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9 - 15 September 2013 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No. 1082 • $2.00 inc. GST
A Living Testimony
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Tanisha Pahai, Leesa Boyd, Jordana Kris, Jena Stephen, Michealine Fauid, Renea Guligo, Rachel Pau, Andrew Lui, Isa Matthew, Courtney Kirle, Ian Gaidan with NBA star Patty Mills and his niece Mia Nakata.
Sacrifice played a huge part in achieving my goals.
U.S. NBA star Patty Mills visited Tagai College on Thursday Island last week and shared some inspiring words with the students. Patty, who has a Torres Strait Islander father and an Aboriginal mother, is proud of his Indigenous heritage and ‘flies all three flags’ wherever he can, the Torres Strait, Aboriginal and Australian
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flags. Born and raised in Canberra, Patty was only 15 when he moved out of home to attend the Australian Institute of Sport and, at the age of 18, he took a scholarship in the USA at St Mary’s College. He then started playing basketball for the NBA two years later. “Sacrifice played a huge part in achieving my goals. It was a sacrifice for me and my family
to let me go to America at such a young age to pursue my dreams,” Patty said. “Its even a sacrifice now to be on T.I. and see everyone cook that dugong and turtle while I have to eat just salads and fruit for my training. “It’s also a sacrifice in the mornings when everyone’s having damper and scones for breakfast while I am running
sprints. “Its these sacrifices and commitments that have helped me to get where I am today, but I could not have done it without the support from my family and friends. They made it easier for me knowing they had my back, not only supporting me to play basketball but also study at college,” he said. Continued Page 2 >>
San Antonio Spurs star Patty Mills addressing students at Tagai College last Wednesday.
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A Living Testimony << From Page 1 Patty said that the way that he was brought up influences the way he carries himself today, both here in Australia, and overseas. “It’s very important to me that I educate everyone, especially in America, about my heritage and my background. “So when I play basketball I represent not only the team I play for and Australia but you guys here in the Torres Strait, the next generation. “So when you are pursuing your dreams, whether it’s basketball or in the classroom, you know I am making sure not only Australia, but the whole world will know about the Torres Strait.” Mrs Stephanie Savage, from Tagai College, described Patty’s determination and success as a living testimony of what Torres Strait Island-
ers can achieve, before awarding Aunty Dorothy and Aunty Bertha a gift for 25 years of service to EQ Staff. Students then performed a Badu Island warrior dance for Patty and his family. Students Gwen Garnier, Ian Gaidan and Kobe Seekee then gave Patty a tour of the school grounds. Patty also attended a Literacy Lesson with Matilda Loban’s Year 8 students where he emphasised the importance of reading and later participated with year 7 students in an Illuminate class with outer island students. Year 11 Business students also interviewed Patty in the Language and Culture Centre. The students made the Torres News Editor’s job easy by asking lots of interesting questions to Patty, including a couple of curve balls,
such as: “how much do you earn?” Patty answered saying it was more than his parents used to give him for pocket money. Patty talked about his proudest achievements to date, which representing Australia in two Olympic games and playing for the NBA. He told students his mentors were Cathy Freeman and his uncle, Danny Morseu, who was the first Indigenous basketballer to play for Australia, competing at the 1980
and 1984 Olympics. He also described how he transformed his fear and nervousness into a hunger and focus to help achieve his goals. He also said he still practices his island dancing as a way of maintaining his connection to the Torres Strait. Patty was asked what advice he could give to the students and he said: “Make the most of the smallest opportunity, this has been huge for me. “If someone gives you an inch, take a mile.”
ABOVE: Lenny Tapim and Selin David with Patty. BELOW RIGHT: Patty autographs Tagai student tops. BELOW LEFT: Patty helps out in year 8 Literacy lesson.
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Stricken sailor rescued from Number Two Reef By AARON SMITH SAILOR Barry Blackwood (right) got into trouble on Sunday, August 25, when his yacht’s engine failed while motoring back to Cape York from Horn Island in high headwinds, forcing a dramatic rescue by several authorities. “I put up a sail and planned to get back to a safe mooring at Horn Island under my own power, but the wind and currents were not in my favour and I started heading towards Reef Number Two. “I pulled down the sail and dropped anchor, but the currents were just too strong,” Barry said. Barry’s boat, the Shivoo, a fibre-glass 34ft Nantucket Sloop, washed onto the reef where Barry lay stricken for over 24 hours. A small, low-flying aircraft heading to Horn Island spotted Barry’s vessel and immediately notified AMSA Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Canberra who, in turn, notified Thursday Island Water Police. Queensland Police Inspector David Lacey said: “Our vessel couldn’t actually reach him as he was too far on the reef, so we coordinated with Australian Helicopters to send a Rescue 700. “Rescues coordinated between different agencies is the norm up here and again this is an example of how those missions can run smoothly.” Barry did not activate his EPIRB as he hoped the tide would rise and he could self-recover. After he was airlifted to Thursday Island Hospital for observation, his boat washed off the reef and later drifted onto Reef Number One. Thursday Island Water Police Sergeant Randall Gawne said: “This time of year for the eight or nine months throughout the dry, we typically get 20-30 knot SE winds and strong currents. So things can wrong very quickly.” Sometime on Tuesday, August 27, Barry’s vessel was washed off Reef Number One and was drifting towards Badu. Thursday Island Water Police Senior Constable Craig Cormie took Barry in the police boat out to rescue his yacht, which is also his home. Sgt Gawne said: “Drifting in open water posed a hazard to shipping but it was also a gesture of goodwill, we would do the same for anybody.” Barry said: “I am especially grateful to the Water Police, Air and Sea rescue and all the emergency services who came to my aid; it was above and beyond the call of duty.” Barry, a retired refrigeration mechanic and Vietnam Vet , is an experienced sailor who has been sailing since the age of 15. He sails up to the Torres Strait every second year. “I have sailed to India and back and around PNG. I have logged over 25,000 nautical miles. I have only ever had one other incident when I lost a 42ft Ketch in Cyclone Yasi,” Barry said. Barry’s boat, built in the 1970’s received only a few scratches and is still seaworthy, although Barry thinks he will stay moored off Horn Island for a month or two to clean up the boat. Sgt Gawne, who is thinking of buying a yacht, said: “Well that’s about a good as a test of endurance a boat can get, maybe I will get a Nantucket too.”
You never can be too careful: Water Police THURSDAY Island Water Police Sergeant Randall Gawne advises all boat uses to make sure they have an EPIRB on their vessels, especially with the high winds and strong current in the area this time of year, which can put a vessel in trouble very quickly. “A search and rescue that might have in the past taken three to four days now only takes three to four hours. Especially with the newest generation of EPIRBs which has cut search and rescue times in half again. “The first generation of EPIRBs located a distressed vessel in an area the size of Sydney. “The second generation put them in an area the size of Toronga Zoo, and now this newest generation pinpoints you at the hotdog stand at the zoo. “This means we will know exactly where you are if you get into trouble.” For boat users who do not have an EPIRB, they are available for free hire in Grab Bags at IBIS Stores and other outlets around the region. Thursday Island Water Police Sergeant Randall Gawne
Australian Helicopters rescue Barry Blackwood from Reef number 2 in rough seas. Photo Water Police Sergeant Randall Gawne.
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Freedom Flotilla prepares for its destiny By AARON SMITH THE Freedom Flotilla arrived at Horn Island last week, one of the three yachts had to be towed in as it had engine troubles. Torres News was there as the last boat, the Pog, sailed in. This convey of around 20 activists departed Cairns on August 20. They hope to draw attention to human rights abuses by the Indonesian government in West Papua by sailing into Indonesian waters. The Australian government has warned that it is a high-risk action and that they will not receive any special consular support as they will be subject to Indonesian, not Australian law. Indonesia’s Navy and Air Force have been instructed to ‘intercept’ the Flotilla if they attempt to enter Indonesian waters. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said Indonesia is interpreting the protest as an Australian ‘attack’ on Indonesia’s sovereignty as the issue threatens to become a significant diplomatic incident. Last month four community leaders in West Papua, who attended a church service to pray for the Freedom Flotilla, are to be charged with treason and face long jail terms. Apolos Sewa, 53, Amandus Mirino, 56, Samuel Klasjok, 60, and Yohanes Goram, 53, were detained and interrogated for 24 hours in Sorong police station. Small protest marches have occurred in support of the Flotilla in Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney and overseas in Den Hague in the Netherlands and in Port Moresby. Aboriginal Elder Kevin Buzzacott who was the originator of the Freedom
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Torres Strait artists use ghost nets creatively
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By ALF WILSON TALENTED St Pauls weaver Angela Torenbeek is proud of a magnificent work entitled ‘GhostNets Australia’ which was on display as part of Townsville’s nationally recognised public art event Strand Ephemera. ‘GhostNets Australia’ was a major highlight of the exhibition with the striking 12-metre long Crocodile having many people snapping pics of it on the beach near the azure Coral Sea. It was part of an exhibition of 31 engaging artworks by local and national artists which transformed the iconic Strand foreshore for 10 days. It was opened to the public on August 30 and an estimated 70,000 men, women and children were expected to check out the Ephermera. The 1200 x 450 x 65cm collaborative ‘GhostNets Australia’ was work created at a public workshop during the 2011 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Angela and other Torres Strait artists Frank Petero, Georgia Curry (Hammond Island) and Jimmy Thaiday (Darnley Island) being heavily involved. Behind the concept were Karen Hethey and Cecile Williams. Speaking to the Torres News on opening day, Angela said the work was made from parts of ghost nets, cane, bamboo and floaters. “It’s jaws actually open and it has been on display at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in Western Australia and other places. “I have enjoyed being in Townsville and went back to Moa Island September 3,” she said. The 69-year-old Angela said it was named “Netty the Croc” and took three days to create. “Two people can put their head in Netty’s jaws but I won’t because it might bite me,” she joked. Another artist and current Artistic Director for GhostNets Australia, Sue Ryan, was also in Townsville. Sue continues to work with Indigenous and nonIndigenous artists to facilitate environmental community arts projects, exhibitions, workshops and cross art form collaborations. Angela has been working with the Ghost Net Art Project for several years and has been a facilitator at many public workshops including: • Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2012, • Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2009-2012, and • Floating Land Festival, Sunshine Coast, 2010. She was runner-up at this year’s Gab Titui Art Awards. Her work has been acquired by various institutions including the British Museum and has featured in the exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Box ad bookings: Noon, Wednesday before publication
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AN EXCITING opportunity for local Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginals to get the chance to own their own home was further explored last week. The Horn Island Affordable Housing Project, which is a joint initiative between TSRA and Torres Shire Council, aims to increase local home ownership in the Wasaga Village on Horn Island. Last week people were able to consult with the architects, consultants and environmental planners that Torres Shire Council has assigned to this project, and have their say about what they wanted to see in the designs of these homes, as well as see sketches and building designs. Delassa Yorkson, Torres Shire Council CEO said: “It’s great to see such a good turnout where people have been able to talk directly to the consultants as well as provide feedback and gain a level of understanding.” Mayor Stephen said: “We are working on three points of the project at the moment: Designing four unique Torres Strait houses and determining how much they will cost; Developing the selection criteria and process for buying a house and land package; and developing a Master Plan for Horn Island.” “Once we know the prices for the four house designs, the final plans and prices will be released, along with the
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application and selection process. “Only house and land packages will be available for sale, not land only. It will be open to all Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people who live within the region and qualify for a first owners grant,” Mayor Stephen said. Torres Shire Council’s project team visited Thursday Island and Horn Island in early August and spoke with members of the community about what sort of house designs people wanted. Since then the team has drafted up some concept designs based on that initial feedback, and this second round of consultation allowed the community to once again have their input. Tania Dennis director of Insideout Architects, who has had experience with affordable housing projects in the Top End, Palm Island, Katherine and Alice Springs said: “We are developing housing that is low maintenance, as well as having durability and affordability.” David Metcalfe, director of Dcm ABOVE: Locals review designs. Strategic is involved in the environmental, BELOW: Tamaki Broome discusses the designs. landscape and strategic planning of the project. He has previously worked on affordable housing projects in the Northern Territory as well as Northern Africa and the middle East: “By coming here and talking to the people who will use this housing, it gives us a sharp focus of what they want. “It allows us to really target our designs to the wants and needs the people have. We will try to fulfil their vision but also deliver within their budgets, with the option to extend and grow their housing as they are able to finance it.” Sam Pau, a Children Safety Officer said he got a lot out of the consultation. Having recently returned to Thursday Island after living in Cairns, Sam said: “This is something that hasn’t really happened like this before and it provides local people, especially Indigenous people a golden opportunity. “It’s really great of the Shire Council and the TSRA to come together and offer this, it provides the chance to understand the scope of the project and take a part in constructing that future. “It’s an opportunity of a lifetime I hope other Indigenous people take advantage of.” Anyone interested in receiving more information on the project should contact Leon Filewood at Torres Sire Council on 4083 1251. LEFT ABOVE: David Metcalfe with a copy of the housing project design. RIGHT ABOVE: Consultant Stewart Christie explains the layout of the village. LEFT: Tania Dennis and Sam Pau discuss the designs.
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Important implications for the Torres Strait: ARP By AARON SMITH AUSTRALIAN Reef Pilots (ARP) are being proactive to protect the region’s marine environment, by offering ship safety audits at overseas ports to forewarn vessels if they are not up to standard to enter Australian Waters. ARP general manager Alan Maffina said: “This has important implications for the Torres Strait, as there are around 4000 ships passing through the region under pilotage each year. “We see ships suffer engine and steering failure, structural issues, and substandard sanitary, safety and fire-fighting facilities. “So by making sure they have things up to scratch before they depart will significantly reduce risks to the area.” Mr Maffina said 195 foreign ships were detained in the year up to May by the Australian Mari-
time Safety Authority (AMSA) who aim to randomly inspect about 80% of all vessels arriving at Australian ports. ARP are offering the services of their surveyors and auditors who are based overseas, so foreign vessels can undergo the Australian Maritime Checklist and be provided with a report highlighting issues they may have. “We came up with the idea because I travel overseas a lot to visit many ports in countries like, India, Singapore and China, and there is a fair amount of interest from the operators of vessels there. They have trepidation on entering our waters because of our port state control is one of the world’s strictest regimes. “This vetting service provides a proactive approach rather than a reactive one, where per-day charter fees and Australian technicians will cost the operator a lot
Shen Neng 1, which ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef in 2010. Photo courtesy cccqld.org.au more than if they fix problems in their home port before departure,” Mr Maffina said. AMSA have a database of ships with previous issues, so when one of these vessels arrives at an Australian port they will be there to inspect it. “This service from ARP could
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Calling all Torres Strait pilots TORRES Strait pilots and anyone with an interest in aviation are being urged to attend an important briefing this week on new aviation safety rules. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is holding the briefing on Horn Island to make sure local pilots are aware of changes and improvements to a range of rules. Improvements are being made to the rules covering pilot licencing, electronic flight bags, the management of fatigue, performance based navigation and flying training. The new rules are modernised, standardised, better organised and lift safety in these key areas. Local pilots will be shown how to access the information they need on the rule improvements, as well as how to stay up to date with regulatory change. The briefing will explain how CASA will
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transition the aviation industry across to the new rules and outline the responsibilities of people and organisations during the transition. Everyone attending the briefings will be encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback. There will also be presentations on how pilots can find and utilise important online safety tools developed by CASA. Pilots are encouraged to bring their tablet or smart phones to the briefing so they can directly access the online safety tools and information. The Horn Island briefing is being held on Thursday September 12, 2013 at 6.30pm at the Wongai Hotel. Local pilots should book their place online at: http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:ST ANDARD::pc=PC_101349 The briefing is free of charge.
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Yam robbery charge POLICE have charged a man over a break and entry at a store on Yam Island. A 22-year-old Edmonton man was charged by Edmonton police yesterday following an investigation into the alleged unlawful entry of a Yam Island store in March this year. He was charged with breaking and entering premises and stealing and is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on September 16. Three other Yam Island men have been previously charged in relation to the same incident. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
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be a way to reduce delays and costs for foreign vessels. “We are also auditing to see if these vessels have a fatigue management plan, so we don’t have people falling asleep at the helm,” Mr Maffina said. “AMSA is very supportive of what we are offering, as their objective to improving maritime safety, so they see this as a step in the right direction.” Since the 230-metre Chinese cargo ship, the Shen Neng 1, ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef in 2010, causing a 3km gouge that will take decades to regenerate, the Queensland government has increased fines steeply and there is a lot more attention on protecting Australian Waters. “We are the guardians of the reef and we have been getting the message out there for the past few weeks that we now offer this service and we are available to ships check if they are up to standard,” Mr Maffina said.
The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.
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Torres Strait Islanders take part in NAIDOC Ceremony By ALF WILSON BILLY Thaiday, the father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Sam, was amongst numerous Torres Strait Islanders who attended a special Smoking and Paying Respect ceremony as part of NAIDOC celebrations at the world renowned James Cook University in Townsville. The week-long celebrations were held from September 2 to 6. Aboriginal group Gullumbah’s Didjida Yallorin presented the smoking ceremony on September 4 during which elders were thanked for their huge contribution over decades. The group also performed several dances which gained generous applause from the audience. Mr Thaiday of Yam Island descent said he enjoyed the celebrations. “I did part of my degree here in 2003 and 04,” Mr Thaiday told the Torres News. J C U ’s S c h o o l o f Education acknowledged within the Smoking Ceremony the many thousands of years of traditional Aboriginal teaching and learning. It was held at the Western Campus on the lawns in front of physiotherapy and between A Block and D Block, across the road from the swimming pool. Master of Ceremonies was Mr Max Lenoy, a JCU lecturer and guests were welcomed to country by Mrs Dorothy Savage. A minute’s silence was observed in remembrance of those who teaching and learning colleagues and who are no longer with us today. The Smoking Ceremony was introduced by Ms Renarta Prior a traditional elder and guests were invited to walk with the group beside several buildings during it. “We bow our heads in respect of those who have passed on and thank the spiritual ancestors of this country for sharing their land with us and for watching over us on our educational journeys. “The elders have done wonderful things and we thank them for their love, protection and guidance.” Education training for Indigenous students began on Western Campus in 1977 under the Townsville College of Advanced Education, which later became
LEFT: Billy Thaiday at the JCU Smoking Ceremony. RIGHT: Part of the audience. the School of Education at JCU. School of Education lecturer Lyn Nichols said when the Education Central complex was completed in March this year on the main JCU Eastern campus, the School moved there. “Now that the School has moved to Eastern Campus and prior to any construction and disturbance of the soil on Western Campus, we would like to pay our respects to the Indigenous Education students and Education lecturing staff who studied or lived on Western Campus but sadly, are no longer with us. “We would also like to pay our respects and give thanks to the Aboriginal ancestral spirits, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba of the Western Campus land, who watched over us during our stay on their country. “We also acknowledge that we have been privileged to continue teaching and learning practices on the country of the Aboriginal people who led the way tens of thousands of years before us,”Ms Nichols said. Other activities during the week included markets, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander films, Dreamtime Story Telling and Boomerang throwing, spear and fire making, Launch of the School of Business’ “Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Case Study Vi d e o s , Tr a d i t i o n a l Aboriginal Dancing Performances, free sausage sizzle, Traditional Kinship System Workshop and painting presented by Mr Phillip Obah. Torres News
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Iama, Warraber celebrate Ranger boat blessing TWO Torres Strait Cen- latest Torres Strait Re- Urui is the third Ranger tral group communities gional Authority (TSRA) patrol boat to be blessed for operations. The Malu have gathered together to Ranger patrol boat. Urui awill support Ranger welcome into service theOur suppliers The will six-metre Maluget yourself be here so come bargain! activities on Iama and Thursday Warraber Islands. Island Almost 200 people Servicing the from the Iama and Torres Strait & Outer Islands Warraber communities gathered at the Iama Island wharf for the coconut breaking by Mrs Seai
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Warria and the blessing by Pastor Nelson Billy. Guest speakers during the ceremony included the TSRA Member for Iama and Torres Strait Islands Regional Councillor Mr Getano Lui, Wakeyama Prescribed Body Corporate Chair Mr Ned David and Warraber Elder Mr Harold
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Pearson. The welcome to country was delivered by Traditional Owner Mr Christopher Baluz. TSRA Acting Chairperson Mr Aven S. Noah said the Ranger boat roll out across the Torres Strait was now approaching the half-way mark. The next boats will be
delivered to Saibai and Mabuiag Islands. “The first of the boats was blessed on Badu Island 12 months ago and the second on Boigu earlier this year so we are being very thorough with this process. “We all know the sea can be a hostile environment and nothing is being
left to chance in making sure that the boats going into service are seaworthy and ultimately safe for the crews.” New boats will also be based at Erub and Mer making a total of seven patrol boats supporting both land and sea activities for the Rangers in the Torres Strait. LEFT: Thaiwa dance team members performed at the blessing. BELOW LEFT: A plaque with the badges of all TSRA Ranger groups presented by Operations Manager Mark Anderson, to Getano Lui and David Baragud. BELOW RIGHT: Mrs Seai Warria, assisted by Rangers Ned David and Laura Pearson, prepares to reveal the name of the new boat.
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LEFT: Members of the official party and Rangers at the blessing. ABOVE: Pastor Nelson Billy blesses the Malu Urui.
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MOVIE IN THE PARK
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Children Safety week kicked off on Thursday Island with an outdoor cinema in Anzac Park on Sunday September 1, where families enjoyed Madagascar 3. Organised by the Queensland Police Bluelight Disco, Officer-in-Charge Thursday Island Police Station Jamie Horn said: “The night was a great success enjoyed by many families, we plan to do more of them in the near future.”
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WONGAI BALL THE fundraiser for Sacred Heart Primary School, the Wongai Ball, is seen by many as the social event of the year. This year was no exception, the 200 seats were sold out and everyone kicked up their heels for a good night out. The Best Dressed Couple Award went to Noel and Irena Peters.
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EVENT WONGAI BALL
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Torres Strait Leaders visit Ugar Eruer Uteb
This term Ugar Eruer Uteb were fortunate to have our political leaders visit our beautiful school. We would like to eso Mr Jerry Stephen, our TSRA member for organising this special school visit. We had so much fun with Mr Dan and Miss Sarah. Mr Dan taught us some road rules and signs. Then he gave us scooter licences.
Parent Ready Reader Program
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This program raises awareness of parents as partners in teaching and provides training to families about reading to children.
Term 3, Week 8 Attendance Campuses that achieved 90% and above Dauan
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Iama
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Masig
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Narupay
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St Pauls
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Practical tips to parents and caregivers who want to help children read. Parents and caregivers of children 0-8 years ‘Ready Readers’ training to assist them supporting their child build confidence at home as they learn to read. Volunteer ‘Ready Readers’ training for people who want to assist young children reading at school.
Visiting from Week 9 - 11 Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh, Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh, Badhulgaw Ngurpay Lag, Narupay Ngurpay Mudh, Mer Eruer Uteb, Erub Eruer Uteb, Masig Muysaw Ngurpay Lag, Malu Kiyay Ngurpay Lag and Iama Ngurpay Lag
To find out more contact your campus or Ready Reader Coordinator: Julia Gela Mobile: 0467 715 117 or Email: julia.gela@dete.qld.gov.au
“Zeuber Erkep - Eyes of the Sea”
A huge thank you to parents and carers for contacting their respective campuses to report student absence. The following figures show a significant decrease in the last 3 weeks.
On Wednesday 28 August, Waybeni Buway staff watched on as Father Charlie Loban conducted a boat blessing for HPE teacher, Matt Arkell. The boat has been named “Zeuber Erkep - Eyes of the Sea”. A special thank you to May Passi, Iana Noah, Jeffa Waia, Thamey Unicomb, Meiko Stephen and Father Loban for making this a wonderful and memorable afternoon. Mina Big Eso!
Week 5 – 1078 Week 6 – 769 Week 7 – 630 Well Done!
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PATRICK MILLS visits Tagai
THINK, DREAM and AIM HIGH Indigenous Australian professional basketball player, Patrick Mills who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (the NBA) visited Waybeni Koey Ngurpay Mudh on Wednesday 4th September. Not only is he one of the first Indigenous Australians to play basketball in the NBA, he is also one of the youngest players ever to suit up for the Australian national basketball team, the Boomers. Patrick generously offered his time to address a special parade as the key note speaker and inspired our students to think, dream and to aim towards the challenges and commitment of working hard and to strive to be the best you can be. He took a small tour of school grounds with Cultural Ambassadors, Gwen Garnier and Ian Gaidan, visited Mrs Belyea and Year 11 BOM for a class interview, and Mrs Loban’s Year 8N English for a literacy lesson. Patrick also spoke on an Eluminate (Webconference) with some very excited outer island students facilitated by Dave Bell (Sports Coordinator) and Dan Tonon. The students from Badhulgaw, Narupay and Waybeni Buway enjoyed asking Patty lots of questions and seeing him on the web cam! Thanks for a great day Patrick!
Disability Action Week Join us for a family fun day
Wednesday 11th September, 2013 Meet at the Post Office at 10 am for a March to Anzac Park 10.30—1 pm at Anzac Park for a family BBQ, information stalls, weaving, face painting and much more… For more information contact Sylvia on 0417798429, Zoe on 0438159132 or Dulcie on 0488501015
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Students Get Into Character
Northern Peninsula Area State College News
To celebrate Book Fair Week, the Bamaga Primary Campus held a Year 7 Dress Up Day Fundraiser on Friday 30 August All teachers and students were asked to come to school dressed as their favourite book character and donate a gold coin toward the Year 7 Camp Fundraising Efforts. The day was a great success with the students having a parade to show off their costumes and prizes for the best dressed in each class. On the same day the Prep and Year 1 classes had their Arts Performance. Parents came in to watch the students in their second last art rotation for the year. Congratulations students on your wonderful Art Folios, Drama and Dance Performances and Singing on the day. A big thank you to the four Early Years Teachers who worked hard to give the students the confidence to perform in front of a crowd. The last Arts Performance will be at the Awards Day in Term 4. The day was a very busy one with the Year 5, 6, 7’s also enjoying a session of go-carting at the Bamaga Oval. Bamaga Police assisted the teachers in setting up the course and teaching the students about road safety. Ms Anja Sebasio, HoD, Bamaga Junior Campus Ms Sarah Lui, Photographer
Business backing “Breakfast in Bamaga” Breakfast in Bamaga is working to provide the students of the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) with breakfast one morning a week. Over the last few months, Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) has liaised with the NPA College staff, council members and local businesses to garner support for the breakfast program. Most significantly, the Islanders Board of Industry and Service (IBIS), donate a supply of fresh fruit each week, demonstrating their commitment to achieving responsible social outcomes for the communities within which they operate. Having commenced in term two, the Breakfast in Bamaga program is already providing healthy foods to up to 35% of the students in attendance each Tuesday morning. Taking advice from other breakfast programs rolled out across Australia, the program aims to improve classroom behaviour and concentration, as well as provide healthy food choices. IBIS’s commitment, along with VPG’s donation of breads and spreads, is working to give the students of the high school campus a healthy start to their school day. And it is not just the healthy food that is making an impact, ‘Breakfast in Bamaga’ offers students the chance to build connections to school by enhancing relationships with teachers and student support staff. These relationships can lead to positive school engagement and increased attendance. This partnership approach between IBIS, NPA State College, NPA Regional Council and VPG shows a commitment from business and community in the Northern Peninsula Area to support the teaching and learning outcomes of local youth. If your business would like to be part of this exciting program, please contact VPG at erin@vpginc. Deputy Mayor Mr Edward Newman (R) with two com.au for details. of the college students enjoying a healthy breakfast.
Date Claimers 13 Sept.. - Sports Exchange with Tagai College 16 - 20 Sept. - Year 10 Work Experience 19 Sept. - Hearing Health screenings 20 Sept. - Last day of Term Three 21 Sept. - 6 Oct. - School Holidays 7 Oct. - Labour Day Public Holiday 8 Oct. - First Day of Term Four - All Students
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THURSDAY 12
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Murder Or Mutiny 2:00 The Young Ones 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Hill Place 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Upper Middle Bogan: No Angel 9:00 It’s A Date: Should You Date On The Rebound? 9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Derek 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 Secrets Of The Superbrands: Technology 12:20 Movie: “And Now For Something Completely Different” (M a) - Some of the best of BBC TV’s Monty Python’s Flying Circus sketches reshot for feature film release. 2:30 Football: WAFL Finals Series 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The NRL Footy Show - Join Fatty Vautin, Darryl Brohman, and Michael Slater for a wrap of all things footy and come inside the game with some of Rugby Leagues favourites. 10:30 Arrow 11:30 The AFL Footy Show - The Logie award-winning AFL Footy Show celebrates its 20th season, starring Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw, Sam Newman, Billy Brownless and Shane Crawford. 1:30 Extra 2:00 4WD TV 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 Three Stooges” (PG a,v) 2:00 The Chase 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 9:00 Please Marry My Boy 10:00 Formal Wars 11:00 Grimm: The Other Side - Nick and Hank are called to the scene of a murdered high school academic decathlete and learn just how competitive some extra- curricular activities can be, and the extremes some coaches and parents will go to give students the best chance for success. 12:00 Special: Caribbean Blue 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Animal Monster Moves 2:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Historic Walks 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 7:55 Destination Flavour - Adam’s Best Bites 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food - Big Breakfast 9:30 Vikings 10:20 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Massive Moves 12:00 La Vuelta 2013 Live 2:00 The Observer Effect: What are Australia’s mavericks, powerbrokers and celebrities really like? Ellen goes beyond the headlines to reveal what makes our most popular Australians tick in a format that is both entertaining and informative. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 13
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue: Pen Y Lan Hall 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: International - This week’s episode of QI has an ‘International’ flavour. QI master Stephen Fry is joined by panellists Bill Bailey, Jack Dee, David Mitchell and Alan Davies. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Death Comes Knocking Phryne plays host to ghostly soldiers and exotic spiritualists and Aunt Prudence is swept up in the new spiritualist fad and enlists a famed psychic to contact her dead godson. 9:30 Scott & Bailey 10:15 Lateline 10:55 The Thick Of It 11:25 Rage 5:00 Rage
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother - Check out all the fun and action from the housemates this week in Big Brother’s new Twisted House. 7:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: First Qualifying Final 10:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Redbelt” (M l,v) - Josh takes a different approach to his mother’s recovery and leaves her with Aunty Peg to go on a date. Could Josh have failed at looking after her already? 2:30 The Baron: Time To Kill - Exciting, danger-laden, unusual exploits...the human dramas of those who buy, sell or steal precious treasures. 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 Scandal: Crash And Burn / The Trail - After a plane crashes killing everyone onboard, Olivia must defend the pilot from media and airline accusations. Amanda Tanner goes missing and Huck calls upon his dark past to find her whereabouts. 2:00 TBA 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News: Kay McGrath, Rod Young and John Schluter present the latest news and weather. Sport is with Pat Welsh. 6:30 Today Tonight: The latest news and current social issues presented by a team of reporters. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella. 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 11:00 TBA 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Dream A Little Dream Of Me 2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Don Matteo 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 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Historic Walks: Hollywood 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Caledonian Road 8:30 Heroes Of The Enlightenment 9:30 Once Were Enemies - Cave Warfare: Fifty years ago in the Central Pacific, marines and soldiers fought the Japanese in one of the most bloody battles in WWII, yet this combat has been all but forgotten. This documentary sees a former US Tank Commander and Platoon Leader return to the island to meet their former Japanese enemies. Now in their 80’s, the men relive their painful stories as they trek into the jungle and witness how time has enabled them to forgive. 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Bigger Better Faster Stronger: Vacuum Cleaner 11:30 The Brides Of Khan 12:00 La Vuelta 2013 Live Stages / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 14
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Face Painting With Bill Leak: Charlie Perkins 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “Rose Of Cimaron” (PG) 3:40 Movie: “The Glenn Miller Story” (G) 5:00 Human Planet: Mountains: Life In Thin Air 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Blue Cross 8:20 The Checkout: Snack Size: Apple / Pillars Of Salt / Restaurants 8:25 Audrey’s Kitchen: Thai Style Baked Fish 8:30 Midsomer Murders: A Rare Bird - When a bird watcher is found dead, Barnaby and Jones investigate. Was his obsession with ornithology to blame - or something more sinister? 10:00 Waking The Dead: Care: Part 2 10:55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Gabby Logan 11:20 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:30 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:00 The 2013 Isuzu Queensland Open 1:00 Movie: “Flipper” (PG v) 3:00 Getaway 3:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Second Qualifying Final 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Third Qualifying Final 9:15 TBA 11:30 TBA 2:20 Movie: “Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach” (PG) - On the eve of his retirement, Lassard is being honoured as the Policeman of the Decade. At the airport terminal, Lassard accidentally picks up an overnight bag filled with $3 million in stolen diamonds. When the thieves locate and kidnap Lassard, his loyal graduates come to the rescue with hilarious results. 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 Dr Oz 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 V8 Xtra 2:00 Seven’s V8 Sepercars 2013 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 11:00 Movie: “Role Models” - When thirty-somethings Danny and Wheeler get into a fight with a tow-truck driver and are faced with jail, they take the ‘easy’ way out by taking on community service instead. Soon they are assigned to be role models to two very different boys: a medieval geek and a foul-mouthed kid. However, will they be a bad influence on the boys or will they learn something about growing up? 1:05 Grey’s Anatomy: Here Comes The Flood 2:00 Special: Magic Harbour 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 2:05 Piano Notes 2:15 The Beauty Of Maps 2:50 Piano Notes 3:00 Lily Cole’s Art Matters 3:55 Up To The Sky: Star Of Snedling, Munich 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 My Family Feast 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Islands: Caribbean - The Wild Side Of Paradise - Discover the secret wildlife of the Caribbean, which is made up of over 7,000 islands and reefs lying within the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. From giant leatherback turtles who visit Trinidad’s beaches to lay their eggs and the ocean species which can’t be found anywhere else in the world, to the giant humpback whales who travel thousands of kilometres to raise their young in the Caribbean’s warm and calm waters. 8:35 Eddie Izzard’s Marathons for Mandela 9:30 Movie: “Brick Lane” (M s,a,l) 11:20 Journos: Hamish 11:50 Days Of Love 12:00 La Vuelta 2013 Live / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 15
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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: Around Windsor 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 12 Canoes: Our Ancestors 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:55 The Mystery Of Flying Kicks 3:10 Genius Within: The Inner Life Of Glenn Gould 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Down Among The Dead Men 6:30 Compass: Why I Am Still Muslim 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Supersized Earth: A Place To Live 8:30 An Accidental Soldier 10:55 TBA 11:30 Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How The Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood 1:30 Movie: “Easy Rider” (M a,d,n,s,v) 3:05 Movie: “Behind The Headlines” (PG) 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Travel Oz
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Fourth Qualifying Final 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 Powergames: The Packer Murdoch Story: Part 2 - Aging Sir Frank battles to stay in charge of his health and his empire, as he tries to thwart Rupert Murdoch and control his sons Kerry and Clyde. Murdoch’s decision to expand into the UK changes the face of international media. 10:30 CSI: Miami: Law & Disorder 11:30 Southland: Heroes 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:00 Dr Oz 12:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 8:00 TBA 9:00 Bones: The Pathos In The Pathogens - The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder. 10:00 Castle: The Human Factor / A Rose For Everafter 12:00 Special: Australia’s Deadliest Destinations 1:00 House Calls To The Rescue 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 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 ADbc 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Demetri’s Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secrets Of Nazca 8:30 The Observer Effect: What are Australia’s mavericks, powerbrokers and celebrities really like? In an age where 30 second sound-bites and social media dominate our view of the world, host Ellen Fanning uses the news events of the week as a window into the lives of the people who shape our culture and politics. 9:30 The Deadlys 2013 11:00 Destination Australia: Victoria Achut battled her way through medical school and escaped a civil war in Sudan, but her biggest struggle yet has been re-starting life in the ‘lucky country’ with three small children, an absent husband and mounting bills. 12:00 La Vuelta 2013 Live 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 16
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 As Time Goes By 1:00 Midsomer Murders 2:35 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Nutbourne Pumping Station 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 Dalziel And Pascoe: Time To Go - A detective partnership of opposites. When a young man is found dead at a rave club, Dalziel and Pascoe come under pressure to find the person who dealt the drugs which killed him. Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan star. 1:10 Movie: “Raging Bull” (M l,s,v) 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield Grand Final 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Amazing 80’s 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Thespian Catalyst 10:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Benefactor Factor 10:30 Two And A Half Men: That’s Not What They Call It In Amsterdam 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Ferrets, Attack! 11:30 Episodes 12:00 Nikita: Aftermath 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “Up Close & Personal” (M v,l,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor Live 8:40 Mr Selfridge: Harry is rattled by news of the death of an exemployee and Rose is forced to tell Harry that Roddy is making a nuisance of himself. But when Harry encounters him in the store, he’s shocked by what Roddy tells him. Meanwhile, Victor finally plucks up the courage to tell Lady Mae what he really thinks of her. 10:35 Talking Footy 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Special: Survival On A Tropical Isle 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 God In America 2:00 Asteroids: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves 5:30 La Vuelta 2013 Daily Highlights 6:00 Historic Walks - Washington DC Monuments and Icons 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Spin 7:35 Beat The Ancestors - Churchill’s Rocket Parachute 8:30 What Makes Us Human?: Professor Alice Roberts is making a new human being as she’s five months pregnant. But as an anatomist, and doctor, Professor Roberts has a rather different perspective on her pregnancy than most mothers. 9:30 Housos: Wedding 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community 11:55 Shorts On Screen: Angry Man 12:30 Bear Grylls Wild Weekend 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 17
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 The Private Life Of 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Stoke Hall 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rise Of The Continents 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Pens And Prejudice 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Midnight Cowboy” (M a,l,d,s,v) - When Joe, a Texas ‘cowboy’ makes his way to the Big Apple to seek his fortune, the only wealth he finds is in the friendship of Ratso Rizzo, a conman with big dreams. 2:30 Football: VFL Finals Series 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Bakersfield Expedition 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Cohabitation Formulation 9:30 Big Brother Late Night Feast 10:30 Two Broke Girls: And The Three Boys With Wood 11:00 Two Broke Girls: And The Egg Special 11:30 Weeds: Une Mère Que J’aimerais Baiser - Nancy hopes to cash in on some new business opportunities when she tags along with Andy and Doug for a weekend in the East Hamptons. Elsewhere, Silas hopes to reconcile with Emma; and Shane accompanies Det. Ouellette on a drug bust. 12:00 Nothing Trivial 1:00 Extra 1:30 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 End Of Eden” (M v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 8:00 The Force - Behind The Line 8:30 Winners & Losers: Dirty Little Secrets - All five girls are keeping secrets... but someone’s about to find their little white lies are more dangerous than they could possibly have imagined. With a fresh sense of closure, Bec starts a blog about her recent experiences. 9:30 Body Of Proof 11:30 Go On 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Andre Rieu: Live In Maastricht II 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village - Water People 6:00 Historic Walks - New York Skyscrapers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Gregg Wallace 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Killing: A suspect is taken in for examination as the police try to find out more about the notebook they discovered, but things go less than smoothly. The prime minister and his close aids become the focus of police attention, as Karen is also found to be hiding a dangerous secret which could prove fatal for the government. Borch and Lund’s trip to Jutland begins to have consequences. 12:10 Armadillo: Afghan Frontline 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 18
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 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Stanwick Hall 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Hypnosis 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 9:35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Dara O’Briain 10:00 Please Like Me: French Toast - Josh takes a different approach to his mother’s recovery and leaves her with Aunty Peg to go on a date. Could Josh have failed at looking after her already? 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Luther 1:30 Football: SANFL: Qualifying Final: Teams TBA 3:45 Football: SANFL: Elimination Final: Teams TBA
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat - Who will survive the Hot Seat? Six contestants go head to head to win the cash. Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Hot Seat is a game of strategy, skill and survival. 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Arrow: Unfinished Business - When The Count escapes from the mental institution and the city is flooded with Vertigorelated violence, Oliver and Diggle make it their mission to track him down. 9:30 TBA 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 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: “Fall Into Darkness” (M v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Slideshow 8:30 TBA 10:30 The Mole 11:30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Perfect Storm - In October 1991, Lt. Col. Dave Ruvola and his four-man helicopter rescue crew are called upon to help save a lone yachtsman shipwrecked 250 miles off the New Jersey coast, but their mission is thrown into turmoil by a huge storm. Unable to refuel mid-air they are forced to ditch into the Atlantic Ocean. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 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 - The Water People 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Miniature Britain 8:35 Charley Boorman’s Extreme Frontiers: South Africa 9:30 The Killing 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Kiss Me Again” (MA s) - In Italian. In a sequel to the winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival 2002, Kiss Me Again picks up ten years on, where Carlo and his friends are at various crossroads in their life. Now in their forties they are more calm and philosophical, and have swapped late nights and casual affairs for household bills and children. 1:40 Movie: “Love Is In The Air” (M d,l,s) - In French. Yann, an airline safety expert, lives a quiet life of irony plagued with phobias until his last chance at real love almost escapes before it begins. 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight 4:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014
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CROSSWORD No. 165
SUDOKU No. 165
Your Lucky
Stars
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You must be a little more careful with your health. You have been under a fair amount of stress recently and could be out of condition. Romance. You will have to cope with a problem that you thought had already been settled. This time around, you will have a more effective solution.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Don’t allow somebody with much less energy hold you back. You may be better off making your own decisions and letting them go their own way. Romance. Don’t spend too much time thinking about the past. You need to take into account changes which have happened recently.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
Your parents may seem to be interfering in your life. Don’t be too hard on them. They are only trying to help. Romance. Your partner will introduce you to a new sport. If you aren’t initially good at it, don’t worry. Enjoy the time you can spend with your mate while perfecting your skills.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A call from out of the blue may cheer you up. This person will want to talk for ages, but you will be glad they phoned. You may not have realized just how much you miss them! Romance. Your partner will be with you non-stop. Revel in this time together as next week will be busy!
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Try to think up a pleasant surprise for a good friend. They are feeling a little down at the moment and could use a good deed. Romance. A romantic offer should be taken up. The person concerned will be serious, but if you don’t act immediately, you won’t get a second chance.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
FINDWORD No. 165 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
Don’t make a decision based on emotions and against your better judgement. This is not the time for a rash move. Romance. Don’t get too wrapped up in your own thoughts this week. Your partner will be disappointed if you don’t communicate with them about your true feelings.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Your curiosity will be aroused by an article which you read in the paper. Try to find out more about this. It will be the main topic at work in the coming week. Romance. Make sure that your partner supports any moves which you plan to make. You may need some moral support!
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
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MUDDY RIVER
This week will bring you many ideas. You will be disappointed if your feelings are not taken seriously. Emphasize the importance of your words! Romance. A meeting will end up becoming more significant than expected. Put your best foot forward by being thoroughly prepared.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) The Moon/Mars Midpoint presently moving through your sign may make you a little too aggressive. Channel that anger into more useful forms. Romance. Your partner may be too lenient with their family. If you feel they’re being taken advantage of, be sure to speak up and support your mate.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You will need to keep better track of your finances. You have enough coming in, but you are not sure how much you have going out. Romance. Your recent health improvements may have inspired your companion to go and do the same. Show your gratitude for their accomplishments.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
– Robert Frost
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SOLUTIONS No. 165
One area of your life will be finishing and a new one starting. You must assess your options and make certain that you are heading in the right direction. Romance. A chance meeting with a friend will have important repercussions. Be careful not to confuse your own desires with their needs.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) An amusing incident at work will help to cheer you up. The person concerned might not find it quite so funny, however. Curb your giggles in front of them. Romance. You will be concerned about a minor health problem. You can resolve the issue with diet and exercise improvements.
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NEWS
35,000 lives can be saved with screening: Cancer Council
THE CANCER Council of Australia suggests that the next Australian Government could save 35,000 Australian lives over four decades if it adopts a five-year plan to complete the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Cancer Council Australia CEO Professor Ian Olver said whoever forms government after 7 September has the opportunity to close the biggest hole in Australia’s response to its growing cancer burden by completing the program. “There are thousands of Australians in apparently good
health who have an early-stage bowel cancer or precancerous polyp growing inside them,” Professor Olver said. “The best way to arrest this silent killer is to screen everyone aged 50 to 74, every two years. “Phasing in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program was a Coalition and a Labor election commitment way back in 2004. “Three elections later, the program is still restricted to a one-off test for just four age groups.” Professor Olver said a fiveyear implementation plan would
prevent on average 875 bowel cancer deaths each year in addition to those being picked up by the current program - a total of 35,000 lives saved over the next 40 years. “It is the best investment the next government can make in reducing our cancer death toll,”
he said. “We know both sides of politics support evidence-based cancer control policy, so the slow progress in implementing the program remains an anomaly - and a tragedy, for the thousands of Australians who are dying unnecessarily while we wait. “It only took five years to get a breast cancer screening program in place - 20 years ago. “We urge all Australians to call on their federal candidates to end the delays and commit to a five-year bowel cancer screening plan in this term of office.”
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With Heartfelt Thanks Mrs Bonnie Turner, together with their children Vicki, Richard, Edwin, Shirley, Abai, Darlene, Irene, Brian, Joshua and their families wish to express our sincere heartfelt thank you to all Families, Relatives, Friends and Organisations that have given kind words and messages of comfort, support and understanding; and floral and monetary donations during the passing of our dearly beloved husband, father, dato and great dato.
The Late John “Saibai” Turner We wish to thank the following families & organisations: Debra Rose Funeral Directors Bishop Mabo & Church Councillors of the Anglican Church Queensland Health Management and Staff Torres Shire Council Mayor, Councillors and Staff My Pathways – Thursday Island IBIS Board, Management and Staff TSIMA See Hops Trading TI Taxi Services Bill Emeny Taxi Services Pastor Nona and Church Councillors of the AOG Church TI Bowls Club TI Hospital Kitchen Staff Qld Health CQI Team Queensland Police Service Coral Sea Concrete Pty Ltd TOLL Marine Logistics and Staff - Thursday Island Mr Darryl Seden and Staff - Seaswift Mr Takami and Staff of Friday Island Independent Taxi Services Mr Peter Fraser & Ms Judy Arndt and Family Mr & Mrs Theo Mosby and Family Mr Bobby Binawel & Ms Olive Yusia and Family Mr Shem Binawel & Ms Samantha Sabatino and Family Mr Derek Brank & Ms Adula Petero and Family Mr & Mrs Ibuai Jacob and Family Mr Des Murfet & Ms Silen David Mr Wally Shibasaki & Ms Julia Yorkston Mr & Mrs Peter Ahloy and Family Mr & Mrs Michael Bon and Family Mr & Mrs Bill Shibasaki and Family Ms Tamily Shibasaki and Family Mr Allan Filewood and Family Mr & Mrs Ronnie Laifoo and Family Ms Elaine Doolah Ms Loretta Bryant
Ms Jean Tatipata and Family Ms Freda Tatipata and Family Tatipata Families and Relatives Mrs Josie Cowley and Family Mr Don Philipson & Mrs Marcella Newman Mr & Mrs Greg Maricic and Family Mr & Mrs Henry Joseph and Family Mr & Mrs Charlie Loban and Family Mr Elekana Nai Pastor Joseph Kris & Mrs Gertie Kris and Family Mr & Mrs Anthony Cloudy and Family Mr & Mrs Patrick Levi and Family Mr & Mrs Peter Geagea and Family Ms Florence Levi and Family Mr James Levi (Ludi) Mr Marcus Pedro and Family Mr Lyle Newman & Ms Gwen Ketchell and Family Mr & Mrs Yen Loban and Family Mr & Mrs Pedro Stephen and Family Mr & Mrs Gabriel Bani and Family Mr & Mrs Reggie Pau and Family Mr & Mrs Jonathon Yusia and Family Mr & Mrs Marsat Newman and Family Mr & Mrs John Abednego and Family Mr Thomas Nomoa & Ms May Assan and Family Mr Harry Yamashita & Ms Ida Ahmat and Family Mr & Mrs Tommy Mayor and Family Mr Clint Seden and Family Mr William Dewis Mr Sessay Kaddy Mr Terence Newman Mr Marsat Newman Ms Patty Sailor and Family Mr & Mrs Solly Lewin and Family Mr & Mrs Thomas Loban and Family Mr & Mrs Ted Loban and Family
Ms Josephine Sagigi and Family Mrs Rosie Sambo and Family Mr Darren Ahboo & Ms Sheila Dewis and Family Ms Enid Ketchell Ms Corrine Newman and Family Mrs Priscilla Takai and Family Mr & Mrs Richard Takai and Family Mr & Mrs Daniel Takai and Family Mr Karel Takai & Ms Michelle Resek and Family Mr & Mrs Dennis Ball and Family Mr & Mrs Jamie Shibasaki and Family Mr Xavier Bowie & Ms Misako Takai and Family Mr Charles Martin & Ms Vivien Takai and Family Takai Families and Relatives Cairns Mr & Mrs Tony Assan and Family Mr John Adidi & Ms Nazareth Kanai and Family Mr Marsat Ketchell and Family Mr & Mrs Gerard Nakata and Family Mr & Mrs Bua Mabo and Family Mr Elliot Whap and Family Mr & Mrs Sam Pearson and Family Mr & Mrs Brian Pearson and Family Mr & Mrs Danny Mosby and Family Agie & Dai Families and Relatives Mr David Garnier & Ms Gladys Laifoo Mr Cyril Binjuda & Ms Faylene Nakata and Family Mr & Mrs Bill Hogan and Family Mrs Joan Lynch Ms Sandra & Karina Lynch Mr & Mrs Tony Krall and family Mr Harry Rivers & Ms Doune Heppner Mr & Mrs Ken Perrett Saibai Island Community Mr Jeffrey Waia Mr & Mrs Terry Waia All Pall Bearers
DATE CLAIMER Tombstone Unveiling of the Late
Daisy Kanabutu (nee Sailor) and Gebie Rattler (Nee Sailor) on Saturday, October 5, 2013 Thursday Island and Horn Island Cemeteries Port Kennedy Association
MINI MARKETS Come along and grab a bargain!
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Bob Mills Final Yawo
We, the children of the late Robert Mills (BOB) invite family and friends in joining us in our final farewell to Dad by spreading his ashes in the place he loved the most, Thursday Island. Date: Friday, September 27, 2013 Place: Malu Paru Restaurant at the Grand Hotel, Thursday Island Time: 2pm
Spreading of Ashes from the Main Wharf at 4pm (slack tide as Dad would say).
Torres Strait Youth & Recreational Sporting Association are seeking Expression Of Interest from the community to start up a possible Tennis Club. Any Interested person please contact Mrs. Bertha Natanielu on 0427 030 654
Marigeths for their customary duties – Mrs Regina Turner, Mr Paul Drummond, Mr Terence Yusia, Mr Tomi Newie, Mrs June Bann, Mr Elton Fell, Mr Faafetai Nona, Ms Nikita Wackerow, Mr Anthony Hines, Mrs Tanya Robinson & Mr Brian Roberts. Your unconditional love & support has given us so much comfort. All hunters, gatherers and caterers who have helped in the preparation throughout our time of mourning, we are so grateful.
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All families, relatives and friends who have travelled from afar, we greatly appreciate your wonderful support. All sympathy cards, floral and financial contributions from TI, Horn Island, Torres Strait Island Communities, Bamaga, Seisia and NPA Communities, Friday Island, Hammond Island and POW, Cairns, Townsville, Weipa, Northern Territory, Mackay, Sydney, Brisbane, Mareeba, Palm Cove, Rockhampton, Canberra, Port Hedland, Ingham, Darwin, Yungaburra, Atherton, Tasmania, Perth and Melbourne. Words cannot express how truly thankful we are and how much everyone have assisted us immensely during this heartbreaking time in our life.
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Remote areas to be more severely affected by climate change PEOPLE living in remote Australia are likely to be more severely affected by climate change than other sectors of the national population. A new study by the CRC for Remote Economic Development (CRC-REP) and Ninti One warns that communities and outlying settlements on Torres Strait, Cape York, in Central Australia and the Kimberley face greater risks to their wellbeing as the climate warms than people in other parts of Australia. The study by the CRC-REP and CSIRO investigates the likely relationship between climate change and liveability (or state of wellbeing) of remote Australians. “Globally, climate change is expected to bring a number of downsides for people generally - the spread of tropical diseases, mental health issues, allergy and lung problems, water quality and availability issues, impacts on agriculture and social cohesion,” Principal Research Leader, Dr Digby Race says. “However the three areas we focussed
on in remote Australia all have large populations of people with poor health, infrastructure and socioeconomic status, and many children. “All these areas are predicted to get hotter under climate change, although the outlook for rainfall is still not clear. “In general, urban centres like Broome, Kununurra and Alice Springs are less sensitive to the impacts of climate change due to their relatively high socio-economic status. Outside these urban areas, however, there are scattered small populations who may be more sensitive to these impacts than those in other parts of Australia. “These are areas where socio-economic disadvantage is already high, there is a low tax base and poor service provision, and where most households are likely to have poor capacity to adapt to climate change - they will need help to make them more resilient.” Dr Race says resilience to climate change means a community is capable of
absorbing and coping with the disturbances caused by the climate, and is able to reorganise itself while undergoing change soas to retain its identity and the way it functions. “Vulnerable sub-populations in the most affected areas may manage climate change simply by moving, as desert people always have. However, we think it is possible that cultural attitudes and practises that helped remote Australians manage climate extremes in the past or present may not be sufficient under future climate change scenarios - especially where there is significant socio-economic disadvantage.” The involvement of local communities in managing change will be crucial - but the low taxpayer base in remote areas means that the resources to do so will often not exist. The report proposes a series of principles to help remote communities adapt and become more resilient to climate change.
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Young Torres Strait Islanders make a mark in Northern AFL By ALF WILSON YOUNG Torres Strait Islanders Kathrinka Matthew, James Matthew, Judah Toby and Johnny Anau-Aruba played starring roles in two major roles north Queensland Australian Rules competition victories. They are from Boigu Island and are boarding students at Townsville’s Shalom Christian College. Kathrinka Matthew who lives in Cairns and is of Boigu descent shone for the Shalom Open School Girls AFL side which went through undefeated at the recent Australian Football League Queensland Townsville School girls Gala day
for the second consecutive year. Their sports teacher Joe Christensen said that Kathrinka was a genuine utility female footballer. “She played in the back line and also as a key forward at times,” he told the Torres News on September 3. James, Judah Johnny all played leading roles for the Shalom Christian College side which won the grand final of the Townsville under 18 competition on August 28. Shalom 12-10-82 beat arch rivals Bulldogs 6-5-41 after leading by 19 points at halftime. Mr Christensen said the
four were all talented footballers who were credits to their school and community. “Judah was named best on ground in the under 18 final and the TSI boys went well,” he said. Johnny kicked a goal in
the decider. Multi skilled footballers Matthew and Judah are also quality rugby league players. The 17-year-olds starred for Townsville’s Shalom Christian College at the
recent Independent Secondary Schools Confraternity rugby league Carnival. James lined up at halfback and Judah as a centre at the carnival held in Townsville which was contested by 40 schools over three divisions.
FAR RIGHT: Kathrinka Matthew is flying high. RIGHT: From left are James Matthew, Judah Toby and Johnny Anau-Aruba.
John Turnbull, Chemist and Druggist, Thursday Island By BRIAN RANDALL THIS advertisement, published in 1897, shows what would have been a very important and familiar place for the residents of Thursday Island. At a time when access to health care was limited in terms of modern medical knowledge, chemists and druggists such as John Turnbull played a vital role in terms of people’s well being. John Turnbull’s Thursday Island shop operated from at least the early 1890s and he was elected a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Queensland in 1892. The store itself was located on the ground floor of the building, with a large display window showing potential customers some of the products he sold and we can assume that his residence was in the upper floor. Those who lived in the Victorian era tended to be suspicious of fake or poor quality products so Turnbull would have promoted the genuine or pure nature of his products and medicines. As with other chemists of the time, he would have promoted his medicines as remedies for a wide range of ailments including gout, sciatica, tooth-ache, and neuralgia and hair restoration. Many chemists also sold non-medicinal products such as soft drinks and confectionary.
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A wide range of medicinal bottles were used by druggists to hold their own concoctions. From very small to large and in a variety of colours, some of these may just be seen in his store window, in the pictured advertisement. Chemists at the time were also starting to professionalise and broaden the range of services they offered, with some even offering a range of veterinary services in addition to their usual dispensing activities. Many chemists were also starting to move into areas such as photography, supplying a range of photography related items and services. Herbal remedies were also still very popular and we can assume that Turnbull offered a range of these as well. Turnbull would have also acted as an agent for various southern or mainland companies, no doubt stocking and selling a range of their products. Also, as a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Queensland, he would have been able to keep up to date with the latest advances in medicines and related health care services. John Turnbull’s chemist shop, along with the other businesses and stores on Thursday Island, ensured that the island’s residents had access to a similar range of goods and services as well as standard of living as those in less isolated locations, particularly at this relatively early time.
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BJ Danger puts bite on BigBalaBurger’s lead BJ Danger has issued a late challenge to long-standing leader BigBalaBurger in a bid to annex the major prize, with only round 26 of the season left to play Torres News/Sea Swift/IBIS NRL tipping competition. As the Torres News is printed prior to the completion each full round, the results which appear in this article apply to the end of round 25, and the final round will have been completed by the time this edition is available to the public. The final result will appear on our Facebook page. BigBalaBurger crashed with only three winners and sits on 132 which has seen his lead slashed from four to two, ahead of BJ Danger who scored six to lift him to 130. TI Turkey (also with 3) moved to 128, with Kingtutt (5). Denis Hill (3) is on 127, one ahead of Mariner (6), Marakai (4), Tipper Tonon (3), Mark Hutton
(4) and Mugai87 (3) on 126. No one got eight, nor seven, with only BJ Danger, Mariner, 86, Gilligan1, Seahorse and Likefishingmore scored six wins. Tipsters were exposed by at least five results, including the Knights’ win against the Broncos, Sea Eagles’ victory against the Storm, Cowboys’ win against against the Sharks, only walsalad and By Jingo selected the Titans to upset the Roosters, and the Eels against the Dragons 125: Jooti (4), 86 (6), Mr Spiggot (4). 124: KPP (2), VooDoo Magic (4). 123: Gilligan 1 (6). 122: Sarah Finnemore (3). 121: beaniebuzza (4), Willy (4). 120: Leon Whittaker (5), 119: Tigrrrr (4). Rayns (4). 118: theflyingfalafel (5), Seahorse (6). 117: TiNell (5). 116: Maggie Hill (3), Marro
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THE THURSDAY Island Bowls Club held an Emergency General Meeting last month which saw a good turn out of people, most who were joining for the first time and keen to get the club on the road. Those present also elected a board. One of the goals of the meeting was to find ways to raise money as quickly as possible to continue repairs and to regain affiliation with the Bowls Club Association. Every Thursday night games will be played to raise funds. Registration for a game will be at 6pm and $5 will pay for the game and membership. There will also be a sausage sizzle and a jam session for any keen musicians. In the meantime people interested are advised to keep an eye out on the notice boards as working bees will continue on Sundays. Rosie Evans, Chair of the Social Committee, said: “A lot of other issues were covered in the meeting and certainly by our AGM in late September we should feel we are moving in the right direction. “All-in-all we seem to have a good representation of the community with long term and shorter term residents and people form various government bodies and small business.” - Rosie The Elected Board included: Interim President: Glen Wienert; Interim Secretary: Nat du Prel; Interim Treasurer: Annie Stone. Sub-committees were established: Chair of Bowls committee: Bonnie Turner, Russell Hubbard;Chair of House committee: Julian Evans; Chair of Social committee: Cynthia Bunnell, Olivia Smyth and Rosie Evans. Chair of Building: Des Murfet and Jason Bond; Chair of Grants committee: Natalie Orero.
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Patty Mills looks to the future By AARON SMITH PAT T Y M i l l s h a s already represented Australia in two Olympic games as well as
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building a successful career in NBA Basketball in the USA. He has had breakfast with cathy Freeman, dinner with U.S. President
Barack Obama and worked out in the gym with pop legend Paul McCartney. At 25 Patty Mills has achieved more then
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many do in a lifetime. But he still has grand plans for his future. Patty said to Torres News he hoped to have at least another 10 years playing professional basketball, but, after that, he plans to finish his college degree at St Marys in California, where he plans to major in sports journalism. “Ideally I’d like to start a basketball version of the Footy Show in Australia and try to really drive the profile of the sport up in this country. ”However I would be happy to work in either radio, TV or print journalism,” Patty said. Already a confident public speaker, Torres News asked Patty how he dealt with racism, after his public support for AFL star Adam Goodes’s stance earlier this year.
ABOVE: Mia Nakata (Patty’s niece), Alyssa Levesque (Patty’s partner) and Patty Mills. BELOW: Yvonne Mills (Patty’s Mum), Patty Mills, Uncle Francis Tapim and Benny Mills (Patty’s Dad). “I try to find a way “It’s important not to it to fuel the tanks to to make it a positive by react in a bad or violent prove them all wrong. showing my abilities as way. On the court I just let a professional and take “It’s about being the my skills do the talkthe higher ground. bigger person and using ing.”