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29 April - 5 May 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1063 • $2.00 inc. GST They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Paying their respects to our service men and women at the dawn service at Green Hill Fort, Thursday Island, are: back row (from left to right): Kevin Clark, Jeff Martin, Chris Clark.

Middle row: Lieutenant Leo B. Akee, Warrant Officer John Menhenick, Corporal Ray McDonald.

Front row: Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen and Father Dalton Bon, both ex-Navy.

Brothers Kevin and Chris Clark travelled to Thursday Island from Townsville to honour their father, George Clark, who served as a gunner on Milman Hill, Thursday Island, 70 years ago. See story, page 3. More photos Page 20.>>

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Pontoon fixed by June, says TSIRC

The jetty and damaged pontoon at Dauan Island.

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THE Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) says repairs to the pontoon at Dauan Island should be completed within two months.

The council gave the estimated time frame for repairs on Thursday, April 18.

Last week the Torres News received complaints about the lack of a ferry service from the small island community, located around 16km from Saibai, after the pontoon was closed off to the public last month.

TSRIC chief executive John Scarce said the Dauan pontoon had been closed in the interests of public safety, and this had impacted the ferry service.

“The only alternative is to

launch the ferry with passengers aboard,” Mr Scarce said.

“This too is considered a safety risk. Although the community is disadvantaged in terms of its passenger and air-freight service, there is no alternative but suspension of the ferry service until the pontoon can be repaired.

“As the operator of the ferry, we’re acutely aware of the problems faced by the community.”

In a statement, TSRIC estimated the cost of repairs at $25,000.

This is a drop in the ocean compared with the $6 million currently needed to fix storm damage across the council’s region.

“An application has been made for National Disaster Relief and

Recovery Arrangements funding to repair the pontoon,” Mr Scarce said.

“The Queensland Reconstruction Authority is sending a team to assess storm damage from recent events on TSIRC infrastructure.

“This visit is scheduled for April 29, and will consider all outstanding TSIRC applications.

“We estimate that once given the go-ahead replacement parts can be ordered from the Brisbane manufacturer and the repairs completed within two months.

“The two-month estimate is somewhat pessimistic, and we should be able to improve on that, but it all depends on the delivery of the components.”

The five jet skiers prepare for their international voyage.

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FIVE intrepid adventurers have become the first people to leave and return to Australia on jet skis, after crossing the waters from Thursday Island to Daru in Papua New Guinea.

Dave Bach, Mark Wallace, Peter Locock (Turtle), Matt Brown and his 14-year-old son Jake set out on the trip from TI on Friday, April 19, not only to make history, but to also raise money for Variety, the children’s charity.

The first leg of their journey was from Weipa to Seisia, where the jet skiers met up with their land-based back-up crew of John Muller, Willie Eccleston and Gary Boon for an overnight stop.

The jet skiers then travelled to Thursday Island before tackling the 210km journey to Daru.

Matt Brown said that as nobody had ever attempted to ride a jet ski in and out of Australia before the trip did pose a few problems.

“Two days before we were due to leave, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority decided that our jet skis needed international shipping registration, but as time was running short they agreed to grant us a temporary pass,” Matt said.

“We’ve got our passports on board and our temporary passes so hopefully everything will run smoothly.”

After an overnight stop in PNG the skiers headed back into Australian waters, down the east coast of Cape York to eventually arrive in Cooktown and join the “Cooktown and Down” Yamaha Variety Jet Trek.

“The people of Cape York have been extremely generous and helpful,” Matt said.

“Barry Mulley from the Coen Exchange

Hotel is donating all our accommodation costs to Variety. He’s also organised a fuel drop for us at Port Stewart and to pick up the skiers for an overnight stop.”

Matt said the skiers would be visiting Lockhart River on their trip south and were hoping to give local school children a ride or two while they were there.

“Rumour has it we may be able to con Dick from Bramwell Station into hopping on a ski also which could be a bit of fun,” Matt laughed.

Once in Cooktown the jet skiers will be joined by 55 like-minded trekkers on a journey to Townsville - a world record number of jet skiers participating in a charity event.

“The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek has been an annual event for the past 15 years, raising funds that help to bring about an improved quality of life for children throughout Queensland,” Matt said.

“In those 15 years we have covered over 250,000km on jet skis and raised over $250,000 . . . and Turtle has been on every one of those treks!”

“Sometimes the strangest things happen on a trek, like the time we were cruising past a remote beach and noticed a couple with a young child had bogged their car in the sand. We approached them from the water, helped to get them going and took off again.

“You should have seen their faces when their rescuers came from the sea!”

The boys said the threat of crocodiles and sharks did not both them however safety was paramount.

“We have EPIRBs and satellite phones on each ski and we are in radio contact with each other constantly,” Matt said.

“Our back-up crew is highly experienced and our skis are thoroughly maintained throughout the entire journey.”

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Hundreds attend T. I. Dawn Service HUNDREDS of people gathered in the stillness of a moonlit dawn Green Hill, Thursday Island, last Thursday to pay their respects to past and present Australian service men and women on ANZAC Day. ANZAC Day is one of our mostimportant days of national significance.

It is a day where we are drawn together to share stories of the ANZAC legend - a legend born on the shores of Gallipoli, a legacy created by young men far away from home, in a distant land.

We remember their bravery, gallantry, courage and resilience-qualities that continue to define Australia’s servicemen and women and which still hold strong in our armed forces.

Kevin Clark and his brother, Chris, are two Australians who made their way to the Torres Strait from Townsville to honour their father, George,

who served as a gunner at Milman Hill on Thursday Island 70 years ago.

Kevin said he was touched to see so many people, including young people, turning out for the memorial service.

“People are coming out more now than what they did 10, 15, 20 years ago.

“All dawn services are very touching, remembering all out past fellas who gave up their lives so we can be what we are today.”

The previous day, Tagai Secondary Campus held a service and wreathlaying ceremony, Following an opening prayer and blessing by Uncle Wilson David, Australian Army representative Lieutenant Tyson Brock addressed the students, after which Tanisha Pabi read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’.

School captains Tanya Jobi and Stephen Yamashita then laid the

wreath at the foot of the Australian flag.

Tanya, along with school vicecaptain Amelia Mari and student Hannah Majid, went on an Indigenous defence tour over the Easter holidays, visiting the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and the Royal Military College at Duntroon.

Amelia said she would consider taking up a career in the defence force.

“It feels like the only place I can see myself in the future, as I’m not interested in an administration role.

“I’d like a career with some action, especially in the Navy, in the marine environment.”

Amelia’s grandfather served in the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. The Battalion was the only Indigenous Australian battalion ever formed by the Australian Army.

Initially raised as a company-sized unit of the Australian Army in 1941, it was expanded to a full battalion in 1942 and was unique in that almost all of its enlisted men were Torres Strait

Members of the catafalque party, 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, raise the Australian flag.

Islanders, who served at a time when of the Torres Strait, although in 1943 they were not recognised as citizens a detachment was sent to patrol Dutch of the country they were fighting to New Guinea.

Following the end of the war, the defend.

The Battalion was used mainly in Battalion was disbanded in 1946.

Lt Tyson said defence careers had the garrison role, defending the islands increasing cultural relevance with the Indigenous youth of today.

“The option of joining the defence force is one where Indigenous recruits can take ownership of their history, and show that appreciation and respect for their forefathers,” Lt Tyson said.

More coverage of ANZAC Day on Thursday Island and the NPA on Page 20. >> Full coverage in next week’s edition.

ABOVE: Principal Lyn-Ann Chandler, Lieutenant Tyson Brock, Tanya Jobi and Amelia Mari.

ABOVE: A member of the 51st Battalion catafalque party at the Thursday Island dawn service.

BELOW LEFT: Amelia Mari presents the student address at the Tagai State College ANZAC Day service.

BELOW RIGHT: Children join the crowds in singing hymns by torchlight at the Dawn Parade at Green Hill Fort, Thursday Island.

RIGHT: Lieutenant Tyson Brock of the 51st Battalion salutes the flag as school captain Stephen Yamashita joins in observing a minute’s silence at Tagai State College on Wednesday, April 24.

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10 jobs cut: 20 new ones in local Health Service SOME jobs will go but a further 20 new jobs will be created as part of the Torres Strait-Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service’s (HHS) continuing organisational restructure.

Torres Strait-NP HHS Chief Executive Simone Kolaric said 20 new positions had been created right across the board in the region and recruitment to these had started this month.

“Our restructure is designed to focus our workforce more on direct patient care and less on back-office management duties,’’ she said.

“We are abolishing positions in those areas where they are not needed but have created new ones in areas where they are needed.’’

Ms Kolaric said the restructuring process stemmed from the results of an internal organisational review late last year.

She said the review had identified a number of positions and roles that were surplus to the HHS’s needs, as well as suggesting new roles that needed to be created to help deliver health services more efficiently and directly.

“We looked at the way we had been doing things for many years and

identified ways in which we could do services would be affected or reduced operational stream - two at Bamaga and this work more efficiently, innovatively as a result of the restructuring process. one on Thursday Island - and included and cost effectively,’’ she said.

“I would like to assure all Torres two Indigenous health workers.

“We believe that by implementing Strait and Northern Peninsula residents The remaining two affected staff these changes, we will be able to and the rest of our staff that, painful as were nurses, one from Thursday provide health services to our consum- this process of adjustment may be for Island Hospital and one from Bamaga ers that we can all be proud of and in us internally, it will have absolutely no Hospital. which we can all Ms Kolaric said We believe that by implementing these seven of the 10 afbe involved. staff already “This is part of changes, we will be able to provide health services fected had indicated their a broad process to our consumers that we can all be proud of and interest in taking to restructure our a voluntary redunservices so that in which we can all be involved. dancy. we can deliver “We are conthem more efficiently, reduce duplication and focus impact on direct health service deliv- tinuing negotiations with the remaining more on direct patient care.’’ three staff as to their future,’’ she said. ery,’’ she said.

Ms Kolaric said as part of the “Those staff whose positions have “Indeed, the savings that will continuing restructure, as well as the be achieved will allow for sensible been made redundant and who do not creation of the 20 new positions, 10 streamlining and realigning of our wish to take a redundancy package existing positions had been identified service delivery systems and pro- will have the opportunity to apply to as being surplus to requirements. fill vacant positions in other areas, or cesses.

Staff in those positions were being “All this change we believe will some of the new positions we have offered redundancies, she said. be at no cost to our core priorities of created, should they have the necessary She said union representatives and delivering improved patient care and skills to do so.’’ staff had been advised of the decision. patient outcomes.’’

Ms Kolaric said of the 34 positions The 10 new redundancies follow Ms Kolaric said five of the 10 affected by the first round of the on from the 34 redundancies offered affected staff were administrative - four restructuring, five were actually vacant in January. on Thursday Island and one at Bamaga. to start with, while one person applied Ms Kolaric said no front-line health Another three staff were from the for and was redeployed to another

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Torres Strait sea walls deal threatens services

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By STEFAN ARMBRUSTER THE Federal and Queens- ing caused by king tides land governments are close and rising sea levels. But to signing off on the project the islanders might soon to restore a system of pro- have some tough decisions tective sea walls around to make. islands in the Torres Strait.

Every year, king tides For years, islanders swamp their homes, spoilhave been calling for new ing fresh water supplies infrastructure to stop flood- and crops, flooding houses

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Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Fred Gela says: “The sea wall is one of the hot topics; it’s of absolute priority for the region.

“We have been actively lobbying both the state and commonwealth to address this issue and this concern to ensure we protect our infrastructure, our livelihoods, and our people out in the communities,” he said.

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For many years it worked, but for now the sea is winning.

The walls are failing and the communities are again being inundated.

For years plans have been drawn up to rebuild the sea walls to protect against rising sea levels.

James Cook University’s Kevin Parnell said: “I think the Torres Strait has really taken the lead in Australia.

“In getting the work done; getting science done to say we are ready,” he said.

For years, no help came.

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$24 million on the table from the State and Federal Governments to rebuild the sea walls.

But the Queensland Government diverted its $12 million share from money dedicated to other projects in the islands.

Senator Jan McLucas: “I’m sorry; people in the Torres Strait deserve to have quality water systems, they have deserve to have good sewerage infrastructure.”

David Crisafulli, Minister for Local Government says: “That is the amount we have put forward for essential infrastructure; the community needs to

make a decision to what is right use of that essential infrastructure.

“I think sea walls are a pretty good project, considering it will protect much of that essential infrastructure,” he said.

The Islanders had hoped they’d get both, but now there could soon be a bigger decision to make.

Official predictions of sea-level rises in Australia are up to 1.1m by the end of the century.

Kevin Parnell adds: “The prospects for some places no problem; prospects for some places, like this (Saibai), big problems.”

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“The remainder accepted redundancies and have now left the service,’’ she said.

Ms Kolaric said the medical establishment at Bamaga Hospital also would be restructured as part of this round of changes.

“The Medical Superintendent at Bamaga Hospital has resigned, so we are taking this opportunity to make some changes there,’’ she said, “Bamaga Hospital is a very small hospital and does not warrant the position of a formal Medical Superintendent.

“We therefore plan to do away with that role.

“But there will be no reduction in the number of doctors at Bamaga because we will recruit a replacement senior doctor - but not as a Medical Superintendent.

“However, like all our doctors in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, the Bamaga doctors will continue to report to and be managed by Dr Oscar Whitehead, the Executive Director of Medical Services for our region.’’

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Mayor Gela said: “For all of our communities, relocation is not an option; we’ve lived, we were born and bred in our communities.

“We have lived here from one generation to another,” he said.

Funds are due to be released shortly for the sea walls, and, when they are finally built, it will buy the Islanders some time to consider their uncertain future.

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Extensively drug-resistant TB hovers at our door

By TONY KIRBY Medical Journal of Australia (published in PNG Attitude) IT was hoped that ex- ern Europe, Africa and Asia. tensively drug-resistant Last year, the UK govtuberculosis (XDR-TB) ernment began requiring might never arrive on Aus- new entrants from TBtralia’s shores. prevalent nations to have But new cases raise the a chest x-ray with them on spectre of death for patients, arrival to be granted a visa transmission to others and to enter the UK. large costs for Australian Yet, owing to the UK’s taxpayers. porous air and sea borders Papua New Guinea and its accessibility and national Catherina Abra- proximity to Europe, it ham, aged 20 years, “made is much more vulnerable it” to Australia and hit than Australia to receiving the headlines in October, patients with MDR-TB and 2012, because she had been XDR-TB. diagnosed with XDR-TB. According to the UK’s After almost a year in Health Protection Agency, an isolation ward at Cairns screening new entrants for Base Hospital, she died latent TB would also be on March 8, 2013. Her desirable. treatment cost Queensland However, Australia is Health about $500,000 and unlikely to enact a similar would have cost $1 million policy since it would prohad she lived to complete it. duce many positive results Now another PNG for latent infection without national has been diagnosed identifying which patients with XDR-TB in Australia. would progress to active or In the preceding eight drug-resistant disease. years, only two other XDRSo apart from the QldTB cases were recorded in PNG border, it is difficult to Australia. predict where other XDRAccording to Queens- TB or MDR-TB cases land Health, the most may appear in Australia, recently diagnosed patient since migrants with latent came through the Torres infection can reside in any Strait, was referred to Australian city or region.

Cairns Base Hospital and In Australia, significant was transferred to PNG resources can, at present, health services before the be directed at patients with laboratory diagnosis of XDR-TB. XDR-TB was made.

Yet in PNG, all forms of He or she is currently in TB compete for resources Daru Hospital. with a catalogue of other Although TB treatment health and social problems, is meant to be free for including high rates of diarpatients in PNG, potential rhoeal illness, pneumonia, exposure to other patients, HIV (many patients with the cost of sourcing active HIV are co-infected with drugs, and the complex- TB), malaria, maternal ity and length of XDR-TB mortality, and widespread treatment mean that this and crippling poverty. patient is at significant risk The strategic plan for of dying. control of tuberculosis A recent television expo- in Australia: 2011-2015 sé of Daru Hospital showed highlights the need to numerous patients with increase engagement with XDR-TB and multi-drug regional partners in TB resistant TB (MDR-TB) control, particularly PNG’s mixing together and leav- Western Province. ing their isolation wards, The plan also stresses resulting in the risk of that Australia’s workforce drug-resistant TB spreading with TB expertise is diminthrough the community. ishing, while its workload Experts believe Cath- is increasing because of erina would have died increasing numbers of within one month had she patients from TB-prevalent not reached Cairns and also countries and increasing predict that Australia could complexity of cases, includsee its own outbreak of ing drug resistance.

XDR-TB within five years.

TB is also becoming In comparison, 24 pa- increasingly unfamiliar on tients have been diagnosed the overcrowded curricuwith XDR-TB in the United lum for Australia’s medical Kingdom since 1995, six students. of whom were diagnosed Going forward, in 2011. continued TB education Patients with XDR-TB and training for general and the still-challenging practitioners will be vital MDR-TB in the UK are to enable rapid diagnosis largely migrants from East- of active TB (wherever

it may occur), minimise transmission, and enable use of the latest technology to identify and treat patients with drug-resistant TB. Well-coordinated TB management programs and general health care provision for people of Western Province must be urgently expanded to avoid increases in incidence of MDR-TB and XDR-TB and reduce the risk of more patients arriving in Australia.

But patients who receive inadequate treatment in poor nations such as

PNG, and patients who are unknowingly infected, will inevitably reach the Torres Strait or Australia’s mainland.

Thus, conscious of Australia’s position as one of the world’s richest countries, TB experts agree that all patients with TB who present to health services in Australia should have free and equal access to TB care - from diagnosis to completion of treatment - irrespective of their legal status or demographic characteristics.

People from Papua New Guinea’s Western Province being transported to Daru General Hospital to undergo testing for TB. Photo: AusAID

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Cadet call-out for officers and staff

Adrian Davidson from AMSA, Uel Bani from MSQ, Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen, RAN Indigenous Affairs Advisor Ray Rosendale, ANC National Commander Captain John Gill, Chief Bosun’s Mate Marsat Ketchell, ANC Director General Geoff Geraghty, QFRS Thursday Island Station Officer David Prain and Flotilla Commander North Queensland Lieutenant Commander Paul Kelly at the meeting.

FOUR top Navy brass flew into the Torres Strait recently for a meeting hosted by the Torres Shire Council.

The officers, from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Australian Navy Cadets (ANC), came to the meeting with one objective in mind: to recruit the key instructors and officers needed to reinvig-

orate Thursday Island’s TS Carpentaria Navy Cadets.

The parade grounds at TS Carpentaria have stood empty for the past few months, but not for a lack of any enthusiasm on the part of the cadets.

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ANC Lieutenant Commander Paul Kelly at the TS Carpentaria Navy Cadets parade in July 2011.

Naval cadet Marlon Saylor and Lt. Cmdr Paul Kelly at the Navy Cadets parade in 2011.

commitments.

Defence force personnel at the facility say kids are now often found standing outside the fence around the perimeter of the base,

asking when the Navy Cadets are on.

“The interest is there from the cadets, but the recurring problem is that we can’t attract and retain

staff,” Lieutenant Commander Paul Kelly said.

“It is a kids’ organisation, but it cannot run without adults.”

And if any naval officer knows the difference the cadets makes to young lives, it is Lt Cmdr Kelly.

He started his naval career in the cadets at 13 years old. Now Flotilla Commander North Queensland, Lt Cmdr Kelly said it was important to provide continuity of programs.

“We have gone from having 44 kids on parade and then - boom - there is nobody here,” he said.

“For some kids, the navy cadets is the only constant they have in their lives.

“We provide mentoring in a secure environment, and the enthusiasm the cadets have is fantastic.”

The TS Carpentaria, housed within the Joint Defence Facility on Douglas Street, would ideally be run by a Commanding Officer and five staff, he said.

“The staff that are recruited from your community are key people,” he said. “We want to have staff who will still be here in 20 years.”

ANC National Commander John Gill said cadet staff would be given the support they need.

“The staff will not be left here like a shag on a rock, they will receive ongoing support and training,” Capt. Gill said.

“There are lots of mums and dads with no military training who make great

cadet trainers, given the right support.”

Speaking at the meeting on Thursday, April 18, RAN Indigenous Affairs Advisor Ray Rosendale said the RAN and ANC group would spend three days on Thursday Island, visiting stakeholders, including Tagai State College, who could assist with identifying enduring staff support for the TS Carpentaria Naval Cadets.

“It’s our job to reengage the navy with the community,” Chief Petty Officer Rosendale said.

“This is a predominantly indigenous community, so we will liaise with them to find out what is needed to keep the community engaged.”

Present at the meeting were Torres Shire Council Mayor Pedro Stephen, himself ex-Navy, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) community liaison officer Adrian Davidson, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Thursday Island station officer David Prain, Marsat Ketchell from Torres Strait RSL, AMSA boating safety officer Uel Bani, and Torres News editor Mark Roy, who helped organise the meeting.

ANC Director General Geoff Geraghty said the focus of the cadets program was not on recruitment.

“Although we get some recruits, the Navy Cadets is about youth development, and providing additional skills to what they might get at school,” Commodore Geraghty said.

Lt. Cmdr Kelly said it was about honing new skills to give kids an “edge”.

“It’s not all about having fun. I don’t do ‘fun’ - because it is not always

fun,” Lt. Cmdr Kelly said.

“The skills the cadets learn are about giving them an edge, so when they line up with the other applicants for that job, even if it’s at Macca’s, they have an edge over the other kids.

“Every tick in the box is another edge.”

He said Thursday Island had one of the bestequipped facilities in the country.

“We have a permanently fenced facility, with two 4.5m polycraft,” he said. “We’ve moved away from sailing skills and gone more towards power boating.”

Originally formed in 1986 by ex-merchant navy seaman Joe David of Hammond Island, the Thursday Island Navy Cadets used to conduct their parade and activities at ANZAC Park.

Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen said while Navy Cadets offered a career pathway for youngsters in the Torres Strait, it also gave valuable life skills and experiences.

“When you talk to the young kids, you find the Navy Cadets has given them an awakening about what their forefathers gave gone through in the marine workforce, be it navy or merchant navy.”

The Navy Cadets are open to both boys and girls aged 12 to 20.

Navy Cadet instructors must be an Australian citizen over 18 years of age, or over 19 for officers.

They need to have a Blue Card and pass a police record check.

If you are interested in joining the staff at the TS Carpentaria Navy Cadets, contact Lt Cmdr Paul Kelly (0427 591 239 or email paul.kelly@cadetnet.gov. au).

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Thursday Island 50th Jubilee celebrations

By BRIAN RANDALL THURSDAY Island’s 50th Jubilee celebrations, taking place in 1927, were a significant milestone in the island’s history and was celebrated by a series of events and activities attended by community members and visitors from near and far.

The main events celebrating the 50th anniversary were held on Saturday, September 18, 1927 and included a large procession highlighting the island’s community groups, industries and businesses.

The day was declared a public holiday, with a large sports day as well as a range of individual church and other activities being held.

One of these celebratory events was held by the local branch of the Royal Geographical Society in the Thursday Island Town Hall.

A large number of people attended including many who had been residents of Thursday Island for more than fifty

years.

Prominent on the main platform at this event were the Mayor, Alderman Corran, Mr Broadbent, the local president of the society and Dr Thomson, a visitor who gave the main address.

A leading church figure, the Reverend McFarlane also took on a prominent role in proceedings, reviewing the progress that had taken place on the island since Mr. H.M. Chester, as the police magistrate, had opened Thursday Island as a settlement and harbour in September 1877.

There was rapid growth in these early years, for instance by 1883, only some six years after the Queensland government had established Thursday Island as an administrative centre, more than two hundred pearling vessels were operating in the area.

A range of historic objects and memorabilia relating to the island were also on display

in the Town Hall and a motion was put that these form the basis of a collection and that a museum be established to keep and record the island’s history.

One of the highlights of the evening was a telegram from the Governor of Queensland, Sir John Goodwin, expressing his congratulations on this important Thursday Island milestone as well as indicating a desire to visit personally as soon as possible.

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This photograph records the main Jubilee procession and clearly demonstrates how important this event was to the Thursday Island community of 1927.

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Sea Swift will continue to operate two services a week into Tiwi Islands/Bathurst, and is now operating weekly scheduled services into both West Arnhem and East Arnhem, which incorporates Croker, Goulburn and Maningrida, Milingimbi, Lake Evella, Elcho Island and Ramingining.

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“This has been a mutually-beneficial arrangement between Sea Swift and Tiwi Barge to the extent that existing customers and employees will remain, and we will look at further improving services in the region,” he said.

“We are going to be here for the long-term, and intend to invest heavily in the region and continue to expand services.

“For Tiwi barge’s staff and customers though, it will essentially be business as usual - but better.”

Sea Swift has more than 25 years of experience providing essential services and project freight across northern Australia.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by email to editor@torresnews.com.au or phone Mark Roy on 1300 867 737.

Hammock, Goods Island.

APRIL Mon 29. Hash House Harriers, 5.45pm Mon 29. Mixed social volleyball, TI Sports Complex, 6pm Mon 29 - Tue 30. Optometrists Visiting Thursday Island.

Tue 30. Esplanade Circuit classes, Seisia Hall, 5pm Tue 30. Zumba fitness, TI Bowls Club, gold coin, 7pm Tue 30. Doubles pool comp, Federal Hotel

 OPINION / LETTERS TO ThE EdITOR Email: editor@torresnews.comau Fax: 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248)

‘Put up or shut up’ on sly grog claims I REFER to you sly grog inquiry article (“Sly grog enquiry: It’s about time”, Letters to the Editor, page 8, Torres News, April 15, 2013).

Initially, I did not want to dignify any comments levelled at this community by responding.

However, as the elected representative I cannot help but to respond to those comments on behalf of the community.

First of all, thank you to the writer.

I hope you feel proud by publically damaging the image and characters of the people of Yam (Iama) Island.

This is political stunt by a “Sore Loser”.

Sometimes, we need to stop dwelling in the past and look towards building a better future

MAY Wed 1. Tourette’s Syndrome Day. Wed 1. Rotary beach clean-up, Front Beach TI, 6.15am Wed 1. Futsal (indoor soccer) Torres Shire Sports Complex, 6 - 8pm Wed 1. World rules pool comp, Federal Hotel Wed 1 - Fri 3. Optometrists Visiting Thursday Island Thu 2. Joker Jackpot, Federal Hotel Thu 2 - Sun 5. Touch Championship Battle of the Islands & Teams Dart Competition 0459 582 746 or 4069 2484 Fri 3. Rotary breakfast meeting, Grand Hotel, 7am Fri 3. Floral Friday, dress Ilan style Fri 3. Cocktails and tapas, Jardine Motel, 7pm - late Fri 3 - Sat 4. Dr Jo Squires, visiting vet, Thursday Island, 4069 1336 Sat 4. Mini Markets, PKA Hall TI, 9am - 12 noon, 4069 2306 Tue 7. Antenatal class, Maternity Unit TI, 6 - 7pm, 4069 0222 Sat 11. Car Boot Sale, $15 per stall, Tagai Primary School Oval, 8.30am, 0428 897 067 Mon 13. CPR course, $63, Thursday Island JCU Campus, 9am - 1pm, 13 74 68 Mon 13 - Tue 14. Apply First Aid course, $162.35, Thursday Island JCU Campus, 9am - 5pm, 13 74 68 Fri 17. Entries close, Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, 4069 0888 Tue 21. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI, 9am

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 Service 7pm

TORRES NEWS AUSTRALIA’S TOP NEWSPAPER THURSDAY ISLAND Continuing the fine tradition of the “Torres Straits Pilot and New Guinea Gazette”

I WOULD like to congratulate the Parish Hall Restoration Project Committee (PHRPC) and all those in the TI and Torres Strait community who have joined forces on this project.

To hear that the half way mark for Stage 1 fundraising - more than $27,000 - has been passed is an absolutely fantastic result.

When I helped to launch this project back in August, and walked through the Parish Hall in all its dilapidated glory, I knew this would not be straightforward.

But I am blown away by all the hard work and perseverance that those involved have shown, and the support that has come from all corners of the community for this project.

(Magistrate Courts).

P.S. I am disappointed that Torres News went to print in its follow-up edition on “Sly Grogging” without seeking input from the Iama Community.

This issue should not be sensationalised by the press for its own gains until formal investigations are conducted through appropriate channels.

I would like to acknowledge the major contributors to date, including the Lemke family and Latitude North Hotels (Grand, Royal and Torres Hotels), Grant Smith and family, Bruce Ranga and IBIS, Darlene Fell and CEA, Louella Tidswell and NAB, church members from Souls and St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Thursday Island, Sergeant Steve Heemi, Cynthia Bunnell and Customs TI, Peter Watton and Helen Dyer.

Others who have showed a high level of support include Geoff Ball, Bishop Mabo, Pauline Ahwang, Stephen Yamashita, Vonda MoarMalone and Regina Turner and TAFE, as well as the following organisations; Torres News, 4MW,

Col Jones, Seaswift, See Hops, Bernie’s Kai Kai, TI Hardware and the TI Police Social Club.

I receive weekly updates from the PHRPC meetings and it’s clear that the momentum on this project is still strong - not only in terms of obtaining donations of goods, materials, training and skill-sets but in organising trivia nights, BBQs, fundraising raffles and more.I recognise that this is no easy feat so I commend you all again for your great work.

This is a community project that will give a historic icon a new lease of life, and - when completed - is an achievement you will be able to feel very, very proud of.

Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt

THUMBS UP : To our ANZAC veterans and our indigenous soldiers who fought and died for a country that refused to recognise them as Australian citizens.

THUMBS DOWN: To people tipping over bins and leaving the rubbish lying in the streets.

THUMBS DOWN: To dogs roaming the streets, attacking people and other dogs.

THUMBS UP: To Torres Strait cultural elder spokesman Mr John Whap and family, eso from Masig community.

Contacts & Deadlines EDITOR:

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You can throw whatever and whoever against this community, but nothing will dampen the warrior spirit that is in us.

It’s all done and dusted. The community has moved on, so I suggest we all move on.

In closing I also suggest to the writer, in doing your civic duties you should submit to the regional council and state police the names of the people involved for them to take the appropriate action.

Further, I am sure that YOU as “squeaky clean citizen” will jump at the opportunity to appear in court to give evidence against your own people.

Otherwise “PUT UP OR SHUT UP”.

Councillor Getano B Lui (Jnr) AM (pictured), Justice of the Peace

Fundraisers’ fantastic effort

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for our community.

When you inherit a legacy left behind by your predecessor, it becomes the responsibility of the successor to right the wrongs of the past and in the process to try and unify a confused and divided community.

You accept the good with the bad. You represent the interest of the whole community. Not only those who voted for you.

Let it be known to whomever is out there and do NOT know the community of Iama (Yam) and its people that we are not becoming a dysfunctional community or a “Basket Case”.

This community is rising from the political ashes left behind to meet the challenges ahead with resilience and fortitude.

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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.

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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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NEWS

Youngsters take on life’s challenges

It’s onwards and upwards for the course participants.

Torres shire CounCil To lead, provide & facilitate

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The new Torres Shire Council Animal Management Local Law 2013 and Subordinate Local Law 2013 regulate the control of animals to assist dog and cat owners and protect the community against risks to health and safety.

Residents who own animals are reminded that they must: • Register their dogs and cats with Torres Shire Council • Get a permit if they have more than 2 dogs • Keep no more than 2 cats over the age of 3 months • Keep animals in a fenced yard with adequate shelter • Keep dogs on a lead and under control when in a public place including their local street • Not allow their animals in playgrounds or cemeteries • Clean up after your dog in a public place There are also other regulations about the keeping and control of animals including dangerous dogs and animals such as pigs, chickens and bees.

Torres Shire Council may fine people who do not keep and control their animals as required by the Animal Management Local Law. ALL ANIMAL ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE MADE TO THE TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL MAIN OFFICE IN PERSON OR BY PHONE 4069 1336 DURING OFFICE HOURS. NO DIRECT CONTACT TO BE MADE TO ANIMAL CONTROL STAFF. AFTER HOURS – FOR ALL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 0429 691 330.

Dalassa Yorkston Chief Executive Officer Page 10 Torres News

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CANOEING, hiking and abseiling were just some of the challenges facing a group of five local boys on an “outward bound” youth camp recently.

The youngsters were part of the Cultural Outward Bound Youth (COBY) Program, aimed at young indigenous youth aged 15 to 18 years, providing them with personal development training and practical life skills.

Andrew Bigie, Tre` Callope, David Savage, Jayden Mareko and Wayne Sam spent two days at a camp site at Mebbin Springs in NSW involved in cultural activities with indigenous presenters sharing their own experiences with the youth.

The following eight days involved an 80km trek incorporating various skills including walking, canoeing, abseiling, map reading and compass work.

Horn Island Police Acting Senior Constable David Young said on the last night of the course back at camp, the boys reflected on the program and shared their experiences in a group environment.

“Whilst at camp they had guest speakers come and speak on a variety of topics like culture, what it means to be a responsible man, alcohol and drugs,” he said.

He said the culturally sensitive outdoor activities built self-discipline and social skills with challenges that were mentally, physically and emotionally demanding.

“I was successful in getting five spots on the camp, as well as one mentor,” he said.

“The boys went on the camp from March 15, returning on March 25.

“A girls’ trip has been organised for May, and I have been able to successfully obtain a further four spots for candidates from our area and one mentor.”

He said the camp would build leadership, teamwork, confidence, initiative and enhance cultural awareness to promote participants as positive role models within their own communities.

“A boys’ trip has also been planned for May also with four more spots allocated for more boys from our area to experience it all, but we need help finding a suitable mentor.”

Preferred mentors are from the participant’s community, and available to offer ongoing guidance and support.

Mentors can be a police officer, police liaison officer or a nominated community member who holds a Blue Card.

Interested parties can contact Horn Island Police and ask for David Young.

“All expenses in relation to the camp are provided, including travel,” Snr Const. Young said.

“They just need to come and be a support for our youth and bring some ticker for a great experience doing something out of the ordinary.”

He said the camp would not have been possible without the help of the wider community and other agencies.

“My thanks go first and foremost to Police Liaison Officer Thomas “Connie” Pedro of Thursday Island Police, who attended and ‘endured’ the boys and all the trip threw at him,” Snr Const. Young said.

“Without this man giving up his time the boys could not have gone.

“Dorothy Hogan, Jonathan Case and Taum Nona from Tagai State College for doing all the running around on T.I., organising the boys from over there.”

“Also to Regina O’Toole and Anastasia Renshaw from the Queensland Early Intervention Pilot Project (QEIPP) who are my point of contact with regards to nominating the boys and made this opportunity a reality for the youth of the Torres Strait.”

“Also Jodie Brandt from Youth Justice who assisted with making it possible for one boy to be eligible to come.”

COBY is funded by QEIPP and conducted in partnership with Outward Bound@Inter-Action Learning how to make fire the old, resourceful, self-reliant way.

(OBA).

NEWS

Zugubal drums up Melbourne audience ZUGUBAL Dancers once again drummed up a large crowd during a celebration of the Performative Prints exhibition at the Arts Centre in Melbourne in mid-April.

The Cairns-based traditional dance troup of five men, all hailing from Badu Island, did not disappoint a very captivated Melbourne audience when they appeared in their large Dhoeri, Masks and grass costumes.

Group founder and leader Artist Tipoti said

he was very pleased and proud to have been invited to perform in the famous Melbourne Art Centre, and made sure that Zugubal Dancers put on a top show of ancient Torres Strait islander culture.

“I hope to one day bring our performances home to Badu, specifically for our elders, who are very supportive and proud of us being recognised as a dance troup from Badu Island,” Tipoti said.

Their unique ancientlike intricate moves and

rhythms were a tributes to their ancestors of the Maluyligaw Nation.

National and international media interviewed the group with great interest, and Melbourne streets came to a standstill as passers-by stopped to get a glimpse of Island Warriors during a outdoor photo shoot.

Performative Prints from the Torres Strait, on show at the Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery 1 until Sunday, June 23, includes enormous prints,

elaborate masks and headdresses along with an extensive range of performance objects.

Featured artists include Alick Tipoti, Brian Robinson, Ricardo Idagi, and Ellen José, all prominent Torres Strait Islander artists inspired by their rich cultural heritage, and is a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the links between traditional performance and contemporary art from the Torres Strait.

Stand-out pieces include Tipoti’s monumental eight-metre-long black and white linoprint, Girelal, a highlight of the 18th Biennale of Sydney, and significantly the first time a Torres Strait artist had been chosen to exhibit at the event.

Tipoti is joined by Brian Robinson, a respected and ground-breaking Torres Strait Islander curator at Cairns Regional Gallery who has returned to art-making full-time in the last decade and Ricardo Idagi, who first achieved recognition as a musician, performing as King Kadu before rising to national prominence as a senior visual artist.

Accompanying the exhibition is Melbourneb a s e d To r r e s S t r a i t Islander artist Ellen José’s evocative film, Song Journey, which expresses the vital role of language and song in maintaining connections and reinforcing identity among the local Torres Strait Islander community.

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hammond island ferry cruise

ABOVE LEFT: Padaila Mudu, Olive Mudu, Sabrina Mudu and Sian Talty-Sebasio celebrating Padaila’s birthday.

ABOVE RIGHT: Padaila Mudu Ahwang and Samat Sagigi.

LEFT: Wayne Westwood and Mavis Whap.

RIGHT: Rita Morseu and John Morseu enjoy the sunset cruise on Saturday, April 20.

BELOW LEFT: Benny Mabo and Tim O’Reilly.

BELOW: Yanna Nona, Selina, Rose, and Ayan Cummings.

BELOW RIGHT: Hosts at the newly licensed bar on board MV Fitzroy are Sharon Sabatino and David Sabatino.

Community leadership in the Torres Strait

Rellis Petro during the Youth Leadership Program.

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RELLIS Petro from Thursday Island has a new outlook on life after graduating from the Torres Strait Youth Leadership Program.

Delivered by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA), the program is one component of a suite of regional capacity building initiatives available to Torres Strait and Aboriginal people residing in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.

Rellis signed up for the program because she wanted to learn about goal setting and making a clearer plan for her future.

She completed a number of outdoor challenges designed to increase her self-confidence, planning abilities, team work, networking, trust and resilience.

The course included a visit to Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.

“The course pushed me out of my comfort zone and was very

beneficial for me to help define my future goals,” Rellis said.

“I discovered that nothing is ever too hard to do and that I should never give up on trying.”

Rellis’s experience in the program was recently featured in the Closing the Gap: Prime Minister’s Report 2013.

The TSRA provides five Torres Strait Youth Leadership Program scholarships each year. The Scholarship involves a seventeen day residential course delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.

The program covers leadership development, inter-personal skills, confidence building and networking. Participants are challenged personally and professionally in a safe, physically demanding learning environment.

This report and photo were obtained from indigenous.gov.au website.

CHURCH HOLDS DC MEETING AT WARRABER THE Diocese of the Independent Christian Church in the Torres Strait and Kaiwalagal, Australia (UAC) recently held its usual DC Meeting at Warraber Island, the third for this financial year and its 39th since its formation.

Members came from Cairns, Badu, Dauan, Thursday Island and Warraber. Mr Peter Humphries of JKR Lawyers in Brisbane and lawyer for the Diocese was also in attendance.

All were very pleased to achieve the desired outcome.

The Sisters of St Mary held their fifth Annual Diocesan Conference following the DC meeting. The Diocesan activities concluded with a ‘Thanksgiving Service’ on Palm Sunday.

Mrs Clara Newie was elected the new Diocesan SSM President.

Thank you to Rev. Mari and Rev. Larry and members of Parish of St Peter Warraber, Traditional Owners and community of Warraber for their welcome and warm hospitality.

ABOVE: Some of the participants of the DC Meeting, Annual Diocesan SSM Conference after the Palm Sunday Service at Warraber Island.

BELOW LEFT: Diocesan treasurer Mrs Ethel Millett giving the SSM treasurer’s report.

BELOW CENTRE: Wise words from Ella Nona to the mothers of the Sisters of St Mary Conference. Ella is Cairns Branch SSM President.

BELOW RIGHT: Diocesan President for Sisters of St Mary Mrs Clara Newie with the Palm Sunday service reading.

ABOVE: Warraber Island Parish of St Peters Elders (left to right) Ama Maisie Mari, Aunty Ethel Bob, Aunty Babina Bob. BELOW: Mrs Millett and Mrs Ella Nona join the chorus at the Fellowship Evening.

RIGHT: Warraber youth perform an action chorus item at the Fellowship Evening.

BELOW: independent Church Sunday School at Warraber Island on Palm Sunday.

DC members Rev. Bob, Rev. Gaidan and Rev. Larry.

BELOW LEFT: After the Palm Sunday service: Tom Jack Baira, Robert Sagigi, Fred Mooka, Don Whap (Snr), Paul Mau and Willie Baira.

RIGHT: Clergy of the Independent Church inside St Peter’s Church at Warraber Island (left to right, back) Rev. John Larry and Rev. Brother Jeffrey Bob (front) Rev. Joel Gaidan, Rev. Newman Mari and Rev. John Eseli.

BELOW RIGHT: Members of the SIsters of St Mary with Diocese lawyer Peter Humphries.

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Every Day Counts Consistent attendance and participation at school are essential factors in achieving social and academic learning outcomes.

All students across Tagai who have 100% attendance will be eligible to be in the draw for a SPECIAL AWARD at the end of each term. This award is to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of the student and their family in honouring their commitment to attend school every day and reinforce our goal that ‘Everyday Counts.’

Erub, Iama, Kadhego, Kubin, Malu Kiyay, Narupay, St Paul’s, Warraber, Waybeni Buway student names of this award will be announced in next week’s Torres News. The worthy recipient of this award for Term 1 will be announced in Monday 6 May edition of the Torres News.

100% Mabuygiw Ngurpay Lag

Alfred Amber, Wasada Bani, Anakin Fell, Willimina Kris, Pessy Misi, Janasie Bani, Tabitiai Amber, Keith Fell, Lily Kai Hankin, Rayden Kris, Aaron Morseu, Patty Repu, Mawai Whap, Milliana, Joanna Amber, Olandi Bani, Tamiley Genai, Anita Hankin, Melita Joe, Obadiah Kris (Photo not available at time of printing)

100% Mer Eruer Uteb

100% Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag

Manaeda Laza, Shelita Yorkston, Saiyan Nona, Bianca Savage, Frantiniel Nona, Ulysse D’Aietti, Shaniqua Ahmat, Layna Nona, Phoebe Nona, Liam Garama, Javon Nona, Ada Nona, Aurellio D’Aietti, Sophia Nona, Veronica Nona, Walter Nona, Orlando Nona, Walter Nona

Parents/caregivers can inform the school of a student absence by: • • • • •

Telephoning the campus on the morning of the absence Sending a note with the student upon return Parent communications book Email the school Visit the office

We look forward to your continued support and working together to ensure your child receives a quality education. “EVERY DAY COUNTS”

McFarlane Blanco, Adimabu Noah, Ariel Wailu, Gedor Zaro

Commendations • Ugar Eruer Uteb was the only campus that had all students back on the 1st day of term and maintained 100% attendance for the remainder of the week.

• Dauan, Iama, Malu Kiyay, Poruma, Ugar continue to exceed the College target with > 90% attendance

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Term 1 100% Student Attendance 100% Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh

Rothanna Ahwang, Robert Gibuma, Alista Joseph, Luke Lawrie, Johanna Loban, Kiwat Lui, Daniel Mairu, Onice Matthew, Melita Muhamad, Athima Nona, Dwayne Sabatino, Scott Williams, Zane Ambar, Jimmy Abednego, Elsie Hooper, Tarmika Laifoo, Celestina Nona, Philomena Nona, Peseta Uta, Tyra Ware, Courtney Kirk, Gilmore Bon, Zach Bani, Richard Bann, Valent Kirk, Bernard Mosby, Nicholai Mosby, Ted Mosby, Kimasu Sagigi, Peter-James Sailor, Steven Yamashita, William Yamashita

100% Poruma Ngurpay Lag

Tyson Baluz, Phillemon Pearson, Lala Lui, Munro Stephens and Samuel David Gibson Pearson, Miciah Mosby, Shanti Pearson, Meshack David, Joshua Bonner, Salome David and Tianna-Kate McKee

100% Dauan Ngurpay Lag

Alina Soki, Matilda Elu Pauleeja Mau, Bethalia Bigie, Kabay Mau Gideon Elu

Unexplained Student Absences In Term 1 some of our campuses recorded an alarmingly high number of unexplained student absences.

An unexplained absence is where the parent/caregiver has not contacted with the school to give a reason for the student absence.

If a child is absent from school, the parent/caregiver must provide the school with an acceptable explanation of absence.

Each campus has set a target to reduce the number of unexplained absences.

Unexplained Absences for 7 campuses 1059

Number of students at 7 campuses 1272

120 = means that every student from the 7 campuses has had at least one unexplained absence in week 1 this term UNACCEPTABLE Target is to reduce by 50% by the end of this term.

Attendance is everyone’s business

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THURSDAY 02

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Family Fortunes 1:00 Family Footsteps 2:00 Rogue Nation 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Amersham 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 Desert War: Alamein 9:30 Scott And Bailey: Rachel is living with Nick, but Janet feels he is using her to stop her from reporting his malpractice and, after Rachel is the victim of a dodgy hit-and-run, she tells Gill everything.

10:20 Lateline 10:55 The Business 11:20 On Trial: Proof Or Truth 12:15 The Clinic 1:10 The Wagner Family 2:00 Chasing The Blake 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 7: Peel Thunder Vs Claremont 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Top Gear 8:30 The NRL Footy Show - Join Fatty Vautin, Darryl Brohman, and Michael Slater for a wrap of all things footy.

10:30 The AFL Footy Show 12:30 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from The Grove in Los Angeles. The show takes viewers on a coast-to-coast trip in every episode, from Hollywood to hotspots at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas as well as Planet Hollywood and Times Square in New York City.

1:00 The Avengers: Escape In Time 2:00 Danoz 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Boys From Brazil (M v) 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 Border Security: International 8:30 Mrs.Brown’s Boys: Mammy’s Break 9:10 Citizen Khan 9:50 Mrs.Brown’s Boys: iMammy (Batteries Not Included) 10:30 Billy Connolly’s Route 66: Billy commences the final leg of his Route 66 journey with a visit to a massive meteorite crater before moving along to the spectacular Grand Canyon. He meets the ‘Father of Route 66’, a town barber responsible for Route 66’s preservation and revival, then visits a wildlife sanctuary for unwanted exotic pets.

11:30 Man Up!: Men And Their Chickens 12:00 Fat Family Diet 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

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

1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 03

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Double Trouble 10:20 What I Wrote 10:35 Conversations With Australian Artists 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Poirot 2:00 Return To Cranford 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?: Wray Avenue - It’s not every day a stranger knocks on your door and tells you about a death that occurred in your kitchen. But that’s what happened to Sue and James.

8:30 Silent Witness: Trust (Part 2) - In part two of a double episode, the case of two young women shot dead in a house basement leads pathologist Nikki and forensic scientist Jack to learn one of the victims was killed by a controlled sedative.

9:30 Good Cop: An ordinary day turns into a nightmare when beat cop John Paul Rocksavage’s police partner is brutally attacked in a seemingly regular call out.

10:30 Lateline 11:10 Lowdown: Cooper Scooper 11:40 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation 7:30 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs 9:30 Friday Night Football: Canterbury Bulldogs v Wests Tigers 10:30 Movie: “Dirty Harry” (AV) Clint Eastwood stars as “Dirty” Harry Callaghan, a police inspector who receives criticism for his brutal handling of criminals. He is assigned to track down a sniper who is terrorising San Francisco after he promises to kill a black man and a priest if the city doesn’t give him one hundred thousand dollars.

1:30 Movie: “Poltergeist” (AV a,v,s,l) - While living in an average family house in a pleasant neighbourhood, the youngest daughter of the Freeling family seems to be connecting with the supernatural through a dead channel on the television.

3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Breaking And Entering” (M) 2:30 The Amazing Race 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 2013 Afl Premiership Season: Rnd 6: Collingwood V St Kilda 11:00 Dual Suspects: Led Astray - When a cheerful 49 year-old McDonald’s employee is found strangled and brutally beaten to death at work, the town is shocked and mystified. The police work every angle and land on two main suspects. The police press both sides until one gives the confession they need to close the case.

12:00 Desperate Housewives: Don’t Walk On The Grass - Gaby gets Juanita expelled from school. Lynette learns Tom is cheating.

And Angie hides the truth about her mother.

1:00 True Beauty - Face Of Vegas: Change My Score - The remaining beauties prepare to be tour bus guides; when offered the chance, a beauty tries to change a score 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

4:45 UEFA Europa Legaue 7:15 Weatherwatch And Music 7:25 World News 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings: Durham Cathedral 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Urban Secrets: Bristol 8:30 Turn Back Time: The Family: Swinging 70s 9:35 As It Happened: Dambusters Fly Again - In 1943, a squadron of Lancaster bombers staged one of the most audacious raids in history - they destroyed two gigantic dams in Germany’s industrial heartland with a revolutionary weapon: the bouncing bomb.

10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Sakuran” (MA s,v) - In Japanese. In 18th-century Edo, Japan, a young social-climber follows her destiny to be the best courtesan she can.

1:05 Movie: “Blue Swallow” (M v) - In Japanese. - The story of the first Korean female aviator - Park Kyung-won. Adventure, romance and tragedy combine in this uplifting and poignant film set during the colonisation of Korea by Japan in the early twentieth century.

3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 04

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage: Guest Programmer: Vampire Weekend 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 The Checkout 1:00 Two In The Top End 1:30 Navy Divers: Hell Week 2:00 Eggheads 2:30 At The Movies 3:00 Movie: “Saint Joan” (PG) 5:00 Midsomer Murders: The Fisher King 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Last Tango In Halifax: The revelation that her daughter Caroline is having an affair with another woman sees Celia unleash a tirade that causes Alan to have second thoughts about marrying her.

8:30 Case Sensitive: The Other Half Lives: Based on the book by Sophie Hannah. Adapted by Sarah Williams.

10:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL - Shaun Micallef is back and he’s MADDER than HELL! We really should have changed the name but it’d cost us a fortune in letterheads and show graphics. Anyway, he’s back and this time he knows what he’s doing (slightly).

10:30 Laid: When Marcus seeks Roo’s help, she sees a chance to use this to her advantage. She chooses Marcus over Charlie in an attempt to end her curse, but will her decision pay off?

11:00 Rage: Guest Programmer: Vampire Weekend 5:00 Rage

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 Danoz 1:00 Movie: “The Wings Of Eagles” (G) 3:15 TBA 3:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 4:30 Garden Gurus 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway: Dermott Brereton reveals Singapore’s best shopping secrets while Natalie takes us on a tour of Kangaroo Island highlights. Jules goes “glamping” in the wilderness in Queensland’s Gold Coast Hinterland. Catriona starts her magnificent cruise through Fabulous France.

6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “City Hall” (M) - In the crime ridden streets of New York, a police shootout leaves innocent people dead and leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor – with far reaching consequences.

1:20 Movie: “Body Snatchers” (M) 3:00 The Baron 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 TBA 1:30 Up All Night 2:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 6: North Melbourne V Port Adelaide 4:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 6: Adelaide vs Hawthorn 8:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 8:30 The Saturday Movie 11:15 World’s Wildest Police Videos - A disgruntled driver crashes his car through city hall, Brazilian special forces hunt down ruthless kidnappers, and a fleeing felon races off-road and over the state line in a desperate attempt to dodge police!

12:15 Desperate Housewives: Careful The Things You Say - Susan suspects Katherine is Julie’s attacker. Meanwhile, Angie invites a reluctant Bree and Orson to dinner 1:15 Movie: “Away We Go” (MA) - An unmarried couple encounter misadventures and old friends as they travel across America in search of a home to raise their child.

3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 That ‘70s Show: The Crunge - Eric takes drastic measures when he learns that everyone in the gang, including Kelso, has higher SAT scores.

5:30 That ‘70s Show

5:00 World News 1:00 San Remo Song Festival 2013 2:55 Maestro: A Portrait of Valery Gergiev 3:55 Budding Stars of the Paris Opera Ballet: The New School 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Natasha Kaplinski 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 James May’s Man Lab 8:35 Lilyhammer: Pack Your Lederhosen 9:30 Movie: “Soul Kitchen” (MA s) - In German. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, this upbeat comedy follows the antics of hapless Greek-German schnitzel joint owner, Zinos Kazantsakis. Zinos must deal with the daily demands of his eccentric clientele, convince his surly chef to stay the course, and baby-sit his jail-bird brother, all the while under pressure from his girlfriend and nosey government officials 11:20 Movie: “Reclaim Your Brain!” (PG) In German. Moritz Bleibtreu stars as an obnoxious television producer who earns his millions by creating some of the most socially irresponsible entertainment ever to hit the airwaves. When he is involved in a car accident, it changes his way of thinking and leaves him determined to produce the kind of culturally responsible programming that he previously viewed with contempt 1:05 South Park 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 05

SBS

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Creative Stratford 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook: Twice-Baked Whitebait Souffle 2:00 Yellowstone: Winter 3:00 Jane Austen: Her Many Lovers 4:00 10 Aussie Books To Read Before You Die 5:00 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life 5:30 Deadly 60: Ethiopia 6:00 Antiques Master 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dr Who: The Crimson Horror 8:15 The Boffin, The Builder, The Bombardier 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Miranda: A Brief Encounter 10:00 Parkinson: Masterclass: Don McCullin 10:45 Art of War 11:40 Movie: “In The Heat Of The Night” (M) 1:25 Jane Austen: Her Many Lovers 2:25 Movie: “The Guns Of August” (PG) 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Antiques Master

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 Broncos Insider 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 8:00 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Velvet Cupcakes - Rigsby and Van Pelt pose as a couple in need of counselling while investigating the death of a woman who sought romantic advice from a radioshow host.

9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Last Woman Standing 10:30 CSI: Miami: G.O - A mysterious murder suspect’s life is discovered to be an elaborate char 11:30 Flashpoint: Remote Control 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce: Riley’s Army 2:30 Danoz 3:00 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Fish Hooks 6:30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 TBA 1:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 6: Sydney vs Brisbane 4:00 Footy Flashbacks 5:30 Great Southeast 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 10:30 Castle: The Double Down - When two separate murders are committed on the same night, Castle wagers Ryan and Esposito that he and Beckett will solve theirs first. The frenzied race to catch their respective killers and win the bet leads each investigative duo to a likely suspect, only to find that they both have airtight alibis.

11:30 Dual Suspects: Death Of A Dentist 12:30 Love Bites 1:30 Harry’s Practice 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Cycling: National Road Series 2013 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights 5:35 Inspector Rex: Baby In Danger 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Treasures of Ancient Rome: Pomp And Perversion 8:30 Murdoch - This two-part series provides a definitive account of how one man took control of the media and became one of the wealthiest, most powerful and feared figures in the world.

It pulls no punches as it delivers the complete inside story of this extraordinary man and his family empire 9:35 Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times 11:10 Movie: “Blue Eyelids” (M s) - In Spanish. Wallflower Marina has no-one to take on the island holiday she’s won. When she bumps into an old classmate she invites him. But getting to know each other before they leave proves a trip away might not be the best idea.

1:00 Why Do Viruses Kill?

2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 06

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Travel Oz 1:00 Parkinson: Masterclass 2:00 Gandhi 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Lake District 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Outcasts: Forthaven is under threat of destruction. Stella and Tate enlist Tipper to help. Cass leaves the settlement on a rescue mission that no one believes he can survive.

12:35 Monday Monday 1:25 Movie: “Samson And Delilah” (PG) Delilah, rejected by religious strong man Samson, cuts his hair and delivers him to his enemies.

3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 4: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 House Husbands 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 Person Of Interest: Zero Day 10:30 Person Of Interest: One Percent - Reese and Finch struggle to maintain their anonymity while protecting a tech billionaire whose resources rival their own and threaten to sabotage their efforts to save his life.

11:30 Worst Case Senario: Desert Breakdown/Tarantula 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Avengers 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Danoz 2:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 The Da Vinci Shroud 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Weald Of Kent 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: God’s Waiting Room 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club: May: Jennifer Byrne and the regular Book Club panellists Marieke Hardy and Jason Steger are joined by musician Paul Dempsey and author Cate Kennedy to discuss High Sobriety by Jill Stark and Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace.

10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Sold: Fighting The New Global Slave Trade 1:30 Sydney International Piano Competition 2008 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 5: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 House Husbands 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 10:00 Two And A Half Men: Another Night With Neil Diamond Lyndsey’s breakup with Alan leaves him crushed, so Walden tries to lift his spirits and help him get back on his feet.

10:30 Anger Management: Charlie & The Breakup Coach 11:00 Anger Management: Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge 11:30 Survivors 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey” (PG) 2:00 Winners And Losers 3:00 TBA 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 9:00 Revenge: Retribution - Still reeling from the devastation on The Amanda, Emily’s commitment to justice and revenge is stronger than ever, while the Hamptons mourn the loss of one of their own.

10:00 Grey’s Anatomy: This Is Why We Fight / Transplant Wasteland - As word of Seattle Grace’s financial trouble spreads, the interns fear they might lose their jobs. The doctors meet with a potential investor in a last-ditch effort to save the hospital.

Then, the chaos created by the hospital’s new management causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace.

12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Annapolis” (M) 2:00 Winners And Losers 3:00 TBA 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Packed To The Rafters: Setting Limits - When new employee Buzz brings his wayward son Jackson onto site, Dave begins to suspect his good nature is being taken advantage of.

Meanwhile, Donna is mortified when she learns that both she and Emma have been played by Craig. Donna tries to avoid telling Emma, but she can’t hide the truth forever, setting up an impending confrontation like no other 9:30 TBA 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “Unfair Competition” (PG) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Cycling: National Road Series 2013 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Mini Myth Medley 8:30 Guts 9:30 Mad Men: Waldorf Stories 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Shorts On Screen: The Conquerors - Animation: A man and woman are carried by stormy seas onto a strange, inhospitable shore. There they attempt to survive in their new world as illustrated in a stunning animated collage.

12:05 Movie: “Go For Zucker!” (M s) - In German. Jacky Zuckermann feels that he has lost out since the political changes in Germany after 1989. When his mother dies, he must face his brother whom he has not talked to for years - not since the Berlin Wall went up and separated the family. His brother has thrived financially in Frankfurt under capitalism, while Jacky’s career has all but vanished and he relies on gambling to get by 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 07

IMPARJA

WEDNESDAY 08

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Ashford 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 QI: Humans - Stephen Fry and the panellists are plotting the history of humanity as they look at this episode’s ‘H’ subject - ‘Humans’. The panellists are Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee. 9:00 Tractor Monkeys: Adam Richard, Mel Buttle, Matt Okine & Denise Drysdale 9:30 The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide To Knife Fighting 10:00 The Thick Of It 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:35 Waking The Dead: Magdalene 26: Pt 1 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime: The Man in the Mist 1:20 Movie: “They Can’t Hang Me” (PG) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 6: North Adelaide v Norwood 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz 2:00 House Husbands 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 TBA 8:30 Arrow: Honor Thy Father 9:30 The Following: Love Hurts 10:30 What’s Your Emergency?

11:30 Weeds: Theoretical Love Is Not Dead - The sixth-season finale finds the Botwins rushing to the airport for a trip out of the country, but not before Nancy wrestles with life-altering decisions, and Andy looks to soothe an unsettled Warren and Shane, while Silas contemplates remaining behind with Lars.

12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Proof” (M) 2:00 Winners And Losers 3:00 TBA 3:30 The Amazing Race 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds: The Apprenticeship - When prostitutes in Miami are discovered murdered in a similar style to local animals found dead, the BAU must work fast to find a killer whose confidence is quickly escalating.

9:30 Hannibal: Ceuf - After the brutal murder of an otherwise happy family, Will and Jack uncover a string of child kidnappings where it seems the children have turned against their parents.

10:30 Special: Deathrow: Inside Indiana State Prison 11:30 Man Up! 12:00 The Take 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings: New College, Oxford 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest India: India’s Lost World 8:30 TBA 9:35 Borgen: The Art Of The Possible 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “City of Life and Death” (MAV) In Mandarin and Japanese. Set in Nanjing in 1937, shortly after the Imperial Japanese Army had captured the Chinese capital. During a period of several weeks, tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed. The film tells the story of several figures, both historical and fictional, including John Rabe, a Nazi businessman who would ultimately save thousands of Chinese civilians 1:30 Movie: “The Witnesses” (M s,a,l,n) In French. The story of a group of French Parisians in the 1980s whose lives are turned inside out when one of their own contracts the littleknown and then mysterious AIDS virus.

3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Light” (M l,sl) 2:50 My Gramdmother Beijing 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Water People 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings: Caernarfon Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Susie Porter 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Tomorrow Will Be Better” (M a,s) In Russian. Three young boys, who live on the mean streets of Ukraine, embark on an journey to cross the border into Poland. With an unstoppable sense of adventure, they learn they must rely on each other to find their new home.

1:10 Anna Pihl - Alexander Borch, the 14-year-old son of a rich man has been kidnapped and his kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 20 million Kroner. The boy’s parents aren’t interested in collaborating with the police negotiators, and when Alexander’s father insists on handing over the money alone, the case takes an unexpected turn.

2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

CROSSWORD No. 146

SUDOKU No. 146

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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) An argument with a friend may create a situation which is difficult to get out of.

Do your best to avoid touching on areas which you know might cause problems.

Romance. A burst of courage will help you to make the first step in a new romantic adventure. Don’t let self-criticism dent your confidence: you won’t regret taking a small risk.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

You will be feeling especially conscientious at the moment. This is just as well, since there will be a lot of extra pressure put on you at work. You won’t have any trouble keeping up the pace. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will help to make your love-life go especially well this week. Don’t be shy about making your feelings clear!

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

FOR KIDS

The answer to a recent problem will be clear, but you may need to try a different approach before everything can be resolved the way you would like it. A powerful aspect to Uranus later in the week will help to get the ideas flowing. Romance. A surprise show of affection by your partner will be very welcome. You need to spend more time together.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A series of heated discussions at home will achieve very little. One member of your family might be especially difficult to deal with at the moment. Romance.

A powerful aspect to Jupiter will give you the confidence that you need to press ahead with some important changes. Your love-life will soon be in much better shape!

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

A disagreement with a neighbour will need to be resolved before it gets out of hand.

The reasons for the disagreement may not be the ones you are thinking of: at some stage, you should sit down and talk to this person. Romance. Don’t let anybody stand in your way this week! A friend who thinks they are trying to help you is actually jealous of you.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Later in the week you may be tempted to splash out on something which you know you cannot afford. Take the time to think the matter through carefully before you make a serious mistake. Romance. At times your partner may not seem to be giving you as much support as you feel you deserve.

FINDWORD No. 146 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

Look at a friend’s track record before you start following their advice. This person has your best interests at heart, but may nevertheless put you on the wrong track. Romance. A powerful aspect to Pluto will bring energy to the surface which has been under wraps for a very long time. Do your best to deal sensitively with these issues.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

A powerful aspect to Saturn will help to anchor you in reality. You need to deal more directly with an issue which you have trying hard to forget about. It will get worse if you do nothing. Romance. You will be very focussed on the practical aspects of your relationship at the moment. Make sure that you give yourselves enough time to spend together.

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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

You will have a strong need for security this week. Your friends should rally round you and give you some encouragement.

Romance. Your partner will be intrigued to find out what you have been up to recently. Try to maintain the mystery as long as you can.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

A favourable aspect to Jupiter will bring a much-needed dose of luck into your life. A risky undertaking will be worth starting, so long as you don’t push things too far. Romance. A person whom you have been fantasising about will be less interesting in real life. You might have put too much store in their appearance.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

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SOLUTIONS No. 146

Give yourself a chance to relax and get away from your daily routine. You will be able to achieve more when you have spent time doing something completely different for a change. Romance. A romantic get-together will help you to spend time with your partner. Go somewhere you have never been before!

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

A recent change in your life may end up having more long-term consequences than you expect. Be flexible, and you will reap the rewards. However, if you insist on doing things the same old way, you will rapidly become frustrated. Romance. Time spent thinking about the future will help you to understand the strength of feeling which you have about your partner.

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Position Vacant

DATE CLAIMER Saturday, December 14, 2013 Tombstone Unveiling of the late

Stock Supervisor

Col Jones is looking for an enthusiastic Stock Supervisor to manage all of our company inventory, stock control and freight related activities.

You will be responsible for: • Coordinating and managing the stock take process for the entire store.

• Receiving, labelling and pricing all incoming company stock.

• Coordinating the receipt of weekly freight including measuring, cross-checking freight received against orders placed, and dealing with any discrepancies including damages.

• Managing the claims process for all Col Jones departments including returns, repairs and damaged stock.

• Answering the company phone line.

Ideally you will possess the following: • Previous inventory or stock management experience would be preferred.

• Problem solving skills.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Basic arithmetic skills.

• Strong IT skills.

• Willing to work Saturdays as required To apply please email your CV and a covering letter to ben@coljones.com, outlining why you are the ideal person for the job.

FAY NONA THURSDAY ISLAND

DATE CLAIMER Tombstone Unveiling

Of the Late Mrs Petta Morseu Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013 Location: Badu Island Contact Names: Bertha Morseu 0447 016 803 Laura Morseu 0429 803 476 Alenka Morseu 0477 534 046

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AUCTION Cooktown Auction on Saturday, May 25. Res. Under $240K. 3 Bedroom Block Home in John Street.

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Date Claimer

Tombstone unveiling of the late

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Torres Strait Regional Authority Request for Tender Ongoing Grant Review The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) was established in July 1994 under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Act 2005 (as amended).

The TSRA aims to improve the lifestyle and well-being of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region by implementing programs that address their poor socio-economic and health status.

The TSRA also provides grants and loans to various government and non-government organisations that aim to “Close the Gap on Indigenous Disadvantage” in the region, and works towards promoting the rights, customs and identity of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal communities living in the region.

TSRA is conducting a review of the support provided to non-government organisations that receive re-current operational funding under the TSRA Healthy Communities and Safe Communities Programs. It is anticipated that the outcomes of this review will identify opportunities for services to target future TSRA grant funding in order to leverage increased resources to the region.

The TSRA is therefore calling for a request for tender from experienced consultants to conduct the review.

Contact Ms Kerry Dixon for the tender documentation and background information by telephoning (07) 4069 0729 or email Kerry.Dixon@tsra.gov.au Tenders should be marked ‘In-Confidence’ and posted to: Chief Executive Officer Torres Strait Regional Authority PO Box 621 Thursday Island, Q, 4875 Alternatively, tender documentation can be emailed to Kerry.Dixon@tsra.gov.au Tenders must be received by close of business on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Tenders received after this date will not be accepted.

No anti-competitive provisions were identified in the Torres Shire Council (Repeal of Redundant Local Laws) Local Law 2013.

A copy of the Torres Shire Council (Repeal of Redundant Local Laws) Local Law 2013 is available for inspection at the Torres Shire Council’s office at 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island and on the website at http://www.torres.qld.gov.au/web/ guest/local-laws Dalassa Yorkston Chief Executive Officer

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Torres Shire Council Local Laws The Torres Shire Council has made by resolution on March 19, 2013 the Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws listed below: • Local Law No.1 (Administration) 2013; • Subordinate Local Law No.1 (Administration) 2013; • Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2013; • Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2013; • Local Law No.3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2013; • Subordinate Local Law No.3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2013; • Local Law No.4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2013; • Subordinate Local Law No.4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2013 The above Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws contain anti-competitive provisions. These provisions were addressed in the Public Interest Test Report.

A copy of the above Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws are available for inspection: • at the Torres Shire Council’s office at 68 Douglas Street, Thursday Island; and • by going to the link on the Council website at http://www.torres.qld.gov.au/ web/guest/local-laws which will take you to the Queensland Government Local Law database website.

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They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

anzac day Lest we forget

Big crowds at Bamaga services DAWN Service was held at 5.15am at the Bamaga Cenotaph in ANZAC Park, Bamaga.

ANZAC pre-dawn was a clear moonlit morning.

Presiding at the service, the MC were Ms Leanne Young, Minister Father Victor Blanco and Armed Forces Representative Corporal Jae-ho Lee from VII Signal Regiment. Approximately 80 people gathered from the community.

The mid-morning service was held at 9am following a short march through Bamaga led by Corporal Jae-ho Lee. The parade included emergency services personnel, the Queensland Police Service Officers, NPA Regional Council personnel, Organisations from across the Five communities, NPA College Staff and students and members of the NPA community.

The service was MC’d by Ms Sonia Townson, prayers and readings were provided by Father Victor Blanco, the opening address performed by Councillor and Deputy Mayor Edward Newman, and Corporal Jae-ho Lee read the Ode to the Fallen and lead the flag lowering ceremony assisted by members of the NPA Council Events team.

The morning service was attended by approximately 300 people. The ceremony concluded with a return parade through Adidi Street.

ANZAC DAY, Bamaga Photos: Roger Bartlett

ABOVE: Combined Emergency Services Representative ACP Geoff Shaw from QAS lays a wreath flanked by (left to right) Mr Trent Kirk (Coastguard), Mr Xavier Barker (SES), Mr Aaron Kerley (RFB), and Ms Katie Tatnell (RFB).

BELOW: Deputy Mayor Mr Edward Newman, and (left to right) Corporal Lee, MC Sonia Townson, and Father Victor Blanco.

ABOVE: VII Signals Regiment soldiers at rest next to the Bamaga War Memorial Cenotaph.

BELOW: Corporal Lee and NPARC Events Team member Mr Aldene Reuben perform the flag lowering ceremony.

LEFT: Father Victor Blanco reads the Dawn service address.

RIGHT: Corporal Jae-ho Lee reciting the Ode to the Fallen.

Pastor and Armed Services veteran John Adidi standing at the cenotaph following the service.

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BELOW: The morning service at the Bamaga cenotaph.

UMAGIC0 COMMUNITY CELEBRATES ITS ROOTS

By JESSICA SAXTON DID you know the root of the Oak Tree can be used to heal toothaches?

In 1962, when Abigail Wilson and her young family relocated from Lockhart River to the community that would later be named Umagico, they would use bush medicine for minor ailments such as this, rather than go to the doctor.

“It was not an easy life at first, when we came here,” Aunty Abigail remembers.

More than five decades on, Aunty Abigail has seen her community grow from just three homes, housing more than five families, to the strong and diverse community that now stands.

This month, communities of the NPA celebrated the historical roots of Umagico community, during Culture Love Week. The week was hosted by the Umagico Indigenous Knowledge Centre, supported by State Library of Queensland and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) and funded by State Government, Through Art Queensland, as a school holiday program; including art, language and cultural craft workshops, traditional dance lessons and story telling.

Elders told stories of the early community settlement, of the land and the people.

The children and youth brought their own styles to the stories, translating them in artwork displayed around the hall and designs screen printed onto t-shirts.

“I think we really achieved something special here,” said guest

Indigenous artist Arone Meeks, who coordinated working with local artists and youths to print over 150 shirts with the Umagico Culture Love designs.

“The kids really took on the stories told by the elders, and they’ve created something new from it.”

On Thursday night of the final week of holidays, youths and event coordinators welcomed families and friends along to take part in a community night. Artworks depicting the stories told by the elders; bush tucker, medicine and the village, covered the walls of the hall, transforming the space into a story place. A banner, painted by each of the children attending the week, was stretched across the stage, photos of the week dotted the walls and the smell of semur chicken and home baked scones wafted through the crowd to rumbling bellies.

Sitting down to eat, families saw relatives and community members on the big screen, starring in the old film Barbara Thompson and the Pirate King, a film based on local history.

“It’s been a great week,” said Umagico IKC Coordinator Lorraine Solomon, “that really reflected our community’s beginnings and journey to where we are today.”

Thank you to all our community volunteers who ran workshops, sang and danced, thanks to our elders who helped share the history of our community and thanks to all the kids, youths and families who took part in the week, making it all worth while.

Again, thank you to the State Library, NPARC Community Services and Arts Queensland for funding and support.

Injinoo Elder Uncle Meun Lifu teaches traditional weaving.

Guest Indigenous artist Arone Meeks coordinates screen printing Culture Love t-shirts.

Uncle Seriat Young demonstrates making grass skirts.

Kaurareg Elder Seriat Young teaches traditional dance.

ABOVE LEFT: Umagico Elder Ron Peter-Kelly demonstrates spear-making.

ABOVE CENTRE: Uncle Seriat Young demonstrates making grass skirts.

ABOVE RIGHT: Umagico Elder Aunty Abigail Wilson records her story at Bamaga RIBS Station, 91.9FM. BELOW LEFT: Injinoo Elder Uncle Meun Lifu teaches traditional weaving.

BELOW CENTRE: Clifford Tom leads traditional dancing on Thursday Community evening.

BELOW RIGHT: NPA youths paint images from Aunty Abigail’s journey story.

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NEWS

The Swagman

Writers’ Corner

By SAGERAU ZIA (Walter Waia) Copyright Reserved, March 1, 2012 A story in the book of the Swagman has ended.

The Swagman had finally let go now and it is very sad and all so lonely for him.

He had to go through this to see light and happiness, the spring, the new sunrise. This dream he as been living is over now. He has to find the new dream waiting within me. Life teaches us lessons and experiences so we can grow to be better human beings.

He has walked with his lonely self before.

He is familiar with it and it has been his long-time friend and companion.

His tender childhood years were full of many tears and sadness for leaving his Island Home and his loving parents. In 1968, he was sent away to Torres Strait College to attend school on Thursday Island.

It has been a tough start in life for a little boy. These early life experiences gave him the spirit of challenge and adventure.

The course of his destiny was set for him to be where he is today.

The path took him to South Australia’s capital city, the desert lands of Central Australia, then to ACT to the world of bureaucracy.

He was young and he had the drive. In the capital territory, he found, joy, happiness and bliss. Here, as the saying goes, “roses are red and violets are blue”, and it was all new and wonderful. It was a memorable journey he undertook with the mother of his son.

However, that path of happiness was short lived. With deep hurt, he fell down, and he fell down on his knees.

He took the blame because he knew he was wrong.

Then he had to go back to his mother land to re-energise his being and to find strength and peace, to move on again. When his strength was found, he took up his swag and went back to ACT. There he geared himself for another new journey, the journey that took him onto the height of his career in native title and land rights. It led him to his home islands and territory to establish its first native title regime after a reknowned Court Case that overturned the Terra Nullius legal status of this land.

Then he found some happiness, or he thought he did.

He had already learnt from the previous experience, so the second has to be done, proper way. He tried very hard to ensure that it stayed that way.

But he realised he was the only solution

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finder and problem solver to everyday hiccups of this union. He thought it cannot be wrong, there has to be some right here somewhere.

But there never was because it was like his river was flowing one-way. His current was flowing one-way. But he continued giving and giving. Then he eventually got exhausted by giving so much.

It was not connecting. There was no energy connection.

Consequently, it created friction, tension, and disengagement and separation. He knew all the way, his stars in this union were not shining for him.

He also knew that there will be an end. He remembered his name-sake father who taught him that sometime when the going gets tough you have to just let go son.

The old man said, like Jesus the Teacher, who had open the palms of his hands to receive the nails, it symbolises that sometimes we have to do the same, to accept all there is and to let go.

So it was written in the story of the Swagman that there was an end and the dream was over.

Sixteen years of this union had lapsed.

He was back to square one, where he started from as a young boy. Here again, he met his lonely self, the solitary man.

It was just him, his shadow, and his swag.

He remembered his favourite Bab, who he took after in his Saibai Island dancing style, once said to him and brothers for the life they have lived travelling between Torres Strait and South Australia, you boys are living “Just like the Old Swagman”.

Well sadly, this man was now in his fifties, and will walk again the road of the “Old Swagman”.

His living life has just gone past the midday sun. And he cried out for his mother, “Yagar Ngau Ama, Aiya Gar”.

He asked the Universe, “What can I do?”

So he sat down and collected his swag and belongings and said, “Now where to from here?”

He gazed into the far distance.

He can see through the fog of his tears there were hills and valleys and meadows ahead.

The journey was still a long way away.

He slowly stood up, let out a sigh, and picked up his swag and belongings and with his proud clan scarf around his neck and his grandfather’s sweater on his head.

The Swagman, with all his life of experiences, began yet another new journey. Another dream has begun . . .

Amanda and Roy Pearce accept the handover of Thursday Island’s premier garden maintenance business, Gadin Ninja, from Tony and Cate Titasey. The business will now be known as Roy Boiiz Cleaning and Gardening Services.

AFTER five years of cutting grass, Tony Titasey, a.k.a. Gadin Ninja, is handing over his whipper snipper and rake to Roy and Amanda Pearce.

Tony and wife Cate started the Gadin Ninja back in 1999 and sold the business on April Fools’ Day, 2003, just before Tony began Tony’s Island Adventures in the Madam Dugong.

“We thought there was no way we could do fishing charters and keep up with the demand for grass cutting,” said Tony.

Things didn’t pan out as he expected and Tony discovered there isn’t enough of a tourist market on TI to earn a full-time income from fishing charters.

In 2008, Cate and Tony were scratching their heads and thinking they needed to find a business that was busy during the wet season when fishing charters were slow and a business that was slow when the fishing charters were busy in the dry season.

Tony had a light-bulb moment - grass cutting.

By April, 2008, the first buyers of the Gadin Ninja had left town and Tony simply started cutting grass again.

He also saw a need for tree lopping and gained the necessary qualifications.

And what’s more, the growth of the business was so fertile that he had to knock back the odd fishing charter in the dry season.

Earlier this year, Tony started thinking about selling the business, but he had one condition - he’d only sell it to a local couple.

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He’s a big believer in locally owned and operated enterprises, especially ones that are run by a husband and wife team while they are raising kids, like he and Cate had done.

When Roy and Amanda said they were keen to buy, he couldn’t believe his luck.

At the end of January this year, Tony and Cate picked a day to hand over the operations - April Fools’ Day. Amanda and Roy needed a couple of months to set up a new business, Roy Boiiz Cleaning and Gardening Services, and sort out hand over, insurances and Workcover - and a couple of months suited Cate and Tony.

It was only just before settlement that Cate remembered the first Gadin Ninja was sold on April Fools’ Day, 10 years earlier.

“It was spooky, but in a good way,” said Tony.

Roy and Amanda have been operating for almost a month now and are going great guns.

Tony is still available for tree trimming and lopping, but only until Roy gains the necessary qualifications, then Tony plans to go fishing.

He is organising a trip to Kiribati to learn how to catch bonefish and permit so he can target the domestic fly fishing market, catching the bonefish and permit in the Torres Strait.

So for any yard maintenance enquiries, call Amanda and Roy (0497 902 244).

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Name TI Turkey BigBalaBurger KINGTUTT Gilligan1 esjay Tigrrrrr BJ Danger Leon Whittaker Mr Spiggot VooDoo Magic

Total Score Total Margin 38 48 37 48 37 96 35 53 35 64 34 46 34 54 34 60 34 62 34 71

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website after each round. Staff from the Torres News and sponsors are ineligible to enter. In the event of a tie, the prize value will be divided among the joint winners. No substitution of prizes for cash. Residents with local postcode and subscribers only eligible to enter and win prizes.

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Migi warriors sign up for Junior League

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ABOVE: Organisers were overwhelmed by the turnout for the Junior Rugby League sign-on last week, with 86 children registering. BELOW: Junior Rugby League players receive their kit from Torres Shire Council manager corporate services Eddie Sailor and Bob Kaige from Kombat Chronic Disease.

IT was a great turn out at the Junior Rugby League (Migi Warriors) sign-on at Ken Brown Oval last week, OFF-PEAK SEASON with 86 kids registering to take part in the game.

Migi Warriors Junior rugby league Depart Thursday Is. 6.30am and 2.30pm co-ordinators Terry Abednego and Patrick Lui said while the majority Depart Seisia 8am and 4pm of those signing on were boys (67), a *Boarding 15 minutes prior *Please contact us or check online for changes high number of girls (19) who turned to the ferry schedule around Public Holidays as variations may occur. up and registered on Wednesday, April 24.

NO FERRY GOOD FRIDAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 29 “We certainly encourage girls to NO FERRY EASTER MONDAY - MONDAY, APRIL 1 participate,” Terry said.

“We will be doing a sign on at RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Ph 07 4069 1551 Hammond Island this Saturday and Horn Island on Monday.”

Book online: www.peddellsferry.com.au Torres Shire Council donated junior headguards and mouthguards Peddells Jetty Shop: Engineers Jetty, Thursday Is. for the kids, and this was part of a small kit that kids received when they registered.

Other items in the kit included a KCD water bottle, ARL kids’ activity book, the National Safeplay Code leaflet and dates of training and match days, all inside a Kombat Chronic Disease (KCD) bag.

“We would like to thank our sponsors of the day, Torres Fax: (07) 4090 3628 Shire Council, Island Rooster and the KCD project for Email: info@tiferry.com.au making it a success,” Terry said.

Training days for the kids will be Tuesdays 5.30pm down at the Ken Brown Oval and games will be held on Fridays starting 5.30pm.

“We try and get the kids to get used to training and playing games, instead of just rocking up to play,” he said.

“Age groups we will be having are Under 6, Under 8, Under 9, Under 10, Under 12, Under 13 and Under 15 and we will be adhering to the National Safeplay Code.

“If anyone is interested in coaching, refereeing, water runner or even just getting involved in the game, please come down to the oval during the training or match days.”

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Junior Rugby League coordinator Terry Abednego gets the kids into some tag football games.

TIDE TIMES – TI Harbour

MONDAY, APRIL 29 – SUNDAY, MAY 05

Mon 29 Tue 30

Wed 01 Thur 02 Fri 03

Time Ht Time Ht Time 0309 2.92 0430 2.85 0005 1132 1.12 1309 0.91 0650 2136 2.16 1429 2200

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MOON PHASES

Ht 2.07 2.87 0.68 2.35

NEW MOON Fri. May 10. Time: 10.29

Time 0206 0759 1524 2231

Ht 1.94 2.91 0.51 2.49

Time 0312 0851 1604 2301

FIRST QUARTER Sat. May. 18. Time: 14.35

Ht 1.76 2.90 0.45 2.57

TIDE SPEED – Hammond Rock

While the Torres News takes every care to ensure the information contained in the Tide Diary is correct, the Torres News accepts no resposibility for its accuracy. Information is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 – SUNDAY, MAY 05

Sat 04

Sun 05

Mon 29

Time Ht 0402 1.61 0930 2.82 1640 0.50 2328 2.59

Time Ht 0447 1.50 1004 2.68 1714 0.64 2340 2.61

Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum Slack Maximum

FULL MOON Sat. May 25. Time: 14.25

LAST QUARTER Thur. May 02. Time: 21.14

Tue 30

Time Time Rate Time

0230 0534 0824 1107 1445 1816 2120

-4.3 0036 3.8 0634 -6.2 1201 4.8 1923

Wed 01

Time Rate Time

0330 0922 1545 2228

-3.8 3.3 -5.9 4.5

0146 0745 1306 2037

Thur 02

Time Rate Time

0441 1030 1657 2344

Fri 03

Time Rate Time

Sat 04

Time Rate Time

-3.4 0303 0600 -3.3 0101 2.9 0909 1150 2.6 0419 0721 -5.5 1422 1815 -5.3 1033 1315 4.2 2155 1547 1936 2310

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4.1 -3.5 0527 2.7 1148 -5.3 1709

Sun 05

Time Rate Time

0215 0834 1432 2049

4.3 0016 -4.1 0624 3.1 1251 -5.5 1822

Time Rate

0319 0935 1539 2153

4.5 -4.7 3.7 -5.7

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Tipsters have a break

THERE was no change to the Torres News/ Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition due to the representative matches over the weekend.

The Kangaroos defeated the Kiwis 32-12 and Country downed City 18-12.

After round six, TI Turkey holds on to a one-point lead.

TI Turkey sits on 38, one ahead of BigBalaBurger and KingTutt on 37.

Other scores are: 35: Gilligan1, esjay.

34: Tigrrrr, BJ Danger, Leon Whittaker, Mr Spiggott, VooDoo Magic, Mugai87.

33: KPP, likefishingmore, Jooty, Vicki R, TiNell, Kandy, Barry Tarrant.

32: Tipper Tonon, Deadly Sisters, Denis

Hill, Marakia.

31: Mariner, beaniebuzza, theflyingfalafel, Dragons11.

30: JD Fortune, Willy, Sarah Finnemore, Dirty Trout Fisherman, Summer, Mr CM, 86, Marro 29: HMD, sylvia Whittaker, Mark Hutton, Parra69, ByJingo, rastagirl71, Dantho.

28: Tokyo Rose.

27: Cape York Camping.

26: tribal_clover, Kamiel, Burkerr.

25: walsalad, Akilees, Jordo, Lee487.

24: Maggie Hill, zorro, Special K. 20: Sorbai.

This year’s tipping competition is again sponsored by Sea Swift and IBIS, with prizes valued at more than $2300.

The winner will receive a trip for two to Cairns aboard Sea Swift’s Trinity Bay (value $1850); The runner-up will receive $500 voucher from the IBIS. The Sea Swift/IBIS/Torres News NRL footy tipping competition is free - there is no joining fee and no charges whatsoever are associated with it.

The competition is computer generated, with all selections being lodged to an independent, national footy tipping website.

Neither the Torres News nor sponsors can access the website, and all results are generated by the website operators.

As the Torres News is printed prior to the completion of each full round of matches,

results published in the Torres News will be a week behind.

However, the up-to-date results will be provide on the Torres News facebook page and the competition operator’s website after each round.

Staff from the Torres News and sponsors are ineligible to enter. In the event of a tie, the prize value will be divided among the joint winners. Only residents with local post codes and subscribers to the Torres News are eligible to enter. << See Page 22 for details.

Various League comps kick off across the north

By ALF WILSON EVEN though the Thursday Island based Kaiwalagal Rugby League (KRL) competition will not start until a very later than normal May

11, the Torres Strait representative side to contest the Remote Area Regional Rugby League Far North Queensland Challenge carnival in Cairns a fortnight later should be strong.

QRL Northern Division Cairns based Regional CoOrdinator David Maiden told the Torres News on April 23 that Torres Strait officials were “excited” about the looming carnival.

“Yes we had some issues with not having a management committee on TI but we have sorted that now and they are finalising their draw and selection trials.

They assure me they will be ready to attend the carnival and are excited to do so as well,” Maiden said.

Hardworking KRL secretary LJ Shibasaki confirmed to the Torres News on April 23 that the competition would commence on May 11.

It is expected to have two TI sides and one each from Badu and Moa Islands will battle it out in the men’s, and possibly three ladies’ sides.

The other sides to compete at the RARL carnival are Northern Cape, Southern Cape, Three Rivers League, Palm Island and Bowen/ Collinsville.

Maiden said the Northern Cape team would include players from clubs Mapoon, Weipa, Napranum Natives, Napranum United,

Aurukun and NPA if the latter decides to participate.

“Those sides will be having a selection trial on Saturday, May 18 in Weipa to select their side for the FNQ Challenge,” Maiden said.

Maiden said the Southern Cape side which would be picked from Kowanyama, Pormporaaw, Coen and Lockhart would be having their selection trials on May 11 in Coen.

The former North Queensland Cowboys player and successful Northern Pride coach said that the Three Rivers League was supposed to start on Friday, April 26.

Three Rivers League consists of two sides from Hope Vale, and one from Wujal Wujal and Cooktown.

“So they will be prepared to select a side for the FNQ Challenge as well,” he said.

Palm Island appears to have an enormous advantage over the other FNQ

Challenge sides as their seven club domestic comp commenced on April 6.

On April 20, the Palm Island comp held round three before a large crowd.

Maiden said that the NPA would be expected to be up and running towards the end of the year leading into the NPA Cup which will be held Thursday, October 31 to Saturday, November 2 this year with the full support of NPARC. WEIPA Maiden said that the Cape York wet season competition would commence on May 4, with following rounds on May 11, June 1, 15 and 29.

“That (June 29) will be the same weekend as also same weekend as Queensland Outback versus Northern Cadals - the team selected from FNQ Challenge in Cairns,” maiden said.

Round six of the wet season comp will be on July

6 with the semi finals on July 20 and the grand final a week later.

CAPE CLUSTER Round one of the Cape Cluster comp has been set down for Weipa on June 22.

Kowanyama will have a home round on July 13 followed by round three at Lockhart River on August 3, and the final round at Aurukun a fortnight later on August 24.

The final series will be in Coen on September 7.

A sevens competition is planned for Weipa on September 14.

FOOTNOTE: Maiden said that the Torres Strait side could include players from the Outer Islands which don’t have an official competition.

“They would probably have to nominate some players WHO may have to come in for a selection trial. Not sure how they have done this in the past,” Maiden said.

HAVING FUN AT MIGI WARRIORS: It was a great turn out at the Junior Rugby League (Migi Warriors) sign-on at Ken Brown Oval last week, with 86 kids registering to take part in the game. Enjoying the activities after the junior league sign-on last Wednesday. More photos and report Page 23.

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