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MAREEBA, get ready to ride into a new era.

Veteran arena announcer Darryl Chaplain (pictured) has been elected as president of Mareeba District Rodeo Association following the retirement of stalwart Jim Blakeney after 32 years in the top job.

The Express caught up with Mr Chaplain to get his thoughts on the changing of the guard and where the future of the rodeo is headed.

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Region lights up

By Michael Serenc

CONSTRUCTION of a $120 million solar farm near Georgetown will begin this week, adding to a wave of planned Far North renewable energy projects worth more than $700 million.

The Kidston Solar Project will eventually feature 540,000 solar panels generating 50MW of electricity.

That translates to 145,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of power generation per annum, which is enough to power 27,000 homes.

Owned by Sydney-based company Genex

Power, construction of the solar farm will be done by 85 workers at its peak, to be recruited from Einasleigh, Georgetown, Townsville and the Tablelands.

Genex co-founder and executive director Simon Kidston said when complete by the end of next year, the solar farm will be the fourth largest in Australia.

“Because we’re quite a long way west of Townsville, we’ve got the highest solar resource of any solar project in the country,” he said.

“We’re lucky we’ve got a substation and a transmission line that goes from our site all the

way to Townsville so we’re tapping into that infrastructure.”

In a further boost to the region’s economy, Genex has instructed head contractor UGL to preference local sub-contractors where possible on the project.

Mr Kidston said Genex had reached an agreement with the State Government for their solargenerated electricity to feed in to the wider grid.

“Having a sunny location means we get a huge number of megawatt hours, which is what we sell into the national electricity market,” he said.

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The solar farm, which is being built on the site of the historic Kidston Gold Mine named after former Premier William Kidston, will eventually be joined by a second, larger solar farm pumping out 270MW of power and a $300 million pumped storage hydro project.

Mr Kidston said it was too early to say when the next two projects would begin, but Genex had told its shareholders they will have enough funding secured by the end of next year.

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Jon Gambino, 12, and sister Breanna, 11, marvel at the mango they’ve entered into the KP Mango Competition.

Mrs Gambino said if she won the competition, she would donate the prize money to the Sandra Cadorin Wish Foundation, named after the popular local woman who lost her battle with brain cancer in 2013.

Held annually by The Express, Total Food Network and Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Association (MDFVGA), the competition is open to all Tablelands farmers and backyard growers in a bid to see who can grow the region’s heaviest Kensington Pride mango.

All mangoes entered must be photographed on electronic scales, clearly displaying its weight and viewed by a member of The Express team or MDFVGA president Joe Moro. Mangoes must not be tampered with in any way.

Entries close on January 31 with the winner to be announced at the end of the harvest season.

First place will win $500, second $300 and third $200.

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by The Express for verification and consumption.

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MANGO munchers, meet your competition.

The Gambino family have submitted the first entry in The Express’ KP Mango Competition, coming in at a respectable 943g.

But Giovanna Gambino, whose husband Sam and fatherin-law John own Marlin Mangoes just outside Mareeba, vowed there would be bigger and better entries to come.

The mango was discovered inside the farm’s packing shed as a busy fruit picking season gets underway for local growers.

Mrs Gambino said the secret to growing a big mango was simple.

“It’s not just a six week process like everyone thinks, it’s bloody hard work throughout the year,” she said.

“It’s making sure the trees get what they need.”

Mrs Gambino’s children, Jon and Breanna, said they loved being able to munch on a tonne of mangoes over the school holidays, as well as helping out their parents on the farm.

Rotary FNQ Tablelands Inner Wheel Club member Desiree Siemon helped raised money for sick Mareeba teen Lachlan Shorey.

A MAREEBA teenager has been touched by an outpouring of community generosity as he battles an ongoing heart condition.

Lachlan Shorey, 17, was diagnosed with ventricular bigeminy back in August and has since had two failed surgeries in Brisbane to try and fix the problem.

With a cure up to a decade away, Lachlan has been forced to go on costly medication to try and mitigate his condition. But the Mareeba community has rallied behind him, raising more than $2000 through a Mareeba State High School charity car wash and local line dancing club fundraiser to help pay for his ongoing medical costs.

Now, members of Rotary’s FNQ Tablelands Inner Wheel Club have banded together to raise a further $285 for Lachlan.

Club member Desiree Siemon said all 12 club members pitched in money for La-

chlan at their breakup party last week.

“Our group has just started, we haven’t been going for very long…and our aim is to give back to the community and to help people who are in need,” she said.

Lachlan said he was overwhelmed by the amount of generosity to help with his treatment.

“It’s pretty touching and unexpected…

It’s a very supportive community,” he said.

“None of my family can believe it. We didn’t expect as much as we got. The support’s just been phenomenal.”

Ventricular bigeminy is a condition in which the patient suffers from an irregular heartbeat, with symptoms including dizziness, nausea, tiredness and shortness of breath.

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Council supports ‘One Night Stand’ TABLELANDS Regional Council has tentatively backed a potential bid to host one of Australia’s most iconic youth concerts.

Run every year by radio station Triple J, the One Night Stand offers a regional town in Australia the chance to host a star-studded, drug and alcohol free concert for one night only.

Past host towns include Mildura, Dubbo, Alice Springs and Tumby Bay with acts like Illy, RÜFÜS, Flume, John Butler Trio and Birds of Tokyo performing.

Only members of the public can apply for their town to host the One Night Stand, but council support is key to the application progressing further.

While expressions of interest for 2017 have not yet opened, council voted at last Thursday’s meeting to provide “in principle support” to any potential submission to host the concert within the Tablelands shire.

Division 6 councillor Bronwyn Voyce, who put forward the idea, said

the concert would help youth re-engage with their community.

“We lose youth to the cities because there’s not enough fun things happening here and a lot of bands come out of the regions so it could inspire them as well,” she said.

“There are also opportunities to leverage off the concert and have a raft of events around that.”

Atherton could be one possible town to host the concert, given its size, accommodation options and choice of suitable venues nearby like Tolga Park or Roosters Stadium.

Cr Voyce said if the Tablelands was chosen to host a One Night Stand, there would be economic benefits for local businesses in the region.

“There’s people from all over Australia who do an annual pilgrimage to the various One Night Stand locations,” she said.

“Who wouldn’t want a tropical holiday during winter? You would probably get some two to three night stays in the

Triple J’s One Night Stand concert in Geraldton, Western Australia earlier this year. PICTURE: RUSSELL PRIVETT

region from it.”

This year’s One Night Stand in Geraldton attracted an audience of about 15,000 while Mildura got about 10,000 people at their concert in 2014.

Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella also lent his support to the proposal, believing the concert could be held at

any one of several towns in the shire.

“It’s something that would be fantastic for the region, not just for the people within our shire that could attend but it would be bring a lot of tourists in,” he said.

“It would benefit businesses in the area.”

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Georgetown solar power project From Page 1 Genex’s solar farm forms part of the State Government’s “Solar 150” program, which aims to have 150MW of solar power generation in Queensland.

The company received $8.9 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for its solar farm, which is run in conjunction with the Solar 150 program.

Genex’s solar farm follows a swag of green

projects for the Far North currently planned or underway, including MSF Sugar’s $75 million power station, the $380 million Mt Emerald Wind Farm and two solar farms at Lakeland worth $42.5 million and $220 million respectively.

Etheridge Shire mayor Warren Devlin said he was excited by Genex’s sizeable investment in the area.

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open arms,” he said.

“It certainly will give business confidence…

There’s a handful of locals from Georgetown who work with Genex now and I believe there are local contractors having meetings with them in the next couple of weeks.”

Mr Devlin said council has been “working closely with the renewable energy sector” to encourage investment and job creation within the shire, as well as developing tourism and agriculture.

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Council switches to monthly meetings TABLELANDS Regional Council will switch to a monthly ordinary meeting schedule next year.

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Barring the Australia Day public holiday, meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month.

Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella said the move was justified.

“It’s just making it a lot easier so council can operate a lot more efficiently,” he said.

“Many councils throughout Queensland operate like this and it’s just a matter of being able to give our staff a lot more time to devote to the applications that come through.”

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The move follows Mareeba Shire Council’s decision to switch to monthly meetings in July, which was done to increase the number of items discussed on each agenda listing.

Cr Paronella said the meeting date change would be advertised in local media to make residents aware of the change.

Like ordinary meetings, planning committee meetings will also be open to the public.

The first ordinary meeting will be held on January 25 followed by a planning committee meeting on February 9.

Stay safe this Christmas A NATIONAL lobby group is urging Tablelands drivers to take it easy on the road these school holidays.

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ARSF CEO Russell White said the Tablelands’ “unique mix” of different roads, geography and temperamental weather presented bigger challenges for motorists, bikers, cyclists and pedestrians compared to their city counter-

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planning matters on the second Thursday of every month.

Development applications have a statutory timeframe of 20 business days in which to be processed, hence the need for a planning committee meeting as they may be too late for the ordinary meeting. Despite taking planning matters out of the ordinary meeting agenda, Cr Paronella said it would likely not reduce how long ordinary meetings run for nor the number of items to be discussed.

“They could maybe be a little longer because the issues that may come up on the planning committee meeting days could be included on the ordinary meeting days because they usually take a little bit more discussion,” he said.

parts.

“You’re going to have cyclonic conditions and flooding, and then you’ve got those mountainous areas where the roads are pretty narrow and there’s not often a lot of runoff,” he said.

Just over 1200 people lost their lives on Australian roads in 2015, while 1081 deaths were recorded from January to October this year – 6.5 per cent higher compared to same period last year.

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Mr White said motorists should ensure they are fit to drive, including monitoring their fatigue levels and make sure their vehicle is in good working order with any trailer or caravan secured properly.

“We are the biggest solution to this very complex problem, and as a community, we’ve got to realise that,” he said.

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Air support key in fire fight AIR power proved critical in helping to contain a spate of bushfires that engulfed Koah last week.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Western Command station officer Darryl Chaplain said a Bell 412 and Squirrel helicopter were instrumental in giving firefighters on the ground a reprieve, with water bombing and aerial mapping to identify how far the fires had spread.

“It would not have been brought under control so well without that air support. It was crucial,” he said.

“It supported the ground crews by taking a lot of heat out of the fire so they can just go in there and mop it up. They didn’t have to face walls of flames and so were able to go into much calmer fire conditions.”

On the ground, firefighters contained the blaze by creating fire breaks, backburning and “blackening out” areas, which involves wetting the area 30m inside a fire break to prevent fires spreading further.

The fires, which broke out on December 3, temporarily forced the Kennedy Highway to be shut the next day as flames approached the road.

Since then, up to 15 trucks and about 50 firefighters from stations across the Far North worked around the clock to desperately contain the fires in the first few days.

Mr Chaplain praised the mammoth effort by volunteer, auxiliary and full-time crews, as well as an incident management team brought up from south-east Queensland to assist with co-ordinating the wide-

scale operation.

“That’s why you needed that management team to look after all those crews and provide food, refreshments, fuel, water and all those things,” he said.

“We had crews from as far away as Mena Creek north to Wonga and all the southern Tablelands like Millstream. We draw from all areas to give support to the local brigades who were there initially, which was Speewah, Koah, Kuranda and Davies Creek.

“The whole organisation works as one when it comes to the big battles.”

Mr Chaplain said about 10 properties were saved around the Clohesy River area, but a vehicle, caravan and shed were destroyed.

No-one was injured.

“There were lots of nervous people on the western side of the Kennedy Highway at Koah because there were lots of subdivisions there that could have been under attack,” he said.

Mr Chaplain said he was not surprised by the veracity of the bushfire, with low humidity, high heat, strong winds and thick, rugged bushland essentially creating the perfect storm.

Last weekend, firefighters continued to monitor a large fire at Lamb’s Head at the back of Dinden National Park.

“Obviously there’s fires all over the state, so we’re just watching, managing and putting resources into the right locations as they’re needed to bring them under control,” Mr Chaplain said.

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Welfare centre closes for Christmas TABLELAND residents relying on welfare support are being urged to take note of changes over the Christmas break.

All service centres and most phone lines providing Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services will be closed from December 26 to 28 and again on January 2.

But Department of Human Services general manager Hank Jongen said self-service options would continue to be available during the holiday period.

“The department’s Express Plus mobile apps, phone self-service lines and online ac-

counts through myGov, are the easiest way to do your business with us over the Christmas and New Year break,” he said.

“You will be able to check your reporting dates, update your details and report your earnings quickly and easily with these options. You can also lodge some Medicare claims this way.”

Automatic payments will not be delayed by the holidays, but some people may receive their payments earlier than usual.

“You may need to budget carefully so this payment lasts until your next payment is due,” Mr Jongen said.

“If you are due to report on a holiday closure date, you may need to report early. Your payment will be made after you have reported.”

Welfare recipients can check their reporting date on their reporting statement available on either their myGov and Centrelink online accounts or phone self-service.

“While your reporting date may be different, the assessment period remains the same.

You still need to report estimates of earnings and other changes for your normal 14 day assessment period,” Mr Jongen said.

“There are no changes to child support ar-

rangements, however payments made after December 22 may be delayed by public holidays.

“People can continue to lodge Medicare claims at their doctor’s office or using self-service. Critical services for Medicare providers such as organ donor and PBS authorities will remain available over the Christmas/New Year period.”

People can transfer funds to their BasicsCard throughout the holiday period by using self-service or calling 1800 132 594 between 8am-5pm. BasicsCard balances can be checked at any time by calling 1800 057 111.

Locals try to save hall Will Evelyn Pioneer Hall be saved by local residents?

A group of locals have launched an 11th hour bid to try and save Evelyn’s ageing hall.

Tablelands Regional Council was due to a make a decision on selling off Evelyn Pioneer Hall and its associated land by tender at last Thursday’s meeting, but will now delay that decision until next year after a last minute plea from a group of locals.

Division 2 councillor Annette Haydon said she had received two emails, three letters and several phone calls from residents in the Evelyn area who have asked for time to form a community group that could potentially take over the hall from council.

The hall, which has been closed since March, needs a whopping $87,500 to bring it up to scratch with the kitchen area infested with termites. It was not hired by anyone in the last financial year.

Council will make a decision on the hall’s sale early next year but if it decides to go to tender, the group of locals would be required to bid against other interested parties to purchase the hall.

However, the vote delay gives council officers more time to consult with

residents interested in banding together to save the hall and seeing what proposals might come forward.

“It’s a good idea to delay the vote because it gives people time to get themselves organised,” Cr Haydon said.

“We’ll give them a couple of months to see if they can come up with something.”

Cr Haydon said locals she had spoken to hoped younger people in their community would back their move to save the hall.

“I do understand its ageing infrastructure and will cost a lot to fix, but if someone can revive it, I think it’d be great,” she said. “If that’s what the Evelyn community want, then I’m happy to support them.”

Former hall caretaker Bob Kelso, who still lives next door to the building, previously told The Express he supported council selling it off given its lack of use and dilapidated state.

The closest hall to Evelyn is Ravenshoe Town Hall and The Mountains Institute, which are both 15km away.

Council will make a decision on the hall in the first quarter of 2017.

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SLOW and steady will be the mantra for incoming Mareeba District Rodeo Association president Darryl Chaplain.

The father-of-two was elected president at November’s committee annual general meeting and takes over from long-time president Jim Blakeney, who retired after 32 years in the job.

“The rodeo’s always been a big part of our family. My father was on the committee before me and my grandfather was here working many years ago as well,” Mr Chaplain, a former rodeo association vice-president, said.

“It’s in our blood basically, as it was with Jim’s family.”

Mr Chaplain, who is also vice-president of the Walkamin Country Music Club, said he loved the atmosphere of the rodeo, having been Kerribee Park’s arena announcer for the past 33 years.

“It’s something we want to keep going for our children’s children,” he said.

“The rodeo committee is a team that manages the event with a lot of volunteer help on our big weekend.”

Mr Chaplain is just the 12th man to be president in the rodeo’s 67 year history.

While some past presidents had served two separate stints in the top job, Mr Blakeney has been the longest serving president after first taking the reins in 1984.

He will remain on the committee and stay on with wife Shirely as caretakers of Kerribee Park.

“The time was right to give it away and I’m sure Darryl will do the right thing,” Mr Blakeney said.

“The president doesn’t run the show, he guides it...And we’re still fortunate that we have individual volunteers and volunteer organisations that help us.”

Short of a few tweaks, Mr Chaplain said he wouldn’t be looking to make “wholesale changes” to the Mareeba Rodeo.

“My strategy is to help the committee take

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what we have now, which has been a pretty good recipe over the years…and just enhance it a little bit,” he said.

“We’re not here to lose our history and heritage…If you mess too much with what we’ve got, it’s bound to fail.”

Mr Chaplain said his primary focus would be on attracting more locals to the rodeo, overseeing the construction of 10 new steel grandstands for Kerribee Park’s main arena and installing a new PA system and lights hopefully in time for next

year’s event.

“That will see a huge improvement in comfort and quality of performance with sound and lighting,” he said.

“There’s a lot of Mareeba people who may not have been to the rodeo for many years. We want them to come and see the rodeo and what it’s grown into.”

Mr Chaplain also thanked his wife Coral and two sons Kurt and Dean for their support in his new role.

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The master plan, which features a mix of trails, gardens and residential, recreational and commercial space will be a staged development likely to be carried out over at least the next 10 years.

The precinct would also pay homage to the area’s history with a number of old railway lines running through it.

The possibility of moving Atherton’s existing visitor centre from Silo Rd to the proposed precinct has also been flagged in the plan.

“Council considers it important that all members of the community have the opportunity to comment on the master plan and we will therefore defer the consultation until after the Christmas period,” said Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella.

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Mareeba economy ‘Racing Ahead’ THE Mareeba Chamber of Commerce released its annual economic publication on Monday, Racing Ahead, with a focus on some big-ticket developments.

The publication gives an economic snapshot of Mareeba and the region for 2016-17 financial year, with a range of informative stories detailing growth, future developments and opportunities for investors.

Re-elected Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said Mareeba and the region had continued to flourish and there was a lot more on the horizon.

“This publication provides an insight into what’s happening and what is going to happen in the area,” he said.

“Amongst others it features the wonderful new investment that is occurring at Mt Emerald, the new drag strip at Springmount and overall, highlights many other future developments and opportunities.”

In further development news, the expanding transport hub at Mareeba Industrial Park is also featured, highlighting the recent opening of Lindsay Australia’s new $9.5 million facility and the multi-million dollar Blenners Transport depot.

“Along with the Mareeba Airport expansion, there is a lot more potential for further development at the industrial park, which will continue to bring benefits to the community into the future,” Mr Moro said.

“It really is a great time to live and do business in Mareeba,” 2016 has been a big year for the chamber, who relocated and joined forces with the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Information Centre and together appointed an operations manager to oversee the two organisations.

“By working together we can provide an integrated approach to the delivery of internal organisation services to our respective members and external services to the community, visitors and potential investors,” Mr Moro said.

2016 also saw a local tourism taskforce established to support Tropical Tablelands Tourism and in 2017, a new campaign, “Visitors are vital to the community”, will be launched to enhance the potential of tourism in the area.

Many other exciting initiatives in the pipeline will also be launched which includes the “Spend a Redback’ shop local campaign, as well as looking into the possibility of creating monthly Thursday late night shopping in Mareeba.

“It’s an exciting time with lots happening and the chamber is looking forward to the future and working with the business community to ensure a resilient and prosperous future,” Mr Moro said.

“Mareeba is literally racing ahead.”

The publication will be distributed over the next couple of weeks, or you can grab a copy at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Information Centre.

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Local man Andrew Anning underwent cataract surgery on both his eyes at the hospital’s new $12.1 Planned Procedure Unit (PPU) last week.

Mr Anning, who also had both his retinas reattached last Tuesday, suffers from neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumours to form on nerve tissue and other damage such as vision loss.

Mr Anning’s mum Diane said the opening of the PPU, which features two extra operating theatres and 22 beds, meant it was far more convenient for the family to travel to Townsville instead of Brisbane for any operations.

“It’s a lot better…Andrew started coming down for treatment between four and six months ago,” she said.

“We were lucky we didn’t have to go to Brisbane.”

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Health service downplays funding dispute THE Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has called for calm over a funding spat between Mareeba Shire Council and the State Government.

Council wrote to Health Minister Cameron Dick last week, demanding he and Department of Health director-general Michael Walsh meet with Mayor Tom Gilmore to address concerns over future funding for Mareeba Hospital.

Cr Gilmore said council was concerned the State Government would not make up a shortfall of about $2 million a year when the existing Federal Council of Australian Governments (COAG) funding agreement runs out next October.

"Mareeba's population has reached a level where it will no longer qualify for additional hospital funding from the Federal Government beyond October 2017, through the COAG agreement,” he said.

“The hospital is crucial to this community and we are very concerned after seeing what appears to be a reduction in services. We need to know what the intentions of the State Government are.”

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changes to services at Mareeba Hospital.

While Ms Chinery said the specific COAG funding for Mareeba Hospital was “not a significant portion” of what CHHHS provides to support services there, she was still concerned about how to bridge the funding gap once the existing COAG agreement runs out.

“The Mareeba Hospital provides a range of important hospital and community services for the people of the Tablelands and the Health Service is committed to working with the Department of Health to establish a solution to ensure the sustainable future of the hospital,” she said.

Mr Dick said he was “more than happy” to meet with Cr Gilmore, but refused to say whether the State Government would pick up the slack over the expected Federal funding shortfall.

“I am very disappointed that the Federal Government has continued its cuts to health by stealth in refusing to renew this longstanding funding arrangement,” he said.

“This cut is yet another example of the Turnbull Government dudding regional Queenslanders, this time in Mareeba.”

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End of an era for ‘The Shoe Store’ In 1932, just as the depression was really starting to hit North Queensland, two enterprising sisters, Lilian and Vi Pink, decided that Atherton needed a shop that specialised in shoes. So they registered the name “The Shoe Store” and went into business.

They hired a man called Ben George to run it. Ron Weare as a lad worked for them too. But when Mr George was called up to go to war in 1939, Mr Weare ran the store until he himself deployed to Dutch New Guinea and Bougainville from 1942 to 1946.

After the war, Mr Weare worked at The Shoe Store in Main St, Atherton for Mr Sampson, who then owned the Jewellery Shop and The Shoe Store together.

He worked for them until 1948 when Mr Sampson sold to Afton Westacott. In 1950, Jack Kershaw, who was Mr Westacott’s and Mr Weare’s accountant, became the new owners of The Shoe Store. They were in business together for 21 years.

Greg Weare started working in the family business when he was just 15 and in 1971, Mr Kershaw sold his part in the business and retired to the Gold Coast.

This left an opening for Greg to join the business as a partner with his father.

Due to illness in 1999, Greg retired from the business and his wife Gail has continued on to this day.

“I was quite relieved after I made the decision to close down the store, it’s not an easy decision to make after spending all the time here and basically on my own since Greg got ill,” Mrs Weare said.

“Greg and I would like to thank the community and all of our clients that have come in over the years and I would like to make special mention to the wonderful staff that have worked for us in that time.

“We will never forget you.”

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COUNTRY music star and former Mareeba girl Jade Holland is on the cusp of making it to the big time after being named finalist in a major singing competition.

The singer-songwriter has been selected as one of 10 grand finalists who will contest the 2017 Toyota Star Maker competition at the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival next month.

Holland said she was delighted to make the finals after previously falling short.

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“It’s really cool to see little bits and pieces of your dreams come true, slowly but surely.”

Since her breakout success with debut single Make Up Your Mind in December 2012, the 26-year-old has enjoyed a busy domestic and international touring circuit in the years since, visiting China, Israel and even Afghanistan to play for Australian troops.

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charts this year, then leaping 13 spots in a week to peak at number 12.

A regular performer at Tamworth, Holland said next year would be a huge opportunity to further her blossoming career.

“You’ve got a good network and the people who are connected with the competition are all there to help you, like Tom Inglis and Cheryl Burns. You’ve got these incredible contacts at your fingertips,” she said.

“It’s also about your shows. You’re bringing a new demographic because there are people that go to Tamworth specifically to watch the Star Maker competition.

“The opportunities are endless.”

The winner of Star Maker will receive a $100,000 prize package which includes a car, fuel card for a year, guaranteed performances at major festivals throughout Australia and a return flight to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee for the CMA Music Festival.

The competition counts country superstars Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, and James Blundell amongst just some of its famous past winners.

Now living in Townsville, Holland said she always had a soft spot for Mareeba and was proud to represent her home town.

“I’m always thinking about my home town when I’m on stage,” she said.

“I haven’t been back up there for ages…

I’m definitely keen to come home and do a show or two and catch up with everybody.”

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Star Wars adventure movie hits the big screen biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.

With help from the Rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces, Jyn will be in for something bigger than she thinks.

Also continuing for a second great week is the colourful family animation TROLLS.

One of the biggest and most anticipated movies of the year starts this week at the Rising Sun Cinema in Mareeba. At exactly the same time as the rest of Australia you can see the new ‘ROGUE ONE – A STAR WARS STORY’. A big action adventure film in every way – just as you would expect from the huge Star Wars franchise.

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Frozen characters Olaf, Elsa and Anna will be at the community carols this Saturday in Walkamin.

With less than two weeks until Christmas, the community of Walkamin is set to come alive with the inaugural MSF Sugar Community Carols this Saturday.

Held at the Walkamin Community and Sports Club, the free event will feature all your favourite Christmas carols,

plus some exciting additions set to entertain the crowd.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The Blenners Transport depot at the Mareeba Industrial Park.

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Blenners Transport has reached another milestone in the company’s history with the opening of their seventh depot in Mareeba late last month.

Led by company owners Les and Judy Blennerhassett, Blenners Transport is one of North Queensland's largest familyowned road and rail transport operators.

Through constant customer commitment and continual striving for excellence, Blenners now boast a fleet of 164 trucks and 20 rail containers.

After 28 successful years specialising in refrigerated freight, Mr Blennerhassett is still always available to talk to customers directly on his mobile.

“We have been looking to open in Mareeba for some time and with the amount of loyal clients we have in the district it’s the best thing we ever did,” said Mr Blennerhassett, who is also the company’s managing director.

“The facility will benefit farmers enormously and I am happy to invest in Mareeba as we see this region as a progressive one.

“After Cyclone Larry we decided to move onto the Tablelands and diversify into other products and crops and now of course, we have a massive mango base here.

“We spent just over $2.2 million on this facility. We’re a family company and will be around for a long time.”

The newly-built Mareeba depot hosts five loading docks, 220 pallet space cold rooms and ante-room, allowing Blenners to cater for produce at varying temperatures during loading.

And with Mareeba-based trucks and drivers, Blenners now have the capability to service local businesses directly with freight from Brisbane and southern states.

Blenners are proud members of TruckSafe and are safe food accredited to ensure the safety and quality of transported food products.

Blenners are audited under NHVAS and are leaders in fatigue and chain of responsibility compliance, ensuring their drivers are safe, legal and taking care of your freight at all times.

If Blenners Transport is your freight solution, the experienced and friendly Mareeba team would love an opportunity to meet with you.

They always stick by their motto, “We go the extra mile”.

You can find Blenners’ Mareeba depot on the corner of Martin Tenni Drive and Thora Cleland Drive in the Mareeba Industrial Park.

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Local farmers check out the new Blenners Transport depot in Mareeba at their recent grand opening afternoon.

TABLELANDS farmers have welcomed Blenners’ new $2.2 million depot to Mareeba with open arms.

Depot manager John Law said their official opening late last month at Mareeba Industrial Park had been well supported by growers, delighted there was now a local facility to transport produce directly to southern markets.

“It’s been very well accepted. There were a lot of growers here,” he said.

“What they liked about our depot was that it has all state-of-the-art equipment with the latest technology.”

Blenners’ Mareeba depot features five cold rooms capable of carrying 220 pallets in total and an ante-room, meaning farmers will no longer have to rely on Blenners’ Tully depot for produce storage.

Another four transport bays will also be added from next year, with about

eight staff currently employed at the depot in addition to drivers regularly transiting from Blenners’ Tully and Cairns depots.

Mr Law said Blenners was using local businesses to purchase parts and service their Mareeba-based trucks and other equipment at the depot.

“The people we’ve employed up here are local drivers too,” he said.

During Mareeba’s traditional fruit season, Blenners will load up to as many as 30 trucks a day with Tablelands produce.

Local bananas, mango, avocado and citrus crops have always been the company’s primary market, but the opening of a Mareeba-based depot means they can now cater for any type of produce grown on the Tablelands thanks to their storage facilities..

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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 MDFVGA  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 Tuesday, January 31st, 2017  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 WINNERS!

Roy and Elisabeth Fresta won last year’s competition with a mango weighing 1.5kg.

Presenting the prize to them is Richard Maxted and Lui Garozzo from Total Food Network.

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS OPEN HOME

This Saturday 11am-1pm @ 5 Gallo Drive, Wylandra Estate

Wylandra oasis

Privately set back off the street, this executive style residence offers a sense of tranquillity and escape from the pressures of everyday life. Relax and unwind by the pool while enjoying the beautiful established gardens.

Set on one acre, this four bedroom home is indeed the full package. Multiple light filled spacious living areas flow seamlessly through to a wide full length veranda, bringing the outdoors in – perfect for our North Queensland climate.

This home offers 390 squares of luxury living: a modern kitchen with stone bench tops, bigger than average bedrooms, storage galore, security screens, quality finishes including a tiled roof and massive two car garage, town and bore water and there is even a three-bay shed at the rear of the fully fenced allotment.

Interested? You should be. This home is everything you have been looking for.

Inspect this Saturday, or for further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Sally Teitzel at Mareeba Property Office on 0475 777 137.

Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

Wylandra Estate, MAREEBA $550,000 Sally Teitzel Mareeba Property Office 0475 777 137

Mt Molloy gem

If you've never been to Mt Molloy in beautiful FNQ, your missing out so investing in this popular country pub is the perfect excuse to visit.

The National Hotel Mt Molloy boasts a great location in the main street with constant passing traffic and supportive local patronage.

With renovations all complete the Hotel is in great condition with no further spending required for many years to come, apart from the twobedroom owner or manager's residence the pub offers 10 budget style accommodation rooms ranging from single to family rooms all opening out onto the large guest veranda overlooking the town and passing traffic.

Downstairs features the spacious main bar with pool room and well seated covered outdoor beer garden providing a great meeting place and a friendly family atmosphere.

The pub is also well known for its great food and having the advantage of a good setup

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commercial kitchen providing fantastic meals, so there's no extra money to be spent here.

With its fantastic, country style, great facilities and fantastic location, this popular hotel would be a pleasure to own and operate.

The pub is being offered for sale on a WIWO, inclusive of the freehold.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing Agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. Visit www.rogatobros.com.au/1P1931 Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

MT MOLLOY $750,000 WIWO EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

Neat and tidy in Dimbulah TWO bedroom unit close to town, tiled throughout, fans, air-conditioning to bedrooms, single carport and no pets.

For rent at $220 per week.

For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact mareeba property management on 4092 2111.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

DIMBULAH FOR RENT $220 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

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PROPERTY

Red brick home plus shed – $229,000 Mareeba Property Management

Your local rental specialists MODERN thREE BEDROOM VILLAS!!

Fully airconditioned, tiled throughout, security screens, modern decor, stainless steel appliances, patio, tandem carport, no pets! $340 PER WEEK

For more information or to arrange an inspection Contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111 View Rentals at: www.rentmpm.com.au

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4092 5255

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After 25 years, circumstances have changed forcing owners of this much loved red brick home to go on the market.

This well cared-for property has had many extras added over the years, some the property features include; • Three bedrooms, one bathroom • Tiled living areas • Security screened doors and windows • Large outdoor entertainment area • 943m2 fenced for privacy • No rear neighbours with direct access

to Granite Creek Call exclusive agent John Goncalves • Established gardens including fruit on 0407 690 961 at Ray White Mareeba trees to arrange an inspection.

• 20 panel Solar System 5KVA The owners would dearly love to stay on for anyone wanting Address: MAREEBA an affordable investment where Price: $229,000 NEG there is nothing to do, otherwise Agent: EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves for those starting out and wantRay White Rural Mareeba ing a first home, you will not find Contact: 0407 690 961 better value for money. Inspect today.

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MODERN CONCRETE BLOCK HOME • 3 BEDROOMS • BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS • COMBINED KITCHEN / DINING • SEPARATE LOUNGE • MASTER BEDROOM HAS ENSUITE & WALK-IN ROBE • AIRCONDITIONED THROUGHOUT • SIDE PATIO • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 TOILETS • DOUBLE CARPORT

$380 PER WEEK 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

OPEN SAT 9am-10am 28 HASTINGS DRIVE, MAREEBA • Highset, 3 bedrooms, deck • Modern kitchen, new bathroom • Fully enclosed downstairs, fenced • Separate 2 room block building at rear

OPEN SAT 10.30am-11.30am 72 WALSH STREET, MAREEBA • Fenced 1012m2, zoned medium density • 2 bedrooms + sleepout & sunroom • Sep. lounge & dining area, large kitchen • Outdoor undercover area, garden shed

REDUCED $275,000 NEG

$185,000

SALLY TEITZEL 0475 777 137

CARMEN CASSIN 0475 777 136

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Rural home for rent FOUR bedroom concrete block home on approximately 4000m2 rural allotment.

Features a combined kitchen, dining and lounge room, plus front entry area and front patio, one bathroom and toilet, hallway built-in and one in bedroom, rear full length patio/ carport for two vehicle parking plus lockable shed.

Located approximately 10 minutes to Mareeba.

Rent is negotiable – see website mareeba4880realestate.com.au/rh106. Inspection times by appointment.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies. Phone 4092 1556, Lynette on 0427 153 868 or Mark on 0428 121 520. Email:mrea4880@qld.chariot.net. au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA FOR RENT Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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PROPERTY

Location is everything

OPEN HOME

Every now and then an opportunity presents itself to the market that you can’t afford to miss. This is one of them… 2 titles zoned medium density with a total land size of 1674m2 located in the middle of town within walking distance to primary schools, shops, the hospital and medical facilities.

• Two titles, total land size of 1674m2 • Zoned medium density • Located in an established area in the

heart of Mareeba’s CBD Contact sole agent Sophie Bozzo at • Walking distance to town amenities, Joe Torrisi Real Estate to arrange an inschools, shops, hospital and medical fa- spection. Phone 0428 128 154. cilities • High set three bedroom plus Address: MAREEBA sleep out home in need of some Price: $200,000 repairs and maintenance Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Sophie Bozzo Properties of this size and Joe Torrisi Real Estate location so close to town in MaContact: 0428 128 154 reeba are becoming harder and harder to find.

OPEN E HOM turday

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 12 NOON 45 Ceola Drive, Mareeba • RESORT STYLE 4 BEDROOM + MEDIA & ENSUITE • HUGE ENTERTAINMENT AREA, INGROUND POOL + SOLAR • 2 BAY COLORBOND SHED ON 1125M2 ALLOTMENT

0417 700 468

PRICE: $539,000 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

LOCATION!!!

17 Quill Street, Mareeba

This Sa m 10am-11a

• 2 titles, total land size of 1674m2 • zoned medium density • located right in the heart of town • walk to primary schools, hospital & shops • 3 bedroom + sleepout highset timber home

$200,000 Sophie Bozzo 0428 128 154 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

Your money couldn’t buy more Sitting high at the rear of the two and half acre block and catching all breezes’ could be the answer to your home search.

If it’s really important you have two big sheds, paddock for the pony, comfortable home that doesn’t require any work and then there’s the peace, quiet and privacy just a few minutes from town.

The home is a flexible design with scope to change, expand and make it work to suit your family. Spacious bedrooms, high ceilings and a full-length tiled verandah are all features we want in a home. The master bedroom is the same size as a double lock up garage – space to spare.

The two sheds are worth a special mention – the motor

home shed is 7m x 4m x 4.1m, concrete floor with an adjoining pad that’s big enough to house a caravan if you decide to convert the motor home shed to a granny flat.

The second shed is 9m x 6m, plenty of ventilation and two doors opening onto another concrete pad which comes in very handy for a work from home tradie (concrete floor, power and phone).

Other features include a substantial hen house, two rain Address: water tanks, all Price: round fencing, Agent: fenced paddock for the Contact: pony, batts in the ceiling and

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security screens all round. The home is screened from the road by a mini fruit orchard, there’s enough fruit here to run your own market stall.

Hard to beat at $425,000.

Come and inspect this Saturday from 10am to 11am, at 63 Dowling Close, Malanda.

Contact Karen Ranie at Area Real Estate today for more information. Phone 0458 408 540.

63 Dowling Close, MALANDA $425,000 Karen Ranie Area Real Estate 0458 408 540

63 Dowling Close, Malanda Open Saturday 10am-11am PrivAte & COnvenient

13 Danzer Drive, Atherton Open Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm FreShly PAinteD

$425,000

$349,000

1 hectare, fenced, few minutes to town, quiet close, ideal for the family who want space, living and bedrooms all open to verandah, 2 sheds, 9x7m and 7x4x4m.

Cool, spacious and airy, on 900m2 with a rural backdrop, timber kitchen, enormous double garage with drive thru to private rear garden, close to schools.

Call Karen at AREA REAL ESTATE 0458 408 540 The Express, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 PAGE 21

INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY

Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Air Conditioning

B

E

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

C

AIR CONDITIONING

Entertainment

Plumbing Pool Maintenance

F

Irrigation I.T

Floor Coverings Fuel

M

R

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Graphic Design

Pest Management Photography

Security

Venue Hire

G I

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CLEANING

T

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ELECTRICAL

ENTERTAINMENT • BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

www.donhall.com.au

• Domestic & Commercial Carpets • Lounge Suites - Fabric Covers • Internal House Cleaning • Specialising in Bond Cleaning

Covering all areas!

43 robert street, atherton (Opposite the Swimming Pool)

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582

CURTAINS & BLINDS

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Supply & Fit

EARTHMOVING

TO IN Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

31 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga intoblindstolga@gmail.com ABN: 60 907 697 564

Do it right the first time!

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

BULLDOZER HIRE

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS

GREG CUMMINGS SMALL DOZER HIRE

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

We go where the big ones won’t!

• Regrowth • Fence Lines • Tree Clearing • Dams • General Earthworks • And Everything Else!

P: 0427 563 803

CHILDCARE

FLOOR COVERINGS

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

Plus we sell...

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Trust the BLIND specialists!

phOne 4092 2922

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

BLINDS

159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Custom Made

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

your local business guide ELECTRICAL

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

ADVERTISING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK... Call Natasha TODAY to find out more!

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222

your local business guide

DIRECTORY

GRAPHIC DESIGN

G

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Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

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LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com

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• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business IRRIGATION

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC • Total Hose Fitting Service

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

I.T SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS In-store and On-site

• Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Custom Systems • Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs & Accessories • Networking Solutions • Custom Backup Systems

• Hydraulic Components • Cylinder Repairs • Mobile Service

PHONE: 0488 045 031 6 Reynolds Street, Mareeba

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PEST MANAGEMENT

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140 W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034

POOL MAINTENANCE

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

For $30 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

TRAVEL

“WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

67 Byrnes St, Mareeba • 4092 7038

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

your local business guide

MOTOR MECHANIC

Peter Roy Photographer

TRANSPORT

71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA

BURRATRONICS Like us & Join our 7,880 Facebook friends!

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PLUMBING

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

The Express Directory has an affordable option to suit every business.

Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464

MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

your local business guide

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

TREE LOPPING

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFi Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels & EFi Vehicles

your local business guide

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

45 Chewko Road, PO Box 131, Mareeba Phone / Fax: 4092 3563

SECURITY

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

Business Directory

DEADLINE 4PM EVERY FRIDAY Advertising works. Phone us, your friendly locally owned Newspaper today on 4092 3464

TRANSPORT

• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300.

However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.

To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

Call Jon Lambert

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts

VENUE HIRE

DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

PHONE: 4045 1767

MRT

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

Advertising has never WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK!! been more affordable!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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DIRECTORY

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

March 21 to Apr 20

Change will be required to make your life more harmonious. Sudden trips may take you by surprise; try to include your mate, mixing business with pleasure.

You should try to elaborate on an idea you have regarding a product or service for the home.

k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and

Wednesday 14th

Thursday 15th

Friday 16th

Saturday 17th

Tide Times 0245 0.11 0933 3.25 1525 0.88 2116 2.45

Tide Times 0329 0.19 1018 3.22 1615 0.98 2204 2.28

Tide Times 0415 0.37 1107 3.10 1712 1.12 2257 2.09

Tide Times 0504 0.61 1159 2.92 1817 1.25 2358 1.90

Max 32o Min 21o

Max 32o Min 21o

Max 32o Min 21o

Max 32o Min 21o

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Tuesday 20th

Tide Times 0559 0.90 1259 2.71 1946 1.31

Tide Times 0118 1.76 0704 1.18 1411 2.54 2144 1.25

Tide Times 0323 1.77 0834 1.38 1530 2.43 2246 1.14

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Max 33o Min 23o

WHITE CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY TRUFFLES Ingredients

Method 1. In a small sauce pan simmer heavy cream. Remove from heat, add softened butter and stir until butter is completely melted and combined with heavy cream. Add powdered dried blueberries and stir to combine.

Set aside.

2. Over a double boiler melt chopped white chocolate, stirring casually until smooth and completely melted. DO NOT heat above 40°C. 3. Gently stir in lukewarm blueberry mixture into melted chocolate. It should be approximately the same temperature as melted chocolate when you combine them.

4. Cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to roll the balls (2-3 hours or overnight). While it’s cooling take it from the fridge and stir with a fork to prevent the fat separate on top. Cover with plastic wrap and place back into the fridge.

5. Scoop out the mixture and roll into 1 inch balls. Clean your hands with paper towel after each truffle if the mixture stick too much or you can dust your hands with powdered sugar.

6. Roll each truffle into powdered sugar to coat them well.

You will have to be careful not to let infatuations with colleagues get out of hand. Your mate will appreciate your honesty. Don’t argue with family.

Talk to others about your plans.

You will find that you are able to clear up a number of small but important details. Your high energy must be directed into productive goals, or frustrations will occur.

July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

Go directly to the source if you want to know exactly what’s been going on. Believe in yourself and so will those who count.

Don’t reveal information that is personal or confidential.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You will find that valuable knowledge can be gained if you are willing to listen. You can make headway in the workforce if you put your mind to it.

WORD

Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. Put financial speculation with family members or friends on the back burner for now.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

They didn’t fully understand what was expected. Pleasure trips will bring you into contact with new and interesting people. Don’t evade issues or twist the truth around. Try to communicate if you wish to help.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Try not to allow your partner to lead you astray or upset your routine. Real estate investments could be prosperous. Someone you like may be receptive and actively seeking your company.

Expect some flak.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Max 27o Min 23o

250g white chocolate-chopped into very small pieces 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter-softened 3 Tablespoons heavy cream 50g freeze dried blueberries- powdered (pulse FREEZE DRIED blueberries in a food processor or coffee grinder to make the powder) ¼ cup powdered sugar

April 21 to May 21 A new relationship can be yours if you get out with friends. Good friends will give you honest answers. Let your boss know your goals. Don’t allow colleagues to put unreasonable pressure on you.

May 22 to June 21

Monday 19th

sudokU

Taurus

Gemini

Sunday 18th

Max 33o Min 20o

Angel

Cookie

Happy

Rudolph

Bells

Decorate

Hope

Santa

Bow

Elves

Naughty

Season

Candle

Family

Nice

Vacation

Carols

Gift

Parade

Wreath

Celebrate

Gold

Pine

Christmas

Green

Present

Puzzle solutions

You should catch up on correspondence. Don’t overload your plate. Don’t overspend on luxury items. Try to control your irritability if you’re experiencing emotional problems with your partner.

Don’t be afraid to talk to close friends or relatives about pressing personal problems. Get together with those you find men tally stimulating. I Don’t let siblings put pressure on you. Organize your day well if you wish to accomplish all you set out to do.

Feb 20 to March 20 Pisces Make changes that will heighten your appeal. You may find that getting together with colleagues after hours will be worthwhile.

You can easily wrap up overdue personal legal matters that have caused problems for you.

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ACROSS

DOWN

7. A woman’s short open jacket.

8. Not level or smooth.

9. Grant the use of something on the understanding that it will be returned.

10. Australian slang for “Hurry up, go faster” 11. Especially of a comment or style of speaking sharp and forthright.

13. A hard-wearing cotton twill fabric, typically blue and used for jeans.

15. A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.

16. A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something.

18. A magical or charismatic quality or feeling.

19. A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

21. To, for, or by each one of a group used after a noun or an amount.

22. Make something tied, fastened, or fixed in place less tight or firm.

1. The front part of something, especially a ship.

2. Having a kind, gentle, or sentimental nature.

3. A European primula with clusters of drooping fragrant yellow flowers in spring, growing on dry grassy banks and in pasture.

4. Of a sound or voice quiet and soft.

5. Control of a machine from a distance by means of radio transmitted from a device.

6. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

12. A monument to someone buried elsewhere, especially one commemorating people who died in a war.

14. A personable to conceive young.

17. A sweet flavoured drink made from a sugar syrup.

20. A simple roofed structure used for garden storage.

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In Memoriam MICHELE TOBIANO

14/12/1998 You gave us many things in life, gifts both great and small.

But most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all.

We miss you dearly, wife Maria, Mick, Natalie and families.

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To our family, friends and everyone who has supported us with their condolences, prayers, cards and flowers, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation.

Thank you also to the wonderful caring Medical & Nursing staff of the Cairns Hospital, Atherton Hospital and the Mareeba Community Palliative Care Team for all your support and dedication.

From Giovanni De Zen, Emy, Laura, Daniel and their Families.

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Full Time – 38 Hours Per Week – Fixed Term to 30th June, 2017 Applicants who have proven experience working within a cross-cultural and enviroment, skills in engaging with and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, individuals and communities in general will be strongly considered. All applications are required to have current Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Blue Card (or be able to obtain the Card), Federal Policy Check.

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed Mineral Mining Operation, “Gum Creek” Mining Lease Application Number 100055 For a term of 15 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPSL02031914 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold and tin ore on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire: Lot 66 on SP245572 Lands Lease (Mining & Access).

The application is located at approximately 46.7 kilometres south west of Lakeland Downs.

The applicants are: Jay Santacatterina (100%) Date & time Applications Lodged: 28th July 2015, 1.51pm Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial mining operation 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 Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Verde Tower, Level 9, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au.

Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application form. Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 5B Sheridan Street “William McCormack Place”, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on: palm@ehp.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 Friday 20 January 2017.

A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources and Mines PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrm.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 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining.

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: Jay Santacatterina c/- Claire Mackney, PO Box 706, Mareeba Qld. 4880 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 the Project Officer of Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 07 4222 5334 to obtain a submission form (EM972) or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/business/running/environment/licences-permits/ forms-fees-environmental-authority.

THE BOB FABRIS EDUCATIONAL BURSARY

Christmas CrUisE GivEaway

Applications are invited from residents of the Mareeba Shire for the Bob Fabris Educational Bursaries to be made by the Robert Fabris Charitable Trust.

Applicants must be completing an approved course of study at post-secondary school, TAFE, business or university graduate level.

Enquires and application forms may be obtained from Apels Solicitors & Notary, Mareeba 4092 2522.

The Trustees will not enter into correspondence regarding applications, the Trustees’ decision being final. All applications will become the property of the Trustees.

Applications should be lodged before 16th January 2017.

Solicitors for the Trustees: Ms Daniela Parlapiano Apels Solicitors & Notary Level 1, 85 Byrnes Street PO Box 160, MAREEBA Q.4880 Email: daniela@apels.com.au

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The competition is open to all shoppers who purchase products and services from participating outlets. Shoppers are asked to provide their name, address and phone number on the entry forms provided. Only official entry forms provided by the The Express will be accepted as entries.

By entering the competition you are agreeing to allow The Express to publish your name and use any photos which will be taken upon notification of being a winner. The official draw will take place at The Express office at 186 Byrnes Street on Thursday 15th December, 2016.

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Public Immunisation Clinics Situated at Atherton and Mareeba Hospitals The clinics will be CLOSED for the Christmas period ATHERTON: Thursday 22th December 2016 & Thursday 29th December 2016 MAREEBA: Friday 23th December 2016 & Friday 30th of December 2016 The clinics will recommence again on Thursday 5th January 2017 (Atherton) & Friday 6th January 2017 (Mareeba)

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed Mineral Mining Operation, Lara Mining Lease Application Number 100089 For a term of 10 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPSL04143816 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of living quarters/camp, processing plant and gold on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire: Lot 66 on SP245572 Lands lease (Mining & Access).

The application is located at approximately 85km SW of Cooktown.

The applicants are: Warren James Mulcahy 50%, Dorothy Ellen Mulcahy 50% Date & time Applications Lodged: 24.6.2016 at 12:54 pm Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial mining operation 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 Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Verde Tower, Level 9, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au.

Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application form. Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 5B Sheridan Street “William McCormack Place”, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on: palm@ehp.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 Friday 20 January 2017.

A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources and Mines PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrm.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 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining.

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: Warren James and Dorothy Ellen Mulcahy c/- Claire Mackney, PO Box 706, Mareeba Qld. 4880 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 the Project Officer of Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 07 4222 5334 to obtain a submission form (EM972) or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/business/running/environment/licences-permits/ forms-fees-environmental-authority.

Any person having claim, whether as a creditor or beneficiary or otherwise, in regards to the estate of the undermentioned deceased person, are hereby required to send particulars of such claims to the Public Trustee of Queensland, PO Box 960, Townsville, Queensland, 4810 on or before twenty-one (21) days of the date of this notice. After that date the Public Trustee may distribute the estate of the said deceased amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall have had notice.

MARIA LUCIA DE BIASIO (WIDOW) late of Mareeba Garden Settlement, 7 Macrae Street, Mareeba and formerly of 10 Kennedy Street, Dimbulah, deceased, who died on or about the 24th day of September 2016.

WILLIAM COYER, Regional Manager Blaze107271 Public Trust Office, Townsville

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EXPRESS sPORT

Atherton on 180 after day one

Mareeba & District Cricket Club Freddie Cambage

Freddie is new to the team this season and has brought a lot of energy and excitement with him. He is enthusiastic and eager to learn. With his hard to judge spin bowling, he can be a handful for the opposition batsmen.

Favourite cricket player: Steve Smith Your earliest childhood memory: Going to Ayres Rock Favourite subject at school: Graphics How you like to spend your spare time: Fishing What do you want to be when your older: A Soccer player Your most treasured possession: My fishing gear What do you normally eat for breakfast: Pancakes Your favourite food is: Roast Lamb What do you most enjoy about cricket: Bowling

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Atherton captain Pete Sceresini celebrated maiden 1st Grade 100 on Saturday.

his

Atherton didn't adapt well to the conditions at Griffith Park on Saturday where they took on top-of-the-table Rovers in a two-day match.

Rovers decision to send Atherton in looked to be a good one with valuable wickets falling early. Paul Nasser nicked one to slips and at 1-4 Gerard Fox and Pete Sceresini had to work hard to see off the opening attack.

Foxy didn't quite get all of a hook shot and was unlucky to be caught on the boundary for 12. Tom Boorman 16 and Caleb Constant 23 both got starts but didn't go on, batting around Pete who had dug in and posted his 50 off 124 balls.

Batting through 64 overs, Pete Sceresini celebrated his maiden first grade ton with a cover drive for 4 before being run out shortly after for 103. That concluded the innings and allowed time for Atherton to bowl one over.

The boys will need to work hard to defend their 180 when they resume the match with Rovers this Saturday, continuing their innings 0-3.

Congratulations to Dan Parnell who was named in the Queensland Country North Qld T20 team. Atherton will be without the services of their star leg spinner as Dan travels to Brisbane this coming weekend to compete in the finals series.

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Shield games cause upset wins ST Thomas School’s rugby league juniors have triumphed in the Chris and Debbie Sheppard Shield games held earlier this month.

The matches, which have been played annually for the past seven years between St Thomas and Mareeba State School, have mostly been won by the latter.

But it wasn’t to be this time around, player of the match Hannah Geary leading St Thomas to a 12-8 victory in the Debbie Sheppard Shield.

Mareeba State’s Tenean Brimm was her side’s player of the match.

Meanwhile, Harrison Birch impressed in the Chris Sheppard Shield for St Thomas, who snuck past Mareeba State 6-4.

Birch picked up St Thomas’ player of the match for his efforts, while Caine Hastie got the gong for Mareeba State.

St Thomas’ PE teacher Mick Raso praised the level of talent on display in both games, which featured students from grades

WINNING SMILE: St Thomas School beat Mareeba State School in the Chris Sheppard Shield game earlier this month.

four to six competing.

“They’re always good close games…The level of talent’s always good,” he said.

“It’s a great concept. It gets the kids out of the classroom for a day and gets them playing footy.

“The girl’s game was as good as the boys...The whole day is

a really good atmosphere.”

Mr Raso said St Thomas’ girls team was the most competitive he had ever seen contest the Debbie Sheppard Shield.

Former Mareeba man and retired NRL veteran Chris Sheppard attended the matches with his mum Debbie, delighting the players.

Martial arts man arms up

INTENSE: Ben Gilmore executes a twin downward knife hand strike.

A MAREEBA Taekwon-Do instructor has taken his martial arts discipline to the next level after earning international accreditation.

Mareeba Queensland Taekwon-Do Academy senior instructor Ben Gilmore has now been promoted to the rank of international instructor after completing an intensive course on December 3.

The 25-year-old, who has been involved in Taekwon-Do since he was nine, is currently ranked as a fourth Dan black belt.

Gilmore’s promotion to international instructor level also means he can now conduct International Taekwon-Do Federation classes anywhere in the world.

MAREEBA’S Under 12 Cricket side travelled to Mossman on Saturday to take on a strengthened Port Douglas, with Mareeba captain Angus Campman playing for the Port Douglas Muddies to even the teams up.

Mareeba batted first to be 4 down for 0 in the second over. Bryce Fincham and Will Hanlon came to the crease and had a partnership of 55 runs and Mareeba went on to make 9/166. The Muddies batted well with Angus Campman making 26 and helping to get them over the line with 4/185.

Best bowlers for Mareeba were RJ Johnson 1/3 and Jack Kruse 1/10. The Under 12’s were the only Mareeba team who played at the weekend, with all teams now on Christmas break.

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“This is a huge achievement for him and demonstrates to the community Ben's dedication and commitment to his hobby,” said Taekwon-Do North Queensland chief instructor Jeff Dieben.

The International Instructors course was presented by ninth Dan Grand Master Ming Tuck Low and focused not only on the technical aspects of Taekwon-Do, but also on the importance of the philosophy in the discipline, including the subject of moral culture.

Taekwon-Do club training is run from 6pm to 7.30pm every Monday and Wednesday at the Mareeba PCYC. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/itfnq/

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*Limited offers available at Hansen Ford for eligible new vehicles ordered and delivered by 31/12/2016. Excludes Mustang, Falcon Ute, Falcon Sprint, Ranger Wildtrak, Focus RS and Escape. Private and small business customers only. Stock may vary between Dealers. All prices are recommended. Hansen Ford and Ford Australia reserve the right to change or extend these offers. Extended warranty covers 5yrs/100,000km from date of registration, whichever occurs first. $100 service discount vouchers must be used across the first five scheduled services Customers must comply with recommended servicing intervals or discount vouchers will expire.

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QUALITY USED VEHICLES

08 LANDCRUISER GXL DROPSIDE UTILITY Turbo diesel, airconditioning, bull bar, side rails, tow bar, winch, tool box, water tank, 12 months warranty ..............................................................................................................$37,990 13 HILUX SR 4X4 SINGLE CAB Turbo diesel, steel dropside body, bull bar, winch, 12 months warranty ...................................... $35,490 10 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 4X4 DUALCAB Auto, turbo diesel, airconditioning, dropside tray, bull bar, side steps, winch, tow bar ............ $26,990 08 PRADO GXL WAGON Auto, turbo diesel, alloy bull bar, lights, 12 months warranty ......................................................... $26,990 11 CAMRY ATARA S SEDAN Auto, airconditioning, alloys, only 41,000 klms, 12 months warranty...........................................$17,990 14 COROLLA SPORT HATCH Manual, airconditioning, alloys, reverse camera, balance of new car warranty ......................... $16,990 10 FALCON XR6 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEDAN Auto, partial leather, only 29,000 kilometres, as new condition, 12 months warranty ........... $15,990 14 FORD ECOSPORT SUV Auto, low kilometres, balance of new car warranty (until January 2018) .................................... $15,450 12 FIESTA ZETEC HATCH Manual, alloy wheels, low kilometres, attractive appearance, 12 months warranty ................ $12,990

PRICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION.

Hansen Ford 279 Byrnes St, Mareeba

Ph: 4092 9400 A/H Ph: Andrew 0417 633 002 – Claude 0477 229 949 – www.fordtoy.com.au

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