Cape York Weekly FREE – #059 | Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Editor: Matt Nicholls 0477 450 558 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au
THRILLS AND SPILLS AT COOKTOWN CUP
Drought-breaking wins, comeback stories and an all-the-way Cup winner were just some of the talking points from Saturday’s Cooktown race meeting. But a mishap involving the ambulance nearly stole the show as the incident had organisers concerned the meeting would be abandoned. Full coverage – Pages 16, 17, 26 & 27
Social club preparing to open in community
Booze ban to end By MATT NICHOLLS
THIRTEEN years after alcohol was banned in Lockhart River, local residents in the Cape York community will be able to enjoy
a cold beer when the town’s social club opens next month. In a move backed by the council and government leaders, Lockhart River will have a licensed venue with strict conditions.
The Lockhart River Social Club is due to open on Wednesday, December 1 and mayor Wayne Butcher hoped it would revitalise the community. “The canteen closed in 2008 but
it hasn’t stopped alcohol coming into the community,” he said. “For the past 13 years we have been dealing with binge drinking and sly grog. It hasn’t stopped crime in Lockhart.
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“Hopefully the club will be a social hub where people can play darts or pool, have a meal and enjoy a drink in a controlled and safe environment.” Continued – Page 2