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Swimming challenge to aid Weipa Wildlife Care ON Saturday, May 4 members of the Weipa Lightning Swimming Club will attempt to swim 20 kilometres to help raise much-needed funds for Weipa Wildlife Care. The event, organised by 12year old Katelyn McCahon will start at 6.30am and Katey hopes it will take around four hours to complete in a relay fashion. “The kids participating in the challenge are aged between nine and 13 years and are very excited about the swim as we all agree it’s for a great cause,” Katey said. “The operating costs of Weipa Wildlife Care are very high and the number of animals and birds requiring care is growing all of the time. “The wildlife carers are all volunteers and have to use their own money a lot of the time just to feed and care for the sick and injured wildlife, relying on donations and community support for all funds.” Weipa Lightning Swimming Club members Morgan McCulkin, Alyssa Taare, Katelyn McCahon and Tom McCahon with Weipa Wildlife Care’s joey, Ruby.

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Katey is hoping the 20km challenge will raise $500 for Weipa Wildlife and contributions to this worthy local cause can be made by contacting Katelyn on 0498 686 406 or scotnlin@ bigpond.net.au and she will direct you to one of the challenge competitors for sponsorship or a donation. Donations can also be made at the Cape York Guardian Pharmacy or at the Weipa Swimming Pool on Saturday, May 4 from 6.30am. There will also be a sausage sizzle and drinks available at the pool on the morning of the challenge so Katey is encouraging everyone to come down for breakfast and support the swimmers. Katey said she would like to thank the Weipa Town Authority for donating the lane hire and Cape York Guardian Pharmacy for donating food, drinks, funds and help, and a big thank you to all her fellow swimming club members who are participating. If you do find sick or injured wildlife contact Kristy from Weipa Wildlife Care (0427 799 748).

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I don’t know what was happening with Australia, but April 1 seemed to pass without anything outrageous happening. The ABC was quiet and refined, none of my friends made prank phone calls, and the newspapers were full of their normal indigestible mass of politics and sport. Although – let me think

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Caring for local wildlife WEIPA Wildlife Care is a volunteer wildlife rescue group caring for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Last year alone the group attended to approximately 260 animals, not counting the more than 500 Sooty Terns which went into care in January this year following wild weather created by Tropical Cyclone Oswald. Head wildlife carer Kristy Philliskirk has been busy organising the set-up of Weipa

about that. Would I have noticed if anyone had published a spoof story about Australian politics or sport? Both of them are so outlandish in the first place that they are hard to parody and be believed. I’ll have to go back and check. The biggest April 1 joke story is disqualified from running. Firstly because it did not appear until April 23, and secondly because it was true. It runs like this . . . It was one in the morning when an anonymous Sydney lady (she refuses to divulge her name but does tell reporters that she is 68 years old) - as I was saying, when

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Wildlife Care as a non-profit organisation, which is a costly process and is currently coming out of her own pocket. You can show your support for Weipa Wildlife Care by donating to Katelyn McCahon’s 20 kilometre swimming challenge this Saturday, May 4 at the Weipa Swimming Pool (details at left). Weipa Wildlife Care has a facebook page with contact details for anyone wishing to volunteer or donate to the group.

an anonymous Sydney lady heard a noise in her kitchen. She got out of bed and went to investigate. She found a man, who had already collected her television, crouched in front of her fridge looking for some alcohol to take along with it. Now, you or I would probably flee the scene screaming, but our anonymous heroine is made of tougher stuff. She grabbed a chair, set it over the intruder and stood on it. He was trapped, unable to move, and the lady’s husband called the police to arrest him. I am positive the lady was fêted in her local bowls club,

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and will be remembered far into the future. The burglar’s future does not look so bright. Just imagine his friends in the pub “Oh yes, that’s Fingers McGee. You know, the guy who got trapped by a 68 yearold girl with a chair.” That will not look good on his CV. There is a lesson to be learned here. We have more than enough stupid burglaries. We also have plenty of spunky old ladies. What we should do immediately is apply for a Government grant to buy them all the right sort of chair. That’s a move that should work wonders.

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Local soldier honours fallen comrades at Weipa dawn service By Giembra Busmer

THE 2013 ANZAC Day commemorations in Weipa were particularly poignant for one local family as their son returned to the town following active service in Afghanistan. A Private, based in the Northern Territory, Bronson Scott spent three weeks back home visiting mates and his proud parents Grace and Rocky Scott, as well as attending the Weipa ANZAC Day dawn service with them for the first time since 2008 when he enlisted in the Army. Close friend Matt Whittaker told the Western Cape Bulletin that as a teenager Bronson ‘lived and breathed the Army’. “It was not unusual to see him headed off into the scrub with his backpack full of weights, or running around his yard with a tyre being dragged behind him strapped to his back, trying to achieve an elite level of fitness,” Matt said. PTE Scott was raised in Weipa from when he was born in 1990 to his completion of school and eventual enlistment into the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in 2008. He got his first real taste of Army-life at B Company, 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment at Evans Landing where he participated in work experience in grades 9 and 10. “It was my first exposure to what being in the forces would be like and I really enjoyed it,” PTE Scott told the Western Cape Bulletin. “I was hooked.” A rifleman in the ADF PTE Scott said the lure of overseas travel was his main reason for signing-up and his career in the forces has so far lived up to his expectations. “During 2010 and 11 I travelled to eight different countries

so I am really getting to see the world, and I’m making a lot of new mates while doing it,” PTE Scott said. Recently returned from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan PTE Scott described his tour to the Western Cape Bulletin. “It was freezing – that was a big shock after growing up in Weipa, and I got to see snow for the first time. “Before we arrived we were instructed to be aware of IED (improvised explosive devices) markers as it was the weapon of choice of the Taliban on coalition forces overseas. “In reality, when we arrived in Afghanistan, the markers were everywhere. Farmers used markers (e.g. a pile of rocks) to mark graves or the boundaries of a makeshift fence. “After a few patrols we were used to it. We were able to distinguish the difference between what was ‘normal’ and what wasn’t,” PTE Scott said. “I must make special mention of the brave sappers of our Combat Engineer Regiments and Explosive Ordanance Disposal teams around Australia who risked life and limb clearing our patrol paths of IEDs. “They had nerves of steel when faced with the task of finding ‘possible’ IEDs. They did this knowing that if they stuffed up just once it could be their last mistake ever.” PTE Scott said that unlike Australian children the Afghani youngsters were ‘not into sharing’. “If you gave a child a packet of chips they wouldn’t share it with their mates, they would fight over it, take off and hide somewhere to eat them alone. “Some of the boys told me, for a bit of fun, they would give a bottle of Tabasco sauce to a

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group of cheeky kids, watch them fight over it then watch the winner drink his hard-fought prize, only to end up spitting it out making funny noises and putting on quite a display of theatrics that made both the locals and us Aussies have a good laugh together.” And speaking of sharing, PTE Scott said the Aussie Diggers quite often swapped their ration packs with the American soldiers – who always threw away the Vegemite but enjoyed the packets of M&Ms! During his deployment PTE Scott experienced the loss of three Australian comrades, but said it only made his resolve stronger. “We lost three Aussies from our Battle Group during my tour of Afghanistan – Corporal Richard Atkinson (22), Sapper Jamie Larcombe (21) and Lance Corporal Andrew Jones (25). I had just returned from leave when Sapper Larcombe was shot, but it just made us all

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the more determined to get the job done so our mates deaths were not for nothing. “It was particularly moving to see the crosses representing those lost in Afghanistan at the Weipa dawn service. In the end it’s about honouring the Australians who never came back and paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep their mates and loved ones safe and preserving our freedom.” PTE Scott plans to stay a Digger as long as he can but is hoping to enrol in the next promotion course. “The Army is a great career, and a wonderful way to travel and see the world, but it’s definitely a single man’s job!” he said. PTE Scott is not the only proud Weipa representative in the Australian Defence Forces – PTE Jack Carter, PTE Scott Gobbert and Kirstie Bucholz (Royal Australian Air Force) are all current serving members of the ADF.

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Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa community relations specialist, Scott Goodson, presents a $1,000 cheque donation to Goodline’s John Kennedy for their ‘Shave for a Cure’ fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation.

SEVERAL Cape York community groups, services and events received a boost recently after being awarded funds through Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa’s Community Donation and Partnership Programme. Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa acting Community Relations manager, Scott McIntyre, said successful recipients of the year’s first round included: Weipa Kindergarten and Preschool, Aurukun Tweenies Group, the Regional Partnership Agreement, Western Cape NAIDOC, Goodline’s Leukaemia Foundation fundraiser, the Queensland State Dirt Kart Titles and the Weipa Fishing Classic. “There are so many wonderful community groups, services and events in our community who we want to recognise and help financially, so that more people can benefit from these activities,” Mr McIntyre said. “Whether it’s an initiative to help local Indigenous people become work-ready, organisers of large events that the whole community can enjoy, or those helping protect our local environment—it all benefits the community,” he said. “Preference is given to those who can demonstrate a sustainable contribution to Western Cape York, and those who show a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment. “Applicants that show good organisation and can demonstrate that effort has been made to collect support from a range of sources, are also given preference.” Applications for the second round should be received by Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa no later than May 31, 2013, for review in June. Other funding rounds will be held in September and December. All local community groups, events and services are encouraged to apply. Brochures about the programme and application forms can be obtained from the Community Relations Building (located behind Weipa Bowls Club), via email RTAweipafeedback@riotinto.com, or the freecall hotline (1800 707 633).

Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa Community Relations specialist, Scott Goodson, presents a $4,000 cheque to representatives of the Aurukun Tweenies Group, who will use the funding for a cultural excursion to the Laura Dance Festival.

JK’s shave exceeds all expectations GOODLINE’S fearless (and beardless) brave leader John Kennedy’s involvement in the Leukaem i a F o u n d a t i o n ’s Wo r l d ’s G re a t e s t Shave exceeded all expectations. Offering his whiskers to the cause JK set his Goodline team’s fundraising goal at a staggering $100,000 and not only reached that goal but surpassed it raising a total of $104,705.45. The “Shave for John” was conducted on Wednesday, March 27 in WA at the Fortescue Metals Group Port Operations. Page 4 Western Cape Bulletin May 1, 2013

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Rural Fire Brigade calls for volunteers The Western Cape rural Fire Brigade is actively seeking new members to provide and maintain a regular and consistent pool of volunteers to help respond when needed to help protect our community. The Brigade is looking for like-minded community members, over 18 years of age, to become a Rural Fire Brigade volunteer. By volunteering your time you will be trained in all aspects of fire fighting, road crash rescue, Hazmat situations and structural fires, as well as leadership, teamwork and incident management, all to help protect our wonderful community. The Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade is one of the most active Brigades in the state, and covers one of the largest areas in Queensland. To help protect our community the Brigade responds to many and varied incidents such as grass fires, structural fires, road traffic crashes, hazardous substance spills, delivering community education programs and information. During the past two years the Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade has responded to 125 grass fires, 27 road traffic crashes, 11 structural fires, and several community education visits – Fire Awareness, Roads, Attitudes, Awareness Program. We will be in the Woolworths car park on Saturday, May 4 and 11 from 8am to noon with

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information on hand about what is required to join-up. We are looking to conduct our first meet-and-greet awareness meeting on Monday, May 20 at 6.30pm, and are proposing to meet every third Monday (for starters) at the Fire and Rescue Base at Lorim Point from 6.30 to 8.30pm. This is open to anyone living in Weipa and available to anyone who does, or does not, work for Rio Tinto Alcan.

Come along and see us at Woolies or if you cannot make it there just turn up on Monday, May 20 at 6.30pm at the Fire and Rescue Base at Lorim Point, meet some new friends and learn some new skills and help protect your community. For more information contact: Marcus Brooks (0408 150 525), Steve Fairbrother (0457 535 811), Tony Lankester (0488 012 236) or Adam De Ruiter (0447 000 313).

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Chair of the Ely Coordination Committee and Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa workplace mentor, Linda McLachlan, presents laptop packs to recipients: Laura Mara, Lilah Jia & Samuel JiaCaltibiano.

Several students around the Cape have received a boost, after being awarded funds through rio Tinto alcan Weipa’s ely Bursary education assistance Scheme. Laura Mara, Lilah Jia, Samuel Jia-Caltibian and Casey DeJersey from Mapoon, were amongst 15 recipients

in 2013, and were excited to receive their new laptops last month from Linda McLachlan, Ely Coordination Committee chairperson. Chair of the Ely Coordination Committee and Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa workplace mentor, Linda McLachlan, said she was delighted to see the bursary assist

the younger generation in their educational pursuits. “The educational bursary is available to applicants of all ages to assist with the costs associated with studying,” Ms McLachlan said. Through the scheme, funds are allocated annually for educational assistance, to local Aboriginal students who either have a connection to one of the six traditional owner groups under one of the company’s Indigenous mining agreements, the Ely Bauxite Mining Project Agreement (EBMPA), or have a historical connection with Mapoon, Napranum or New Mapoon. “Students who are awarded the bursary during their high school or university studies are also encouraged to un-

dertake work experience with Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa, in the form of the vacation programme, graduate programme and cadetships—just to name a few,” Ms McLachlan said. “Past recipients of the bursary have used the funds for boarding school fees, courses and HECS fees, textbooks, laptops and rental assistance.” The bursary scheme is an integral part of the company’s commitment to the EBMPA, providing local Aboriginal people with assistance during their education, with the potential to secure employment with Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa. For further information about the Ely Bursary Education Assistance Scheme, phone the freecall feedback hotline 1800 707 633.

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This programme makes funds available for projects, community organisations, services and events that contribute to the sustainable development of the Western Cape region.

How do I apply? Request an application form from the Community Relations department, by either: - phoning the freecall hotline 1800 707 633; - emailing RTAweipafeedback@riotinto.com; or - visiting the Community Relations Building (located behind Weipa Bowls Club).

When can I apply? We accept applications throughout the year. Applications for funding will be reviewed quarterly in March, June, September and December. If you would like to be considered for the June round, please submit your application by 31 May 2013.

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RPA Indigenous Work Skills Program mentors Jillian Boyd, Edem Lemaire and Tom Corrie with Western Cape Chamber of Commerce president Vance Wallin and RPA chairperson and RTAW general manager operations Gareth Manderson.

different sectors such as sport and recreation, construction and civil works, and child care and teaching. Tom and Jillian have been on-board since the assessment day on April 18 when some 60 hopeful candidates turned up at the Convention Centre to register. Forty people were given places in the Program. There was 36 acceptances and there has been high attendance rates of around 30-32 people most days. Skill360 is providing the pre-vocational training by

extremely experienced staff. Facilitator and trainer, Rebecca Burke and trainers, Narelle Bennetts and Dave Binjuda are putting the trainees through some pretty tough (but sometimes fun) paces with both accredited and life-work balance modules. Liz Logan, said there has been fantastic support from local businesses and the Western Cape Chamber of Commerce and there are a number of employment projects coming to light now. “The RPA had received

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15 years of service rewarded sGT lukE spottiswood, from RaaF Base scherger, was recently presented with the defence long service Medal (dlsM) for 15 years of service in the defence Force. The presentation was made on Friday, April 19 at the B Coy Army Depot by FSGT Bernie McNamara and MAJ Steve La Rose. SGT Spottiswood enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force on January 13 as a Ground Support Equipment Fitter. After his initial recruit training he was posted to the Army Logistics Training School at Latchford Barracks in March 1998. He has been posted to: 302

Logistics Support Flight, 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Group, 285 Squadron, 1 Combat Logistics Sqn, 1 Airfield Operation Support Sqn, 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Sqn, 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit and RAAF Base Scherger. SGT Spottiswood was promoted to Leading Aircraftsman in 1999. He was then promoted to the rank of Corporal in 2004 and attained the rank of Sergeant in 2009. SGT Spottiswood has previously been awarded the Australian Defence Medal and the campaign medal for Operation Anode in the Solomon Islands.

Weipacommunity communityupdate updateAugust May 2013 Weipa 2011 Community consultative Scherger caseload meeting Capacity at Scherger remains at about

600. There currentlyconsultative about 470 On April 9, a are community people was accommodated at Weipa the centre. meeting staged at the This follows the announcement by the Town Authority. Various community Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, stakeholders were present, including Chris Bowen, that the Scherger operations from Tinto,until WTA, Hospital and will Rio continue 30 Weipa June 2012. indigenous leaders and the next meeting Department of Immigration and is The scheduled for September.

Citizenship (DIAC), the detention services

Community engagement provider Serco and health services

provider International Health DIAC is proud to announce itsand Medical Services (IHMS) continue to effectively commitment to the Weipa Landcare manage the client caseload. Serco also community garden project. We will be continues to recruit people from the area providing volunteer labour to assist to meet its staffing needs, which has with thetosuccess project, locals. which is risen include of 14 the indigenous aiming to grow produce for the Weipa Visit from the minister’s community.

advisory group Centre visits

A visit from members of the Minister for

SGT Luke Spottiswood (centre) was presented with his DLSM medal by FSGT Bernie McNamara and MAJ Steve La Rose at the B Coy Army Depot on Friday, April 19.

Free morning tea to celebrate our kids WHETHER they are a keen soccer player, a gifted artist or simply have the gift of the gab – every child is a star. To celebrate the star qualities of each and every one of the 11 7 , 0 0 0 c h i l d r e n attending Family Day Care around the country, Weipa Family Day Care is taking part in the National Fam-

ily Day Care Week celebrations in May. Under the theme “Every child is a star” National Family Day Care Week will celebrate the star qualities and individuality of every child and Family Day Care’s role in supporting them to reach their potential. To celebrate National Family Day Care Week the Weipa

Community Care Association is hosting a free morning tea on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday May 7. So come on down for a cuppa and a ‘star’ biscuit and celebrate our kids.

Community launch for healthy eating project in Aurukun Island & Cape’s aurukun store is inviting the local community to attend the exciting launch of its new healthy eating project next Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8. The Healthy Choices launch and Health Expo, which takes place at the store between 8.30am and 5pm on both days, will include a free healthy barbecue, competitions and prizes, face painting, store walk ‘n’ talks, apple slinkies, balloons, fruit, and lots of fun activities and games. Island & Cape retail operations manager Craig Oxlade said the Healthy Badging project, being run in conjunction with Apunipima Cape York Health Council, will greatly benefit the local community. “This project is all about helping the Aurukun community to recognise products which are the healthier choice by their badging,” Mr Oxlade said. “We want to promote good health, nutrition and physical activity, and Apunipima has provided wonderful support to get this project off the ground.

“We’ve also been training our staff on how to read labels, so they can also help customers make the right choice when they buy food and drink from our store. “The launch will be a great way to celebrate this healthy initiative, and we look forward to seeing as many local community members attend as possible. “I encourage everyone to come down for lots of fun, food, games and music, and enjoy the free barbecue on offer.” The launch follows similar healthy eating initiatives at other Island & Cape stores across Far North Queensland, including in Hopevale. Mr Oxlade said Island & Cape were also working with Menzies School of Health Research in the Northern Territory to analyse raw sale data collected from its group of stores. “We want to identify shopping trends that impact health and nutrition in communities across Far North Queensland,” he added.

The International for Immigration andOrganization Citizenship’s advisory Migration (IOM) is planning to visit the group, Council for Immigration Services centre again in May to speak to clients and Status Resolution (CISSR), is scheduled August 3–5. They about return for options. These visitswill occur also attend the next community relatively often and enable clients who reference meeting in thevoluntarily Weipa are thinkinggroup of returning home Town Authority rooms on August 5. to assess their options.

Client activities

Accommodation

All expression activities and excursions are for An of interest process continuing as normal, including ﬁshing accommodation in Weipa has recently been andswimming those whoand responded trips, finalised town tours, lawn have been informedoff-site of the outcome. bowls. Excursions are an The accommodation bookings are needed to important way to maintain the good house departmental service provider staff.

mental health of those accommodated at

The new hotel redevelopment remains thecourse centre.and additional rooms are on expected become available in early Centretonumbers September.

As at April 30, there were 491 people

The old hospital reconstruction has been accommodated at SIDC. Currently the completed with some 90 rooms now vast majority of clients are Sri Lankan, available for Serco and subcontractor staff.

with small groups of other nationalities

DIAC continues to consult closely with all includingstakeholders Rohingya from Burma. relevant in Weipa to ensure Numbers have risen signiﬁfor cantly in the the best possible outcome all parties. The conscious pastdepartment month due is tovery additional arrivals, of potential impact staffing butthe it is anticipated thatitsmoves out of the accommodation requirements may have centre will continue in the coming weeks. on tourist and other accommodation in The capacity of the centre is 596. Weipa and it continues to take steps to address this issue. Comments?

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Ifdepartment you would directly, like to get in touch with the please don't hesitate department directly, don’t hesitate to send an email to:please scherger.idc@immi. to send an email to scherger.idc@immi.gov.au

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JESUS Barrabas the murderer was chosen over Jesus who called himself the Son of God. Jesus was a model citizen compared to Jesus Barrabas. These same accusers of Jesus saw him do good time and again for the people, healing the sick, raising the dead, and bringing hope to the poor and oppressed. But in their legal and hard religious hearts, they could not see God at work but rather some self-important conman and fraud that was a threat to their religious rule.

By Rev. Michael Connolly

Of course Pilate knew why. Verse 10 of Ch 15 says that the chief priests were angry with Jesus and Pilate knew that they were jealous of Jesus. The original Greek lingo there for “jealous” was the word “envious” but meant someone who was so envious that they would do all in their power, even murder, to get what the person they are envious of, have got. They were murderously envious of the Lord’s popularity and success with the people, and wanted him removed from the scene, permanently.

Pilate asked for a bowl of water and washed his hands in it, saying that he wanted nothing to do with the death of Jesus and he washed his hands of the whole affair. That saying is still used in our society today for example, when we want nothing to do with anything that goes against our conscience, our moral and ethical views. Or when we want to ease our conscience a bit because we did not take a honest stand on a matter. Jesus is truth.

Rev Michael Connolly.

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Sea Swift wins prestigious national marine award NortherN Australia marine transport provider Sea Swift is celebrating after taking away top prize at a prestigious national award ceremony in Melbourne. The company clinched the Innovation and Excellence in Workforce Development (Maritime) Award at the recent 2013 Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) awards. Sea Swift also achieved ‘highly commended’ in the category of Excellence in Industry Promotion. Sea Swift chief executive officer Fred White said the company, which has depots on Thursday Island and Horn Island, and in Weipa, Seisia, Gladstone, and Darwin, beat off fierce competition from across Australia to win the maritime category. “We’re absolutely delighted to have won this national award for the first time, and it is a tribute to each and every one of our incredible staff,” he said. “It’s a fantastic achievement, and great acknowledgement

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for all the hard work put in by our people over a number of years. “It’s also a great coup for the people of Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory to have northern Australia recognised at such a prestigious awards ceremony.” Mr White said the awards celebrated exceptional achievements made by national organisations in training and workforce development.

“These national awards recognise organisations who are leaders in quality skills training and workforce development, which makes this recognition even more pleasing,” he said. Sea Swift is one of the largest employers in the region with more than 300 staff, and makes a significant contribution to the employment and skill development of northern Australia communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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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

Weipa ANZAC Day THE largest contingent of marchers in recent years wound their way from the Weipa skatepark to Memorial Square in the pre-dawn light of ANZAC Day last Thursday. Around 1,000 people gathered in the square to pay tribute to the servicemen and women who have served our country in a moving ceremony conducted by the Weipa RSL Sub-Branch. Following the service a record number of people headed to Evans Landing to join the troops from B Company, 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment for a delicious hot breakfast, provided by Serco. Many stayed on after breakfast to toast the ANZAC legend with a few cold beverages, and

try their luck at a game of crown and anchor or two-up. Weipa ANZAC Day tradition continued at the Weipa Bowls Club where patrons enjoyed a buffet lunch, a couple more coldies and a few more games of two-up. The day was particularly enjoyed by Private Bronson Scott who came home to Weipa to visit family and friends following active service in Afghanistan (see story page 3). PTE Scott said he wanted to thank the Weipa RSL SubBranch, Major Steven La Rose, WO2 Tony Harris, B Coy 51st Battalion FNQ Regiment, the Weipa Bowls Club and the people of Weipa for making his ANZAC Day one to remember.

anzac day Lest we forget

The largest contingent in recent years participated in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weipa ANZAC Day march. Photos by Giembra Busmer and Stretch Noonan.

An estimated 1,000 people attended the Weipa ANZAC Day dawn service.

B Coy 51st Battlion FNQ Regiment OC Major Steven La Rose.

Crosses adorned with poppies were erected at the Weipa memorial to represent the 39 Australian soldiers killed during operations in Afghanistan.

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Western Cape College heads of Evans, Flinders and Duyfken Houses Savannah Jia-Craige, Kate Barnes and Joshua Potter laid a wreath at the dawn service.

Weipa RSL Sub-Branch members Ian Pressley and Shirley Russell with Weipa RSL Sub-Branch president Neil Dickinson following the ANZAC Day Weipa dawn service.

Representing the Queensland Police Services at the dawn service were Constable Emma Wallis and Constable Joe Moran.

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

In honour of the men from Aurukun who served our nation ANZAC Day 2013, the 98th year since the landing at Gallipoli, was a very important year for the Aurukun community as it marked the unveiling and dedication of the war memorial in memory of the 11 men from Aurukun who served in the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion, and also Reverend William McKenzie, who was a prisoner of war in France in WW1 and a volunteer in WW2, and in memory of all who served throughout Australia through various wars in defence of our nation. On September 13, 1943 11 men f rom the community of Aurukun enlisted at Aurukun and became members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion, and all served until March 1946, except for one who passed away from inﬂuenza while on leave at Aurukun in April 1945. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) constructed a radar station at Wutan (311 Radar Station) at the mouth of the Archer River in March 1943 and this continued operations until June 1944. In September 1943, a vessel from 2nd Australian Water Transport Group called into Mapoon, Weipa and Aurukun Mission Stations to recruit Aboriginal men for service. They were endlisted and served with the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion. These men had a vast knowledge of the waterways of Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria,

Those who served: Johnny Bandicootcha Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka Billy Buttons Woolla Callum Woolla Billy Comprabar Johnnie Lac Lac Ampeybegan Charlie Warnkoola Billy Panjee Peinkyekka Sandy Pootchemunka Tommy Toikalkin Frank Wolmby

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some of whom had worked on pearling luggers, and this knowledge was of immense assistance during the war. The Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion was formed in 1941 and its activities were varied. The Pioneer Company gave assistance to the 17th Australian Field Company which was stationed on Horn Island. Knowledge of local reefs and sandbars allowed the battalion to help the 2nd Australian Water Transport Unit, as well as the 22nd Australian Line Section who were laying an underwater cable, linking communications between the mainland, the Torres Strait and New Guinea. The Battlion’s knowledge of the Torres Strait and its waters were invaluable to the Allied effort. Between October and December 1943, some members of the Battalion went into Papua New Guinea. 870 men of the Torres Strait and Cape York joined the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion and were a very strong force in

the defending of the north of Australia. There were 97 Japanese air raids reported in that Northern Australian region during World War II. 18 bombs fell on Horn Island, making it the second most attacked place in Australia after Darwin. Reverend William MacKenzie also served and dfended Australia. Mr MacKenzie is regarded as an “Aurukun person” as he served the Aurukun people from 1923 to 1924 and then with his wife, Geraldine, from 1025 to 1949, and then again from 1950 to 1965. Mr MacKenzie was a prisoner of war at Messines, France in 1918 in World War I and served in the Volunteer Defence Corp and Army Intelligence in World War II. On ANZAC Day 2013, the families of these Aurukun men who joined with the men of the Torres Strait in defending our country honoured them in the dedication of the war memorial for the Aurukun community. – Photos by Melanie Shaddock

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Send us an email detailing the event name, date, time and location to: office@westerncapebulletin.com.au and we’ll include it in the Community Calendar at no charge! MAY Wednesday 1

Weipa Touch sign on night. Andoom Oval 6pm - 8pm.

Thursday 2

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 3

Goodline Weipa Open Calcutta at the Carpentaria Golf Club this evening.

Russell, Bill and Tony caught up to exchange a few stories at breakfast.

All the girls got together for breakfast Alice, Jacki, Kai, Monique and Sonia.

Saturday 4 and 2013 Goodline Weipa Open Sunday 5 golf tournament. Wednesday 8

Weipa Touch sign on night. Andoom Oval 6pm - 8pm.

Thursday 9

Red Hatters dinner at the Alby 7pm.

Sunday 12

‘Mates of Jack’ “Love for Mum” Mothers Day lunch at the Weipa Motel & Resort. 3 course buffet lunch $65 per head. Doors open 10.30am for 11.30am lunch. Raffles and Auctions during the day.

Wednesday 15

Weipa Touch sign on night. Andoom Oval 6pm - 8pm.

Friday 17

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Saturday 18

Pebbles Playgroup ‘Great Delicious Donut Drive’. Order by May 10 for May 18 pick up between 10.30am - 1pm.

Sunday 19

Red Hatters recipe swap 10am at Sue’s. Make and bring favourite recipe to share, with a copy of the recipe.

Saturday 25

Weipa Kindergarten & Preschool Bootlegger’s Ball at the Albatross Hotel doors open at 6.30pm.

Monday 27

Official opening ceremony of the First Contact Memorial at Mapoon.

Bruce and Joanne had a catch up on ANZAC morning at B Coy.

Baby Pte Billie Beaver with proud parents Beaver and Claire.

Duane and Adam had a few laughs on the day.

Tina, Nadja, Sian and Mel made the most of the Bev being presented the raffle prize by The Sodexo staff that fed evryone on ANZAC morning at Bravo morning at 51st Battallion. Pte Bronson Scott and Marietta Matasia. Company were Liz, Dan, Danielle and Craig.

JUNE Thursday 6

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 7 to Sunday 9

The 8th Annual Weipa Fishing Classic is on this weekend due to the reversal of the Queens Birthday Public Holiday.

Monday 17

Red Hatters dinner at the Golf Club at 7pm.

Friday 21

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Crazy, Geoff, Brett and Lloyd had a great morning catching up.

Weipa RSL Sub-branch members Shirley, Tania and Ruth manning the stall at Bravo Company on ANZAC Day.

JULY Thursday 11

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 12 to Monday 15

Weipa Dirt Kart club will be holding the first AIDKA Queensland State Titles at Weipa Combined Raceway.

Saturday 13

Western Cape NAIDOC Steering Commitee’s DEADLY’S BALL.

Friday 26

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am Nikki and Lyn enjoying the breakfast at 51st Battallion on ANZAC Day.

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Robbie and Shaz with the ADF bears they bought from the Weipa RSL Sub-branch stall.

Andrea, Ian and Angela enjoyed the good times.

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$452,000 neg.

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VACANT POSSESSION. Situated on 1198m2, with plenty of room. BIW, kitchen, combined lounge/dining area, A/C, newly painted throughout, private outdoor area surrounded by gardens and a large fenced backyard.

$820,000 neg.

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Set on 1,050 m , immaculately presented throughout, each duplex offers: Three bedrooms with built-ins, two bathrooms, dishwasher, living/dining, airconditioning throughout, large patio/entertaining area, fully fenced, lockable shed and each with double parking. 2

$385,000 neg.

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This 2 bedroom dwelling is the end unit of a triplex. Well presented with a well appointed kitchen overlooking a dining/lounge area. Double sliding doors lead onto an outdoor patio with a small backyard. The bathroom is dual access with a separate toilet, and internal laundry. Tiled throughout, split system air conditioners, built in wardrobes and ceiling fans make this the perfect investment with no work to be done. Currently corporate leased until January 2015, tenants pay rates.

SALES – GEOFF BRYANT – 0408 772 592 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – MELISA P: 07 4069 9921 F: 07 4069 9721 Email: admin@weiparealestate.com.au

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television guide

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

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CROSSWORD 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)

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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)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

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A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

– George Bernard Shaw

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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meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm at the Golf Club. Contact Tonia 0429 699 300 or Randall 0428 199 248 Page 16 Western Cape Bulletin May 1, 2013

Weipa SSAA clay target shoot

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TEN shooters turned out on Saturday, April 20 for the first clay target shoot in Weipa in ages. It was fantastic to see some beginners at the shoot, along with a few more experienced shooters. Once we got over the initial trouble with the thrower breaking targets, we got stuck in and saw some good, consistent shooting from most participants, with the club president setting the standard by smashing the first 15 straight. Some good scores were reached 63/75 being the highest, followed by 58 and 56.

All in all it was an enjoyable day for those who attended and all agreed it was a good start for a return to clay target shooting in Weipa. The next clay target shoot will be on Tuesday, May 21 which will be an afternoon/evening shoot and will suit mine crews 1, 3, 4 and day workers. Anyone wanting to get home early can shoot from 5pm. We would love to see some more beginners, ladies and juniors. There will be a slightly different format and a different scoring system which will make the shooting more competitive for all. – Terry Healey

Ribbon night for swimmers this Friday LAST Friday night over 30 Weipa Lightning Swimming Club members competed in the final “timed” meet for the 2012-13 season (results will be published in the May 7 edition of the Western Cape Bulletin). The club will hold a ribbon night this Friday, May 3 and we are hoping to see many swimmers compete and enjoy what is always a fun night. See you at the pool for a 6pm-sharp start.

Amy getting ready on the blocks.

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Fellowship times held at the Napranum Community Hall Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm Sunday School 9am Midweek Wednesday 7pm “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 For more information on service times please contact Reverend Mairu on 4069 9634

Tiffany and Alissa enjoying their night at the Weipa swimming pool.

Certificate achievers at the Weipa Lightning Swimming Club meet last Friday evening.

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Start of heat three of the 50-metre freestyle event.

Millee, Landen,Simone and Zarli after their 25-metre swim at last Friday night’s Weipa swim meet.

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AFL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD PTS

PTS TOTAL

Clarky

lewyntahlia

Wimby23

rehny

Straightdowntheguts

maccas09

Jfraze

Piri10

TOP 10 TIPPERS Sheedz

HHH

bomberbrown

ROUND five saw three awesome nail-biting finishes and the table is beginning to take shape for the year after the early upsets caused havoc. Port Adelaide and West Coast are probably the only teams who appear to be at the wrong ends of the table at this stage. Port continue to defy gravity and remain unbeaten, while the Eagles are disappointing down the bottom with only one win when they were expected to be high fliers this season. North are also unlucky casualties with only one win after a tough and torrid draw playing the top sides early in the year. Richmond has started to slide with their one-point choke at the weekend to Freo. The Tigers were not at all assisted by the ball hitting the goal umpire in controversy, costing them a match winning six-pointer late in the game. I’m sure I faintly heard the yelling by local Tigers fans above the usual neighbourhood dog barking. West Coast got done in the dying minutes by a plucky Port Power who came from over 40 behind to snatch victory. The Hawks also sank the Kangaroos by three points in the other close one. Essendon continue to power-on with a great ANZAC day victory over Collingwood, while in a wet Wellington, New Zealand the Swans got over the line in a low-scoring affair against St Kilda. Maybe they needed Wellington boots . . . sorry, couldn’t help myself. The Suns beat GWS by 40 but didn’t break away from them until the last 15 minutes of the game. It was the Suns’ highest scoring win in their three year history so they will probably start handing out complete Maccas Happy Meals soon! Carlton has put in another good showing to account for Adelaide, meaning the Blues have started to climb the ladder, much to their fan’s relief. The Lions had to work to overcome the Demons who played much better, even without their main forward Mitch Clark. Geelong also expectedly outclassed the Western Bulldogs. Round six starts Friday night with the Pies taking on St Kilda at the MCG. The Bombers are at home to GWS while the Kangaroos get stiffed again playing an in-form Port. The better games feature the Crows playing Hawthorn and at the MCG, and Richmond will try to out-muscle Geelong. The Suns will be tested on the coast by the Dockers who just survived a scare there last year. Premiers Sydney play host to the Brisbane Lions. Carlton should continue to rise against the Demons and West Coast has a chance to play themselves into form against the Bulldogs. If you took my tips last week you were in for an unusual surprise with a full house! Typically I forgot to enter them myself until after the first ANZAC day game had started and in so doing, dropped the first game. My tips this week: Collingwood, Essendon, North Melbourne, Hawthorn, Geelong, Gold Coast, Sydney, Carlton, West Coast. That’s the wrap! Dallas

AFL LADDER TEAM

Essendon

Port Adelaide

Geelong

Hawthorn

Sydney

Richmond

Fremantle

Collingwood

Carlton

Adelaide

Gold Coast

Brisbane

North Melbourne

St Kilda

West Coast

Western Bulldogs

Melbourne

GWS

AFL DRAW ROUND 6

May 3 - 5, home team ﬁrst FRIDAY, MAY 3 Collingwood v St Kilda SATURDAY, MAY 4 Essendon v GWS North Melbourne v Port Adelaide Adelaide v Hawthorn Richmond v Geelong Gold Coast v Fremantle SUNDAY, MAY 5 Sydney v Brisbane Carlton v Melbourne West Coast v Westertn Bulldogs

NRL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD

NRL wrap-up with Karl

PTS

PTS TOTAL

Craig Hughey

Pat80

John Baxter

Catchy’s Carnage

Shaz

rehny

Tommy B

Norro

Viking Wench

Beaver

TOP 10 TIPPERS

THIS round had a lot of emotion in remembrance of the ANZAC’s, and the passion was definitely felt over the weekend! The weekend started with the historic ANZAC day clash between the Roosters and the Dragons. The Roosters outplayed the Dragons in a dominant display to grab a win. There was another game played on Thursday between the Storm and the Warriors, with the Storm running away victorious in a hard fought battle. Friday only had one game, which I thought was the match of the round. The blockbuster, eventually seeing the Rabbitohs hold out a last charge by the Sea Eagles to claim the win. Super Saturday saw the Cowboys beat the Raiders, and the Broncos beating a depleted Tigers outfit. Then on Sunday the Knights had a convincing win over the Titans, and the struggling Bulldogs found some form to beat the Sharks. Monday night’s game was between the Panthers and the Eels, the Panthers showing a dominant display to run over the Eels quite convincingly. In a preview of round eight, there will be no Thursday night game this week. Friday night’s matches will be between the Broncos and the Rabbitohs, and the Bulldogs verse the Tigers. Super Saturday will have the Storm verse the Raiders and the Eels take on the Cowboys. Then on Sunday there are three games, with the Warriors playing the Titans, the Knights taking on the Sharks, and the Roosters versing the Panthers. Monday night’s match between the Dragons and Sea Eagles will bring round eight to a close. In other news, rugby league lost another young promising footballer on Monday, 20 year old Alex Elisala was a part of the NQ Cowboys squad, and had been at the club for four years. Thoughts and prayers go out to the club, his family and friends. Karl’s Tips: Rabbitohs, Bulldogs, Storm, Cowboys, Warriors, Sharks, Roosters, Sea Eagles. Yours in footy Karl

HHH Flo-rida NRL LADDER TEAM

Storm

Rabbitohs

Roosters

Sea Eagles

Knights

Broncos

Titans

Cowboys

Dragons

Raiders

Panthers

Sharks

Bulldogs

Wests Tigers

Eels

Warriors

NRL DRAW ROUND 8

May 3 - 6, home team ﬁrst FRIDAY, MAY 3 Broncos v Rabbitohs Bulldogs v Wests Tigers SATURDAY, MAY 4 Storm v Raiders Eels v Cowboys SUNDAY, MAY 5 Warriors v Titans Knights v Sharks Roosters v Panthers MONDAY, MAY 6 Dragons v Sea Eagles

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Spectators entertained by Squirts IT was round two of the Weipa soccer season last Saturday and good numbers turned out despite the ANZAC almost-long weekend. Spectators were in for a treat with this week’s feature game the always-entertaining Squirts White versus Gold. The game kicked-off with a blazing run down the wing from Radian from team Gold. This set the pace for a tight contest of end-to-end attacking soccer with the occasional spinjitsu, stacks-on and dragonfly-chasing thrown in for good measure. Cadell put in a strong first minute with a great defensive block before being distracted by the clouds, the grass and his spinjitsu moves. Rubyn showed some great ball skills and charged in all afternoon scoring several goals, ably backed up by Zac, Raiden and Charlie from team Gold. Raiden and Charlie also put quite a few through the cones to add to Gold’s total of 10 goals. Andy put his body on the line and was outstanding in

defence with several goal-line saves for team White. A couple of hard runs and some big kicks saw Daniel, Sam, Haydn and Andy all score goals for team White. It was an action-packed game, with both teams putting the effort in until the final whistle. The final result was 10 very hot, happy and satisfied four to five-year olds. Results from around the fields, Saturday, April 27: Teens - Green 2 Blue6, Red v Gold not available; Tykes - Red 6 Gold 0; Titans – Blue 6 Red 8. Fixtures for next Saturday, May 4 are: 2.30pm Squirts Gold v White, Teens - Blue v Red, Gold v Green; 3.30pm

Tykes - Blue v Red, Gold Green; Titans - Blue Red. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your game start time. Players should be wearing black shorts, sandshoes/soccer shoes, shin pads and club socks over the shin pads. Soft brim hats only please - no caps or peaks. Again, an enormous thank you to the referees, coaches and parent helpers who make the games possible with their support and enthusiasm. Please offer your support to help lead a game in the Squirt and Tykes divisions. Coaching is Wednesday afternoons at the oval - Squirts/ Tykes at 4pm and Teens/ Titans at 5pm.

– ‘Til next time, keep strikin’

ALL KITTED UP: Weipa Traders’ Trish McLaughlin with Savannah Jia-Craig with her donated Asics gear.

FOLLOWING her selection on the Queensland Oztag representative squad Savannah Jia-Craige has received a helping hand from a local businessman, Jason Torenbeek. Savannah was a member of the Weipa Razorbacks open ladies team which recently competed in the Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup, and will be playing in the representative side competing in the 2013 State of Origin series to be held on June 7 and 8 at Fairymeadow, NSW. When Jason (who is the proprietor of Weipa News & Sports, Weipa Traders, Tackleworld Weipa and Cape York Traders) heard of Savannah’s selection he donated over $400 worth of Asics gear, including shirt, shorts, shoes and kit-bag, to the young player. “I’m really excited to be playing representative Oztag and Jason’s generous donation is a real bonus,” Savannah said this week. Along with the cost of registration for the State of Origin squad Savannah has to find funds for airfares and accommodation for the series. Two donation tins are available for anyone wishing to donate to Savannah’s representative trip, one at Weipa Traders in the Woolworths Shopping Complex, and one at Weipa News & Sports in the McNamara Centre.

Savannah Jia-Craige runs onto the ground during the Oztag Senior State Cup.

Oztag results and fixtures

RESULTS FROM ROUND 12

Mad Dogs (20) def Scherger All Sorts (4) Raiders (12) def Soup a Stars (4) Show Stoppers (19) def Gatecrashers (3) Saints (4) drew Accelerators (4) Gotcha (11) def Razorbacks (3) Sportsfisher (18) def Infocus (8) CIA (17) def Pugs Away (3)

OZTAG DRAW FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013

TIME 6.15pm 7pm Savannah Jia-Craige (front row, fourth from left) with her fellow Weipa Razorback open women’s team members at the Oztag Senior State Cup.

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TEAMS Soup a Stars v Sportsfisher Pugs Away v Saints Gotcha v Accelerators Infocus v Gatecrashers Raiders v CIA Razorbacks v Mad Dogs

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Time 0328 1007 1527 2149

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DATE

MAX MIN

RAIN mm Airport Weipa Nanum

Tues, Apr 23 32.9° 21.4°

0.0

Wed, Apr 24 33.2° 22.3°

0.0

Thur, Apr 25 32.9° 20.4°

0.0

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Fri, Apr 26

32.7° 21.5°

0.0

WEIPA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Sat, Apr 27

32.9° 20.7°

0.0

Sun, Apr 28 32.6° 20.9°

0.0

Mon, Apr 29 32.0° 21.5°

0.0

THURSDAY

Showers Increasing 10 - 13 knots, E winds. Chance of rain 70% Min 24°C.

32°

FRIDAY

Showers Increasing 10 - 13 knots, ESE winds. Chance of rain 60% Min 23°C.

32°

SATURDAY

Possible Shower 11 - 13 knots, ESE - E winds. Chance of rain 60% Min 23°C.

32°

SUNDAY

Possible Shower 9 - 10 knots, ESE winds. Chance of rain 80% Min 23°C.

32°

MONDAY

Showers 8 - 10 knots, ESE winds. Chance of rain 90% Min 22°C.

32°

While the Western Cape Bulletin takes every care to ensure the information contained in the Tide and Weather information is correct, the Western Cape Bulletin accepts no responsibility for it’s accuracy. Information is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Good fishing despite windy weather This week the winds were pretty consistent and blowing most days, but there were a few brave souls who braved the conditions and found a few fish. The beaches to the south have been holding all types of Trevallies and the boys throwing flies are having a ball. The Barra are still about and it is a lot of fun sight-casting to cruising fish. There are still large schools of bait from close inshore to wide offshore and if they are being harassed its worth a troll with Laser Pro 190s and you are in for a chance of a Mackerel. Bottom fishing is a bit hitand-miss and anchoring up correctly is so important. I moved three times the other day until I was happy with where I was laying. Using your depth sounder is very important when chasing quality bottom fish to find the fish holding structures. Stewart McKinnon took two work colleagues, Leanne Murray and Sharon Swass down to the reefs around Red Cliff’s way and after a few moves hit the jackpot. They had their arms stretched with Red Emperor, Fingermark and big Tuskies. I fished with Rachael Campbell wide of where Stewart was and we got some good Tuskies and Fingermark and we would

have caught more but for a huge Queensland groper who decided he needed them more than we did. Chris Allwood skippering the new Tackleworld boat found a great patch of Mackerel feeding on the bait schools and went home with some happy clients. Steve from Weipa Houseboats sent me a picture of a 110cm Jew caught jigging at

Evans Landing while waiting for Tillimay and hopefully will have more to report after their charter. In the rivers the tides were much kinder this week and some good fish were caught. I went for a run up to the Pennefather and fished the lagoon with Robert ArmitageSlark and Maxine Bond and we caught some nice fish on peeled

Prawns and live Poddy Mullet. There were plenty of big Bream falling to the peeled Prawns and Maxine caught a lovely Mangrove Jack on a livie. Closer to home in the Mission River there were a lot of Salmon caught near the bridge and there are still some Barra to be had on live bait at night.  continued page 19