarn 91%, Tipoti Bowie 83% Josephine Mooka 91%, Michael Bond 84% George Neliman 84%, Katie Pablo 81% Jaylene Pablo 87%, Rene Bowie 84% Akitau Salee 84%, Flora Bowie 92% Lillymaud Bowie 87%, Sebastian Billy 85% Racheam Bond 85%, Jeffrey Neliman 85% Steven Savage 91%

Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards Year 1 - Drake Ger Year 2 - Tymaniah Newman Year 3 - Josephine Sebasio Year 4 - Jamani Elu Year 5 - Edna Sepon Year 6 - Elma Yoelu Year 7 - Linda-May Panuel

Year567MI - Mr Trent Kirk Academic - Ashleigh Bowie Citizenship - Tipoti Bowie Most Improved - Racheam Bond

Injinoo Attendance Awards

Prep1/LB - Ms Jawai Most Improved: Reginald Bourne Most Improved: Maria Whap Most Improved: Deandra Idai

Congratulations to All Students! Tipoti Reflects on Primary Years At the Injinoo Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening Tipoti Bowie, an NPA College Injinoo Campus Student Leader gave the following speech:

Sports Awards Nathaniel Wilson-Young, Gordon Pablo Meshah Namok Mara, Jaylene Pablo Agai Svage, Racheam Bond

PYB - Miss Crummer Academic - Harper Barker Citzenship - Tortowah Jacob Most Improved - Olive Whap

Music & Culture Awards Fred Bowie, Frank Ropeyarn Polly Namai, Toshiyuki Sebasio Sebastian Billy, Chervon Solomon

Year1/2B - Miss Mathers Citizenship - Devon Gebadi Most Improved - Farren Yeatman Most Improved - Violet Atu Year1B - Miss Cathcart Academic - Ali Sebasio & Douglas Sebasio Citizenship - Dosena Nona Most Improved - Anneiza Cultura Year2 - Mrs Jordan Academic - Azleah Williams Citizenship - Ezekiel Sebasio Most Improved - Mace Arnold

PrePrep-Prep - Rev. Mary Eseli Friendship - Aeisha Alick Helping Hands - Shamaila Bowie Bright Light - Rangi Tiki Salee & Manai Bowie Prep/Year1 II - Ms Jacqui Potter Academic - Jauna Solomon Citizenship - Laquisha Alick Most Improved - Jerome Bowie & Nathaniel Wilson-Young Prep/123 PI - Mrs Gaye Lovelock Academic - Waisie Yoelu & Serida Woosup Citizenship - Eleanor Solomon Most Improved - Joseph Salee

Year2345 - Miss Birss Most Improved - Jimmy Bond Most Improved - Whenna Ibuai Most Improved - Jyren Whap

PREP Reading Awards Jerome Bowie, Jauna Solomon, Fracquelene Nona, Laquisha Solomon, Oki-Poi Namai, Yazlyn Mooka - Kepa, Serida Woosup, Waisie Yoelu, Tyleen Woosup, Ned Ropeyarn, Lascolm Tugai

Year34MB - Mrs Hollis Academic - Neville Bond Citizenship - Harold Pascoe Most Improved - Alwyn Bond

Year234RI - Ms Rebecca Johnston Academic - Keisha Bowie Citzenship - Katie Pablo Most Improved - Michael Bond

Year34 - Miss Collin Academic - Tyrese Idai Citizenship - Rachael Sebasio Most Improved - Mark Streven

Good Evening fellow students, college staff, parents and visitors. My name is Tipoti Bowie and I would like to say a few words about my time at Primary School. Since the day I started at NPA College, I have always had great memories. Great teachers, great classrooms and great opportunities. My best memory at Primary School was this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade 7 camp, where myself and 24 other students got selected to travel to Brisbane. I would like to thank all the staff at NPA College for making this happen and local businesses for supporting us to raise the money. We have also had some great opportunities to play sport, in particular, AFL and Hockey. We have all made great progress with our reading and writing and made some great friends. Whether you are going onto Boarding School or up to the High School here remember to keep working hard. Be respectful, be safe and be a good learner. All the Year Sevens should feel pride in your achievement today. ESSO

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10 - 16 December 2012

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THURSDAY 13

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 The Art Of Chopin 11:00 The Restaurant Inspector 11:45 Big Ideas Sampler 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The World’s Worst Disasters 1:30 Whatever! The Science Of Teens 2:00 The Forsyte Saga 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Three Men In Another Boat 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Julie Bishop 8:30 Jack Irish: Bad Debts - Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days finding those who don’t want to be found - dead or alive. 10:15 Angry Boys - Blake starts up the Fat Boys Surf School and Gran takes a young boy on a prison tour. Meanwhile Daniel throws a party for all the teenagers in Dunt. 10:45 ABC News: Late Edition 10:55 Kevin McCloud: Slumming It 11:45 Iconoclasts: Madeleine Albright And Ashley Judd 12:30 The Clinic 1:20 Rage 2:30 NTAFL: Palmerston Vs Waratah 5:30 Eggheads

FRIDAY 14

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Calder: Sculpteur De L’Air 11:00 Photo Finish 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Movie: “Magnificent Matador” (G) 2:00 The Forsyte Saga 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 TBA 6:50 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Moone Boy: Martin is determined to end his last week of school with a bang. Meanwhile, Martin’s parents must deal with the extra stress caused by the behaviour of his sisters Sinead and Fidelma. 8:30 New Tricks: When someone tries to assassinate Stephen Fisher, Strickland calls the UCOS team together asking for their help. 9:30 Jonathan Creek: The Judas Tree - Master of illusion and lateral thinker Jonathan Creek is back in another spooky tale, and this time he’s in a race against time to clear a young girl’s name when she is framed for a murder most mysterious 10:00 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 A Very Specky Christmas 2009 12:00 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)

SATURDAY 15

5:00 Rage (PG) 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Eggheads: Last Truma 12:00 Cheese Slives: Gorgonzola/Taleggio 12:25 Movie: “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” (PG) 2:00 Movie: “The Glen Miller Story” (G) 4:00 Basketball: WNBL: West Coast vs Canberra 5:00 Footall: W-League: Melbourne vs Canberra 6:00 River Cottage: Christmas Special 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin - After Dr Dibbs leaves, Dr Ellingham moves back into the surgery until a replacement can be found. He also asks Louisa to move into his house so he can help to raise their child. 8:20 Young James Herriot - The Fascist tendencies of Jenny’s parents are cause for concern as James faces a stark choice that may change the direction of his life. 9:20 Upstairs Downstairs - Storm clouds are gathering at 165 Eaton Place, with Lady Agnes’s growing fear over the imminent arrival of her baby. And Sir Hallam makes a discovery that will change his life forever. 10:20 Silent Witness: Voids Part 2 11:15 Waking The Dead: Mask Of Sanity Part 1 12:10 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

SUNDAY 16

6:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Weekend Breakfast 11:30 Songs Of Praise: A Dickensian Christmas 12:00 Best Of Landline 1:00 River Cottage: Christmas Special 2:00 Young James Herriot 3:00 The Private Life Of A Christmas Masterpiece: The Adoration Of The Christ Child 4:00 10 Aussie Books To Read Before You Die 5:00 David Attenborough’s First Life: Arrival 6:00 Schools Spectacular 2012 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Manor Reborn - Work at Avebury Manor finally gets under way, but will the National Trust accept the outlandish colour scheme being proposed for the Queen’s bedroom? 8:30 The Pillars Of The Earth - After a shocking tragedy, Aliena is forced to fend for herself and brother Richard, and in doing so asks Richard to make a huge sacrifice 10:10 Life In Movement 11:30 Movie: “Two Mules For Sister Sara” (M v) - A two-fisted gunslinger and a whisky-swilling nun reluctantly join forces to aid a group of Mexican revolutionaries. 1:25 British Invasion: Dusty Springfield 3:35 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors

6:00 Weekend Today 9:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 5:30 Getaway 6:00 Nine News Saturday 6:30 Frozen Planet: The Ends Of The Earth 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Rover, Red Rover - Jane receives a message from Red John on the eighth anniversary of the deaths of his wife and daughter. Jane then gets distracted from the CBI’s latest case, an investigation into the homicide of a brokerage-firm employee. 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investivation: Genetic Disorder - When a genealogist is found dead in Dr. Robbins’ bed, the team works on the theory that his wife may have been cheating even though she maintains her innocence. 10:30 Unforgettable: Butterfly Effect 11:30 Southland: God’s Work 12:20 What Would You Do? 1:00 Spyforce 2:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 National Early Morning News 4:30 Today

6:00 Phineas And Ferb 6:30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 Special: Reece Mastin Live and Lost 12:00 Ghosts Of Time 12:30 Ghosts Of Time 1:00 Minute To Win It 2:00 Movie: “Ice Princess” 4:00 Fat Family Diet 5:00 Drive Thru Australia 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:30 Bones: The Sin In The Sisterhood - A practicing polygamist, shot dead, is found disguised as a scarecrow in a remote cornfield. 9:30 Nazi Hunters - As the Gestapo chief in Lyon, Klaus Barbie has the blood of 10,000 French Jews on his hands. But rather than being imprisoned after the war, he is instead hired by the CIA as an anti-communist agent. Eventually Barbie escapes to Latin America where he works for dictators and drug barons and lives undetected for decades. That is, until a middle class German housewife and mother vows to track him down. 10:30 Law & Order: LA 11:30 Parking Wars 12:00 Movie: “Death Becomes Her” (M) 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 11:30 Speedweek 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 The Russian Enigma 3:30 Trawlermen 4:30 ADbc 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: A Disappearing Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Crusades: Holy War 8:35 Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design: Did God Create the Universe 9:30 Under African Skies: Paul Simon’s Graceland - Paul Simon returns to South Africa two and a half decades after visiting the country to work with local musicians. At the time, a cultural boycott was in place, which stirred up anger amongst the forces opposed to the apartheid regime. Simon visited in 1985 and released Graceland in 1986. 11:10 Movie: “The Light”(M s,l) In French. Tells the story of an Algerian war veteran who comes to work in a lighthouse on an island off the coast of Brittany. When he has an affair with the lighthouse keeper’s wife, the lives of all are deeply affected. 1:00 Movie: “A Way of Life” (MAV s,v,a) A gritty film about a teenage mother struggling to bring up her small daughter and deal with her role in a violent hate crime. Set in a small community in South Wales, this dark but moving tale looks at the area that exists between black and white, good and evil, child and adult. 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 17

6:00 Today 8:00 Mornings - Summer Series 8:30 Yamba’s Playtime 9:00 1St Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 5:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Hot Troll Deviation - Wolowitz is embarrassed when a secret of his is revealed; and Sheldon and Raj battle at work. 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Desperate Emanation - Sheldon meets Amy’s mother and comes to the realization that he no longer wants to see Amy; and Leonard realizes that everyone is in a relationship except for him. 8:00 Two And A Half Men: A Bottle Of Wine And A Jackhammer 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile” (M) - Based on the novel by Agatha Christie. A string of murders take place on a luxury steamer cruising up the Nile River. The suspects are many and there are numerous versions as to how the murders occurred and who did them. 3:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Danoz 4:30 Good Morning America

SBS

4:30 Art Nation 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Menzies And Churchill At War 11:00 Best Of Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Manor Reborn 1:30 Meerkat Manor 2:00 The Forsyte Saga 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas 6:50 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential: The Jacobsens 8:30 Country House Rescue: Tapeley Park 9:15 Dream Build 9:30 Fake Or Fortune? 10:30 ABC News 10:40 Gandhi: The Road To Freedom - Journalist Mishal Husain explores the last years of Gandhi’s life, which ended in his assassination. She questions why Gandhi was revered as Father of the Nation, when India turned its back on his blueprint for the country? 11:35 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Hickory Dickory Dock 1:20 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas 2:10 British Invasion: Gerry And The Pacemakers 3:25 Rage 4:00 Movie: “Chance Of A Lifetime” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 8:00 Mornings - Summer Series 8:30 Yamba’s Playtime 9:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 5:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Hot Troll Deviation - Wolowitz is embarrassed when a secret of his is revealed; and Sheldon and Raj battle at work. 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Mentalist: The Crimson Hat - In the season finale, Jane deals with his latest loss to Red John by hitting rock bottom in Las Vegas and hooking up with a cocktail waitress. Meanwhile, the CBI tries to solve a John Doe’s homicide. 9:30 House Husbands 10:30 Unforgettable 11:30 Nikita: London Calling 12:30 The Avengers: Joker 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Alive & Cooking 4:00 National Early Morning News 4:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Kid Cop” (PG) 2:00 Today Tonight 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Motorway Patrol 8:00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit 8:30 Castle: Demons - Castle & Beckett confront the possibility of paranormal foul play when a world renowned ghost hunter is mysteriously murdered while investigating a haunting at a legendary New York mansion. 9:30 The Amazing Race 11:30 Whitney 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Crash Into Me - Part 2 of 2 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 The Real Seachange 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 rena: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited 2:00 Magical Mystery Tour 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Sicily 6:00 Food Safari: Mexican 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Mattress Mayhem 8:30 Derren Brown: The Experiments: Guilt Trip 9:30 The Arecibo Message - In 1974 The Arecibo Message was broadcast into space. Composed by the finest scientific minds of a generation, its mission was to give intelligent alien civilizations knowledge of the people of Earth. 10:00 South Park: Red Sleigh Down 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: Revolution - Valentine, Gala, Daisy, and Brice are all 30-something, trendy environmentalists who share an apartment in Paris. But Brice has just made a serious mistake: he threw a chicken bone in the wrong trash can. 1:00 La La Land 1:30 South Park: The Early Years 2:05 South Park: The Early Years 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 18

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Yamba’s Playtime 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory 7:30 Getaway 8:30 Person Of Interest: No Good Deed 9:30 CSI: NY: Who’s There 10:30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Ivy League Murder - When two respected professors are brutally murdered in their Hanover, New Hampshire home, police interrogate a host of likely suspects... but the murder weapon and a bloody footprint hold the key to the crime. Can forensic science reveal the culprits? And will a nationwide manhunt catch the killers? 11:30 Weeds: All About My Mom 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Alive And Cooking 4:00 National Early Morning News / 4:30 Today

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Fake Or Fortune? 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Carmen And Geoffrey 2:00 The Forsyte Saga 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:55 Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab: The Experiments 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Grumpy Guide To...: Teenagers 8:30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast - Maggie invites some special guests to the ultimate Australian Christmas feast under the gum trees in the beautiful surroundings of her own property in the Barossa Valley. 9:00 Grumpy Guide To Christmas 10:00 My Family: Mary Christmas 10:30 ABC News 10:40 Dragons’ Den Christmas Special 12:10 Willie’s Perfect Chocolate Christmas 1:00 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas 2:00 Basketball: West Coast Vs Canberra 4:00 Movie: “Rachel And The Stranger” (PG) 5:20 Ten Minute Tales 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 8:00 Mornings - Summer Series 8:30 Yamba’s Playtime 9:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 5:30 Alive & Cooking 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Desperate Emanation 7:30 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Stag Convergence 9:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Pretty Problem 9:30 Two And A Half Men: The War Against Gingivitis 10:00 Mike & Molly: Surprise 10:30 Survivor: Phillipines 11:30 Weeds: Thwack - Faced with the aftermath of Shane having murdered Pilar, Nancy grabs Shane and Silas and head north. Andy is then met with the decision to split town with his family or stay and fight for Audra’s affection. 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Crimes Of Passion: Voice From The Grave ” (M v) 2:00 Today Tonight 2:30 Medical Rookies 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Once Upon A Time: Queen Of Hearts - Cora does everything in her power to steal the compass away from Mary Margaret and Emma in her quest to find the entrance to Storybrooke. 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Run, Baby, Run 10:30 Four Weddings - Move over Dixie Chicks, country singer Tamika’s throwing a classic country wedding hoe down. Straight shooter Ingrid is having a masked ball, as they do in Venice. Sparks fly when this sophisticated city slicker meets the country queen. 11:30 I Just Want My Pants Back 12:00 Desperate Housewives 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Katherine Jenkins: Live at Llangollen 2:20 A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra 2:50 Spacefiles: Sun, Powerhouse of the Solar System 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Sicily 6:00 Food Safari: Turkish 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Finding Your Roots: Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier and Linda Chavez 8:30 The Truth About Looking Younger 9:30 Forensics on Trial 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Marock” (MA l,s) In Arabic. Set in Casablanca in 1997, Rita, the daughter of wealthy Moroccan parents, falls in love with Youri, a rebellious youth. The only problem is that Youri is Jewish, and even in easy-going cosmopolitan Casablanca, Arabs and Jews tend to keep to their own. To complicate things even more, Rita’s brother Mao returns from London a born-again, devout Muslim who disapproves of her Westernised ways. 12:55 Mad Men: Out Of Town 1:50 Mad Men: Love Among the Ruins 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 19

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Missing: Presumed Dead 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 The Forsyte Saga 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 Jimmy’s Christmas Food Factory 6:30 Choccywoccydoodah: Christmas Comes Early 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI Christmas Special: Empire 8:30 Movie: “Bran Nue Dae” (PG) - Accompanied by the joyous sounds of country gospel with Broome-style Broadway dancing, comes a road musical that celebrates the adventure of finding your way back home. 9:55 Absolutely Fabulous Special: Job - Twenty years on the ladies are a tiny bit older, none the wiser - but definitely still Absolutely Fabulous. Eddy signs a famous French actress as a client to impress Saffy. 10:30 ABC News 10:35 Spooks 11:35 Blue Murder: Private Sins: Part 2 12:30 Durham County 1:10 Rage 2:00 Football: W-League: Melbourne Vs Canberra 4:00 Movie: “Treasure Hunt” (G) 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 10:00 TBA 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Extra 3:30 Yamba’s Playtime 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Irish Pub Formulation 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 10:30 Anger Management: Charlie Tries To Prove Therapy Is Legit - Charlie falls for Jen’s hot new business partner, Lori - played by Charlie’s real-life ex, Denise Richards - only to find she thinks therapy is a scam. 11:00 Anger Management 11:30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter 12:00 Eclipse 12:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Volcano: Fire On The Mountain” (PG) 2:00 Today Tonight 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 TBA 8:30 Grimm: Game Ogre / Of Mouse And Man - An escapee returns to Portland seeking revenge against those who put him behind bars. His unusual strength and high tolerance for pain makes Nick take notice. As the case escalates Nick and Juliette are put in danger, and Monroe is called into action to help put an end to the convict’s deadly rampage. 10:30 The Cult 11:30 Olivia Lee 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 The Real Sea Change 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 America Before Columbus 2:00 A Taste Of Iran 2:50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 All Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Wales 6:00 Food Safari: Spanish 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monster Bug Wars: When Tribes Go to War 8:30 Toughest Place to be a... Bus Driver 9:30 Under Fire: Journalists in Combat - - Only two journalists were killed in World War I. So far, Iraq has claimed the lives of one hundred and twenty journalists and the recent Libyan uprising has already taken the lives of four. War journalism has become an increasingly lethal endeavour. 10:30 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “The Refuge” (MA d) In French. When her boyfriend fatally overdoses one night, Mousse wakes up in hospital to discover she is pregnant. Lost in her grief and rebuffed by her family, she escapes to a house on the beach to wait out the rest of her pregnancy. There she is joined by Louis’ gay brother Paul and the two connect over the love they have lost and the hope Mousse’s pregnancy brings 12:45 Iron Chef: Grand Finale - Part 2 1:35 Iron Chef: Grand Finale - Part 3 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Shopgirl” (M) 2:00 Today Tonight 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Once Upon A Time - Child Of The Moon - Ruby’s fear about turning into a wolf during the first curse-free Storybrooke full moon is confirmed when one of the town’s residents is viciously murdered, and Ruby is the prime suspect. Decker threatens to expose David as a shepherd, not a prince, and not fit to run the town as sheriff, and Leroy stumbles upon some treasure in the Storybrooke mine that could help bring Mary Margaret and Emma back into our world. 8:30 TBA 11:15 Up All Night 11:45 Cougar Town: It’ll All Work Out - When Jules realises that the cul-de-sac crew didn’t celebrate Thanksgiving together, she decides to celebrate the holiday, even though it’s spring. 12:15 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch And Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Maverick Mother 2:30 Parent Rescue: Sweating It Out 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Scotland 6:00 Food Safari: Thai 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2 8:30 Raymond Blanc: The Very Hungry Frenchman: Alsace 9:35 One Born Every Minute 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Crazy Horse - Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman explores one of the most mythic and colourful places dedicated to women, the Crazy Horse – a legendary Parisian cabaret club, founded in 1951 by Alain Bernardin. 12:00 Movie: “Counter Investigation” (M a,l) In French. - When detective Richard Malinowski’s daughter is raped and murdered, his colleagues are in a hurry to make an arrest. A suspect, Daniel Eckmann, is quickly brought to trial and sentenced to life imprisonment. From his cell, however, Daniel pleads his innocence in correspondence to Malinowski. Doubts begin to surface - and Richard launches his own investigation. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Midnight Run” (M) 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 10:30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Killer Crevasse 11:40 Celebrity Juice - Keith Lemon hosts this hilarious celebrity panel show, where guests are quizzed on their knowledge of the entertainment industry and their peers. 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Forever Young - The ER is filled with teenagers after a schoolbus crash. Bailey treats a patient who was her high school crush. Meredith and Derek’s relationship gets more complicated. 1:30 Desperate Housewives: Distant Past - Adam Mayfair is shocked when a mysterious stalker from his past shows up on Wisteria Lane. Lynette reunites with her long lost stepfather. 2:30 Room For Improvement 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning 6:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 1St Test - Australia V Sri Show - Weekend 11:00 Ghosts Of Time 11:30 Ghosts Of Time 12:00 Lanka - Day 1 11:30 The Cricket Show 12:00 1st Test - Australia V Sri Lanka - Day 1 Sea Princesses 12:30 Movie: “Barbie: The Princess And The Pop Star” 5:00 Getaway: Ben goes on a crazy tour of Norway; Dermott heads 2:00 That ‘70s Show 2:30 V8 Xtra 3:30 Seven’s Motorsport 4:30 Hart to Ireland to trace his family tree; Catriona joins a tour that Of The Barbecue 5:00 Creek To Coast combines surfing and gourmet food and also takes a beautiful 5:30 Queensland Weekender - Dean Miller and his team cover the drive around the Tea Gardens region north of Sydney. length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for 5:30 4WD TV weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 National News Saturday 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Austalia’s Funniest Home Videos 6:30 TBA 7:30 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Crash Into Me - Part 1 Of 2 - An ambulance 11:35 Movie: “When Time Ran Out” (M) - Academy Award winner loses control after the driver has a seizure and crashes into Paul Newman stars as an oil-company geologist who tries another ambulance right outside Seattle Grace. to warn the owners and guests of a resort hotel of imminent disaster. But no one will heed his dire warnings until the 1:30 Desperate Housewives: Something’s Coming - The residents volcano erupts in a torrent of lava, trapping everyone. of Wisteria Lane are forced into basements, cellars and safe 1:50 Movie: “King’s Ransom” - Hoping to foil his own goldrooms to weather a tornado that destroys homes and lives digging wife’s plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his forever. own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other 2:30 Housecalls To The Rescue people interested in his wealth as well. 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Danoz Direct 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow 5:30 Wesley Impact

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Disable Bodied Sailors 2:00 Comedy School 2:30 Here Comes the Neighbourhood 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: GSM in Bamako 6:00 Food Safari: Lebanese 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Trevor McDonald: Mighty Mississippi 8:30 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions: Ordinary Supermen 9:30 As It Happened: How To Go To War 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Novo” (MA s,n,a) In French. - Graham has total memory loss after an accident. He takes on lovers, but can never remember them and must resort to writing notes on everything. Then one day he recognises his son. A lusty homage to the film Memento. 12:50 Kurt Wallander: “Blood Ties” (M l,v) In Swedish. - As the wives and children of the men from a local commune are picked off and murdered, Kurt Wallander links the crimes to a robbery that took place years earlier when only one man, the leader, Roger Riis, was caught and jailed. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight 5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Passione: A Musical Adventure 2:40 Piano Notes: Domenico Scarlatti: Three Sonatas 8’30 2:50 Michelangelo Revealed 3:55 Photo: German New Objectivity 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Rich Stein 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon with Bruce Parry 8:30 Hunted: Kismet 9:30 Real Humans - The Lord Shall Be Our Companion - In a parallel present day, robots have become so human it is barely possible to distinguish them from real people. In this episode, the rogue hubots take refuge in an old church, where the pastor offers them sanctuary in the vicarage, believing that hubots would never harm humans. 10:40 Movie: “Dragon Tiger Gate” (MA a,n) In Cantonese. Based on Tony Wong’s long-running comic book series. Dragon and his brother Tiger emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice. 12:20 Anatomy For Beginners: Circulation 1:20 Dave in the Life: Politician - In tonight’s episode, Dave is on a mission to find out what makes a politician tick. But has he got it in him to become one? 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 128

SUDOKU No. 128

Your  Lucky 

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may be surprised at all the attention you get this week. This is an excellent time to get your thoughts across to other people. Romance. You should be in a very romantic mood today. Your partner may be a little too tired to respond. Surround yourself with those who complement your mood.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t stop until you have gotten to the bottom of a recent mystery. A new ﬁeld of enquiry may lead further than you expect. Perhaps you suspected it all along. Romance. Don’t let the needs of your family take up too much of your emotional energy. Save some time for yourself.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

FOR KIDS

Your self-conﬁdence may be low at the moment. A pleasant surprise later in the week will put you back on your feet. Try to see in yourself what others see in you. Romance. You may get a little anxious if things don’t quite work out according to plan. You will have to be ﬂexible and patient this week.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You may behave a little irrationally. Try to calm down. Take a breath and think through the issue at hand. Romance. What seems to you to be a casual ﬂirtation could be very serious for the person concerned. Figure out your interests before you unknowingly lead this person on.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

A fault that you ﬁnd in a friend may be one that you yourself are guilty of. Don’t be too hard on this person. It’s not infrequent to criticize others for the same ﬂaws. Romance. You will be in the mood to take a few risks. Make sure you know what lies ahead as you’re bound to leave your comfort zone.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A person who is important in your life may be going through some difﬁculties at the moment. Your support will be appreciated. Romance. A chance comment will help you to put recent events into context. Be careful not to miss an important detail. Keep your ears and heart open.

FINDWORD No. 128 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Don’t feel bad because of something a friend has said. Try to work out what was behind the remark. It’s possible that it was meant to be constructive. Romance. If you want to criticise your partner for something they have done, try to do so as gently as possible and be sensible about the situation.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

- Why was the Egyptian girl worried? - Because her daddy was a mummy!

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MUDDY RIVER

A group of people that you hardly know will be surprisingly friendly. There is nothing to be suspicious of, however. They’re just what you need this week. Romance. You will have to take the initiative in starting a new relationship. If you wait, you could miss the chance. Isn’t it nice to be making decisions?

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

You will ﬁnd that people are more open and optimistic than usual at the moment. Now is the time to get any new ideas off the ground. Romance. The Moon/Uranus Midpoint presently in your sign will could bring an interesting new person into your life. Be aware of those around you.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A very positive development may take an unusual form. Don’t be put off by appearances! Romance. A person whom you know casually may be much more serious about you than you are about them. Set aside all previous thoughts about this person and allow yourself to be surprised.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works is the family. – Lee Iacocca

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SOLUTIONS No. 128

Don’t give up, just because you have had a small set-back. Your luck is about to turn. This is your week! Romance. An air of mystery will intrigue your friends, and may help to hide the fact that there is not really much going on! Keep them wondering about your situation.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

You will be surprised to ﬁnd out how much you have in common with an old acquaintance. Time has allowed you both to grow into who you were meant to be. Romance. A difﬁcult aspect between Mercury and Juno could create a misunderstanding in an area that you and your partner normally agree about.

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PRE-WET CLEANUP – THURSDAY & HORN ISLANDS

Passed away 01/12/10 in Cairns You will always be in our hearts. We miss you dearly with silent tears, not a day goes by without you in our thoughts. Your loving memories will be cherished and treasured forever in our hearts. Love you always from your loving family.

Port Kennedy Association

Special rubbish collection prior to the wet season. • Reduce dengue mosquito breeding sites in our community • Reduce hazards in the event of a major storm

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Come along and grab a bargain!

This service will only apply to residential properties. Council’s collection will be limited to items that can be picked up by one person including: • tyres • buckets • other materials which • cookware • shells may constitute a health • empty drums • tree branches not or safety hazard lying • metal and plastic longer than 1 metre around the yard. accessories • roofing iron not longer • broken eskies than 1 metre • garden pots

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012 9.00AM TO 12.00PM PORT KENNEDY HALL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

For more information or to book a stall contact the Port Kennedy office on (07) 4069 2306

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART THURSDAY ISLAND

These items must be stacked neatly on the road verge during the period listed below. The following items will not be collected • fridges, freezers, • liquid waste • bags of household stoves and other • gas bottles, chemicals rubbish white goods and dangerous goods • vehicles • furniture • trailers • material from building sites Area

Put rubbish out

Horn Island and Thursday Monday, December 10 – Island Sunday, December 16

Classroom Teacher

FOR SALE

Early Childhood Teacher Full Time Contract PosiƟons 21 January 2013—29 November 2013 ApplicaƟons Close 18 December 2012

PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND

Collection times Commencing Monday 17 – Friday, December 21

Please have all your rubbish stacked ready to collect by the first day of collection. Any items listed above that are not to be collected will be left and if they remain on the street, property owners will be responsible for the disposal. Dalassa Yorkston CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Literacy Enrichment Teacher Part Time Contract PosiƟon Commencing 21 January 2013

Amazing highset holiday home. Large living area, island and water views. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, partly furnished. Caretaker rented, freehold, 1799m2, 10 minutes to T.I. $565,000 ono. Call Craig on 0417 646 005 for inspection.

ApplicaƟons Close 21 December 2012 Further informa�on and an Applica�on Pack is available on our website.

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10 Comport Street, Cairns Phone Dave, Paul or Kym

4050 7500

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Email: enquiries@inncairns.com.au Web Site: www.inncairns.com.au

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Call us for our Best Rates. 6 McLeod Street Cairns Ph: (07) 4051 5050 Fax: (07) 4051 5161 www.midcity.com.au

BOAT CHARTER MARINE TRANSPORT TORRES STRAIT (Trading as Wis Wei Boat Charters)

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Available for day trips, camping trips, Charters to: Seisa, POW, Hammond, TI and other nearby islands.

Phone Vince: 0429 631 844

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Servicing Cardwell to Cape York & Torres Strait 199 Newell St Bungalow Ph: 4054 2888 E: admin@allpestandweed.com.au

SIGNS

Maz a’s signs

Telephone Maza Kelly for all your sign requirements Phone 0458 173 070

Tax Help With  Salary & wage returns  Capital gains  Rental properties  Shares & Investments  Multiple year tax returns All Return Types  Personal, business and partnership We will find every possible deduction and make sure you receive your tax refund promptly. Suite 1 140 Mulgrave Road CAIRNS

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SMALL BUSINESS AND REMOTE AREA SPECIALISTS We take the burden out of tax for you

ROTARYCLUB CLUBMEETINGS MEETINGS TI TI ROTARY Thursday Island Thursday Island Rotary Rotary ClubClub Meets at 7am Meets at 7.00am Friday Morning Breakfast Friday Morning Breakfast Meeting Meeting at the Grand Hotel at Federal Hotel. Visitors Welcome. Visitors welcome! Inquiries 4069 1531 Inquiries 0438 747 853 Torres News

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ITEC Employment

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JOB SPOT

Inner Islands  General Labourer  Assistant in Nursing  Kitchen Hand  Childcare - Various  Aged Care - Various  Grounds  Rio Tinto Vacancies Outer Islands  Multi-Skilled Officer  Community Police Officer  Community Police Officer in Charge  Divisional Engineering Officer  Animal Management Officer  HACC Home Helper

Divisional Manager Healthy Lifestyle Officer Healthy Lifestyle Officer Admin/Employment Co-Ordinator  Senior Constable  General Construction Labourer  Delivery Driver  Shop Assistant  Cert III Bus Admin Traineeship  General Cleaner/Labourer  Wardsman  Shop Assistant Relocation Vacancies  Business Admin    

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Have a fantastic island birthday! Love from Mum, Dad, Rhi, Kirsten, Lochy and the clan

come in for a chat and we can ring potential employers for you

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Removal of Containers/Goods/Materials from Footpaths and Roads Torres Shire Council has affixed notices on containers, goods and materials that have been stored on Local Government Roads and/or Footpaths on Thursday Island. The owners of these containers/goods/materials are required to have a permit to use a Local Government Road and/or Footpath to deposit containers/goods/materials. Council has no record of permits having been issued for these containers/goods/ materials to be stored at these locations. Please be aware that it is an offence under section 18(1) of the Torres Shire Council Local Law No. 6 (Roads) to use a Local Government Road for this purpose without a permit. Council can prosecute you for this offence. To remedy this offence and avoid further action being taken by Council in relation to this matter, you are required to:(a) Remove the containers/goods/materials to which the Notice is affixed by December 17, 2012; or (b) Apply for a permit from Council by contacting the Regulatory Manager on phone number 4069 1336 or attending our office at 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island, within 14 days of the date on the Notice that was attached to your container/ goods/materials. If the containers/goods/materials are not removed or an application for a permit is not made to Council within 14 days of the date of the Notice on your container/goods/ materials, Council may dispose of the goods under section 20 of the Torres Shire Council Local Law No. 1 (Administration). In the interest of avoiding this outcome, you are encouraged to resolve this matter with Council as soon as possible. Dalassa Yorkston CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Page 20 Torres News

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NEWS

Search on for an Indigenous Saviour By ALF WILSON

On a good day you can see clear to Entrance Island.

Princely piece of paradise By MARK ROY

Leroy Sambo with one of the Three Wise Men, Phil Hanson. to the Stable on the Strand and I urge all our brothers and sisters to also be there,” Mr Mimi said. Mr Sambo said he was a member of the Baptist Church and often prayed. “It is great that Jesus is in our lives and especially around Christmas.” The Stable office number is 4774 4542.

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Planning to

Study at University? What’s on Offer

Eligibility

The TSRA is offering four one-year Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES) Scholarships to assist Indigenous people in the Torres Strait region to commence or complete university study. Each scholarship is valued at $6,000.

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must be:

Mature aged students are also encouraged to apply.

• For continuing students - have attained minimum ‘Pass’ level for all subjects in the past semester

How to apply

ANYONE who has sailed on the ferry to the Cape will have seen the stunning building on the hill above Country Woman’s Beach on Prince of Wales Island. And now the iconic Torres Strait hideaway is on the market - for a cool $565,000. Or thereabouts, if you want to make an offer. Not a bad deal, considering a block the same size next door just sold for $210,000. The imposing beachfront home has an interesting history. Its current owner, Craig Harris, bought it from an entrepreneur with a shipyard in Darwin. “John Horton built it in 1988. He was running 100-foot trawlers in the Gulf, and the boats went all over the region,” Craig said. “He built this as a resort base for divers, as a stopover during their visits to the Straits. “But the poor bugger died before it was finished, apparently while on his way to the pub on TI.” Craig, who bought the property in 2003, said it still offered a good setup for a tourism operator. “All the government employees on Thursday Island want to get off the rock,” he said. “But the most interest we’ve had has come from young families.” “Prince of Wales is an amazing island, especially in the wet season, with all the waterfalls.” He said the property had a great anchorage located on the pick of the beaches around the island. “The fishing is unreal, with sweetlip and coral trout, crays and crabs. You can live here quite cheaply if you do a bit of fishing. “It’s not crowded, and commuting to TI only takes around 10 minutes. “It’s our own little piece of paradise.” Craig said it would not be possible to buy a block and build such a home for the price. “Horton brought the main uprights on the house on a boat from Darwin, all in one piece,” he said. The huge glass panels - a feature of the home - were moved a dozen times during the building’s construction, he said. “The property has solar hot water and is otherwise powered by a generator located in a separate room downstairs,” he said. “But the house lends itself to solar power.” The house is built on two levels joined by a central, winding kwela internal staircase, with three bedrooms downstairs. The kitchen, dining and living area is on the upper level, with an open-plan aspect taking in the spectacular views from the full-size windows. Enquiries can be made to Kellie Thompson at Torres Strait Real Estate (0427 691 355).

ORGANISERS of the popular Stable on the Strand Christmas celebration in Townsville from December 18 to 22 are on the lookout for an Indigenous family with a newborn child to play the starring roles of the characters of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. That family may live as far away as Cape York, the Torres Strait, Hope Vale, Cairns or anywhere in north Queensland. The 11th Stable on the Strand event is held beside the sea and last year several thousand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were amongst the 36,000 strong crowds. This year organisers chose the simple theme ‘It’s Christmas” to remind people

Christmas Day is close at hand. Crowds of around 40,000 are expected to attend the event and will experience the original Christmas story with festivity, fun and song. Over five nights, Strand Park will be transformed into the bustling, interactive Town of Bethlehem, where visitors can meet the Wise Men and their camels, shepherds with their sheep, King Herod, Roman soldiers, traditional trades persons (baker, carpenter, fishmonger, weavers) and of course Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. At the launch was Leroy Sambo, with family at Mapoon, Napranum and Doomadgee, along with his friend Frederick Mimi. “I am an Anglican and will be coming

• Indigenous and living in the Torres Strait region • Determined to succeed and committed to learning • Committed to undertaking full time undergraduate or postgraduate on-campus study • Have lodged your university choices with QTAC

Applications Close Second Friday in January Application kits and further information can be obtained from the Torres Strait Regional Authority on (07) 4069 0700 or email info@tsra.gov.au

Luxury in paradise ... the kitchen with its view across the water. Torres News

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NEWS

Rescue TI N ews

T.I. VMR is all geared up for the new year THE barbecue was sizzling and the midstrength beer flowing last Wednesday, December 5, as club members got together to celebrate the first annual general meeting of the latest incarnation of Thursday Island’s Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) service. And with a new boat, a replacement tractor, outstanding storage and training facilities at Tagai TAFE, money at the bank and a comprehensive training schedule lined up for the new year, there was plenty to celebrate. New office bearers were elected at the AGM, with TAFE’s Jeff Steed now club president. Thursday Island’s Cynthia Bunnell is vice-president,

Shane Fava assistant secretary, and from VMR Brisbane, Harry Hubner is secretary and Gay Dowe treasurer. Adrian Davidson is the unit training coordinator. He said the VMR had not been active for the past two years, after the previous rescue boat, the Pedro Stephen, reached its use-by date. The club also ran into difficulties finding suitable place to store the boat. That vessel has been replaced with a new, custombuilt, rigid-hull inflatable. Club members congratulated AMSA community liaison officer Adrian Davidson on his tremendous work in getting the club up and running again. One key factor in getting

the club moving was Adrian’s philosophy that the club should be not only functional, but social. And so far, that is going to plan, with a great turnout of local faces on Wednesday night. A fundraising committee is now established and plans are in the pipeline for some interesting and unusual community events in 2013 - so watch this space! Club president Jeff Steed said with the move to TAFE, the boat was now fenced off and safely housed. “We had lighting put in today, including security lighting and a floodlight for work at night, and the new tractor was picked up today,” he said. “Early in the new year we

Amongst those at the TI Rescue barbecue and board meeting at Tagai TAFE are Vicki Abramczyk, Adrian Davidson, Jeff Steed, VMR Queensland state training officers Gary Radford and Rob Brock, Greg Dickenson, Cynthia Bunnell and Alvin Olson. PHOTO: MARK ROY will run an Elements of Ship- not had one fail,” Mr Brock excellent space for meetings.” He said the TI Rescue vesboard Safety Course, which said. Mr Davidson thanked Tagai sel was ready to go in every goes towards the coxswain’s TAFE for their involvement respect, but one of the bladders course. “We will also set up the with VMR, a partnership 12 on the had burst unexpectedly during storage. radio room in C Block, with months in the making. “I couldn’t talk highly “At best guess that will be plans to man the radio over the enough of the TAFE parnership, replaced some time before weekends.” VMR Queensland state and we must look to ways to put Christmas to bring the boat back to 100 percent operational training officer Robert Brock back into the TAFE,” he said. “We have a great facility capacity,” Mr Davidson said. said he would visit Thursday Is“The vessel will not just be land VMR every three months. here - and that cannot be under“Our training is nationally estimated. We have fresh water, compliant, but an example of accredited - we have put 89 power, a nice bitumen pad for best practice when out on the coxswains through and have set-up and wash-downs, and an water.”

Rotary awards Paul Harris Fellowship to Saibai nurse THE Rotary Club of Thursday Island Torres Strait recently recognised the humanitarian work that has been done by Teresa O’Brien of Saibai Island by bestowing upon her a Paul Harris Fellowship at their breakfast meeting on Friday, November 16 at the Grand Hotel on Thursday Island. Over recent years, Teresa has worked tirelessly in her community providing care and comfort to the people of the island and the visiting Papuans from the Western Province. One of many in our region who, on behalf of the Rotary Club, distribute clothing, food, books and other donated goods sent out to the islands courtesy of SeaSwift, Teresa has been instrumental in bringing the Club Member’s attention to the desperate needs of some of the local families. The Paul Harris Fellowship is the highest award that the Club can present and we congratulate Teresa, whom we believe personifies the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self”. MONSTER CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: A huge swag of Christmas goodies is being raffled to help fund the Parish Hall Restoration Project will be drawn this Saturday, December 15. Tickets are only $1, and are available on Saturday mornings at the fundraising barbecue in front of the IBIS Main Store, from Bishop Mabo, Grant Smith, Bruce Ranga at IBIS, Cr Fraser Nai, Pauline Ahwang, Vonda Voar-Malone, TAFE Queensland admin office, Grand Hotel reception, public bar and bottle shop, and from Danica at the Thursday Island office of Warren Entsch MP. FURNITURE AUCTION: The Rotary Club of Thursday Island Torres Strait wishes to publically acknowledge the donor of the furniture auctioned on Saturday morning, November 24.

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, who recently reduced staffing levels on Thursday Island, generously offered a number of households of furniture to the club to raise money for our ongoing projects in the Torres Strait. Seldom do we receive such a boost to our fundraising and this money will be used over the coming months to increase our opportunities to help others. A further furniture auction will be held after the wet season, with opportunities for more great bargains. Our thanks to our helpers on the day, particularly Chris Riddell, our auctioneer, and Pastor Mea of the Uniting Church for securely storing the furniture for us. We are grateful to the many TI people and businesses who generously donate goods throughout the year for us to pass on. The Rotary bin outside the Post Office is emptied each week and members sort and pack this clothing and toys into containers that are sent to outer islands. We particularly thank our generous corporate sponsors and donors: SeaSwift, Ilan Café, The Grand Hotel, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Powersavvy, Thongs for Thongs (Lynne Ridgway), Torres News, Radio 4MW, and Queensland Health. We are currently looking for a place to store our 2 x 20 foot containers in the New Year. If anyone can help, please contact the Club President on 0438 747 853. THANKS TO OUR HOSTS: Club Members would like to acknowledge and thank Maor (Ilan Café) and Chris (The Grand Hotel) who have each hosted the Club’s weekly breakfast meetings and monthly board meetings this year. We have enjoyed our meetings in such beautiful surroundings, the envy of our many visiting Queensland and International Rotarians. Thank you to you and to your wonderful staff who have made us so welcome. The Rotary Club will will resume breakfast meetings at the Grand Hotel aat7am, February 8, 2013. We will be hosting another “Welcome to TI” evening 21 ATTICUS ST, WOREE (CAIRNS) early in 2013 and we invite new folk to come along to meet  Skid Steer Loaders  Track Loaders other new arrivals and our Rotarians.  Compact Excavators  Telescopic Handlers  Attachments Members of the Club wish you a blessed Christmas and • Sales - New & Used • Parts a safe and happy New Year and thank you, our community, • Service • Finance www.bobcat.com.au for your support in 2012. www.clarkequipment.com Robyn Humphreys, Club President. Page 22 Torres News 10 - 16 December 2012

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ABOVE: Teresa O’Brien receives a Rotary pin and Paul Harris Fellowship from club president Robyn Humphreys. BELOW: Members of the Rotary Club of Thursday Island at the furniture auction held on Saturday, November 24.

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in local networks. “It is an example of how a regional competition can be conducted successfully, even when the logistical challenges appear to in some cases overwhelming,” he said. He said 20 travelling parents and coaches were involved alongside the students in the carnival. “Migi Kokan shows how culture, community and sport can come together and support grassroots programs, regional competition and pathways into more structured mainstream opportunities,” Long said. The carnival not only provided great pathway opportunities for students to get into the Torres Strait Development Squad, but was a great community event promoting sport in the Torres Strait, he said. The following children were selected to train as part of the Torres Strait Development Squad with five-star community coach Fred Joe: Zillah Bowie, Sacred Heart, Thursday Island Sario Mills Sacred Heart, Thursday Island Alex Mea, Thursday Island Solomon Mea, Thursday Island Tenisha Solomon, NPA Bamaga Phillip Takai Bowie, Horn Island Kosta Foster, Horn Island Alion Guiga, Horn Island Alan Kaitap, Kubin Percy Maite, Kubin Lillah Passi, Murray Island. “Special thanks go to the staff of Remote Hockey Wes Ferns, Ena and Julie McNeil for their great planning ,coaching and refereeing, NZI Zone Manager Chad Anderson for his great barbecue skills and refereeing, Dave Bell from Education Queensland for funding and organising travel, Barrier Aviation, McDonald’s Ferries and the Torres Shire Council for sponsoring the event and to groundsman and AASC hockey coach Greg Nona at Horn Island who prepared the fields.”

Marty Long, Active After-school Communities (AASC) Queensland regional coordinator for the Cape and Torres Strait, said the Kubin team stuck it out against students from six other schools: Thursday Island State Primary, Horn Island State Primary, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Kubin Village, Badu, NPA College Bamaga, Erub (Darnley Island) and Mer (Murray Island). “The carnival was won by Kubin Island with their coach, Fred Joe, being selected as the coach for the development squad,” Long said. He said two Kubin students were among 11 chosen to train as part of the elite Torres Strait Development Squad. “Kubin school only has 35 students, so to have two children and a coach in the development squad and to win the carnival says a great deal for the success of the AASC program at Kubin,” Long said. “Each year this carnival is growing, and in 2013 we hope to offer the program to other AASC sites on Saibai, Mabuiag and Poruma islands.” He said the Migi Kokan competition had its foundations in respect, partnerships and the strength

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All Blacks question sparks debate By MARK ROY THE question of whether or not NRL stars should play in All Blacks carnivals has certainly stirred up our local league fans. Public opinion is split right down the middle, with comments and emails suggesting that while many players and fans want to see NRL players in local indigenous carnivals, others say the events should set the stage for upcoming local talent. Torres News sports writer Alf Wilson raised the question in a back-pager on November 26. He says the emails have been pouring in ever since. “I received around 40 responses either emails, phone calls or face-to-face comments from people I saw at shopping centres. “They had either read the story in the Torres News, been told about it by friends, or checked it out on social media. “The opinion was divided

with 50 per cent for NRL players being allowed to play and the other 50 per cent against it. Without a doubt one of the biggest responses to a sport story I have written for the Torres News,” Alf said. And when Alf’s article was posted to the Torres News facebook page, the response was immediate, with the tally of those who commented at seven for and ﬁve against. Here are some of our readers’ comments: Fred Jharral Koraba: Let them play, I think it’s good. Leila Abednego: Not fair on the other teams. Edith Alfred: Pro footballers should not be allowed to play. The carnival should only be for everyday indigineous players who aren’t pros. It is for fun remember, fun! Good too that Barba is banned. Elaine Pilot: Leave the All Blacks to the local stars - let them show their talents too! Benjamiin Dau: But in a

way it’s good that they come back and play where their career ﬁrst started. Sam Don Vito Gela-Bon: Let them play - one or two in a team. Gives the other boys an insight on how it’s like to play with/against an NRL player/ level. It’s not like the level of All Blacks carnivals are low some really good footy players/ teams play at them carnivals. If they black/indigenous, let them play. Jack Da Reaper Peters: Good one Sam - to be the best you gotta play against the best, right? Neil Seden: Benny Barba played in many All Blacks carnivals before he became an NRL player. It’s good that he wants to come back and play All Blacks with his brothers, cousins and mates after fullﬁlling his NRL commitments. It’s also good chance for the young indigenous players from the communities to get close to their idols. With many kids

watching their idols play at these carnivals, it can give the young kids inspiration to stay in sport and live a healthier life. If the locals stars want to get to the top, then they can learn from playing with or against the NRL lads. Kay Em Jay: Maybe they can train and coach other teams, or be selectors for the local stars? Jemma O’Shane: I think it’s great for the game. All Blacks - so long it’s not abused - is about giving back to the community. They all once played here and it’s just a reality ... with the right support and determination our young sons could also be playing in the big league. Jono Taylor: What happens if they get hurt? Clubs are paying these players big money to play for them, and then they get hurt playing in a carnival in the off-season. I don’t blame Hasler for banning him (Barba). Sam Don Vito Gela-Bon:

Bulldogs star Ben Barba playing in an All Blacks carnival soon after the NRL grand ﬁnal. Barba played in some matches before told not to by a furious coach Des Hasler. It’s really up to the teams that player, let alone one of their are playing, the players who idols playing footy. What do you think? Drop are playing with or against them, and the player (Barba, us a line at editor@torresnews. Sandow). They know they’re com.au, or you can add your risking it when they play off- opinion on our facebook page. season. It is a contact sport, but Just scroll down to the origithey usually play safe. And the nal post, uploaded November kids love it too, seeing an NRL 27, 2012.

Kubin sticks it out to win Migi Kokan hockey carnival

Fred Joe coaching the Kubin team. A TEAM from Tagai’s Kubin campus has won the Migi Kokan

The Kubin team, overall winners of the Migi Kokan Hockey Carnival, with AASC 5-star coach award Some of the 80 students who participated in the hockey carnival. winner Fred Joe. Hockey Carnival, held on Horn To emerge winners of the carni- Communities program, was a school on Moa Island. Island on Friday, November 16. val, part of the Active After-School feather in the cap for the small Continued Page 23 >>

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