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Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore accepts a $1000 donation from Mareeba Rotary president Lenore Wyatt for the Mayor’s Christmas appeal.

Christmas appeal boosted by donation IT’S a time for giving and Mareeba Rotary last week boosted the Mareeba Shire Mayor’s Christmas Appeal with a $1000 donation which will help bring Christmas cheer to those in need. Each year, the Mareeba Shire Council’s Mayor’s Christmas Appeal plays a critical role in ensuring that the vulnerable and isolated people in the Mareeba Shire are able to experience the joy of Christmas. With just 14 days until

Christmas Mayor Tom Gilmore is urging residents to get behind the appeal, saying there were many people within the Mareeba Shire who needed assistance this festive season. “In the true spirit of Christmas, Mareeba Shire Council would like to help make the festive season easier for those in need through the appeal, which exemplifies what Christmas is all about,” Cr Gilmore said. “Assistance provided through the appeal is a gesture

of goodwill and that adds a little cheer to what may be a difficult time of the year for some people in our community.” Council distributes food vouchers to help ease the burden at what can be a stressful time for those struggling to make ends meet. The vouchers are delivered to families referred by community centres in Dimbulah, Julatten, Kuranda and Mareeba. Cr Gilmore is encouraging those who need assistance to apply at their local community

centre. For those interested in getting involved in the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, donations can be made at Council’s service centres in Mareeba and Kuranda. People can also send their donation by cheque to Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, PO Box 154, Mareeba 4880. Make the cheque payable to MSC Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Donations will also be accepted via online direct debit to

Mayor’s Appeal Gift Fund: BSB 084-512 and Account 74-1523490. No food items or toys can be accepted for the appeal. For further information, please contact the Mayor’s office on 4086 4722. Your generous contribution will help to spread some Christmas joy to those in our community who need it the most this year and ensure everyone has a festive time.

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Greater water source for Tableland communities TABLELAND towns Herberton and Ravenshoe are now the beneficiaries of a crucial service after Friday signified the official opening of the Herberton Water Reservoir and Treatment Plant along with the Ravenshoe Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrade. The Herberton project was able to come to fruition after the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning awarded the Tablelands Regional Council $2.3 million to ensure Herberton residents have a more reliable water source. Construction on the project began back in 2017, and will go a long way in helping rectify the water security problems that have plagued the region. Herberton and its surrounds have continually been forced to adhere to multiple boil water notices, and now can drink and utilise their water with much greater confidence since the implementation of these developments. When speaking on the water issues that have impacted Tablelands communities in recent times, Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Joe Paronella said projects like the ones seen in Herberton and Ravenshoe were of grave importance. “We understand and recognise that this is a very serious is-

sue (not just an inconvenience) affecting the community’s personal expenses, businesses and the liveability and desirability of their properties,” he said. “As a council we want to assure the community we hear you and are committed to improving the quality and reliability of water across the region, and that’s evidenced with what we’ve done in Herberton and Ravenshoe.” TRC Division 1 Councillor Kate Eden also thanked those who played an integral role in delivering a much-needed service to the region. “I acknowledge the work of the previous council, particularly Shaaron Linwood for committing to both projects,” she said. “Thanks to the staff and contractors, especially Manager Jon Turner for the change of scope to include the treatment plant at Herberton for nearly the same budget.” In addition to the Herberton and Ravenshoe projects, TRC have outlined solutions in three key areas that will go a long way in combating the water issues moving forward. The Water Business Strategy and Infrastructure Development Plan will determine the most efficient and effective solutions to improve the reliability of our

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New banners showcase town MAREEBA’S main street has seen some new, colourful accessories in the form of banners that showcase some of the main events and attractions common to the area. The banners were provided by a joint project courtesy of Mareeba Shire Council and Mareeba Chamber of Commerce. The banners help to highlight to visitors what happens in Mareeba over a 12 month period inciting them to stop by and explore the town. A local business person in Mareeba brought the idea of the banners to Council and with the help of Mareeba Chamber of Commerce they got to work

in designing and installing new banners. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce President Joe Moro is pleased with the new project and said he hopes it helps to boost tourism in the region. “Overtime the banners will make an impact on peoples decisions to stop by,” he said. “We get a lot of people coming through – backpackers, grey nomads and people going fishing up the cape. “I encourage locals to even take the opportunity to go to some of the nice places and businesses in town.” With more people buying and shopping locally it doesn’t

just improve the town’s economy, it also helps provide local people with jobs. “Buy local whenever you can, every dollar you spend in Mareeba helps another person keep their job,” Mr Moro said. The banners are part of a multistage beautification project for the main street of Mareeba and are just another step to the development that is planned. Mareeba Shire Councillor Kevin Davies is very pleased with the banners and hopes to see many more projects completed in the coming year. “The banners showcase the attractions in the Mareeba Shire and help spruce up the main

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street,” he said. “With the new banners it’s not just a drab old street anymore, we’re trying to get the main street more vibrant and welcoming. “One of our focuses right

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Emergency personnel were on hand at the Community Education and Disaster Coordination Centre last Thursday to hold their first exercise as the cyclone season approaches.

THE Tablelands Regional Council held an official tour last Thursday of their Community Education and Disaster Coordination Centre. The state-of-the-art facility is in place just in time for the beginning of the cyclone season, and aims to coordinate the response required when a disaster occurs within the region. During times of disaster, the Tablelands Local Disaster Coordination Centre is activated by the Chairperson of the Local Disaster Management Group. The Local Disaster Coordinator will manage the Local Disaster Coordination Centre and is responsible for coordinating the disaster response operations in conjunction with officers from

other lead emergency agencies. The tour included the LDCC’s first major exercise ‘Dam It’s Wild’, which provided emergency personnel the opportunity to test the new facility and multiagency response to a simulated weather event. “This is a crucial service that will be of great benefit to the communities on the Tablelands,” TRC Mayor Joe Paronella said. “This is an essential facility that provides local disaster management authorities the necessary tools to have far better oversight and coordination for response and recovery efforts, allowing them to act with improved speed and efficiency. “This facility is one the community should be proud of and

Community provides info on satisfaction TABLELANDS Regional Council recently conducted a survey to ascertain the community’s perceptions on the services it provides, the importance of services and their satisfaction with current service provision. “The results of the survey provide a measurement in time that we can use as a benchmark for further surveys,” said Mayor Joe Paronella. “They will also inform current and future service provision, continuous improvement and our strategic direction. “We gathered data from the community between 20 September and 13 October 2019 using an online survey and face-toface interviews, and a total of 668 residents provided feedback. “The demographic information ensured we had good representation from across the region. “The results are not unexpected and, unsurprisingly, the high-priority services are – roads and drainage, water services, rubbish, waste collection and recycling, sewerage services, parks, reserves and playgrounds, emergency management and community resilience, community facilities, town planning and development assessments, natural resource management and economic development. “Areas that have higher levels of dissatisfaction include roads and drainage, water services, community facilities and town planning and development assessments, which, we are pleased, mirror where we are

focusing much of our time and resources to improve. “With roads, we have just endorsed a Transport Strategy that will ensure the investment in TRC-controlled roads is fit for purpose, and prioritised based on road criticality and condition at the lowest whole-of-life cost. “We are bound to reap the benefits of this strategy as it is actioned over the coming months and years. “Our Water Business Strategy is on target for completion early next year, and $8.3M in water infrastructure investment is occurring this financial year in line with the Water Quality Improvement Plan. “Reimaging community facilities engagement has highlighted the community’s desire for multi-purpose facilities that meet current and future need, and the recently-adopted Community Facilities Strategy outlines the long-term approach to providing improved facilities across the region. “In the development space, fees and charges have been reduced, we’ve improved online services, a free pre-lodgement advice service is available, and investment incentives are being considered to entice appropriate development. “I am confident we are striving to improve services in the areas the community is most keen for us to work in, and I look forward to seeing both short and long-term gains,” he said. The Community Satisfaction Survey is available at trc.qld. gov.au

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DDMG helping keep our community safe EMERGENCY personnel, local politicians and community organisation members gathered at the Mareeba Police Station last week to unveil the new District District Management Plan. The plan’s aim is to provide an effective disaster manage-

ment plan in the district, and is endorsed by the District Disaster Management Group (DDMG). In addition, the plan is designed to ensure that necessary strategies are in place for disaster management regarding all hazards that are identified as

potentially harmful – including significant losses that impact the community physically, psychologically and economically. Tablelands Patrol Group Inspector Russell Rhodes is confident the plan is going to be extremely effective.

“Our group in the past had a much greater area that we had to cover,” he said. “Now with a much smaller operating area, it enables us to focus more on the issues that are impacting our district directly. “The DDMG is one made up

of a number of capable individuals, and it’s fantastic to see their hard work going towards providing such an effective plan for this district. “It’s something that is inherently crucial to the region and I hope to see it around for a long

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As I will not be contesting the Local Government Elections in March, I would like to thank all the Councillors and staff I have worked with over the last 15 years. Also, a big thank you to all the people who have supported me throughout the Mareeba Shire and elected me to four terms in council. It has been a great privilege to have represented you and hope I have delivered on the trust you have bestowed in me. Special thanks to my wife Karen who has been my greatest supporter, campaign manager and secretary during my years in Council. I would like to take this opportunity to

Councillor Alan Pedersen. thank Mick Borzi and the team of business people who fought tooth and nail to de-amalgamate our shire from the TRC. Without that massive effort our shire would not be in the strong position we’re in today. I would like to thank all our volunteers

who unselfishly give their time to charities, not-for-profit organisations and sporting clubs. You make our Shire a better place to live. On behalf of Karen and myself, I would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. Alan Pedersen

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Minister visits Tablelands to help combat dairy crisis “It is gut wrenching to know that the heart and soul of our farming community and towns is being treated with contempt by Coles and Woolworths. “All we ask is that the retailers sell milk at an appropriate price at the checkouts and that a fair share of the increased cost of milk be passed back to farmers to cover their cost of production.

Minister Mark Furner was on the Tablelands last week to discuss with dairy farmers and industry representatives on how to combat the dairy crisis.

STATE Government Minister Mark Furner visited the Tablelands last week to listen to the community’s dairy industry concerns. “On behalf of the Tableland’s dairy farmers, we thank Mark Furner MP, Queensland’s Minister for Agriculture,” TRC Mayor Joe Paronella said. “We appreciate that dairy farmers, industry representatives and chambers of commerce had

the opportunity to present their first-hand account of the crisis our farmers are in, and the devastation that will be inflicted on our towns should the local industry collapse.” Minister Furner confirmed he would seek to discuss the dairy crisis with other state agriculture ministers and the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, at a meeting next week in Moree.

“There’s no doubt that this is a major problem, and our government will be working tirelessly to ensure dairy farmers receive a fair price for their milk,” he said. “We’re committed to fighting for our dairy farmers and we need to realise the enormous positive impact they have on our communities.” Mayor Paronella said the TRC wish Queensland Minis-

“We are confident that consumers are prepared to pay a higher price for milk if they know that more dollars are going to farmers and not to the bottom line of the supermarket giants. “We encourage all Queenslanders to send a very clear message to Coles and Woolworths by supporting Senator Susan McDonald’s Fair Go For Dairy Farmers campaign.”

ter Mark Furner Godspeed with these discussions, as without unilateral support by the state and federal politicians to tackle this issue head on, I fear the consequences. “Plenty of people are talking about this crisis and we urgently need for this talk to translate into direct action, with a fair price being delivered to farmers for the quality product they produce,” Mayor Paronella said.

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Mangoes labelled as Mareeba were found at multiple grocery stores in southern states.

MAREEBA and Dimbulah mango growers have received a backhanded compliment in the form of imitation mangoes for sale down south. Mangoes with the label “Mareeba” were spotted for sale at a major grocery store in Melbourne recently, but with the late start to the season local mangoes are now only starting to be harvested. FNQ Growers president Joe Moro is incredibly disappointed in this news, but is seeing the funny side. “A lot of growers are very upset about it, it’s not the first time this sort of thing has happened,” he said. “It’s a strange way of complimenting the area and the produce we grow.

“The bottom line is it’s not something we condone and we wouldn’t like to see it happen again.” The person responsible for the fake mangoes has come forward and apologised, but has not yet apologised to the growers Mr Moro said. “Mareeba mangoes have a certain taste,” he said. “That’s because it’s grown in the Mareeba-Dimbulah area. “FNQ Growers will be making sure that all parties that are connected to the selling and marketing of mangoes need to make sure they are not falsely advertising.” Mareeba Mangoes are only just starting to be harvested in the Mareeba Dimbulah area and can be seen on shelves late De-

cember and into the New Year. Mr Moro is going into the harvesting season with a positive outlook, and describing it as a late season. “Winter came a bit later this year so the flowering of the mangos was delayed about a month,” he said “The weather is always a part of the equation but this year it has played a significant role in delaying the season. “It’s not just mangos its lychees and even avocados seem to be delayed.” Even with the delayed season Mr Moro has assured that this season’s harvests quality will not be stained by the setback, consumers should be expecting the same great Mareeba mangoes taste and quality.

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THE Mareeba Shire has seen another resident put their hand up to run at next year’s Local Government Elections, with Speewah’s Ann Bell officially announcing her nomination for the position of councillor last week. Ann Bell’s contributed biography: I have lived in Speewah since relocating from Naracoorte in the South East of South Aus-

tralia in 2013. I have a background in health including nursing, work health and safety, risk and accreditation systems. I have also been involved in the education and training of aged care workers in FNQ’s remote communities such as Palm Island, Weipa and Mornington Island. Currently I am a Regional Assessor on the tablelands undertaking assessments and re-

ferrals for services to support people living in their homes, to ensure that they can remain at home for as long as possible. During my time in Naracoorte South Australia, I served as a councillor for 7 years on the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and was Deputy Mayor for a year during that period. I have decided to nominate for a position within the Mareeba Shire as I believe that all councils must be appropriately managed using transparent, sustainable governance and development, in particular the support of businesses and preservation of natural resources. Having lived in South Australia, said to be, the driest state on the driest continent on earth. I have seen development that has had detrimental impacts on populations, landscapes and wildlife. This is not to say I am anti – business, I have in the past run family businesses with my husband Graeme, however development must be well scrutinized to ensure that resources belonging to the people are protected, to ensure that future generations can enjoy the magnificent environment we inhabit. I will be visiting constituents leading up to the election on the 28th March 2020 and look forward to discussing your issues and how you believe those issues should be managed.

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Positive step in fight against noxious weed Navua Sedge MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth MP is pleased the fight against noxious weed Navua Sedge is starting to gain traction with further funding going toward research to identify the best pathogen to fight the weed. Navua Sedge has now spread as far south as the NSW border and is taking over farmland paddocks inhibiting grass growth, affecting feed for livestock, native animals and also spreading along waterways and National Parks. Biosecurity (BQ) principal entomologist Dr Kunjithapatham Dhileepan had been working with researchers from the National Herbarium of Tanza-

nia, Kenya’s East African Herbarium and the University of Southern Queensland to identify pathogens that could provide biological control of Navua Sedge. $250,000 in funding has already been secured through a previous campaign involving Mr Knuth, the Malanda Beef Plan Group and local councillors which helped secure funds for control measures lead by Dr Dhileepan. State Agricultural Minister Furner said the discoveries had allowed the DAF to successfully apply for federal government funding. Mr Knuth said it’s a positive

step toward gaining control of the weed. “We welcome this – it has been a long process working with Malanda Beef Group and the Minister’s office, further funding toward Dr Dileepan’s research is promising,” Mr Knuth said. “This is spreading throughout the state and becoming unstoppable with traditional methods. “Many councils across Queensland are now taking up the fight. “We still have a way to go, but we are starting to make inroads,” Mr Knuth said.

Wind farm community fund open for applications The Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Fund is open to applications from community organisations hoping to share a pot worth more than $200,000

PROJECTs or initiatives based within 50km of the turbines are eligible for support from the fund, which will operate every year the wind farm generates clean, safe, renewable electricity. Wind farm owner RATCH-Australia is keen to see another strong response from the local community, after 22 applications were supported in the first year of the fund’s operation. Mount Emerald Wind Farm site

manager Paul McDonald said: “We received more than 80 applications in the first year and were impressed with the innovative ideas we heard about from right across the qualifying area. “Anyone who has applied before is welcome to reapply this year and we look forward to hearing from new groups with new projects as well. “I would encourage anyone interested to check the project website

for details of how to apply and how to give your group the best chance of success.” The deadline for applications to be considered in the next round of funding is 31 January. Once the deadline passes a panel of local volunteers will meet to discuss the applications and make recommendations for the projects to be supported.

The fund’s catchment also extends around the Windy Hill Wind Farm at Ravenshoe which is also owned and operated by RATCH-Australia. Application forms and guidance for applicants can be found on the project’s website at www.mtemeraldwindfarm.com.au. Applications and any enquiries can be sent to enquiries@ratchaustralia. com

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Optus tackles blackspot OPTUS has recently flicked the switch on a new mobile tower in the Atherton Tablelands to tackle the mobile blackspot in the Tinaroo region. The new site is being co-funded by Optus and the Federal and Queensland State Governments as part of round two of the Mobile Black Spot Program. The Mobile Black Spot Program is a Federal Government initiative to improve and extend mobile phone coverage in regional and remote Australia. Coverage from the site, which is located on an existing tower of Lookout Road will enable more than 400 residents to connect to the internet, text, make and receive calls. More than 54 square kilometres of roads surrounding the site will receive greatly enhanced mobile coverage, including sections of Tinaroo Falls Dam Road. Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, Mark Coulton said the Coalition Government is committed to improving connectivity for people living in

regional and rural areas. “This government knows how frustrating it is to be talking on the phone and then lose service, so we’re getting on with the job of building more phone towers to deliver better service,” he said. “Not only will these towers make it easier for people to stay connected to family and friends, it will also make it easier to do business and access education.” Minister Coulton said the first four rounds of this highly successful program are funding 1047 new base stations in areas that are not commercially viable without Coalition Government investment, with more than 750 of them already online delivering benefits. “More than 35,000 Triple 0 calls have so far been made possible through the Mobile Black Spot Program,” he said. An additional $160 million in new funding for rounds five and six of the program was announced earlier this year to continue to improve phone service for people in Australia’s regions.

Reef Champion Award winners – Woodleigh Cattle Station’s Waddell family Lawrie Strang, Kate Waddell, Sam Waddell, Peter Waddell, Rachel Strang and Ellen Golebiowski.

Cattle station wins Reef Champion award

A TABLELANDS grazing family with a passion for farming sustainably has won a Queensland Reef Champion award. Woodleigh Cattle Station’s Peter and Kate Waddell were named Reef Sediment Champions at an awards ceremony in Mackay on Tuesday that honoured Queenslanders working to reduce our impact on the Great Barrier Reef. The Waddells live 130km from the ocean but work on their property to repair extensive gullies, fix eroded tailings dams, create off-stream watering points and change grazing practices is helping the Reef none-

theless by stopping thousands of tonnes of sediment from flowing there each year. “Woodleigh has been run by our family for more than a century and we want our young ones who are coming on to see the benefits and to love the land as much as we do,’’ Kate Waddell said. The family is working with Terrain NRM on improvements including engineered earthworks and natural grazing practices as part of the Australian Government-funded Herbert River Gully and Grazing Program but their passion for protecting the land began much

earlier when they introduced changes like wet season spelling and off-stream watering points. Terrain NRM’s Jen Mackenzie said the Waddells were championing gully remediation work and grazing management practice change in the Upper Herbert region. The Reef Champion Awards, run by the Reef Alliance with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise outstanding achievements by individuals and organisations. Other Wet Tropics winners are Fishery Falls cane farmer Lenny Parisi, Aloomba cane-

farming family V Rossi and Sons and Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project extension officer Will Darveniza. Queensland Farmers’ Federation CEO Dr Georgina Davis congratulated the winners and finalists, saying it was important to acknowledge the efforts of farmers and others working with the agricultural sector and local communities to safeguard the future of the Reef and coastal systems. For more information about Reef Champion Award winners, visit www.qff.org.au/projects/ reef-alliance/2019-reef-champion-awards

COMMUNITY UPDATE - COMMUNITY UPDATE - COMMUNITY UPDATE Flying Ahead

Stage 2 of the Mareeba Airport Upgrade was officially opened last month, marking the completion of the two-stage project. Mayor Tom Gilmore was joined by Completed Projects Queensland Senator Susan McDonald and State Member for Cook Cynthia Lui to Swimming Pool Upgrades: Maintenance open Stage 2 of the $23 million project. of the Mareeba and Dimbulah swimming pools has been made easier and more The extended runway, additional efficient after new filtration systems were taxiways, airfield lighting and an increased installed at both facilities. Council received capacity to cater for larger aircraft have funding from the Queensland Government transformed the airport into a key regional to upgrade the aviation hub, creating job and investment water treatment opportunities for the region. infrastructure Stage 1 was opened in March this year which is critical and involved the construction of a to the daily new commercial precinct with 52 fullyoperation of the serviced lots suitable for aviation-related pools. businesses, along with upgrades to surrounding roads, a new airport water War Markers Project: Council has begun main and renewal of airport fencing. the installation of 20 markers at sites in Mareeba that were used to support The project was jointly funded by Australian and US war operations in New the Australian Government and the Guinea and the South Pacific. These sites Queensland Government. are now of historical significance in the Mareeba township and part of its living history. This project is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of Veterans Affairs – Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program and Queensland Government’s Queensland Veterans’ Memorial Grants Program. Pump Station Upgrade: The Barang Street sewerage pump station upgrade at Kuranda was completed last month.

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Do you know someone in the local community who goes above and beyond? Nominations for Council’s 2020 Australia Day Awards are open to individuals, groups and events that have made an outstanding contribution or achievement in the community. Nominations close Monday 16 December 2019. Nominate online at www.msc.qld.gov.au/australiaday-awards.

Holiday Closure

Council offices and libraries will close at 1.00pm on Friday 20 December 2019 and will re-open on Monday 6 January 2020. Council’s after hours service will operate during these periods, and staff will be available to deal with critical and emergency issues. Waste collection services will operate as normal over the Christmas and New Year period. All transfer stations across the Shire will be closed on Christmas Day only. Please visit Council’s website for opening hours for the Mareeba, Dimbulah and Kuranda pools.

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Council regulates advertising devices to ensure they are safe and meet the prescribed requirements. Some temporary advertising devices require approval from both Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). It is the signage owner’s responsibility to comply with prescribed requirements. • Advertising signs must be structurally sound and safe. Signs must be attached to timber stakes NOT metal star pickets. • Signs should not cause obstruction of, or distraction to, pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a road or any roadrelated area. • An advertising device must not be attached to Council or TMR infrastructure or signs. This includes guide rails and sign posts. Event signs MUST: • Not be in place earlier than 4 weeks before the event • Be removed within 48 hours of completion of the event • Not be located on a State-controlled road (approval required from TMR) For more information, download the temporary advertising device fact sheet from Council’s website.

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MAREEBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. Centenary Park 345 Byrne Street, MAREEBA QLD 4880 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ph: 07 4092 3599 E: editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au The Express reserves the right to edit letters Email: sec@mbahistsoc.org.au Often our branch mem- not been conducted elseWeb: www.mbahistsoc.org.au International bers and event volunteers, or where in the world but the

MAREEBA HISTORY UPDATE Can you remember the loco at Rotary Park on top of the Granite and what happened to it? Bill and Joan Condon’s Mareeba Stampede which opened 01/04/1997 next to the Mareeba Cattle Sale Yards. Closed when? When did the Mareeba and Memorial Bowls Club open, 27th?? 1996. How about the $1.4 million Leagues Club opened 10/01/1994 by the then Mayor Mr Chris Lewis with guest, Rugby League legion. Mr Norm Provan, attending along with President of the club, Mr Greg Williams. This took place in front of about 200 people. Also in 1996 Mayor Chris Lewis unveiled the signage at the Shire’s entrances to improve appearances and appeal. Extracted from “The Tablelander” various date, 1996 to 1997. A big thank you for the various people who have donated items of interest to the society recently, Will take me some time to sort through, catalogue, acces-

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sion and file but once that is done, as usual, anyone of the general public can access them as are all our files and collections. Researchers come from many walks of life, and includes schools, universities, professional people and people just like you and me. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. We are also receiving great donations of 2nd hand books for our Mareeba Market Day sale. Thank you, people for your kindness in doing so. This is one of the few ways we have of making monies as we are self funded and those pesky bills have to be paid. Keep the books coming in, please. At the next Mareeba Market Day 14th December, 2019, which is also the last for the year, from closing time noon, the society will be on a well deserved break. We will resume back on Tuesday 7th January, 2020, hopefully bright eyed and bushy tailed for another great year of preserving, conserving and saving the

history of the wonderful shire. We welcome anyone and everyone who would love to join us. Pay us a visit or email us for a membership form. Cost you $22 single and $33 for family, (parents and child, children under the age of 16 years). Join this time of year and you’ll enjoy a bonus of an extra 3 months of membership. The society wishes everyone a wonderful safe and Merry Christmas and a sensible, safe Happy New Year. May all your dreams come true. Looking forward to chatting with you in 2020 at the same place – Centenary Park, 345 Byrned Street, Mareeba. Phone 4092 3599 Email us sec@mbahistsoc Till 2020, take care.

Volunteer Day

Cancer Council Queensland would like to thank all the incredible volunteers who donate their time in support of the 29,000 Queenslanders who are diagnosed with cancer each year in the state. Volunteers give their time, skills, energy and passion which enables Cancer Council Queensland to enhance the services and support we offer across the state. We would not have the reach and impact that we have without our wonderful volunteers. This month I have been lucky enough to attend various thank you celebrations we have held in regions across the state to celebrate our volunteers incredible commitment throughout 2019. I’d also like to thank all of the new volunteers who have joined us in 2019 and invite you to continue to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders impacted by cancer in the new year. From our cancer support volunteers, to admin or fundraising volunteers, each person who gives their time makes a difference and we cannot thank them enough.

those giving their time to help cancer patients through one of our support programs, are the first people on the ground offering a listening ear and shoulder to lean on in a time of need. Volunteers are instrumental to our work and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible volunteers in the wider community who champion our cause. Ms Chris McMillan CEO, Cancer Council Queensland

I guess you are all like us here gearing up for the Christmas break and becoming excited about what you may find under the tree on Christmas Morning. Enjoy your day and the time that follows. Be careful, we do want to see you in 2019.

The society will close from noon Mareeba Market day, Saturday 8th December until Tuesday 8th January, 2019, for a well deserved break. The secretary, Helen can be found in a emergency on 4092 6599 or the society’s email: sec@mbahistsoc.org.au It is really climate We close 2018 with heaps of mining papers still to be scanned then placed onto a datachange?

the negative base, which brings me to ask if there is anyone out there who will be willingI am toamazed assistat us in reaction by and from supporters of benefits man made climate this endeavour? Work is NOT hard but it is time consuming, but what wonderful change to the suggestion, I not only for the mining fraternity but for everyone. Please contact Helen atand anymany of others the make that a Royal Commission should be called determining the above numbers. We can begin at any time, any day. TA! facts and evidence of their claim. The final decisions and revelations of that investigation, one way or another, would determine the future of every person living in Australia and our economy. As far as I am aware such an judicial investigation has

One of our members is slowly putting Helen all our Kindt newsletters, journals etc onto a simple dataMareeba Historical Society base so items will be so much easier to find. The society holds many different and di– Hon Secretary verse such items, from all over the state from like minded organisations, all waiting to be read and wonderful information sourced. Come on in and see for yourselves!

whole suggested climate emergency appears to have been started and campaigned by those seeking political power or favors In retrospect, perhaps, if in the late 1930”s such a judicial investigation had taken place investigating the Nazi movement the world would have been a better place Norman Whitney Cairns

Destroying the food bowls In reference to The Express, Letters to the Editor, November 27, 2019 – Where is this country headed by Scott Dixon Mareeba. Thank you Mr Dixon for your very informative letter. Many Australians are frustrated, angry, and wondering what it takes to get someone in Government to sit up, take notice and act. Meanwhile the “bush” suffers. I don’t understand how the State and Federal Governments can’t see how they are destroying the food bowls of Australia. I wonder what it takes to get their attention and positive action? Karen Ranie Atherton

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At this time, we usually open our rooms on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am till 4pm, Mareeba Market Day, 2nd & 5th (if there is one) Saturday of each month, 7.30am till noon, and at other times by appointment. This may change in 2019 depending on response, so stay tuned.

DIMBULAH: The society is self-funded, meaning we have to source all our monies by ourselves. No TGT Home Hardware, Dimbulah Post Office, Bendigo Bank, Dimbulah One Stoppreand De Lai Fuel Distribution. one gives us any money to pay our bills, buy archival materials so we can conserve, CHILLAGOE: Almaden Hotel, Chillagoe Post Office, Chillagoe General Store, serve the fabulous local history found in our Mareeba shire. The members work hard to Chillagoe Hotel and Post Office Hotel. MAREEBA: COOKTOWN: News, Piagno’sthis. News, Mareeba Discount Shell raise monies from raffles etc so weMareeba can achieve If you seeDrug usStore, selling, pleaseIGA,come Cooktown Cooktown News, Sovereign Hotel, Caltex Cooktown, Mareeba Service Station, BP Mareeba, Mareeba IGA, Palmer River Roadhouse, Cooktown Hotel, Lakeland Downs Hotel, Curcio’s Bakery, Mobilus. ServiceAll Station Mareeba, Termite, and say ‘HI’, even buy a ticket or two and help our members are volunteers, a and dyLakeland Roadhouse Lakeland Coffee House. Portsmith Fuels, Biboohra Cash Store, Post Office Centre Mareeba, MT MOLLOY: Mareeba Leagues Club and all good business outlets. ing breed, but work hard because we believe in looking after this history for thePostgeneraMt Molloy Office and Mt Molloy Store. ATHERTON: KARUMBA: Summers News, Phillips News, Mobile Atherton, Post Office Karumba, Karumba Pharmacy and Carpentaria Fuels. tions to come. Fresh St. Market IGA, Puma Service Station Atherton, Atherton International Club, Atherton Bakehouse and Café on Louise. SOUTHERN TABLELANDS: Tolga News, Mobil Service Station Tolga, Cash Store Walkamin, Malanda Spar, Caltex Malanda, Marano’s Malanda, Tobin’s Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra Foodworks, Yungaburra Pit Stop, Kairi Store, Herberton News, Herberton 5 Star, Wondecla Roadhouse, Ravenshoe News, Ravenshoe Hiland Bakery, Foodworks Ravenshoe, Ravenshoe Information Centre, Marano’s Ravenshoe, Tall Timbers Roadhouse and Mt Garnet Post Office. KURANDA: Kuranda News, Kuranda Foodmart, Koah Service Station, Speewah Store, Kowrowa Cash Store and Kuranda BP Roadhouse.

GEORGETOWN: Ampol Roadhouse, Midway Caravan Park and Georgetown Hospital. NORMANTON: One Stop Shop, Normanton Trader and Garden Café. MT SURPRISE: Post Office and Mt Surprise Service Station. CROYDON: Gulf Gate Roadhouse and Croydon General Store. EINASLEIGH: Post Office and Einasleigh Council. FORSAYTH: Store and Post Office and Goldfield Tavern. MOSSMAN: Port Douglas IGA and Mossman News. CAIRNS: Smithfield News (Shopping Centre) and Cairns Central Nextra News.

Look forward to talking to you in 2019 so take care and will see you in 2019. Cheers, Helen Kindt, Hon Secretary.

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NOW OPEN Clean Choices Car Wash open for business OPEN: The official grand opening of the new Clean Choices Car Wash was held last Tuesday.

MAREEBA motorists can now keep their cars squeaky clean after a new car wash officially opened last week. Cleans Choices Car Wash, which is situated at 308 Byrnes Street, is a modern state-of-the-art car wash offering automatic and manual bays that will have your vehicle looking brand new no matter its model. Not only are the facilities second to none, Clean Choices Car Wash also offers something never seen before in Mareeba – with motorists previously having to travel to Atherton to have their car washed. It’s a vision owners Tom and Ruth Maisel have had for Mareeba ever since they emigrated here from the United States more than three decades ago. “We wanted to put a car wash in here 35 years ago,” Ruth laughed. “However we went down the agricultural path and didn’t have the time to do it, but I’m so pleased we’ve been able to achieve this. “It’s taken plenty of hard work but everyone throughout the town has been so supportive.

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“The Mareeba Shire Council made sure this whole process has been smoothsailing and we’re extremely appreciative of Mayor Tom Gilmore’s backing in particular. “Tom and I would also like to recognise Shane Smith Builders, construction has been seamless and we couldn’t be happier with the results.” Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore was on hand last Tuesday to cut the ribbon to officially signal Clean Choices Car Wash’s opening, and he alluded to the importance of small business in Mareeba. “First of all congratulations, and secondly thank you,” he said. “It’s long since overdue and the facilities that you’ve built is worthy of the community which is always important. “It’s indicative that Tom and Ruth have the trust in the community by deciding to open a business here, and the continued success of smaller towns like Mareeba is dependent on such investments.”

OPEN 7AM - 7PM

• Soft Touch Automatic • Touch Free Automatic

By Entering The Code “1”

$1 from each car wash will be donated by Clean Choices to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal (Until December 25th)

OUR ATIONS CONGRATUL TH TO TOM & RU G IN ON THE OPEN ES OIC OF CLEAN CH CAR WASH

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NOW OPEN FUNDRAISING: Clean Choices Car Wash are happy to help local organisations with fundraising and until December 25 $1 from every car wash will be donated to the Mareeba Shire Council Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

Fundraising in the community TOM and Ruth Maisel from Clean Choices Car Wash are very community minded locals who are happy to help

various organisations, including sporting clubs with fundraising for their specific needs.

Until December 25 this year, when going through the car wash you will be asked to enter a ‘Code” simply press-

ing the number 1 and by doing so, Clean Choices Car Wash will donate $1 from every wash to the Mayor’s Christ-

mas Appeal. Note that this is not an additional charge. Fundraising has never been easier and there is no

work involved for those seeking to fundraise, simply call the office on 0448 109 802 to organise your event.

LAZCO STEEL COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION

We are proud to have been part of the development of the new Clean Choices Car Wash

Congratulations!

• Specialising in all aspects of mild and stainless steel fabrications • Custom design with the latest technology to complete all size jobs • Servicing North QLD for 40 years

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ESTABLISHED 1976

JOE & SUE BONAVENTURA

www.bccabinets.com.au LOCALS | TOP QUALITY WORKMANSHIP ALL AREAS OF CABINETMAKING | 42 YEARS EXPERIENCE Joe and Sue would like to congratulate Tom and Ruth on the opening of Clean Choices Car Wash. www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Congratulations on the grand opening of Clean Choices Car Wash! We a proud to have been the local building company behind this great new development for our community. Commercial Industrial Residential Quality workmanship with uncompromising attention to detail

P: 4092 3619 A: 58 Costin St, Mareeba www.shanesmithbuilder.com.au QBCC LIC NO: 1053497

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NOW OPEN The new car wash in Mareeba features two drive through automated car wash bays for your convenience.

Give your Car a Rub-a-Dub-Scrub

IF you love washing your own car and love to have that hands on feeling, take advantage of Clean Choices Car Wash self-serve wash bays 24 hours a day. Two of the self-serve wash bays cater for cars and small trucks like 4WD’s and have everything you need to do the perfect job. The coin operated machines have loads of room to wash your car while the vacuum and finishing bays are close by. The Super bay is designed for large vehicles including large trucks, caravans and boats and features two Kiosk stations which mean two people can wash at the same time. As an added feature the super bay has an under body wash. By simply turning it on and driving your vehicle back and forward it will clean the underside of your vehicle easy and convenient. Free up you weekends and take the hard work out of washing your vehicles, visit Clean Choices Car Wash and get your life back. Clean Choices Car Wash is at 308 Byrnes Street, Mareeba.

All vehicles of all sizes are catered for at Clean Choices Car Wash.

The latest technology in automated car washing THE Tablelands now has a state of the art car wash using the latest technology to keep your vehicles squeaky clean. Clean Choices Car Wash, has a choice of two fully automatic car wash bays with each a unique experience in car washing. The number one criteria for the use of the automatic car wash bays is that vehicles have to be under 2.1 meters, anything above this height is not allowed in the automatic bays they will have to use the self-serve bays.

The touch free Razor bay is designed to clean your vehicle without anything touching your vehicle during the cleaning process, results are impeccable for both used and new cars and small trucks. The M22 Soft Touch bay gives your vehicle a through clean including the under body as you drive into the bay, it also cleans your tyre rims, body and roof plus a quick wax and blow dry. The ultimate car wash experience is waiting for you today at Clean Choices Car Wash in Mareeba.

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• Road Construction and Maintenance • Bulk Earthworks • Drainage • Excavations • Land Clearing • Driveways • Dams • Carparks • Subdivisions • Machinery, Truck and Float Hire

Congratulations to Tom and Ruth on the opening of Clean Choices Car Wash. 3rd Party Accredited in Quality, Safety & Environment

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CONGRATULATIONS! We are proud to have been a part of the development of the new Clean Choices Car Wash

4092 5120 MAREEBA

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NOW OPEN Hassle free Vacuum Bays Keep

Keep your car looking new inside and outside.

ONCE you have run your vehicle though the automatic car wash at Clean Choices Car Wash, take the time to then vacuum your vehicle in their dedicated vacuum bays. There is a choice of four bays and all offer a different method of vacuuming your vehicle. Two of the bays simply vacuum but others perform duties that you may find tedious at home. You can use the jet blast vacuum designed to not only vacuum, but jet blast all the little crevices that are hard to reach, like your air conditioner, instrument cluster, gear shift and windows. The other convenient vacuum is also a hot foaming scrub brush, which allows you to scrub your carpets or upholstery to give it that deep down clean and make your car smelling like new with their five different scents. Car cleaning has never been easier, take the trip to Clean Choices Car Wash at 308 Byrnes Street, Mareeba any day of the week and free up you weekends. All of the Vacuum bays are coin operated or use your card for more convenience.

your pooch clean

Dedicated dog wash section for your pet.

CLEAN Choices Car Wash, now open on Byrnes Street Mareeba, has you covered when it comes to keeping your canine clean and fresh with their dedicated dog wash facility. From puppies to great danes and every size in between, you can now treat your pooch to an enjoyable wash from just $7. This is the very latest technology in dog washes where in one convenient location you can wash your dog, groom for fleas and ticks, conditioning, blow dry and sanitiser so you take them home smelling clean and fresh. It’s not an automatic wash, you as the owner need to do the work and your dog will thank you for it. The Dog wash is open from 6am until 10pm for your convenience and is able to take cash as well as card for payment.

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ON IT AG ’S AI N!

KP MANGO COMPETITION WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE HEAVIEST KP MANGO (KENSINGTON PRIDE)

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IN THE REGION!

START GROWING YOUR MANGOES NOW!! COMPETITION OUTLINE:  The mango must be Kensington Pride variety only  Mango must be photographed on electronic scales clearly showing the weight  The Mango must be viewed by a member of The Express Newspaper team or Joe Moro from FNQ Growers  The mango must not be tampered with in any way  The competition is open to all farmers and budding farmers in the region  Prizes: 1st place $500 - 2nd place $300 - 3rd place $200  The competition will close on Wednesday February 29th, 2020  Winner will be announced at the end of the harvest season  The heaviest mango will be declared the winner  All mangoes will be retained by the Editor of The Express for verification and consumption

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LAST YEAR’S WINNER!

Last year’s winner: Kiara Cabassi pictured with Lindsay Rural Mareeba Manager Stephen Srhoj.

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PROPERTY HOUSES l LAND l UNITS l INVESTMENTS l ACREAGE l FARMS l RENTALS

The acreage dream

Just minutes from town PERFECTLY positioned on just over 7 acres this fourbed, two-bath family home is jam-packed with features both inside and out. So, if you’re looking for that dreamy acreage, with all of the modern conveniences and close to town, then an inspection of 17 La Spina Road, Mareeba is for you. Inside you will find a large combined living and dining room which leads onto a country kitchen with new appliances, walk in pantry and servery. There is a renovated laundry, separate toilet and 4 spacious bedrooms all with tiled floors and new Fujitsu air conditioning.

The home is constructed of double brick external walls, and rendered block internal walls, making it as solid as they come. There are stacks of features outside including a 5kW solar power system, a 6m x 6.5m (approx) insulated Colorbond shed with an attached 6m x 6m double carport close to the house. The house has complete wraparound verandahs, as well as a large outdoor entertaining area which overlooks the inground pool and landscaped gardens teeming with birdlife. The property is currently broken into three paddocks, a 1.5 acre (approx) house yard which has new quality fenc-

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ing and features a double-entry horseshoe driveway. Then a second 1.5 acre (approx) paddock; fenced with mesh on three sides and a shaded enclosure suitable for horses. The final area is pristine bush land, approximately four acres with a seasonal creek at the end boundary. This home is conveniently located being only 5 minutes from Coles, has rubbish collection and the school bus stop is only 200m from the front door. • Four bedroom, two bathroom family home • New appliances, walkin pantry, breakfast bar to kitchen

• Main bathroom has shower, corner spa tub and tiles to ceiling • Master bedroom has walk-in wardrobe and ensuite • Tiled floors throughout, AC to bedrooms and living • Mud / boot room • Alfresco / BBQ area overlooks in-ground pool • 5 kW Solar power system with new inverter • 6m x 6.5m fully insulated Colorbond shed, 6m x 6m double carport • 2.5m wrap-around verandahs (sheeted) • Two utility sheds and one large un-powered rural shed • Bore with new pump and 3 phase power

• Rainwater tanks, Pop-up irrigation around house, line irrigation elsewhere • Dog-fenced house yard, post & wire fenced paddocks • Balance of land (approx 50%) untouched bushland • School bus and rubbish pickup services • 2.87 hectare (7.09 acres approx) allotment minutes from town With way too many feaAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

tures to describe in just a few sentences, this property is a must see to be appreciated so pack your bags and come take a look for yourself. For more information or to book your private inspection, call exclusive agent Remo Esposito at the Central Realty Mareeba office today. Phone 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232.

17 La Spina Road, MAREEBA $525,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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PROPERTY

OPEN HOME

144 acres on the Cairns side… all offers will be considered

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 12 NOON 8 Allara Street @ Amaroo Estate

• BRAND NEW AWARD WINNING ANTHONY LANGTREE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS + ENSUITE, MEDIA ROOM & QUALITY EXTRAS • FULLY TILED & AIRCONDITIONED PLUS STUNNING KITCHEN • 1007M2 FULLY FENCED + SIDE ACCESS & AUTO IRRIGATION

PRICE: $495,000 NEG JOE: 0417 700 468

WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

GARDEN LOVERS PARADISE • Magnificent gardens on fenced 4000m2 • Rendered block 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • 10m x 8m Colorbond shed • Grid connected solar panel system • Town water, bore water and full irrigation system setup • Too many features to list Price: $455,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba

THIS 144.65 acre (58.54 ha) property is situated on the Cairns side of Mareeba and offers a multitude of positive aspects aside from it's exceptional position. Being fully fenced there is the capacity to run horses, cattle or crops as the property features good quality, arable soils and a 33ML water allocation. It also offers an exceptional acreage lifestyle boasting a stylish three bedroom home plus sheds Attributes include: • 144.65 Acres (58.54Ha) fully fenced with 5 paddocks • Stylish three Bedroom

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home with air-conditioning and ensuite in the master, separate dining and lounge areas, polished timber floors and security screens, sizeable modern kitchen with stone bench tops and large tiled deck off the living area plus double lockup garage and solar hot water – currently rented @ $400 p/w • Two joined 10m x 6m powered sheds with 1 x lockable bay with roller door access plus an adjoining masonry block lockable kitchenette, shower and toilet facility and a high clearance carport suitable for a caravan

• 3m x 3m garden shed • 33 megalitre gravity fed water allocation • Cattle yards, loading ramp and crush • 4610 Ford tractor with bucket and slasher • Bitumen road to the front gate • Positioned only 10 minutes from Mareeba CBD and Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

only 40 minutes to Cairns This is a very well located property with huge potential – inspection is highly recommended. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

729 Tinaroo Creek Road, MAREEBA $1,090,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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PROPERTY

True beauty Position and charm A BEAUTIFUL and immaculate family home that will capture your heart. Three large bedrooms with built-ins and a secret ensuite. Spacious living with stunning timber floors. Second tv room opening onto the rear patio and tiled front patio. Huge man cave shed with power single roller door and

RARE OPPORTUNITY

single carport. Double block totaling 1679m2 A home of this quality, size and location will not last long. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Don’t delay. Call Sibi Girgenti Real Estate to arrange an inspection today of this Mareeba beauty. Phone 4092 5566. 12 Walsh St, MAREEBA $315,000 NEG Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566

YES this property could use a little TLC to bring it back to its former glory but what a location. Situated an easy walk to Coles, the property has some beautiful traditional features including soaring ceilings, tongue and groove walls as well as decorative features above some of the door ways. Although officially only two bedrooms, there is a large sleepout area which has been enclosed and could quite easily serve as a 3rd bedroom or office.

Outside a fantastic deck overlooks the backyard which has established trees and a large 2 bay shed all on a fully fenced 744m2 allotment. This property is currently rented at $290 p/w which is a reflection of how strong our current rental market is Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

in Mareeba. Could also be available for anyone that wants to buy to live in. Be quick – contact exclusive agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961 at Ray White Mareeba for a private inspection.

MAREEBA $210,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

t n e m t o l l Prestige A Open for Inspection this Saturday 9.30am - 10.30am

s n e d r a G r e v i R n o r r Ba Located in the central town area of Mareeba with all allotments overlooking the Barron River.

14 Moondani Avenue, MAREEBA

3,800m2* with 62LMT & River View

$380,000

NEW DESIGNER HOME

1,900m2* with 62LMT & River View

$280,000 1,400m2 with 31LMT & River View

$180,000 *Flood free allotments with 62LMT facing river with potential subdivision into 2, 3 or 4 allotments. Underground irrigation installed.

For more information contact the owner direct on 4092 6188 or 0412 397 544 Or your preferred local real estate agent.

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Also For Sale

2000m2 Block at 15 Ciobo Cl, Mareeba. This blocks backs onto reserve land on the Barron River.

$180,000

$459,000

Fresh, modern and brand new, this is the perfect home for you. The latest Tropic Coast Homes house and land package is complete and now on the market. • 3 Bedrooms with built in robes • Exposed aggregate footpaths and driveway • Master ensuite with walk in robe • 6 Month Defect Warranty • Large open plan living • 6 Month Structural Warranty • Airconditioning throughout • 1009m2 Lot • Colorbond fencing

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PROPERTY

PRIVATE ACREAGE WITH DUAL LIVING OPPORTUNITY

• Fenced 3.64 hectare lifestyle property - Mount Molloy • 2 Colorbond steel shed style dwellings • Separate road accesses to each dwelling • Private setting, views, seasonal creek • Multiple sheds, bore (potable & reliable water)

$398,000

EXCLUSIVE John Falvo 0408 456 344 | 4092 1355 Connecting People and Property | www.mpo.net.au

Thinking about selling? CHRISTMAS CAN BE A GREAT TIME TO LIST YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WANT TO KNOW WHY? Speak to our property experts today and get listed NOW

07 4092 2232

Premier avocado and lime farm THIS 36.5 hectare (90.15 acre) blue chip avocado and lime farm which produces excellent yields and shows consistent annual returns is on the market. Thoughtfully developed, the property is located 30 minutes west of Mareeba is established with under tree irrigation to approx. 3200 Shephard Avocado trees and 1000+ lime trees. This farming enterprise is ready to be purchased as an immediate income earner. On the trees is a well-established lime crop, and promising avocado crop. The sale also includes a comprehensive list of machinery and modern packing facility capable of handling both crops. The property is fully fenced and comes with 120ML of water allocation from Tinaroo Dam. In addition to the allocation water, a newly established water storage (approx. 20ML) has been constructed to take advantage of year-round underground flows, whilst also being topographically positioned to capture overland flow in the wet season. The well-drained, naturally sloping arable soils together with first class practices has seen this farm consist-

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ently achieve high yields and deliver mature fruit ready for harvest ahead of the peak supply times. In addition to the established trees, the remainder of the property has been hilled for avocados and is ready for approx. 1000 more trees to be planted. In addition to the main home, there is a second dwelling which could serve as an income earner or worker's accommodation. A huge packing shed with concrete floor, plenty of vertical clearance, 2 cold rooms capable of holding 28 and 6 pallets, a lean-to and second machinery storage shed means there is plenty of space for all the gear. Three individual 5kw solar systems make-way for energy efficient operations, and the option to use either the electric or diesel driven pumps with filtration is available, meaning there is also redundancy should it ever be needed. If you are seriously looking to purchase a well-established orchard farm or to expand an existing operation, then this property is certainly worthy of an inspection to appreciate all its attributes. • 36.5 ha (90.15 acres) • 3200 Shephard Avocado

(approx.) • 1000+ lime trees (approx.) • 120ML water allocation • Approx. 20ML water storage dam (capable of filling multiple times throughout the year) • Sloping, well drained arable soils • Two dwellings including neat and tidy family home • 3 x 5KW solar power Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

system (with 6KW worth of panels) • Modern packing shed with 3 Phase Power • Comprehensive machinery list • Fully fenced For more information and for a private inspection, please contact John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355. MUTCHILBA $3,000,000 Including Crop John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 4092 1355

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PROPERTY

Start your investment here

0 ,0 0 $9

RURAL SETTING OPPORTUNITY LAND WITH SHED! • 4,632 sqm, Approx • 7m x 7m Shed • Town Water • Power • Curb And Chanelling • Gully At The Rear Of The Block

Aurelia 0418 183 555

4092 5255 Little ripper that makes the money THIS is the investors special with a proven track record of excellent rental returns. • Fully repainted inside • New floor covering • Updated kitchen • Rear Access • Two toilets • Single carport • Garden Shed • Fully fenced • Large laundry area Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

If you are looking for an easy care hassle free investment to add to your portfolio this is the perfect package for you. Call exclusive agent Aurelia Rogato on 0418 183 555 for more information or drop into The Pink Building - Rogato Real Estate office on Byrnes St, Mareeba. 25 Doyle St, MAREEBA $195,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555

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THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO RENOVATE AND PROFIT!

• Large Open Plan Living • Large Patio • 3 Bay Shed • Fully Fenced • Rear Access

ID#1997640 - $205,000 NEG Aurelia 0418 183 555

4092 5255

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INDEX

business A Air Conditioning & Refrigeration B Blinds C

DIRECTORY

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CLASSIFIEDS phone us: 4092 3464

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Church Notices

Thanks

St George’s Anglican Church

MARIANO (MARIO) BORZI

53 Constance Street, Mareeba

WELCOMES ALL TO A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Thursday 19th December, 7.00pm CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE Wednesday 25th December, 8.00am With Carols commencing at 7.45am SEASONS GREETINGS!

Do you know?

That Jesus warns us time after time about the two creations of mankind and he assures that there exists upon this planet beings who not not come forth from “GoD” (John 8:47) who are the conterfeit of the real manifestation. Many of these beings are consciously in league with the insipid and insidius purpose of the powers of darkness that created them.

Phone 4092 7761

Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes St (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

Sunday 15 December 2019: The Spirit of Christmas #3: Sharing

The family of the late Mariano (Mario) Borzi express their gratitude and appreciation to all who supported us during our recent time of grief with messages of condolence, flowers, visits, phone calls and attendance at Mario’s funeral service. Thanks to all who cared for Mario in recent years, particularly the medical and nursing staff of Mareeba Hospital for your compassion during Mario’s final days. Thanks also to Community Funerals for your professional and compassionate service. To Fr Robert Greenup, Deacon Ralph Madigan and members of St Thomas’s Parish, our deep and heartfelt thanks for the role you each played to ensure a most graceful and dignified funeral service for Mario. Please accept our sincere gratitude and humble appreciation for the love and support given by all following Mario’s passing. May God bless you all. Grace, Jennifer, Pietrina, Alfio, Marina and Christina and our families.

In Memoriam

(Luke 2:15-18)

Wednesday 18 December at 7pm: Christmas Carols At the Mareeba QCWA Hall

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF

Mike Kitchell

“Now when (the shepherds) had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.” (Luke 2:17)

Will be held on Tuesday 17th December, 3.00-5.00pm at The Gateway Hotel, Mareeba All friends and family welcome!

Death Notice

MICHELE TOBIANO

Robert David DUNHAM Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 27th of November, 2019. Aged 61 years. Keeping within Robert’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.

29/08/1920 ~ 14/12/1998 We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say. And when old times we do recall, it’s then we miss you most of all. Mick, Natalie and Families.

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Plant and Equipment Excess to Requirements: Single cab ute, small and large tractors, trailers, electric motors and stainless steel tanks. Auction Start: Friday 13 December at 2pm Auction End: Wednesday 18 December at 2pm

Inspection by appointment: Contact Stanley Roos 0428 815 937

Public Notice

Boats

MINING LEASE NOTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252 Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed Alluvial Mining Operations Mining Lease Application Number/s 100217, 100219 and 100220 For a term of 20 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold and processing plant on the following land parcels within the Mareeba & Cook Shire Councils: Lot 14 on SP250040, Lot 1 on CF14, Lot 4567 on SP254826. The application is located at approximately 80 - 84 kilometres northwest of Mt Carbine. The applicants are: Gilbert Errol KELLY, 100% Date & time Applications Lodged: 12 June 2019, 08:30am Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial Mining Operations Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Mining Lease Notice detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/ mining-energy-water/resources/public-notices-tenders or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office, Level 9, Verde Tower, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 or mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application for Environmental Authority. Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Science 5B Sheridan Street, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on palm@des.qld.gov.au. Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on 10 January 2020 at 4.30pm (AEST). A properly made objection must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrme.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/ resources/applications-compliance/forms-fees. A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Gilbert Errol KELLY PO Box 246, Mt Molly Qld 4871 Submissions for the Environmental Authority application A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Intending submitters may contact may contact the Project Officer Department of Environment and Science on (07) 42225334 or ESCairns@ des.qld.gov.au to obtain a submission form or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.des.qld.gov.au.

BOAT & JETSKI LICENCES

For Sale

Jeweller

2009 FORD G6

BRETT Thompson Jeweller. Watch batteries and jewellery repairs. Ph 0437 800 892.

40,000 kilometres, excellent condition.

$5500 ONO

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013 Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years”

www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au

Funeral DEBBIE BOARDMAN

Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect. Phone 0410 328 357

SELL your unwanted goods in The Express. Ph 4092 3464.

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For Rent THREE bedroom home in quiet area, Mareeba. 2 weeks advance rent & 4 weeks bond. $320 per week. 0499 877 853 or 4092 3347.

Butcher BILL Black Mobile Butcher. Hang up to 7 days. 0408 922 812.

~~~ MOST DAYS ~~~

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Q-MSC2019-17 AGISTMENT PERMIT UPON PART OF LOT 20 RP748320 RAY ROAD MAREEBA Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written quotations for an Agistment Permit upon part of Lot 20 RP748320, Ray Road Mareeba. Quotation documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www. tenderlink.com/msc. All enquires must be made via the online forum which will close Five (5) days prior to quotation closing. Council ofﬁcers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Quotations is 11.00 am Wednesday 18 December 2019. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Quotation will not be opened publicly. The highest or any quotation not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

Q-MSC2019-18 AGISTMENT PERMIT UPON PART OF LOT 561 NR810260 - ADIL ROAD MAREEBA Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written quotations for an Agistment Permit upon part of Lot 561 NR810260, Adil Road Mareeba. Quotation documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www. tenderlink.com/msc. All enquires must be made via the online forum which will close Five (5) days prior to quotation closing. Council ofﬁcers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Quotations is 11.00 am Wednesday 18 December 2019. Section 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Quotations will not be opened publicly. The highest or any quotation is not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

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T-MSC2019-26 MSC DRFA WORKS WESTERN ROADS PACKAGE Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders for the restoration of multiple roads that were damaged as a result of the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough weather event from 25 January - 14 February 2019. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. All enquires or clariﬁcations must be via the online forum which will close 12.00pm AEST Thursday 19 December 2019. Council ofﬁcers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 7 January 2020. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

T-MSC2019-27 MSC DRFA WORKS - MID-WESTERN AND DIMBULAH ROADS PACKAGE Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders for the restoration of multiple roads that were damaged as a result of the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough weather event from 25 January - 14 February 2019. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. All enquires or clariﬁcations must be via the online forum which will close 12.00pm AEST Thursday 19 December 2019 Council ofﬁcers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 7 January 2020. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

T-MSC2019-28 MSC DRFA WORKS EASTERN ROADS PACKAGE Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders for the restoration of multiple roads that were damaged as a result of the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough weather event from 25 January - 14 February 2019. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. All enquires or clariﬁcations must be via the online forum which will close 12.00pm AEST Thursday 19 December 2019. Council ofﬁcers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 7 January 2020. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

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WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS > Q.C.W.A Mareeba Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 4th Wednesday of the month 9am. 15 Wilson St, Mareeba. > Mareeba Lioness Club Monthly Seniors Bingo and free morning tea is held 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Mareeba CWA Hall starting at 9am. > Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall, 136 Walsh St Mareeba. > Uniting Church Markets every Friday (hall near Target) 8.30am to 12noon and Saturday 4th August cheap book sale 8am-4pm. > St George’s Church Indoor Bowls Tuesday’s at 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba. > Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton and Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666. > Mareeba & District Orchid & Pot Plant Society - Monthly meeting held on second Saturday of each month, (except December), at Mareeba CWA Hall, Dempster Street, Mareeba. Meetings start at 2 p.m. All welcome. > Mareeba Rugby League Club - Bingo at Mareeba Leagues Club - Doyle St, Mareeba, Friday mornings from 8.30am. > Mareeba Barefoot Bowls - Tuesday Nights - Mareeba Bowls Club, 6pm Sausage Sizzle, 6.30pm Bowls start. $12/ player > Mareeba Ukulele Group - Meets every Thursday between 3:00pm and 5:30pm at QCWA Hall in Wilkes Street Mareeba.

EXPRESS SPORT PORT MAREEBA BOWLS Mixed social wed winners P Brown B Orr P Stevens C Dezen. Mixed jackpot pairs winners Thursday S Cordois B Lynne Best of 2nd game G Brown E Crema. Mixed tue night bowls winners Maxine Jim Ellen Henry R/Up liz Alisa Jutto Bob. Tue night 10dec will be sponsored by home made delights same as usual time. Mixed social Sunday 8 th thanks to the sponsors Eileen Ettore &

Ray for putting on a great afternoon and the winners were J Battistin E Stevens M Battistin r/up J Riggs C Brady S Brady nominations for club singles close on 1/1/2020 1at game to be played 14/1/2020 at 3pm anyone wishing to play please put your names down on the sheet. New year’s eve bowls sponsored by home-made delights at 5pm -7pm $5 burgers $5 then music and good times to follow. Congratulations to

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sue brady who has achieved so much this year winning all club championships singles pairs fours mixed pairs and also representing Q.L.D. in the seniors side well done sue.

ard – G. Sandilands 108.2. F/TR – B. Gianasi 113.4. Field Rifle – J. Anderson 99.8, J. Househam 92.4. Sunday, December 15: Double 600 yards. 9am muster, 9.30am start.

RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB December 8: Results of double 600 yards on a sunny Sunday morning with light switching winds and heavy mirage: Target Rifle – S. Durham 98.6. F Stand-

MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm social tennis All grades catered for. beginners welcome Inquiry: Kim 0413 542 893. Mid-week night fixtures Semi-finals 1 v 4 & 2 v3. Div. 2 Russell d Roy 51-45, Allen d

Dan 51-45 Div. 1. Carl d Gavin 33-27 Mark d Callum by 2 games Finals Wed. 11th December 2019. Div. 2 Allen v Russell Div. 1 Carl v Mark. Team and Best & Fairest Presentations after play Members and friends welcomeThursday social: 8am -9.30am. inner of the frog: 5th December : Maxine MAREEBA RIFLE INC.

CLUB

The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a 2 X 900yd comp. on Sunday the 8th December 2019. The conditions were reasonable with some fishtailing evident. TR: M. Beecham (Mareeba): (10/11/10)43.3; 52.3; 47.2 – 142.7. D. Ford (Mareeba):(10/11): 48.3; 53.7 – 101.10 The Mareeba Rifle Club be running a double 500yds comp next Sunday the 15th December, followed by a few drinks and nibbles.

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Meet the players...

Womens rugby league back running After a successful 2019 Ladies NRL Touch competition players can now move into a 2020 ladies tackle competition.

BRENDAN PAYNE

Who is your favourite cricket player? Matthew Hayden. What do you like to do before a game to get prepared? Eat KFC. What’s your favourite part in playing cricket? Game beers after with the lads. What is your Favourite food? Steak and Chips.

2020 is set to be a big season for Rugby League with a senior women’s rugby league competition set to hit the green next year. The senior women’s division hasn’t seen the football field in

nearly ten years and is set to make a comeback with much support being raised. The decision to rekindle the division was passed at the Cairns and District Rugby League annual general meeting

and was supported by clubs and officials from across the region. This new division gives women in the region who want to play more of an opportunity next year as this year only had four city-versus-country fixtures

in the region. Next year’s senior women’s division is hoping to see four to six strong teams in next year’s competition to compliment the already strong men’s divisions.

Roosters first training for 2020 PLAYERS for all grades of the Atherton Senior Roosters Rugby League Club are advised

that 2020 pre-season training will start on Monday, January 6 at the Mungalli Creek Dairy

Stadium with the ladies at 5pm and the men at 6pm. The Senior Roosters are booked

for three trial games in March before the start of the premiership competition on April 4.

Six-a-Side finals

JACE CURETON

Who is your favourite cricket player? David Warner. What do you like to do before a game to get prepared? Throwdowns before I bat and stretch before I field. What’s your favourite part in playing cricket? Batting. What is your Favourite food? Steak.

THE Mareeba United Football Club’s Six-a-Side competition comes to a climax this week as the top four teams in each division prepare for the semifinals on Wednesday night followed by the grand finals on Friday night. At the business end of the season all top four teams are finely tuned and ready to vie for the trophies and prize money up for grabs. In the men’s A-Grade on Wednesday night at 7pm on field 1, the Melandrinos will take on the Friggers and in the other semi at 8pm also on field 1, table toppers Mareeba Mazda will take on Cream Bun United.

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In the Men’s B-Grade at 7pm on field 2 Great Northerns come up against Jumbi’s and at 8pm also on field 2 Honey Badgers face Biggest Cakes. The Ladies A-grade semifinals at 7pm will see the Red Hot Chilli Peppers take on Stress Less while on field 4 the Sparklers come up against The Caboose. The Ladies B-Grade at 8pm field 3 Golden Bulls play Footloose and on field 4 Intimidators clash with Six Packs. The Simi-finals promise to be exciting match ups as everything is on the line in the quest to reach the finals this Friday night from 7pm at Borzi Park.

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Atherton off to good Mareeba takes national start in two day match boxing titles by storm Atherton bowler and captain Tom Boorman claimed three wickets on Saturday.

ATHERTON got away to a reasonable start in their 2-day Cricket Far North match against Cassowary Coast at Atherton’s Loder Park on Saturday. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first. All rounder Luke McAvoy batted their entire innings scoring 91 of Cassowary's 138 runs. Seppe Barletta

claimed the Captain's wicket in his opening spell, Tom Boorman picked up the next 3 wickets followed by Michael Salerno and Paul Nasser with 3 wickets each. Michael Salerno opened the batting for Atherton putting on a quickfire 37 off 21 balls including 8 fours. Atherton are 2-94 at stumps

on the first day with Paul Nasser 22* and Chris Adams 21* to resume the innings for day two this Saturday. Match in Progress: Cassowary Coast 138 (P Nasser 3-11, T Boorman 3-25, M Salerno 3-50); Atherton 2-94 stumps (M Salerno 37, G Misener 14, P Nasser 22*, C Adams 21*)

Seconds put up solid start MAREEBA seconds continue on their dominating streak with an impressive first innings start against United at Borzi Park. Mareeba won the toss and elected to bat and left it up to their openers to make a solid foundation to build on. Openers Brendan Falvo and Jett Prien looked solid in their start with Brendan posting an impressive 27 runs of 95 balls and Jett putting up 29 runs off 70 balls. The top order did not disappoint with four more batsmen

making it into double figures and one passing a half century. Brett Stallan came out with a vengeance as number 6 and proceeded to belt the leather off the ball with a steaming 71 runs off just 57 balls. Mareeba declared at 8/234 and decided to have 5 overs to put a dint in the United line-up. An early strike by Mareebas opening bowlers has United 1/20 with another day of play left. The Thirds put up a valiant fight against Barron on their turf

but sadly fell short. Mareeba elected to bat and put on 6/174 at the end of their innings. An early blow to Barrons opening partnership looked promising with an opener gone for 5. Collapses in the middle order gave Mareeba hope but that was quickly quashed by the leftover opener who posted 98 with support from number 5 to help Barron take the win.

MAREEBA’S Bryde’s Boxing Gym has added to its stellar reputation after some impressive performances from some of its boxers at the Australian Amateur Boxing Titles held in Punchbowl, Sydney recently. The gym was able to bring home two silver medals and one bronze medal in one of the biggest amateur events held in Australia in a number of years, with more than 100 bouts taking place over the three days of competition. Below is how each medallist from the Bryde’s Boxing Gym fared over the competition: Matthew Carroll On night one of the tournament, Matthew continued his winning streak in a dominant performance against Tasmanian Cayden Rossi with a unanimous points decision victory. Matthew then proceeded to the final where he went

head to head against very tough and classy Rockhampton boxer Brodi Helliwell. Matthew lost via split-decision, resulting in him taking out the silver medal. Matthew’s coach Wayne Bryde said he cannot be more proud of his young boxer. “Matthew Carroll puts 110 percent into his training and that’s why he is always at the top of the sport and will continue his success in the new year,” he said. Arnold Green Arnold also was fortunate to fight in the final for a gold medal, however came up short and had to settle for the silver medal. Coach Wayne Bryde said Arnold has plenty of natural boxing talent and will go a long way in the sport. Baydon Hopgood After making his debut earlier this year, Baydon Hopgood has continued his immense im-

provement in a very short period of time. Further evidence of that is his performance in Punchbowl, where he secured a bronze medal in what was a very tough fight with experience New South Wales boxer Charzar Ali. Coach Wayne Bryde said it was a very tough and close fight that saw plenty of leather traded throughout the bout. “Baydon is only new in the sport and has accomplished so much in such a short time,” he said “To be number three in Australia is unbelievable in only ten months of training.” Bryde’s Boxing gym Mareeba said they would like to thank everyone who donated money and helped get their team down to Sydney. “Without your support none of this could ever have happened, so thank you,” Wayne Bryde said.

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Bryde's Boxing Gym Mareeba secured two silver medals and one bronze medal at the Australia Amateur Titles held in Sydney recently.

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