News for Cooktown • Hope Vale • Rossville • Wujal Wujal • Bloomfield • Ayton • Marton • Lakeland • Laura • Coen
News
For all your advertising enquiries or bookings EMAIL: ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
Cooktown Local
Your clients will be all ears when you advertise your business here! ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
$2 • PH: 1300 4895 00 • EDITORIAL: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au • Issue 659 • Thursday, April 3, 2014
$99 fares promise The warmer water welcomed by the fl ushes out crocs Mayor, Hinterland LABOR will reintroduce the Local Fares Scheme for Far North Queensland if elected at the next State election. Mr Billy Gordon, Labor candidate for Cook, made the commitment this week, adding Cooktown would be included this time, a move welcomed by Hinterland Aviation and Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott. The scheme, scrapped by the Newman Government in 2012, would mean residents in Cape York and Outer Island Torres Strait communities would be able to fly for as little as $99 each way. In an interview with the Cooktown Local News yesterday, Mr Gordon confirmed that the scheme would also include Cooktown. Mark Dorward, Managing Director of Hinterland Aviation, welcomed and supported the reintroduction of the subsidy. “Last time Cooktown wasn’t included in the scheme,” he said. “But we would certainly welcome the subsidy for the Cooktown to Cairns route if it was reintroduced, along with the other routes we service.” Mr Dorward said he expected an increase in the number of travellers if it was to happen. Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott also welcomed the proposal, but questioned its ideology against the practicality when the state’s current financial state is taken into consideration. “Whether they can offer a widespread subsidy is the question,” he said. “But it would certainly be great for us in terms of economic development, Closing The Gap and health and education.”
Mr Gordon says that, along with Cooktown, Labor will look at providing assistance to: the Torres Strait communities of Badu, Boigu, Erub, Horn, Iama, Mabuiag, Masig, Murray, Poruma, Saibai and Warraber Islands; and the Cape York Peninsula communities of Aurukun, Bamaga, Coen, Kowanyama, Lockhart River and Pormpuraaw. Mr Gordon said that, over the next few months, he will be busily engaged in on-ground consultations with communities, councils and airline operators to determine demand for the scheme, as well as the best way to implement any future scheme and the appropriate level of subsidy. “My consultations will be about getting it right this time,” he said. “When the previous state Labor Government first rolled out this scheme, it wasn’t perfect, but it was a first step. “Then it was scrapped by the heartless LNP Government in 2012, within six months without any sort of community consultation. “I think it was as much that it was a Labor initiative as anything.” Mr Gordon said the subsidy was not a luxury. “It was essential to help Far North Queensland communities access essential services and, importantly, close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health care,” he said. Shadow Transport Minister Jackie Trad said in Cairns last week that the Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait communities relied heavily on air travel to access health, education and employment opportunities, and also to gather for important cultural and governance events.
Cooktown Local News 4WD columnist Mike D’Arcy reckons that less cold water in the Bloomfield River from recent rain brought this five-metre croc out. This ‘snapper’ was snapped at the south-side Bloomfield River lookout. Describing the reptile as ‘very fat’, Mike said “it has obviously been feeding in a good paddock’.
What’s on at the Sov! The most beautiful place in Cooktown Courtesy Bus available
COOKTOWN
Cnr Charlotte & Green Streets, Cooktown • Phone: 4043 0500 • info@sovereignresort.com.au • www.sovereignresort.com.au
FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE CAFÉ BAR... Come in and dine in our
Col Fitz
Playing live
new air-conditioned dining area in the
Café Bar Bistro
sunday roast only $12 SUNDAY SPECIAL Buy any main meal and receive 1 kid's roast for FREE!
What’s On
letters to the editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by email to editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au or phone Gary Hutchison on (07) 4069 5773.
Councillors charged Outpatient thanks hospital professionals like to thank all staff at My only suggestion would be to make the with shire management ItheWOULD Cooktown Hospital for their care, opening doors automatic, if at all possible,
editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
WEEKLY
2nd & 4th Tuesday, every month. Trivia Night at the Coktown RSL Memorial Club, 7pm. Info call 4069 5780. Every Thursday. Bingo, 10am, and Social Darts, 7pm, at the Bowls Club. Every Friday. Monster Meat Raffles in the Caf Bar, @ The Sovereign, from 6pm. Every Friday. Members Draw, from 6.30pm; Raffles and Lucky Pokies Seat, 8-8.30pm, at the Bowls Club. Every Friday. Members Draw (7.30-8.30pm) @ the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club plus raffles. Every Saturday. Lions Club raffles and members' draw at the Top Pub, from 12 noon to 3pm. Every Sunday. Social Bowls, from 8.30am, Bowls Club. Every Monday. Hospitality Bowls, from 2.30pm, Bowls Club. Every Sunday and Tuesday. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Sunday: from 1.30pm, Tuesday from 8pm. Call 0477 505 047 for details. Every Tuesday. Cards and Games morning, 10am, Bowls Club. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 9am to 10pm. Every Wednesday. Social Bowls, from 1pm, at the Bowls Club. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics: Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday 12 noon to 1pm.
APRIL
For all Gungarde Holiday Activites, contact Gungarde on 4069 5412 to confirm details. Lunch for these activity days is between Midday to 1pm. Mon 7. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Arts and Crafts at Gungarde Hall from 9am to 4pm. Tue 8. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Swimming at Shiptons Flat (vehicles provided) from 9am to 4pm. Wed 9. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Activities in Lions Park from 9am to 4pm. Wed 9 and Thu 10. Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery visiting at the CWA rooms. Phone 4069 5337 or 4057 6033 for appointments. Thu 10. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Arts and Crafts and Movie Night. Fri 11. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Arts and Crafts at Gungarde Hall from 9am to 4pm. Mon 14. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Easter Activities from 9am to 4pm. Tue 15. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Family Day Out at Quarantine Bay (Gungarde will provide vehicles) from 9am to 4pm. Wed 16. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Activities in Lions Park from 9am to 4pm. Thu 17. Gungarde Holiday Activities. Easter Activities at Gungarde Hall from 9am to 12 pm. Easter Egg Hunt in Lions Park from 1pm to 4pm. Fri - Mon, 18 - 21. Laura Amateur Turf Club working bee.
CHURCH SERVICES Baptist: Hogg Street, near IGA, 9.30am Sun. Phone 4069 5155. Cooktown Community Church (AOG/ACC): Gungarde Hall, 9.30am Sun; Home Group 7.30am Wed. Phone 4069 5070, 0427 756 793. Catholic: 6pm Sat and 8.30am Sun, St Mary's, Cooktown. Phone 4069 5730. Anglican: Christ Church Chapel, Sun 8.30am. Phone 4069 6778, 0428 696 493. Lutheran: Hope Vale at 9am on Sunday, Cooktown. Phone either 4060 9197 or 0419 023 114.
WELL, another exhilarating, “Around the Shire” article, this time by the Deputy Mayor. Nothing much said about the Cook Shire though. Hasn’t quite hit the home run yet. Tourism, once again is the in thing. Hopefully, the Natural Resource Management Department has had a change of attitude in recent years as when the Dept was operating under the green banner, it very near destroyed several rural industries, the backbone of most established countries, states and shires. I believe these departments are in for a good shake up in the near future. “Comments from the Publisher” (Local News issue 657) took a few hard hits from the public. It was a very open-ended article written to suit the left or the right and the neutral. The article indirectly provided some support to the C.S.C.A.G. movement, meant to be read between the lines as you would with a, “Dear Uncle” letter from Kim Jong-un, the lad with the trendy haircut. The article in the Local News issue 658, “Cook Shire on Unsustainability Risk List” needs closer scrutiny. On a brighter note, on March, 2014, the recently re-formed Douglas Shire Council unanimously adopted a comprehensive community engagement policy which outlines a framework which aims to inform, consult and actively involve residents and advisory groups with decision-making processes. The Douglas Shire C.E.O. said, quote, “Council is committed to ensure our communities are provided with objective, clear and concise information and are provided with opportunities and supportive environments to be involved in decision-making processes.” The article also mentions there is also an increasing public expectation that all levels of government are transparent and accountable in the way they do business e.g., Community Engagement Plans will be developed for all council projects, activities and issues that require the communities’ participation. A spokesperson advised, “community engagement for all councils is a cornerstone of good governance”. It’s high time elected representatives of the people, “councillors”, took their position seriously, addressed their dignity, act on community feedback and stop taking orders from the bureaucratic administration. Councillors need not be reminded that you alone are charged with the responsibility of management of the shire. Just remember that bureaucracy never takes the rap for anything; they are very good at manipulation and always pass the buck. Ray Kluck Retired farmer, Cooktown.
Contacts & Deadlines Editor: (07) 4069 5773 Editor’s mobile: 0411 722 807 People wishing to meet in person with the editor can do so by calling him, and he will arrange a time to meet with you at a mutually convenient location. All advertising / accounts enquiries, please call: 1300 4895 00 or (07) 4098 2281 Mobile: 0419 828 639 Fax: 1300 787 248 Where we go: Approx 1400 copies distributed every Thursday throughout Cooktown, Hope Vale, Rossville, Wujal Wujal, Bloomfield, Ayton, Marton, Port Douglas, Mossman, Cairns, Lakeland Downs/Laura, Mt Carbine/Mt Molloy, Mareeba and Coen, and subscribers across Australia and overseas.
EDITOR: Gary Hutchison editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au GENERAL MANAGER & AD DESIGN: Sharon Gallery ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
ADVERTISING – Box ad bookings: Box ad material: Line Classifieds: EDITORIAL – General copy:
by 10.30am TUESDAYS by NOON TUESDAYS by 10.30am WEDNESDAYS
by NOON MONDAYS (pics, stories, letters, etc) Regular columns: by 5pm FRIDAYS Sports columns: by 5pm MONDAYS
2 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
thoughtfulness and expertise. Everyone I came into contact with during my recent visits as an outpatient was very professional. The people of Cooktown and surrounding areas are very fortunate in having such a great hospital.
as they are very difficult for anyone, sick or otherwise to open. Thanks also to the kind people of Cooktown who helped me on many occasions in the main street by holding doors open etc.. Jenny Tavner Laura
Below is a quote from the Lancet Neurol Medical Journal published on-line on 15/2/2014.
of part of the introductory medical journal review.
Lancet Journal lists fluoride as ‘developmental neurotoxicant’
“Neurobehavioural Effects of Developmental Toxicity - Neurodevelopmental disabilities including autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and other cognitive impairments affect millions of children worldwide, and some diagnosis seem to be increasing in frequency. Industrial chemicals that injure the developing brain are among the known causes for this rise in prevalence. In 2006, we did a systemic review and identified five industrial chemicals as developmental neurotoxicants : lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic, and toluene. Since 2006, epidemiological studies have documented six additional developmental neurotoxicants -- manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethene, tetrachloroethylene and the polybrominated diphenyl ethers”. .. end
The full review is available at h t t p : / / d x . d o i . o rg / 1 0 . 1 0 1 6 / S 1 4 7 4 4422(13)70278-3 Fluoride is a highly toxic chemical. It is “not” a food supplement. It is especially dangerous to unborn and new born babies and young children, but not good for anyone else either. Cairns, Mareeba, Atherton, Weipa and Mt Isa are just a few of the towns in Queensland that have stopped using fluoride or refused it in the first place. Write to Council and demand it is removed from the town water supply. If fluoride is as safe as the “Government paid experts” claim it is, why does it have HAZCHEM (hazardous chemicals) warnings, and operators are required to wear full protective clothing and face masks to handle it? Trisha Allen Marton.
Extensive air/sea search called off Police Divers S/C Matthew Guitman and Snr Sgt Grant Newman studying images from the sonar equipment on board Weipa VMR vessel ‘Rescue One’.
THE extensive air and sea search for missing Chinese crewman Sun Peng has been called off. Police divers last week flew to Weipa with a $200,000 side image sonar to assist in the investigation of the crewman, missing from the ‘Great Talent’ which was at the time moored off the coast of Weipa. The divers spent two consecutive days on board the Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel ‘Rescue One’, searching around the ‘Great Talent’ with the sonar equipment which assists them to assess the ocean floor
The local Weipa VMR crew assisted the divers in the investigation. A Weipa Police spokesperson said: “The Weipa VMR not only conducted an extensive search for the missing person, but assisted Police by allowing them the use of their vessel and crew to assist the Police Divers. “They also helped transport investigators and our interpreters to the ‘Great Talent’ vessel.
Letters to the editor
Publisher’s Details Publishers of the Cooktown Local News
and helps narrow down their search area, providing a more accurate search location.
regional & remote N E W S P A P E R S
Real news for real Australia
CHAIRMAN: Mark Bousen editor@regionalandremote.com.au PUBLISHER: Corey Bousen publisher@regionalandremote.com.au MANAGING EDITOR: Mark Bousen editor@regionalandremote.com.au ACCOUNTS: Sharon Gallery, General Manager accounts@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
Letters to the Editor are published as a free community service and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Cooktown Local News nor its management. Letters must be legible, preferably less than 250 words, carry a name and address, and be signed. A telephone number or similar identification must also be provided. Unsigned and anonymous letters, or use of a nom de plume, eg Concerned Citizen, etc will not be accepted. Names withheld on discretion of the publisher. Letters may be edited for space or content or omitted altogether at the discretion of the editor. Mail to: PO Box 36, Cooktown, Qld, 4895 Fax: 1300 787 248 or Email: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au.
NEWS
Cook Shire answers audit report . . .
‘Outdated and irrelvant’ in today’s context COOK Shire Mayor Peter Scott has described the 2012-13 Queensland Audit Report that appeared in last week’s edition of the Cooktown Local News as, “outdated and irrelevant in today’s context”. The report named Cook Shire as one of seven far northern councils at risk of becoming financially unsustainable. The report said that other councils included with Cook Shire in the far north were: Lockhart River, Mapoon, Northern Peninsula Area, Pormpuraaw, Yarrabah and Torres Strait Island Regional Council and that in all, a total of 16 councils across the state were deemed as being at a higher risk of becoming financially unsustainable in the report into the finances and operations of Queensland’s local councils released by the auditor-general. The report also said that despite many of the state’s councils being
hit hard by natural disasters in recent years, the Cassowary Coast, Cook Shire, Mapoon, Northern Peninsula Area councils and the Burdekin continue to have inadequate, incomplete or undocumented disaster recovery plans.
Mayor Scott said the report from the Queensland Audit Office relates to 2012 figures and conditions and is outdated and misleading. He said the report refers to two issues: • Council’s unpreparedness for disaster management; and • Council’s inability to meet its future financial obligations in terms of risk and asset management and business continuity. “With regard to disaster management, the ensuing two years have seen a huge amount of time and money put into training, operational and support structures and infrastructure,” he said.
“A bottom-up hierarchy of control starts with the local SES and disaster management groups reporting to, and gaining support from, the Local Disaster Management Group based in Cooktown - who liaise with Cairns District DMG - who report to the Brisbane based State Disaster Management Group.
.• The shire’s vast size (116,000km2) and low population numbers (approx 4700);
economic opportunities to be found
.• Its susceptibility to seasonal climatic and weather variables; and
“The Queensland Government is
Cape York Sustainable Futures (CYSF) and Cape York Natural Resource Management (Cape York NRM) have aligned to work together on key regional projects for the benefit of Cape York communities, under the leadership of their newly elected Chairs. The agreement will focus on collaboration and a transparent working relationship for targeted future investments from both government and the private sectors in Cape York. Newly elected chair for Cape York NRM, David Claudie, said it was time for the organisations to work closely together for the benefit of the people of Cape York. “Cape York NRM and Cape York Sustainable Futures will adopt a united front to secure investment in our region” he said.
doing everything it can to empower
• Its remote location and limited economic base.
local governments to plan, manage
“In this regard, council has adopted an aggressive policy of economic development to promote lifestyle, business and economic diversification,” he said.
their communities. You have made
He said Cook Shire is currently recognised as being one of the bestprepared shires in Far North Queensland to deal with potential disasters.
“Projects in hand to minimise expenditure and maximise income sees council constantly striving for sustainability improvement.”
frastructure is needed.
With regard to financial sustainability, he said council has in place risk and asset management policies to minimize unforeseen problems, but that it is intrinsically unsustainable in its own right without the support of State and Federal funding assistance due to:
In support of his information, Mayor Scott referred to excerpts of a letter Queensland Premier Campbell Newman sent to council on January 24 this year.
vative and think outside the square
“We have defined premises and protocol for disaster preparedness, evacuation, recovery and mitigation.”
“I was impressed by the material you sent me on current council initiatives to promote the undoubted
Regional organisations join forces TWO of Cape York’s key regional organisations have officially joined forces with the signing of a formal Memorandum Of Understanding.
in the Cook Shire.
Cape York Sustainable Futures newly elected chairperson, Peter McCulkin agreed. “It has been so important for our two organisations to come together in this way - it provides real legitimacy to what we need to achieve for the people of Cape York. “Unity is the first step to real prosperity for the Cape,” he said. The parties will work together in Cape York in good faith to achieve the desired outcomes of both organisations’ objectives. It is the intention of the MOU for both Cape York NRM and CYSF to work together on issues of common interest through the adoption of the following set of shared values and principles: • Respect; • Communication; and • Collaboration. The adoption of these values and principles will ensure the organisations work together through:
• mechanisms to strengthen cooperation through information sharing and enhanced communication and shared learning;
growth and drive development in remarkable progress in thinking about how this growth will happen, where people will live and what in“I have made the point that local governments will have to be innoabout new ways to attract people. Therefore, I was pleased to hear of your goals and initiatives for the development of the Cook Shire as a regional hub and a choice for private investment and family lifestyle”.
Cooktown RSL Memorial Club
INCORPORATED
127 Charlotte St, Cooktown
• arrangements to facilitate development of complementary strategies or work plans; • cooperative work where appropriate – potentially including joint work on attracting investment, policy work or on-ground work; • streamlining arrangements for joint work and/or joint funding of work including reporting on projects as appropriate; and • the alliance has attracted the support of the state and federal governments and both the Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and State Member for Cook David Kempton say they are delighted with the steps taken by the two organisations to enter into the MOU. “It’s time for alignment between government and community priorities, and together we will see this happen” Mr Claudie said.
Ph: 4069 5780 • Fax: 4069 6080 Email: cooktown.rsl@bigpond.com
• Relax, enjoy a cold beer in airconditioned comfort • Friday Night Courtesy Bus • Bar Snacks, 5pm • Big screen TV • Pokies • Plus… Members Draw (you must be here to win)
Member not present for the $1600 draw was Allie Field.
This week:
News Cooktown Local
$1700!
Drawn between 7.30pm - 8.30pm.
PHOTO COMP
WINNER of this week’s Cornett’s IGA Cooktown and Cooktown Local News photo competition is Leslie Ryder’s colourful capture of beetles on some leaves. Each week, the IGA will donate a $25 meat voucher to the successful photographer. Leslie’s image is a To submit an entry send your photo as an email attachment to editor@cooktownlocalnews. successful blend of com.au and please include your contact phone number. Photos need to be in full resolution, colour and focus with the between 1mb and 10mb in size. Photos with date stamps impressed into them will not be background artistically considered.... Happy snapping! [ blurred.
Apels Solicitors and Notary
FOR HELP WITH ALL YOUR LEGAL PROBLEMS, FOR ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE CALL US
4092 2522
Level 1, 85 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4880 Fax 4092 2138 Email reception@apels.com.au
Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 3
Student of the Month
Carleesha Tayley is the Bloomfield River State School’s Student of the Month for March because she is an extremely happy student who is such a considerate and great friend to others. She always works well in class and in a group. She is fun to be around and is extremely considerate of others. Carleesha embodies the three school rules because she is always safe, always respectful to teachers and fellow students and she is a learner by doing her schoolwork to the best of her ability.
Beckett Kluck is Cooktown High School’s Student of the Month for March. Beckett has been chosen because he is always engaged in learning, completes all class and home tasks, shows initiative and goes out of his way to be helpful. He is both responsible and shows respect to both peers and all staff.
Ben Francois White is the Endeavour Christian College Secondary School’s Student of the Month for March because he is an enthusiastic student in the Year 7/8 class who enjoys challenging himself in his studies. He has achieved commendably this term in Mathematics and English. Ben is an honest student with a good sense of humour and is a confident communicator who is able to accurately and clearly articulate his point of view and understanding of topics.
Jaharis Woibo is the Endeavour Christian College Junior School’s Student of the Month for March because he is a happy, friendly and Tsharla McIvor is the Hope Vale Campus Student of the Month well-mannered member of the Year 1/2 class. He works very hard for March. Tsharla comes to school everyday with her sister in class and has shown great improvement in Math and Spelling. Mickaila. She is always well-behaved and especially loves her Jaharis is very creative and he loves drawing and painting. He club and culture lessons. enjoys sports and ball games and is able to kick a ball that stays kicked. LEFT: The Laura State School Student of the Month for March is Ella Tome. Ella is in her first year of school and is enjoying every day. Since the start of the year, Ella has learnt all her letter sounds/names and numbers up to 30. She enjoys playing with Rosheta and Josey at lunch times and reading to her mum and dad at home. Keep up the great work Ella.
LEFT: Julia Arnold in Year 5 has been voted Lakeland State School’s Student of the Month for March. The students voted for Julia as she is consistently kind, thoughtful and caring towards others. Julia has also made great improvements in Mathematics this term.
RIGHT: Rossville State School Student of the Month for March is Reshonda Kulka. Reshonda is a pleasure to have in class. She has beautiful manners and is always wearing a smile on her face. She continuously shows respect, kindness and consideration towards others.
Your connection between Cairns and Cooktown Hinterland Aviation provides a reliable, regular transport service each week between Cairns and Cooktown. That’s 26 scheduled flights between Cairns and Cooktown from Monday through to Saturday. Fortnightly Sunday flights now available. For a reliable service, you can count on Hinterland Aviation to get you to where you need to be.
Amber Farnan is the Cooktown Primary School Student of the Month for March. As well as being the Kennedy House Captain, Amber is the Cross Country Aged Champion and demonstrates great examples of being a safe, respectful learner.
Sunday Afternoon Fortnightly Flights
Cairns/Cooktown/Cairns Next scheduled flights
Apr. 6 Apr. 20 May 4 Anytime, Anywhere
Telephone: [07] 4040 1333 | Email: info@hinterlandaviation.com.au | Book online at: www.hinterlandaviation.com.au 4 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
PROFILE
Jetsetter settled into Cooktown’s quiet lifestyle Story and photo
ing tool for Milkwood Lodge.
by ERIC GEORGE
“We’ve got pole cabins, all wood and split level. They’re quite homely, subdued colour, self-contained. And they’re different.
I RECENTLY sat for a chat with Vera Scott-Bloxam (right), owner and manager of Milkwood Lodge. The lodge is hidden in the edge of the rainforest near The Gap on the road south and, on a wet afternoon, we sheltered in a barbecue area next to the pool and watched the rain fall. Vera speaks with an accent that suggests she was not born in Australia. “I am Dutch by origin, born in the Hague and then moved to a little village in the middle of Holland.” To put things into perspective, I asked Vera exactly how big her little village was compared to Cooktown. “I’d say bigger. Double or three times. Nothing is far from a significant town in Holland and that was Baarn, a provincial town in the centre of Holland, 100km from the German border and 100km from the sea. “What you see in Holland, of course, there is no horizon that hasn’t got something on it. When I first drove from Cairns to Cooktown, I said to my husband ‘Do you realise that what we have driven now, about four hours, is the length of Holland, about 350 or 400 kilometres. “The inland road would be about 200 kilometres inland. In that little bit, there would be about 22 million people living.’ “How we keep living in peace with each other, I don’t know.” Before we stopped talking about Holland, I asked Vera about the wind turbines that are everywhere in the modern Dutch landscape. “Yes, it’s a windy country and that’s the best sort of energy. It’s a very good idea. Energy is very, very expensive and here in the north I think it’s a great idea. “But all these things take so much time and energy here. I don’t know why Australia can’t do far, far more. We have so much wind and so much sun.” Is there anything for the ordinary person to be worried about with wind turbines? “Half of Holland is full of them and they have been living with them for decades. The farmers have them in their backyards and I haven’t heard of any terrible diseases.
“That’s what we wanted – something different because no matter where you go, motel rooms are motel rooms.
“They are just windmills! I think they are a necessity – we can’t keep relying on oil.” Vera, who had a career working for KLM, moved to Australia; why did she choose Cooktown? “We didn’t like Cairns because I said if I’m going to live in Cairns, I might as well stay in Holland. You are still looking into your next door neighbour’s garden. “I had heard about Cooktown as a quaint little town. We drove up for seven hours on dirt roads and I was very, very weary. “We found it interesting. For me, coming from Holland, it was a bit remote. I liked it. It wasn’t that much different from what it is now, apart from a few more bitumen roads. “For us, it was just a getaway. There wasn’t any Milkwood Lodge in our minds. “We came here on holidays and whipper-snipped our hill. Went to the Top Pub, met the locals and had a good time. Until 1995 when we built the Lodge.” So Vera stopped working for KLM and went from being a member of the international jet set to being a local business owner? With a laugh, she says, “Oh, I wouldn’t say that. I had a lot of fun – 20 years of paid holidays.” What sort of business does Vera do with the Lodge? “I have just booked in someone from Zurich who saw us on the internet. We get Americans, a lot of Australians from the south who come up because our winter time here is beautiful. “The best time of the year and they’re our high season. “The first two years were a bit of a struggle, but gradually the public changed, and the public opinion about besser-block motel rooms changed. We got people who wanted something different.” Vera’s website is a major market-
“You close the door and you could be anywhere. I like to think our accommodation is not forgotten easily. It’s something special.” What do European tourists look for when they are searching the web? “Germans certainly want to always be the first somewhere else, and discover something totally out of the ordinary. “The people I get here via the website, they like the situation, they like to be out of town. “They like the verandah where they can do their own thing, and still be in town – only 2km away. “I think Europeans want something else; they come to Australia with very different ideas. “Some go for the bigger cities. like Melbourne and Sydney, but I think most Europeans come for the vastness of the land, and the oldness, the natural history.” Vera is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce. “It doesn’t get a lot of support in Cooktown. It’s looked at as ‘Oh, it’s tourism. It’s got nothing to do with me.’
Want to get involved in the 2015 Cooktown Show?
PUBLIC MEETINGS Saturday, April 27
Workshop and meeting with Qld Shows CEO Mark Bryant 10.00am to 4.00pm - lunch provided
Sunday, April 28
“People still think that, but the thing is, if I don’t get tourist dollars, I can’t have my cabins painted every year. There should be more people involved and coming to meetings with ideas.
Formation of a show society 9.30am to 12 noon - morning tea provided
“There might be ideas that if you do them with three or four people could be possible. I always say, come to the Chamber of Commerce and tell us about it.”
3 May Street
Vera is very positive about Cooktown and what it has to offer. What could we do to make it better? “You have got to be very careful with Cooktown, or you might ruin it. Perhaps because of my aviation background, I would like to do more with the airport.
At the PCYC
Cooktown Events Centre
For details or to RSVP (for catering purposes) contact Cook Shire Council’s Economic Development and Community Services team on 4069 5444 or mail@ cook.qld.gov.au
“Make people see you can do much more to get people into Cooktown.”
63 - 67 Aumuller Street Portsmith Q 4870 PO Box 204W, Westcourt Q 4870
New and Used Truck Sales For all your new or used truck and tractor David Ward needs, give us a call or drop in to see us 0418 791 501 next time you are in Cairns! davew@westcotrucksales.com.au
Phone: 07 4080 7500 Fax: 07 4080 7555
Email: cairns@westcotrucksales.com.au
Tractor Sales Mike Treasure 0497 997 049 miket@westcotrucksales.com.au
MORE THAN 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN TRUCK AND TRACTOR SALES THROUGHOUT FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 5
NEWS
Snake snacking in the suburbs IMAGINE hearing your dog barking fiercely outside the laundry at 6.45 in the morning. You go out to investigate, only to find a fully-grown wallaby trapped in the coils of a five-metre python, being crushed ready for ingestion. That was the scene that confronted Flinders Street resident Carmel Blann last week. “I got quite a fright actually, a bit shocked,” Carmel said. Upset by the cries coming from the wallaby, Carmel called on her husband David to “kill it” - meaning the snake. “But David asked ‘which one’?” she said. “To put the wallaby out of its misery?
The python almost finished its meal.
“Or to try and stop the snake?” They solved their dilemma by deciding to allow nature to take its natural course. Carmel said she believed the reptile had struck further up the hill behind her house, after which the ensuing struggle saw the attacker and its victim roll down the hill to a stop near their laundry door. She said she returned at 8am to check on the progress of the snake’s meal and found the wallaby had at that stage been swallowed up to its hip. “They had moved to near a bush by that stage, then moved down the hill where it all finished, but I don’t know how long exactly that it took for the snake to finish swallowing the poor wallaby.” she said.
This large python just starting an early morning breakfast of wallaby behind a Flinders Street home last week. Photos: CARMELL BLANN.
Public meeting called to form new show society A NEW show society to run one of the shire’s mostpopular annual events is expected to be formed at a public meeting in Cooktown next month. The meeting is part of the Cook Shire Council’s commitment to the continued success of the Cooktown and District Country Show, which began as a small event held at the Council’s offices in 2007, and last year had grown to a two-day gala at the Cooktown Racecourse, complete with sideshow rides and fireworks. The Council earlier this month cancelled the 2014 show in light of the unsustainable amount of resources required to run the event, and Council’s commitment to other community services. Part of the existing budget allocated to the Show would be redirected into developing the new show society. “Traditionally, shows are driven by the community,” Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said. “Their value lies in their ability to provide a fun, family event, showcasing local agricultural and pastoral industries
and the talents of our people.” All interested persons are encouraged to attend a free workshop and public meeting, to be held over two days at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. It will be facilitated by Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Chief Executive Mark Bryant. The workshop will outline the many aspects of running a successful Show; what governance and commitments are involved, responsibilities of committee members, marketing and promotion, conducting competitions, youth engagement, risk management, volunteers, entertainment, sponsorship and more. The following morning the public is invited to meet again to form the show society itself. Mr Bryant and Council representatives will then meet with the new group to help guide them as to “where to from here”. For more information or to RSVP (for catering purposes) contact Council’s Economic Development and Community Services team (4069 5444) or email mail@cook.qld.gov.au.
Unless . . . Is it part of a cunning plan?
I’VE just about had it with Tony Ears. I mean – really! He is just too much. Now, you know I never gossip or talk about politics here but... First of all he declared himself “Prime Minister for Aboriginal Affairs” – as if he had any intention of doing more than flying through and grabbing the odd photo-opportunity. I’m sure the people who live in our remote areas would have let him know just what they think of him as a representative, if they had had the chance. Then there was his attempt to win friends in Indonesia by showing just what the term larrikin means. Not to mention bugging their President’s mobile phone, and threatening to buy up all their fishing boats. He has successfully advertised Australia around the world as the country that discourages perfectly legal asylum seekers by locking them up in prison camps on remote tropical islands and throwing away the keys. That
makes us look “really” good. Just when you think he cannot look more unpleasant, up he pops personally making announcements about the missing Malaysian airliner. He just cannot resist those cameras. What is next? Is he going to invite Messrs Putin and Obama to Canberra so he can sort out the Ukrainian mess? No. Worse than that. International peace-making would be worthwhile, if a little unlikely. Instead he has decided to take a leaf out of the “Bumper Book of Medieval Politics” and introduce an order of Knights and Dames into our high society. Oh, for goodness sake! What is he thinking of? By all means recognise the great and good in our community with a suitable Australian certificate. Why not? It will not do any harm and they will appreciate a pat on the back. But knighthoods? He must be off with the fairies. Unless... What if it is part of a cunning plan? What if this is just the first step? I notice he seems to
6 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
have ruled out View politicians befrom coming knights or dames, and the Hill that is strange. They are normally at the front of the queue when prizes are being handed out. Quick – check Tony’s wardrobe. Why? Because I bet you will find an ermine cape there, waiting for the day when Tony, Earl of Chatsworth & Sydney leads a solemn procession to open Australia’s new House of Lords. The ‘View from the Hill’ is written by a Cooktown resident who submits the column to the newspaper and who is not paid for their work. No editorial direction is ever given to the author. Accordingly, the (often provocative) opinions contained in the column are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of the Cooktown Local News or its publisher.
Community help needed for project COOKTOWN State School is hoping people with building and landscaping skills will volunteer their time to complete a project in May or June this year.
building a large chook pen, frog pond and upgrading the veggie garden.
Recently awarded $500 by Reef Guardian Schools and recognised for projects completed in 2013, the school intends using the funding towards
If anyone has experience, ideas or can contribute to the project in any way, they are asked to email Miss Taylor at: atayl390@eq.edu.au
There will be a working bee in either May or June to bring the project to fruition.
Is your house a potential missile? “BACKYARD” building work has been identified as the single greatest threat to life during a cyclone, Cook Shire’s disaster watchdog has warned. The Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) - comprising members of State police, health, emergency services, fire and rescue, ambulance, Cook Shire Council and other agencies – reiterated at a meeting in Cooktown last week that winds of more than 300km per hour could be expected during a severe cyclone. “A Category 5 cyclone would pick up and shred sub-standard buildings, turning that debris into lethal missiles to fire across neighbouring properties,” Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said. “Ambulance and other emergency services personnel would be putting themselves at additional risk to work in or on buildings that are not up to the State’s current high standards.”
With the cyclone season almost over, the LDMG urged shire residents to ensure their properties, and particularly structures, were compliant. “We can tend to get blasé about the threat of cyclones, but you only have to look at the devastation of Cyclone Tracy to see what can happen when buildings aren’t built with any cyclone ratings in place,” Mayor Scott said. “And the more recent destruction further south has proven despite new building code requirements, we can’t afford to be complacent or unprepared. “It’s all about taking responsibility for not just yourself and your family and property, but what your lack of preparedness could cost your neighbours in the likely event of a cyclone.” For more information about disaster preparedness visit the Queensland Government’s Get Ready website www.disaster. qld.gov.au.
NEWS
Classical music drought is breaking AT last the drought is breaking – the classical music drought that is! On Saturday, April 12, concert pianist Wojciech Wisniewski will be back in Cooktown to entertain at Nature’s PowerHouse. As his name suggests, Wojciech was born in Poland where he started playing piano at the age of seven. Music studies featured through his childhood and brought him a number of awards and degrees. In Australia in 2007, he completed a Bachelor of Music Degree with First Class Honours from The Australian Institute of Music, Sydney. Wojciech has won many prizes in Europe as a Recitalist and Solo-
ist with orchestra. For the last four years he has devoted his time to doctoral research. This year he will complete his PhD in Piano Performance, so this series of Encore Concerts represents the repertoire of highest-difficulty expected for Doctoral Exams. His program in Cooktown will feature the popular work, Pictures at an Exhibition, with shorter works by Rameau, Ravel, Prokofiev and Schumann. The Russian composer, Modest Mussorgsky, wrote Pictures at an Exhibition after the sudden death of artist and good friend, Victor Hartmann, at the age of 39. He helped organise an exhibition of 400 of
Hartmann’s works in 1874 and the experience of viewing the show inspired him to compose this suite which he did in only six weeks. The music represents a visitor pausing to view each of 10 paintings as he walks through the gallery. This is very beautiful and very famous music and this performance, under the hands of Wojciech, is sure to be one to remember. Costs have been kept to $30, which includes nibbles, with bubbles courtesy of the Sovereign Resort Hotel. So go along to Nature’s PowerHouse at 6 pm on Saturday, April 12, for another magic evening of beautiful music.
The photo comp. winners are . . .
MORE than 45 entries in the South Cape York Catchments and Cape York Natural Resource Management jointly-hosted “Your Climate – The Good, The Bad and the Sensational” photo competition were judged last Friday. One of the competition organisers, Kama Miller, said the entries were of an extremely high quality. “There were some outstanding photos submitted for judging,” she said. “Their quality would be up with some of the best nature photos taken by professionals you could see.
Concert pianist Wojciech Wisniewski will be back in Cooktown to entertain at Nature’s PowerHouse on April 12. Photo submitted. “Judging was very difficult.” The joint venture featured prizes in three different categories – senior, junior and people’s choice. In the senior’s category, first prize of a $250 gift voucher from the Camera House in Cairns went to Greta Roberts, whose climate message was, “After the fire comes the rain...Rainbow Bee Eater fluffing up in the drizzle”. Second prize of a weather station went to Robyn Raymond, whose climate message was, “Rain coming at Pinnacle”. Junior winner was Sam Simmonds,
whose climate message was, “This is just one of the beautiful places untouched by man’s footprints”. Sam’s prize was a Nikkon Coolpix camera, while the second prize of a weather and climate station went to Sienna Thomason, whose climate message was, “I love the Annan River when it rains, it looks wild”. And the people’s choice award of a $250 voucher from the Camera House went to Teila Winton, whose photo of a winter sunset on a June long weekend bore the climate message, “Tourists and locals alike, get to enjoy the simplicity and magnificent views of Cooktown”.
You are invited to celebrate
Gungarde Community Easter
GRETA ROBERTS ABOVE: First prize in the jointly-hosted South Cape York Catchments and Cape York Natural Resources Management photo competition went to this entry from Greta Roberts. BELOW: Second prize in the jointly-hosted South Cape York Catchments and Cape York Natural Resources Management photo competition went to this entry from Sam Simmonds.
Holiday activities Program available at Gungarde Office
Activities include: Art & Craft, Movie Night, Family Day Out, Easter Activities and heaps more!! Where:
Gungarde (07 4069 5412)
When:
07 April 2014 to 17 April 2014
SAM SIMMONDS Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 7
NEWS
Little change in Wet Season in 90 years OUR poem this week, by Nancy Frances, is from the 1920s. Obviously our Wet Season (February/March) has not altered greatly from that of former days. Nancy uses imagery so well that you feel as if you are there, very damply, at the soggy scene. Email your original writings (in verse or prose) for our column to either: thekellers@bigpond.com or editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au or post them to: P O Box 645, Cooktown, 4895. Dianne Keller (Cooktown Writers’ Group) “February, Far North” ‘Tis February, Far North, and all the creeks are tearing And tumbling down the ranges to the valley and the sea; Leaping o’er the high rocks and ‘neath the high banks wearing Earthy caves that crumble in and set the pebbles free. Close they press, the dripping clouds, a veil that hides the mountains; Spreading o’er the forest trees a gossamer of grey. Sometimes softly, sometimes shrill, the voice of many fountains Surging, shouting, splashing, all along the windy way. And pierced with plaintive bird-notes,melancholy, chiding “Our frail nests are broken and the baby birds are dead” From damp, sodden thickets where dove and pigeons hiding Cuddle on their little feet, a broad leaf over each tiny head. Wallabies lie close within their grassy forms and shiver. Cockatoos and eagles, strong white children of the sun, Fold their wings in safe retreat above the racing river And wait the time, in patience, until the storm is done. Wind raves down the ravine and rushes wild and bitter Through my garden gate and slams it sharply to behind. Rain on the roof infuriates and flowers and leaves a-litter.
Dying bushman wrote will in charcoal ONAugust 28, 1939, Neily Jenkins, a tin miner from Mt Romeo rode to a friend’s camp at Mt Ann in the Bloomfield district. The friend’s name was Oley J Kalloch. He was 52-years-old, a native of Maine, U.S.A., who had been living in the district for about ten years. Neily was puzzled by Oley’s absence as he usually visited him every Friday and had last been with him on August 18, promising when he left, to return the following Friday. Arriving at the hut, he discovered Oley’s body underneath the bunk, clad only in a khaki shirt. Neily returned to Grasstree, 12 miles away, and asked John Doolan, a tin miner, to inform the police at Cooktown of Oley’s death, which had apparently taken place a few days beforehand. It was a two day’s ride from Cooktown to Bloomfield over a very rough track, which included navigating one’s way over what was known as
All the world is rain and wind - and all the world is blind. By NANCY FRANCES.
My assurance: God is in control
Have an awesome week. God bless ya heaps! Pastor Wayne Brennan Cooktown Community Church.
with Cooktown Historial Society
ABOVE: Tin mining at Grasstree (edited). LEFT: Neily Jenkins. Photos submitted. RIGHT: Oley Kalloch. he had removed his camp from Mt Romeo to Mt Ann to engage in dairying and gardening. He had no neighbours for six miles and the nearest doctor was 50 miles away at Cooktown over a rough track. Two aborigines with the party dug a grave just outside the camp and buried the body there. Constable Costello was satisfied that there were no suspicious
circumstances. The Constable discovered a message written in charcoal on a newspaper on the meal table It read: ‘Bitten by a big brown snake. About done for. I leave everything to Neily JenkinsOley J. Kalloch’. Doolan recognised the handwriting as that of Kalloch. A bloodstained pocket knife, freshly sharpened, and Condy’s crystals were
l l e W g n i v Li
found. It was believed that he had treated himself for snake bite. Realising he was dying, he had endeavoured to give legal effect to his wish that his property should go to the man who had befriended him. He had scratched out his will on a piece of newspaper using a piece of charcoal.”
with MICHELLE HODGKISS
Jeremiah 32:17
“AH, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.” During some of the most trying seasons of my life, I would sit having a From the Pulpit coffee at Capers with a very good Pastor friend and pour out my heart. Since this man was a good listener, he could sense when I felt discouraged, and he would remind me that God is in control. This truth became an anchor in my life; no matter how much the adversity intensified, I took comfort in knowing that my heavenly Father is sovereign. The Lord has absolute rule, control, and authority over the universe and everything in it. Scripture states that there is “one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all” (Eph. 4:6). Consider the assurances that this truth provides for believers. First, if God created everything and has complete power over all, then nothing can happen apart from His direction and permission. Second, we know from the Bible that He is intimately involved in our personal lives and cares about the details of each day. Third, Romans 8:28 guarantees that He makes something beautiful for His children from every circumstance even situations that seem painful and wrong. If our loving Father protects us in this way, we can experience peace in the present and confidence about the future. In painful times, how do you view God? Especially during hardships and heartbreak, it’s important to remember that He is in control. Focusing on His sovereignty will give you the confidence to carry on. Re-read today’s passage, paying particular attention to the power, love, and ability of your heavenly Father.
Stuckey’s Gap. The following description of the Gap is by Mr D. Ryan, Acting Police Magistrate and Mining Warden. “On the return trip we came over what is called Stuckey’s Gap. It is a winding track over a mountain and takes two hours to negotiate it. It is a climb all the way up and we had to walk up it and let our horses follow us. For about three-quarters of a mile going up the Gap, there is like a stairway of rocks and we had to mind out steps. There is a drop on some sides of hundreds of feet and if a horse goes over, it is ‘Goodbye Annie Laurie’. When Constable Costello, accompanied by John Doolan, arrived at Oley’s camp on August 30, they found that the big toe of his right foot had been lanced, presumably following the bite of a snake, a ligature tied around the toe and a rope ligature placed above the ankle. Oley Kalloch was known to be a good bushman and aware of the danger of snake bite. Recently
Step Back
What’s all the ‘buzz’ about quinoa? Story and photo by CHLOE DYCE QUINOA (pronounced keenwah), an ancient grain originating from South America, is becoming increasingly more popular in health-food stores and more recently it has become readily available in supermarkets. Quinoa is considered to be a whole grain, but is actually the seed of a plant. It is a close relative of beetroot, swiss chard and spinach. Quinoa is a nutrient-rich food that provides a good source of energy, fibre and protein. This gluten free whole grain is also a complete protein, meaning that it includes the nine essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Typically, plant-based proteins are depleted in one or more of the essential amino acids and to achieve a complete protein profile, we are required to combine different plant based foods.
varieties include colours such as red and black. Cooked quinoa is very versatile and has become a staple in my household. It is it’s light and fluffy texture and subtle flavour, which makes it so versatile and it can be mixed with sweet or savoury foods. To prepare quinoa . Rinse the quinoa under running water; this is an important step to avoid the quinoa tasting bitter; and . Cooking quinoa is very similar to rice. Add one part grain to two parts water in a saucepan; bring to the boil; reduce heat to simmer and cover. As a guide, one cup of quinoa cooked with this method will take 15 minutes to prepare. The quinoa should be translucent, and the white germ of the seed will be partially detached when the seed is cooked. The texture should also be light and fluffy.
Gluten free and a good source of protein this whole grain was fueled for fame.
Quinoa is often enjoyed as an alternative to rice as a bed for stir-fries and stews, or cooled and added to salads.
The most common type of quinoa is the transparent, yellowcoloured quinoa; other common
One of my favourite recipes is quinoa porridge. This recipe for quinoa porridge serves four.
8 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
Ingredients . 1½ cups quinoa, rinsed and drained; . ½ cup dried apricots, chopped; . 1/3 cup almonds, chopped; . ½ cup raspberries, blueberries (frozen or fresh); . 1 cup milk; and . Yoghurt and honey to serve. Method . Combine quinoa and three cups of cold water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa seeds are translucent and tender; . Stir in apricots and milk and simmer for five minutes; . Spoon porridge into bowls; and . Add a scoop of yoghurt. Sprinkle with berries and almonds. Drizzle with honey. Enjoy experimenting with this super-food in your kitchen.
PHOTOS: GARY HUTCHISON
DINING OUT @ Da Wogs
Waiting for their dinner to arrive at the Wog’s on Saturday night were Sean Blackall and Linda Abenthum.
UTabout
Saturday night was David and Rachael Webber’s 11th anniversary.
Dinner was served for Lucy-Anne Gray, Jess Radvan and Kate Artis.
Neveah Ryle was helping her grandparents Gail and Rick Cowe to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary.
Nick Dessmann (centre) making sure Da Wog’s dinners were up to their usual high standards for Catherine and Tim Ryle.
New arrival Marie Warren wasted no time joining Cooktown’s social set with her appearance at Da Wog’s with mum Sabrina Ebermann and dad Joe Warren.
Helping diners to ‘eat their blues away’ at Da Wog’s Jazz and Blues night on Saturday were Pete and Merv.
EVACUATION TUBE SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
Checking out the menu were Kiera Robertson and Denise Delany.
• Compact Roof Systems Ready • Retro Kits - utilising to install your own electric tank from • Solar Split Systems • Evacuation Tube Water Mark Certification Pool Heaters Ph Tina: 0447 962 119 www.pipinghotsolar.com.au
$1750
5
Entry Fee per Person
a difference
Come and join the fun of our Trivia Nights… Get together your team of 2 – 6 people. Entry fees donated to local charities and non-profit organisations.
Cooktown RSL Memorial Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month @ 7pm
(Next game: Tuesday, April 8)
Enquiries call 4069 5780
• Entry fees this game donated to Cooktown Horse Sports
Looking forward to their dinner were Clint Lemon and Natalie Maltby.
Unwelcome guest
WHAT was this croc doing roaming the streets of Weipa at midnight on Saturday night? The croc was photographed crossing the road in one of the busiest streets in the town. The photographer, who was travelling in a taxi, says the croc rested on the footpath long enough to allow him to get a couple of photos before running off into the front yard of a house. Although it wasn’t eating anything it seemed to feel comfortable roaming the streets. The message is to keep keep your doors and windows shut in Weipa, in case a croc decides to visit uninvited.
Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 9
FRIDAY 04
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Janet King 2:00 At The Movies 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Would I Lie To You? 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries - When the old parish priest is found dead, Doctor Blake needs to unravel the secrets and lies of parishioners in order to get to the truth. 9:30 Line Of Duty - With Gates on the run, the anticorruption team comes under pressure to close the case once and for all. And tensions flare between Arnott, Fleming and Hastings. 10:30 Lateline 11:10 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 11:40 Rage
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Ex” (M l) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Football: Brisbane Broncos Vs Parramatta Eels 9:30 Football: Sydney Roosters Vs Canterbury Bulldogs 11:30 Movie: “Flight Of Fury” (AV v,l) - After four years in Oklahoma studying twisters, meteorologist Jan returns to Berlin and immediately recognises the warning signs of an unprecedented storm that threatens to devastate the city. 1:30 Movie: “Lean On Me” (PG v,d,l) - When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he’s faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything to turn the school around, he puts everything on the line to give kids a chance. 3:35 Impractical Jokers 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Making of A Hollywood Madam” (M a,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Better Homes And Gardens 6:30 Football: Hawthorn Vs Fremantle 10:00 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Hollywoodland” - After George Reeves’s death is ruled a suicide, a private detective sets out to prove that he was the victim of foul play. 1:30 World’s Strictest Parents: Tennessee - This week, Micah, a boy at war with authority and school drop out, Stacey, head to Tennessee, USA, to spend a week with the picture perfect Davies family. No swearing, no smoking, no wild parties and early curfews. Can seven days of tough love reform our tearaway teens? 2:30 Border Security USA 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:35 Inspector Rex: The Pursuit Of Eternal Life 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Caroline Quentin’s National Parks: New Forest 8:30 Time Traveller’s Guide To Elizabethan England 9:30 The Teacher Who Defied Hitler 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Feed 11:30 Alter Ego: Stefanos is the front man, guitarist, and soul of the incredibly popular rock band Alter Ego, who have had groundbreaking success. However, a twist of fate changes their path on the journey to fortune and fame, and the group is ultimately rocked by a heartbreaking tragedy 1:40 Kurt Wallender: The Priest 3:00 Heavyweights 4:40 Bad Language
SATURDAY 05
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer Michael Gudinski 11:30 Australian Story 12:00 The Next Big Thing 1:00 Would I Lie To You? 1:30 Movie: “Flying Leathernecks” (PG) 3:10 Movie: “Love And Pain And The Whole Damn Thing” (PG) 5:00 River Cottage Veg Every Day 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise - Tragedy hits Saint-Marie when a university reunion party that DI Richard Poole is attending is brought to an abrupt halt when one of the group is murdered. 8:30 Midsomer Murders - When the owner of Finchmere Airfield is dropped from a plane to meet a gruesome death, Barnaby and Nelson find the exciting world of stunt pilots and military heroes hides many dark secrets. 10:05 Good Cop: Police officer, Sav, is stalked by an unpredictable gang member and a catch-up with his estranged partner doesn’t turn out as planned. 11:05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11:35 Rage Guest Programmer Michael Gudinski 5:00 Rage
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Garden Gurus 11:30 Animal Emergency 12:00 The Middle 12:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 4:00 The Bottom Line 4:30 South Aussi With Cosi 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves Unlocked - Join Shelley Craft and see all the funniest behind the scenes from another week of renovating. See how the kitchens are progressing and get the inside scoop from judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren. 7:40 TBA 2:00 Movie: “Long Weekend” (AV v,l) - Hoping to put the spark back into their relationship, Peter and Marcia take a camping trip that quickly turns a fight for their marriage into a horrific battle for their lives. 4:00 Brand Developes 5:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Please Marry My Boy 1:00 TBA 2:00 Football: Western Bulldogs Vs Richmond 5:00 New Zealand On A Plate 5:30 Football: Collingwood Vs Geelong 10:00 Strike Back 11:00 Sevens V8 Supercars 2014 Highlights 12:00 Up All Night: Mr. Bob’s Toddler Kaleidoscope 12:30 Desperate Housewives: Who Can Say What’s True / What’s The Good Of Being Good - With Carlos still in rehab, Gaby asks for Lynette’s help in wooing a high- stakes company to sign with Carlos’ firm. Renee talks Bree into getting out of the house and having some fun at a bar. Bree’s life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises and Alejandro’s current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan. 2:30 Auction Squad 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Cendrillon 3:45 Piano Notes 3:55 Contact - David Hurn 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita Bitesize 5:35 Treasures Decoded 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Survivors: Nature’s Indestructible Creatures 8:30 The Story Of The Jews 9:30 Movie: “Black Book” (MAV n,v) - In Dutch and German. 12:10 Movie: “Eye In The Sky” (M l) - In Cantonese. Produced by Asian screen legend Johnny To, this Hong Kong crime thriller takes the form of a tight cat-and-mouse game between a police surveillance team and a villainous crime operative. 1:50 Hasan Everywhere 1:59 Naked Calendars 2:00 The Secret World Of Pain 3:00 The Necessities Of Life 4:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 06
6:00 Rage 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 7.30 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Compass 2:00 Death In Paradise 3:00 Art Of Germany 4:00 Big Art Ideas 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Dark Autumn 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Ice Age Giants: Land Of The Cave Bear 8:30 Rake 9:30 Waking The Dead: Care (Part 2) 10:20 Wallander: Faceless Killers 12:00 Movie: “The Tropic Of Cancer” (MA l,s) - The sexual exploits of an American in Paris. Based on Henry Miller’s celebrated novel. 1:25 Movie: “Mary Of Scotland” (G) - The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords. 3:30 Ice Age Giants: Land Of The Cave Bear 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 Broncos Insider 2:00 2014 Intrust Supercup 4:00 Football: West Tigers Vs Manly Sea Eagles 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 TBA 7:40 60 Minutes 8:40 Fat Tony & Co 9:40 Person Of Interest 11:40 Who Gets The Last Laugh: Who gets the last laugh? pit’s two comedians against each other in the ultimate prank challenge. Given the same situation and elements with which to work, the guest comedians must dream up the funniest and most outrageous pranks possible, then successfully unleash them on the public. 12:10 Financial Review Sunday 12:40 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 Guys With Kids 1:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:00 Football: Essendon Vs Carlton 10:30 Sunday Night 11:30 Royal Pains: Business And Pleasure - Hank and Christina are getting cozy, even though she doesn’t fully understand the charm of the Hamptons. But their little love bubble gets burst when Evan meets Christina at the Hamptons Speed Rally and is miffed that Hank has been keeping his new relationship a secret. 12:30 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2014 Highlights 1:30 Harry’s Practice 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Wainwright Walks 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Subaru World Of Cycling 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lost Worlds: Finding Babylon’s Hanging Gardens 8:35 Tales Of The Unexpected 9:30 Dirty Business 10:30 Movie: “Blackout” (M a,v,l) A ‘what-if’ drama documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain’s national electricity grid. 11:55 Tour Of Flanders 2014 2:00 Movie: “Twice Upon A Time” (M l,s) - In French and English. Charlotte Rampling and Jean Rochefort star in this Césarnominated comedy as the darlings of 1970s French cinema forced to reunite after 30 years apart, having gone to extreme lengths to avoid each other since their abrupt separation. 3:40 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 4:40 Destination Flavour Bitesize
MONDAY 07
SBS
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Landline 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:10 Kingdom 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Monroe 12:25 Movie: “The White Tower” (PG) 2:05 Movie: “The Story Of Vernon And Irene Castle” (G) 3:40 Movie: “Swing Time” (G) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Tender Mercies” (PG l,a) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 8:40 Love Child: Joan fears the worst when Annie kidnaps her baby back from the McNaughton family. Johnny makes a shocking sacrifice to help Shirley and their sick baby. Patricia’s dreams for the future are shattered when her boyfriend finally visits Stanton House. 9:50 Embarrassing Fat Bodies 10:50 Inside Story: Twisted Minds 11:50 Oh Sit! 12:50 Nitro Circus Live 1:20 Nine Presents 1:30 Extra 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “In The Line Of Duty: Smoke Jumpers” (PG v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 9:00 Revenge: Endurance 10:00 How I Met Your Mother: Rally 10:30 How I Met Your Mother: Good Crazy / The Magician’s Code 11:30 Talking Footy 12:30 Parks And Recreation: Ann’s Decision 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Alan tries a dangerous ploy to get Amanda’s attention. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 World’s Oldest Child 2:00 Battle Castle 2:50 The Globe Collector 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Living Black 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Mythbusters: Duct Tape Conyon 8:35 Vikings: Treachery 9:30 RocKwiz 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Thor’s Eye - Frank tells Joan Orting that he’s insatiable in bed. Joan doesn’t think he’s being quite honest and encourages him to do something about any sexual problems he may have. Frank and Casper think that women have reduced men to a pack of mules. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Movie: “Lovesickness” (M s,l,v) 2:15 Movie: “The Blacks” (M a,v,l) 3:40 Inside Nature’s Giants
TUESDAY 08
7 CENTRAL
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Dirt Game 4:10 Kingdom 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:45 Little Crackers: Tommy Tiernan 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foregin Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Lost In Translation 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Sister Kenny” (G) 2:35 Grand Designs: The Lifeboat Station 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round: Eastern Suburbs Vs Randwick 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “My Ble Heaven” (PG v,l) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 8:40 The Big Bang Theory: The Table Polarization 9:10 The Big Bang Theory: The Holographic Excitation 9:40 2 Broke Girls: And The Not Broke Parents 10:10 2 Broke Girls: And The Hold-Up 10:40 Two And A Half Men: The Dutchess Of Dull-In-Sack 11:10 Two And A Half Men: Sips, Sonnets And Sods 11:40 Sullivan & Son: The Pilot, One More Time 12:10 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Child Lost Forever” (PG a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:45 Resurrection: Two Rivers 9:45 Parenthood: Jump Ball / You’ve Got Mold 11:45 Smash: Musical Chairs - New circumstances give rise to conflicts as Karen, Tom, Julia and Derek adjust to their new surroundings. Tensions at ‘Liaisons’ are also coming to a boil, ensuring that the show will find its place in Broadway history. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Bad Day To Go Fishing 2:55 Wonderful Indonesia 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Royalty Close Up 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Killing: In Danish. Grüner is found dead, bound to his wheelchair. Now there are only two members of the squad left, Jens Peter Raben and Lisbeth Thomsen, whose whereabouts are unknown. Raben is still on the run and heading for Sweden, where he knows Thomsen lives. 12:05 Love Ect. 1:50 The Good Life 2:00 Movie: “Heaven On Earth” (M l,v,a) In Punjabi and Hindi. 3:50 Destination Flavour Bitesize 4:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 4:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014
WEDNESDAY 09
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 One Plus One 11:30 Foreign Correspondent 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Devil Island 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Dirt Game 4:10 Kingdom 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:50 The Checkout 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Spicks And Specks 9:00 The Agony Of Modern Manners: Work 9:30 The Kumars: Daniel Radcliffe, Chevy Chase & Olivia Colman 10:00 The Wrong Mans 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Hustle 12:35 Movie: “The Little Minister” (G) 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 1 (Split Round): Williamstown Vs Box Hill 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Shorts” (PG a,v) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 9:40 CSI: Love For Sale - A 16 year old girl with ties to a brothel dies and Nick and Greg have to investigate. 10:45 CSI: Miami: Blood Sugar 11:40 Partners: Sperm Und Drang - Ali gets a pregnancy scare, Louis decides to have a baby as well, Joe and Louis’ relationship is tested. 12:10 Extra 12:35 The Avengers 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Not Like Everyone Else” (PG a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:30 Surveillance Oz: An extraordinary moment as a child slips through the cracks between a platform and a train. A man takes a deadly walk through a tunnel and brings the city to a standstill. Caught on camera, a house explodes on the back of a truck, plus hilarious CCTV of one of our worst drivers trying to exit a parking lot. 11:45 Defiance: I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 My Family Feast 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Tea and Coffee Trails With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 The Bridge 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:10 Movie: “The Page Turner” - In French. Ten-year-old Mélanie Prouvost is a gifted pianist and it is decided that she will sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she gets distracted by the president of the jury’s offhand attitude and fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes the woman’s page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge. 12:40 Movie: “Stella” (M a,l,s) 2:30 Movie: “Niloofar” (M a) 4:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 4:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014
THURSDAY 10
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 1:30 The Checkout 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Dirt Game 4:10 Kingdom 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 Janet King: Overtime 9:30 The School 10:20 Lateline 10:55 The Business 11:25 Mummifying Alan: Egypt’s Last Secret 12:40 Movie: “Bringing Up Baby” (G) - Screwball comedy in which a madcap heiress sets her sights on an absent-minded zoologist, lumbering him with her pet leopard. 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 2: East Perth Vs Claremont 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Thief Who Came To Dinner” (PG v) - When a computer analyst ditches the straight life, he teams up with a wealthy socialite to become a jewel thief, turning the tables on Houston’s high society set. 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 8:40 The NRL Footy Show 10:40 Fat Tony & Co 11:40 The AFL Footy Show Late 1:30 Extra 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Mitch Albom’s For One More Day” (PG a,l) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 9:00 Downton Abbey: Cora’s playboy brother Harold is in a fix and Robert must travel to America to help him, whilst a new farming venture at Downton sees Blake and Mary forced to put aside their differences. When Violet is taken ill she finds help comes from an unlikely corner. 10:00 TBA 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Korean News 1:00 Turn Back Time 2:05 The Hotel 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Gormet Farmer 8:30 Exploring China 9:35 Life Of Crime 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:35 Prophets Of Science Fiction 12:35 Putin, Russia And The West 1:40 Movie: “Tornado” (M a) - After four years in Oklahoma studying twisters, meteorologist Jan returns to Berlin and immediately recognises the warning signs of an unprecedented storm that threatens to devastate the city. 3:55 Korea: The Forgotten War In Colour 4:50 Destination Flavour Bitesize
10 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
CROSSWORD No. 192
SUDOKU No. 192
Your Lucky
Stars
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A friend who is constantly making the same mistakes may seek your advice. Give them constructive criticism. Otherwise, you may hinder their decision. Romance. You may be so concerned with getting everything right at work that you neglect your partner. Find a better balance.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A family member may ask to borrow your things. This is fine, but make sure they are returning them in the same condition as you had them! Romance. A person whom you dreamt about does not exist in real life. They may remind you of somebody that you know, however! It’s uncanny!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
FOR KIDS
Don’t let the recent attention you have been receiving go to your head! You may be receiving the attention for all of the wrong reasons! Romance. A chance meeting in a place you know well could be a sign of things to come. Visiting often may help put you in touch with the right person.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) An unexpected meeting later in the week will help to restore your confidence. Accept all of this person’s praise and compliments with grace. Romance. Your partner will appreciate your willingness to attend events; even though they know you aren’t as interested as they are.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) An interesting turn of events will put a friend on the spot. If they seem to be struggling to answer your questions, they may be hiding something. Romance. A conflict of interest between you and your partner may cause a temporary setback. Don’t let this come between you for long, however.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) At times, you may feel taken for granted. There is someone who has not forgotten you, however. Try to spend more time with people like this. Romance. You may be surprised at the very honest approach taken by your mate. This personal characteristic of theirs is going to take you far.
FINDWORD No. 192 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Don’t ignore some advice given to you by a friend. This person is on your side and should be trusted. Remember, you can turn to them when you need. Romance. Your mate’s sudden change of heart may seem irrational. There is an explanation which you are not aware of, however.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) You might be feeling a little self-conscious this week. A recent comment made by a friend was meant as a compliment, but somehow you have taken it the wrong way. Romance. After comparing your partner to other people, you may find yourself even more in awe of them. Be happy!
For all your printing needs – www.lotsa.com.au
MUDDY RIVER THERE HE GOES BOB, MR. “I’VE BEEN ABDUCTED BY ALIENS”
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A close family friend may ask more of you than you are ready to give. You may choose to turn them over to your parents instead. They can help this person. Romance. A romantic evening will go well. You’ll be in a positive mood and will be more than willing to forget about a recent disagreement.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your boss may not realise what has been going on recently. Don’t allow yourself to be criticised for something that isn’t your fault. You may want to send an anonymous letter. Romance. Your partner may be exhausted from work. Draw them a bath or prepare their favourite meal.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“
“
It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth - and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.
–Elizabeth Kubler-ross
SOLUTIONS No. 192
A lucky gamble may help to make up for some previous losses. Be careful not to gamble away your winnings, however. Romance. Pressure from other people may cause strains in your love-life. Otherwise, this will be a very good week. Push ahead of the commotion!
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Time spent alone will give you a chance to think over recent events and to make an important decision. Be sure to weigh all options before coming to a conclusion. Romance. Your love-life is going well in general at the moment, but this week will be a little slack. Don’t panic!
Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 11
you’ll find your local tradie here
trades & services directory ABRASIVE BLASTING
ABRASIVE DELAHUNTY PLANT HIRE BLASTING New Equipment... Now in Cooktown
Phone 4069 5412 or Mobile 0400 695 177
trades & services directory
FENCING
FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES AND QUALITY WORK
Call Mick 0411 985 507 or 4069 6721
Timber – pine or hardwood Glass Gates Aluminium Security Retaining walls Gramline / Colourbond New house lots a speciality PHONE GREG
Licensed Contractor QBSA 1093073
0428 128 044
4098 1866
PAINTERS
Got products to sell, or services you need to let the community know about? ADVERTISE HERE
The other local painter…
MEAT PACK S available or create your own pack!
“Mouth Watering Meats”
Bulk sides of Lamb, Beef and Pork available ~ Trawler bulk orders most welcomed
Shop 3, 1 Muni St, Hopevale • Ph: 4060 9392 Fax: 4060 9342 • Email: hopevalebutchery@bigpond.com
Opening hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 2pm, Friday and 8am to noon Saturday FREE Delivery to the Cooktown area!
CONCRETING
BSA: 12141087
BRACKENHURST CONCRETING
• All aspects of concreting and civil work • Houses, sheds and driveways • Decorative and exposed concrete • Spraycrete and concrete grinding Nick Prendergast Phone: 0429 923 400
Endeavour Painting and Property Maintenance
All aspects of earthmoving – Experienced and professional operators Specialising in roadworks, subdivisions, clearing, driveways, dams and rockwalls. • 8, 12, 21, 23 and 26 Tonne Excavators • Grader, Backhoes, Rollers, Dozer • Float, Roadtrain Sidetippers and Water Trucks
Contact us on 0408 181 894 or 4069 6407
ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL
BUTCHERS
call us 1800 4895 00 or email us ads@cooktown localnews.com.au
Specialising in: • Land clearing • Rock walls • Driveways • Dams • Road construction • Bulk earthmoving
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Email ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au or call 1300 4895 00
can’t see your ad here?
Kingfisher
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Great value for your advertising $
in the
FENCING
EARTHMOVING
Advertise HERE in
COLOUR! $45/wk Colour • $30/wk Mono for a 6-month booking (GST inclusive)
BSA 1112207
Phone Dave or Silke anytime 0417 074 946 or 4069 6464
FULLY LICENCED AND INSURED FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND
PEST CONTROL
COOKTOWN
PEST CONTROL ABN: 37 495 170 374 Mitigation Permit: WIMP01346103
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Call 1300 4895 00 or email ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au to book your advertisement
EQUIPMENT HIRE
C&D ENTERPRISES
SNAKES Removed/Identified JIM SYMES
••Annual Annual Inspections Inspections ••Domestic Domestic and and Commercial Commercial Pre-purchase ••Pre-purchase Inspection Inspection Preand andPost Post ••Pre Construction Construction Physical ••Physical & Chemical &Barrier Chemical Barrier
3019•(ph/fax) mobile 04270427 818818 462462 Ph:4060 4060 3019 Fax: 4060or 3017 • Mobile:
PLUMBING • Bobcat hire and attachments • Excavator hire and attachments • Telehandler and attachments
Cameron Orchard ph/fax 4069 5309 mob 0407 695 309
EARTHMOVING & CONCRETE
0417 002 143
• Concrete – Earthmoving & Civil Works – Building Pads – Subdivisions – Driveways – Trenches – Post Holes – Clearing – Drainage – Demolition • Plumbing & Pool Preparation – Raw Materials & Cartage – Rock & Tree Removal • Small & Large Excavators & Attachments – Bobcats – Tip Trucks – Water Carts – Rollers – Tag & Dog Trailers Local multi-skilled operators providing you a competant, reliable & hassle-free service in Earthmoving & Civil Works
ROOFING
Nadine & Steve Scholz • PO Box 964 Cooktown Q 4895 admin@cooktowncivilgroup.com cooktowncivilgroup
Advertise your business in the Trades and Services Section Call 1300 4895 00 or email ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au to book your advertisement.
12 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
Advertise your business Call 1300 4895 00 or 4098 2281
trades & services directory
CLASSIFIEDS FARRIER VISIT THE FARRIER will be in Cooktown between 12-14 April. For any bookings please call 0427 846 336.
PUBLIC NOTICE
STORAGE SHEDS
CAR FOR SALE
CAR FOR SALE
TOWING / TYRES
TOWING - TYRES - MECHANICAL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
GENERAL TOWING – Special local & Cooktown to Cairns rates TYRES – Cars, Utes, 4x4’s and Trucks – most sizes MECHANICAL REPAIRS & SERVICING – All makes & models, 2WD & 4WD
Cooktown Towing, Tyres & Mechanical Ferrari Street (behind Mobil S/S) Cooktown
Phone: 4069 5545 • Mobile: 0408 772 361
TREELOPPING
FOR RENT CABIN FOR RENT ON ORGANIC FARM.15 minutes from Cooktown on bitumen. Self-contained. Unfurnished. Suit 1-2 persons. Excellent condition. $170/week. Ph 4069 5058 afternoons and early evenings.
TRADES COOKTOWN Skip Bins. Commercial and domestic rubbish removal and disposal. Ph 4069 5545 or 0408 772 361.
CARETAKER COOKTOWN Amateur Turf Club seeking “Expressions of Interest” for live-in caretaker/s at Racecourse. Single or married people considered. Please Phone 4069 5262 or 4069 6000 for details.
HOUSE FOR RENT
CAR FOR SALE
ELLIS BEACH OL’ SKOOL MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Sunday, April 13 Opens at 9.30am Enquiries: 0457 098 582
All money raised goes to needy, local families
Cape York Tyres are looking for a casual tyre fitter to work within our small business. The position requires excellent customer service skills, an understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices and must have a current driver’s licence. Application forms may be obtained from the service station counter. Please forward completed application form with a resume to P O Box 227, Cooktown Qld 4895 or email to capeyorktyres@bigpond.com
Passed away peacefully in his hometown of
ToCooktown ensure on that locating 1stconsumers April 2014, aged 85 years. contractors through advertisements Norman will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Karen. published are father-in-law, protected, and that and Cherished father, grandfather great-grandfather. licensed contractors are not being disadvantaged, Always Rememberedthe andBuilding Forever InServices Our Hearts Authority requires that all advertisers The relatives and friends of Norman are respectfully invited to attend funeral service on • state their name andhisBSA licence Saturday, 5th April 2014 commencing at 12 noon number on their advertisement or at Burkin Svendsens Chapel & Crematorium, 411 • state words toRoad, the effect “cannot Mulgrave Westcourt. perform building work valued at more than $3,300”. Non-compliance with these 411 Mulgrave Road, Cairns requirements may result in the (07) 4054 5400 advertiser receiving a warning or a fine from the BSA. If you do not meet the above requirements in your present advertisement, please contact the Cooktown Local News as soon as possible with your details.
Deadlines
Advertising –
Editorial –
(pics,2281 stories, T:• Box 1300 4895 00,• General 4098 ad bookings: letters, etc): by 10am TUESDAYS NOON MONDAYS M:• Box0419 828 639by• Regular ad material: columns: by NOON TUESDAYS by 5pm FRIDAYS E:• Line ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au Classifieds: • Sports columns:
by 10.30am WEDNESDAYS
by 5pm MONDAYS
FOR SALE
MOTELS CAIRNS Rainbow Inn. 3½ star, all facilities including cable TV. Close to the city, from $65 per night. Ph 4051 1022.
PUBLIC NOTICE STANDBY Response Service. Support and information for people bereaved by suicide. Ph 0439 722 266. 24 hours – 7 days per week.
MOTELS AAA CBD CBD CBD – Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments, 71 Lake Street, Cairns. Self catering, secure car parking, pool/gazebo, opp PO and Woolworths. Ph 07 4041 2350.
Cooktown Skip Bins Rubbish removal and disposal Ph: 4069 5545 or 0408 772 361
CONTACT;OWNER;FOR;DEALS;&;INSPECTION; 0428;274462;;or;Agent;07;4069;5775
FOR SALE
ELECTRIC DUX HOT WATER UNITS 6 x 160 litres, 01/2007. $75 each 1 x 250 litres, 08/2001. $50 each 2 x 259 litres, 09/2010. $150 each In good condition.
PHONE 4069 5377 Seaview Motel
Visiting regularly
Ocular health Eyesight testing Glaucoma assessment Diabetic sight analysis Contact Lens Consultations
Eyedentity Optical phone: (07) 4033 7575
QUOTES REQUIRED
Q0214 – Filing, Records Management and/or Admin Cook Shire Council requires quotes from persons interested in performing contract work in hard copy filing, digital records management and/or administration.
PUBLIC NOTICE
& NEILL,Advertisers Norman Services
;; 3;months;free;rent;on;signing;for;;minimum;12;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; months;fixed;term;lease. ;; Individually;metered;electricity,;water;&;; ; ; telephone. ;; Deals;available;to;suit;your;requirements;on;; ; size;&;price. ;; Excellent;exposure;to;MacMillan;Street;&;; ; ; Endeavour;Road.
Servicing Cooktown since 1997
GARAGE SALE
FUNERALTrades NOTICE Attention:
WORKSHOPS FOR LEASE
Optometrist visiting
SATURDAY 5th April.15 Hogg St., Cooktown; 8.00am - 1.00pm. Includes some furniture. CIVIL CELEBRANT Kathleen Roberts. Naming Ceremonies, Marriages, Funeral Co-ordination. 4069 5004 or 0427 695 004
FARRIER VISIT FARRIER – KRIS N GEDDES will be in Cooktown this weekend 5th and 6th of April. For any bookings please call 0429 062 222. Web: www.masterfarrier.com.au
INVITATION TO TENDER Cape York NRM is seeking to engage an experienced and suitably qualified partner to conduct a two-year project, ‘Reducing the impacts of pests and weeds: strategic landscape scale control while building land management knowledge and skills’ for the Cape York NRM region, from July 2014 to June 2016. This project aims to reduce the impacts of pests and weeds to improve agricultural productivity and protect the natural values of Cape York. The project will implement control works in existing priority areas, undertake vertebrate pest management with support of Cape York NRM partners, monitor and evaluate the success of control actions and report on activities undertaken. Tenders must be lodged with Cape York NRM by Tuesday, April 22, 2014 by 5.00pm AEST For a copy of the detailed invitation to tender document please go to: www.capeyorknrm.com.au For procedural information contact the Business Manager: Janet Greenwood at 07 4095 7131 or jgreenwood@capeyorknrm.com.au For technical information contact the Operations Manager: Peta-Marie Standley at 07 4095 7132 or pstandley@capeyorknrm.com.au.
Parties interested must submit an hourly rate (GST itemised where applicable), have an ABN and must have appropriate insurances (public liability and WorkCover where appropriate). Hourly rates quoted are required to be applicable for a 12 month period (to cater for future like works). If successful, the contractor will be required to supply a certificate of currency for public liability and WorkCover insurance (where appropriate) prior to the commencement of any work. The hourly rate is to be all-inclusive (and will include travel, accommodation and all expenses required to perform the work). The quote must be accompanied by evidence of experience in records management software, filing systems and organisational administration. References must be supplied. It is expected the successful contractor will be offered a contract of approximately 40 hours however this may be subject to change dependant on operational need. Quotes are to be emailed to mail@cook.qld.gov.au and marked “Q0214” to the attention of Council’s Records Management Officer. For further information please phone 4069 5444.
CAPE YORK ENGINEERING COOKTOWN MARINE Penrite Oil Agent
Steel and Aluminium supplies • Welding Fabrication: steel, alloy, stainless, site work • Guillotine, Bender, Roller: pipe threading and bending • Machining: lathe, milling • Hydraulics: hose repairs • Bolts, welding equipment • Metroll products, perlins, iron by order • Marine: boat, trailer, outboard repairs, parts and oils
220 MacMillan St, Cooktown
Ph Phil 4069 5224 or Mob 0417 776 524 Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 13
COMMUNITY
‘Drive’ project offers business development possibilities LAST week, the rainclouds disappeared, the monsoonal trough moved
north and the Bloomfield Rivers was again able to be crossed.
Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WedneSday, aPRIL 9 from 2pm and ThuRSday, aPRIL 10 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE PHONE
Sylvia Geraghty 4069 5337 or Clinic 4057 6033 Appointments are essential
Country Road Coachlines CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN ~ Passenger and freight ~
EXPRESS BUS SERVICE
Bus Services
had a bath. Considering the recent heavy rain, they probably have. Very soon, the kingfishers plus the metallic starlings, and pied imperial (Torres Strait) pigeons will head off to New Guinea to a better food supply for a few months. Luckily, they’ve already been replaced by the wonderful rainbow bee-eaters migrating from further south. Flocks have settled around Rossville to Ayton, Wujal Wujal and a way down the Bloomfield Track. We also saw a very fat croc from the south-side Bloomfield River lookout, enjoying a little less cold water flow in the river. He’s been in a good paddock! Another interesting couple, Mike and Ruth David, thoroughly enjoyed a shower of rain and the whole Wet Tropics experience. In a previous life, David welded the tailshafts of our Naval Sea King helicopters, but now makes cus-
ABOVE: Channelling the “Fastest Indian”, Mike and Ruth David at Kulki (Cape Tribulation). RIGHT: Mike D’Arcy with David Kempton, State MP for Cook. tom-crafted motorbikes. The next leg of their journey will take Mike and Ruth to Invercargill to see the Burt Munro Museum. At the age of 68, Burt built his own “Indian”based speedbike and started breaking World Speed Records in Utah with his 47-year-old bike. His amazing life was recorded in the movie “the Fastest Indian”. A long way from
Join Mike on Facebook
INLAND RUN DEPARTS CAIRNS
Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at 7am – Arrives Cooktown 11.45am
DEPARTS COOKTOWN
Wed, Fri, Sun at 1.30pm – Arrives Cairns 6pm Sat at 12.30pm – arrives Cairns 5pm
COASTAL RUN DEPARTS CAIRNS
Mon, Wed and Fri at 7am
HAS anyone taken more photos of the Wujal Wujal Falls and the Bloomfield River than Cooktown Local News columnist Mike D’Arcy? The very popular tour operator in his business, “D’Arcy of Daintree” travels the Bloomfield Track, bringing visitors to the region at least a couple of times a week, both in and out of the wet season. With his camera ever-ready, his years of visiting the area have seen him compile a folio of photos that now appear on his facebook page, “Darcyofdaintree” for readers to enjoy. Pay a visit to the page and enjoy his collage.
Heart deaths drop: Dementia rises
DEPARTS COOKTOWN
Tues, Thurs and Sat at 7.30am
AGENTS
COOKTOWN (Photo Shop) 4069 5446 BLOOMFIELD (Ayton Store) 4060 8125 LAKELAND (Mobil Roadhouse) 4060 2188
Bus Service and Airport Shuttle Bus Bookings essential: 7 days 4069 5446 ‘Travel with the Local Boy’
Tourists visited the region, and a new tourist season began. Given that it’s now April, we hope that the trough will stay away. The 3.5 metres of rain received so far in 2014 are already a distant memory. Local State Member of Parliament, David Kempton and Paul Chantrill from Wet Tropics Management Authority took advantage of the weather to examine the Drive project, which will potentially link Cooktown with the Daintree River and the Douglas Shire. Mr Kempton’s understanding of the business development possibilities, independent input, and support in progressing the Drive will be tremendous. Along our Bloomfield Track drive, we saw plenty of the impressive buffbreasted paradise kingfishers swooping just above car level. They and their streamer-tails were sparkling clean - as if they’ve
Owned and operated by Allan Harlow
• The schedule is subject to change or to cancel without notice • Child fares • Student fares • Pensioner rates (not available on Saturdays)
DEATHS from heart disease have fallen steadily since 2003, while deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease continue to increase, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, with 20,046 deaths in 2012, however this has fallen steadily since 2003.
Heart disease accounted for 14 per cent of all deaths in 2012, compared to 19 per cent of all deaths in 2003. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was the third leading cause of death, accounting for 10,369 or seven per cent of all deaths in 2012, with 95 per cent of those occurring in people aged 75 or over.
the rainforest, but isn’t it marvellous to appreciate the achievements, backgrounds and interests of people enjoying our region. Happy travelling
Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours Phone: +61 7 4098 9180 www.darcyofdaintree. com.au
Barra on the bite again THE wet season is slowly abating and the barramundi are coming back into action after a few weeks of relative quiet. Most early mornings, there has been a barramundi landed from the rock wall, and others from boats upstream to Marton. Small lures and bait prawns continue to be the best things to snare a barramundi. The estuaries and creeks are having a resurgence in the numbers of mud crabs, and remember to be aware of crocodiles. Offshore anglers have been trolling for mackerel, and chasing nannygai around the reef bottom structures. Last weekend, a boat went out to the northern end of the ribbon reefs and came back with a nice mixed bag of reef fish,
including coral trout, trevally and queenfish. The mackerel continue to concentrate around the offshore dirty water line, on the prowl for a meal. This coming Monday is the first quarter moon phase. The tidal flows into next week will be small, producing gentle currents. However, there is a constant current from the fresh water overriding the weak tidal flow even when the tide is still. It appears that we will continue with this 15-20kt S-E wind through the weekend. Happy fishing and boating! Tight lines. Russell Bowman The Lure Shop.
LEAVE CAIRNS MONDAY TO FRIDAY Deliveries 5 days – AND DELIVER THE NEXT MORNING Meeting all freight needs from Cairns to the Cape • Port Douglas • Mossman • Cooktown • Laura • Archer River • Coen • Musgrave • Kowanyama • Weipa • Croydon • Normanton • Karumba • Pormpuraaw – from 20 grams to 20 tonnes –
Fleet includes: Body trucks, Semi trailers, Refrigerated vans, Side lifter and Fork lift hire
COOKTOWN – tony Down driveway at KP Auto Electricians
Ph: 4069 5459 • Fax: 4035 4021 • Mob: 0419 759 892
CAIRNS OFFICE 25 Redden Street
Ph: 4035 4022 • Fax: 4035 4021
Tuxworth & Woods Carriers 14 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
Established more than 30 years
SPORT
Open attracts a former Queensland Open winner
THIS year’s Cooktown Open has attracted the entry of former Queensland Open Champion and Australian Open runner-up in In the John Dyer. Now of Atherton Golf Club, John’s Bunker stellar results were achieved in 1976, with his participation in this year’s open his first. While it would be fantastic to attract a current professional here to come and have a great time and enjoy two days of golf on our fantastic course, we have to admit that the grand prize wouldn’t equal what's available on tour. Some close scores were recorded for last week’s Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford competition, with the boys from Bloomfield blitzing the field. Paul Haley was the winner for the week with a score of 37 points, while just behind with 36 points was Peter Shields. Hot and humid conditions greeted the members who played in last Saturday’s Cooktown Memorial RSL Club Monthly Medal, and those who booked motorised carts were very pleased that they did. Graham Burton had a great game to win the men’s division with a nett score of 64. A three-way count-back was required for the men’s runner-up between Beno Welsh, John McArthur and Robyn McDonald, who all returned nett scores of 67, with our not-so-very-often competition player, John McArthur, declared the winner. And there were only three competitors in the ladies’ division, but only two returned a score. Alice Burton had a fabulous game to be declared the winner with a 68, with Tanya Eizenberg the runner-up 87. Of the three Nearest-the-Pins, our new member, Will Lawton, dominated - claiming 2/11 and 9/18 - with Graham Burton taking the honours for 14. Next Saturday’s competition is a Stableford event, which is being sponsored by Milkwood Lodge. There is no set tee time for this competition, so play whenever you wish. A handful of members competed in last Sunday’s Sovereign Resort Sunday 9-Hole Stroke competition last week and it came down to the battle of the mates - Mick Mason and Mark Rolan - who both returned gross scores of 39 for the back nine. Thankfully for Mick, his one-stroke higher handicap gave him the advantage for the back nine and he ended up with a nett score of 28 to take the event over Mark’s 29. Both Mick and Mark returned great scores for the Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition, with Mick having a nett 61 and Mark a nett 65. Brett Ogle’s Top Tips - Take the cover off the driver on the first hole and leave it off until the 18th. Always park your buggy or golf trolley forward of the ball and walk back not the other way around. Play ready golf always. Happy golfing everyone Kelly Barnett Manager Cooktown Golf Links.
TOP END CARS
4WD & Commercials
CALL US NOW
2006 NISSAN TIDA
6,990
$
Auto, Central Locking, Fuel Economy
$
#84750
www.westcomotors.com.au
Tide times Cooktown
Swimmers impress at Dimbulah Cooktown State School students who competed in the March 14 High School District Swimming Trials at Dimbulah were: (from front left) Peta Buhman and Shaun Harrison and (from back left) Holly Farnan, Jaymie Vela, Steven Johnson, Rebeccah Keegan and Carly Johnson. Photo: TESS BUHMANN. FRIDAY, March 14 saw a very early The 50-metre pool was a challenge afstart for seven Cooktown SS students – ter being used to swimming in a 25-methey were up at 5am for the four-hour trer. trip to Dimbulah for the High School Our swimmers held their own and some District Swimming Trials. Personal Best times were even recorded. It was a beautiful day and Dimbulah Not bad, seeing there were several state were wonderful hosts (even providing a level swimmers at the trials. pair of togs for one of our swimmers who The behaviour and efforts of our swimhad left their’s behind!). mers made Cooktown proud – well done! We had several comments on how great Thanks to Louise Sorensen, Tess Buhman it was to see Cooktown there. and Abi Johnson for taking the students.
Hash division of labour causes confusion TITUS and Wetcheck stepped in to host this week’s Hash because the original hare – Saddlebags – is nursing a sore leg. Now, the normal division of labour in the Titus household is - Titus lays the trail and Wetcheck does the cooking. Fair enough, and she does make an excellent meal. You can imagine how the pack felt when they arrived and found Titus also nursing a sore leg. I can’t say it looked sore and he wasn’t hobbling around more than he normally does, but there we were. No hare. He had been thinking about the trail (so he said), but it was left to Wetcheck to guide us around. We set off over the newly mown lawn and went in search of somewhere more interesting. We found it, in the form of a muddy lane down to a small creek. At this point Granddad took a short flight and landed in the mud on his tail. Messy, and he had a sore tail to match Titus’ sore leg. We climbed out of the bush onto the bore field trail, and Wetcheck’s instructions ran
7,990
6-Speed Manual, 20” Alloys Low Klms
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Sports Auto, Cruise Control, Climate Control
7,990
$
#84794
2004 TOYOTA HILUX
14,990
$
#84995
out. She did not know where to go. Some of us headed up hill, but that meant coming back the way they went. Moses and Yo-Yo preferred a loop and took off in the opposite direction. We all got back at about the same time and sat listening to GM Thermo reading stories to us. Until she suddenly got serious and started handing out punishments. To Titus, for being lazy and also not tying his fishing hooks properly. To Nostril for standing her up on the golf course. Granddad for lying down on the job. And Wetcheck for having a nice number. And there is news from Soggy, on an extended holiday in Cairns. She is wrapped up in a strait jacket and not going far or fast. But she is getting better and still has a sense of humour. Next week’s run is at Granddad’s. Just turn up on Monday, April 7 at 5.30pm to join the fun. Contact Moses on either 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for details. On-on! Lye Bak
4041 4543
#84893
2007 HOLDEN VZ UTE
11,990
USED CARS
2005 MITSUBISHI 380
#84802
$
CLICK USED
4x4, Alloy Dropside Tray, Tow Bar, Bull Bar
Manual, AWD, Tow Bar, Roof Racks, Cruise Control
2000 TOYOTA L/CRUISER PRADO RV
$
16,990 #84895
Manual, T/Diesel, B/Bar, Spotties, Tow Bar, Side Steps
Fri 4 Apr
Tue 8 Apr
High 12:11 am 2.22 m Low 6:51 am 1.56 m High 10:51 am 1.68 m Low 5:53 pm 1.22 m
High 5:44 am 2.36 m Low 12:27 pm 1.13 m High 6:15 pm 1.87 m Low 11:49 pm 1.18 m
Sat 5 Apr
Wed 9 Apr
High 2:09 am 2.11 m Low 7:40 pm 1.38 m
High 6:13 am 2.43 m Low 12:45 pm 1.05 m High 6:39 pm 2.00 m
Sun 6 Apr
Thu 10 Apr
High 4:11 am 2.16 m Low 12:11 pm 1.33 m High 5:13 pm 1.59 m Low 10:02 pm 1.37 m
Low 12:21 am 1.09 m High 6:38 am 2.48 m Low 1:03 pm 0.98 m High 7:02 pm 2.12 m
High 5:09 am 2.26 m Low 12:15 pm 1.22 m High 5:49 pm 1.74 m Low 11:08 pm 1.28 m
Low 12:50 am 1.03 m High 7:02 am 2.52 m Low 1:22 pm 0.91 m High 7:24 pm 2.23 m
9,990 #84979
FIRST QUARTER
FULL MOON
LAST QUARTER
21 and 16
Weather Watch
TheLURE SHOP
• Local advice • Bait, Ice, Tackle • Chandlery • Garmin • GME • Supplies for commercial fleet • Charter bookings • Marine batteries • Snorkelling • Spearfishing • Bushpower • Trailer parts • Battery chargers 146 Charlotte St, Cooktown Ph/Fax: 07 4069 6655 Mob: 0427 623 398 russelltbowman@ bigpond.com
Open 7 Days
TOP END CARS
4WD & Commercials 2007 MAZDA BT-50
2004 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST Manual, 4x4, Nudge Bar, Tow Bar, Roof Racks, Cruise Control
NEW MOON
Marine radio channels:
Mon 7 Apr Fri 11 Apr
293 Mulgrave Road, Cairns
$
MOON PHASES
9,990
$
#84683
T/Diesel, Manual, Alloy Dropside Tray, Tow Bar, Nudge Bar, Ladder Rack
2003 TOYOTA L/CRUISER 100S STANDARD
2009 NISSAN PATROL C/CHASIS
4.2L Diesel, Manual, B/Bar, Tow Bar, Side Steps, 6 seater
Manual, T/Diesel, Steel Dropside Tray, UHF, Bull Bar, Tow Bar Winch
$
22,990 #84892
$
32,990 #84954
*Subject to finance approval. Terms & Conditions apply. Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 15
Sport Cooktown Local
SPORTS CONTRIBUTIONS
Phone: 4069 5773 • Fax: 1300 787 248 • Email: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
Sports reports deadline is 5pm, Monday prior to publication
editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au
Full Boar fighters star in Cairns promotion
ABOVE: Joe Ford and baby Tobi in their team shirts to support Full Boar. ABOVE RIGHT: The Full Boar team in Cairns last weekend (from left) Keenan Pearson, Vince and Micah Parkes, Joe and Tobi Ford, Zane and Corrinne Stallan, Storm Damschke, Jakeb Whitman, Sarah Martin, Katrina Lewis and Teneille Nuggins. Photos: SARAH MARTIN. RIGHT: Corrinne Stallan and Koy Birnie in Cairns to support Full Boar fighters last weekend. SIX Full Boar fighters are headed to Cairns on the weekend to compete in a padded competition at The Fight Academy. Youngsters Zane Stallan, 13, Jakeb Whitman, 14, and Storm Damschke, 15, had all competed in padded tournaments before, while for seniors Keenan Pearson and Teneille Nuggins were fighting in pads for the first time. A small but vocal crowd packed The Fight Academy’s gym to watch the first Full Boar fighter step into the ring – Jakeb Whitman who was matched against tough, former Cooktown girl Kiri Bradley. Although Kiri was older and heavier, and tried her best to take the fight up to Jakeb, the Cooktown youngster proved too strong for her, winning the fight on points.
Next was Zane Stallan, taking on another Cairns junior, and although both fighters and trainers agreed to the use of knees to the body during the fight, the referee would not allow it. Zane, being from a strictly muaythai gym, was not impressed to have one of his weapons taken away from him, and punished his opponent in kind with massive punches and push kicks to the head, winning the fight unanimously. He caught the eye of visiting super promoter Paul Demicoli, who was in Cairns on holidays and dropped in to watch the fights. Zane is expected to be flown to Brisbane later in the year to compete on one of Australia’s biggest muaythai shows. Next was Jakeb again, having a second fight against an 18-year-old – not a girl
this time – from Cairns. Although already drained from his first bout in centre ring, Jakeb took the fight to his opponent and even though it wasn’t easy for him, managed to bring home a draw against his older, heavier opponent, who had not already fought that day. The next Full Boar fighter was Storm Damschke, fighting Sam from The Fight Academy. This was a tough match for both boys, and remained a fairly even trading of shots throughout, although Storm edged ahead with some massive head kicks and won the fight on points. The final two fighters for Full Boar were mother and son duo Teneille Nuggins and Keenan Pearson. Teneille, like Kiri Bradley, could not find a female match up so stepped into the ring against a man, although he was
about 8kg lighter. Both fighters started out strong, with Teneille’s opponent maybe holding back a little on his punches. But the Cooktown local soon fired him up, landing some massive body kicks and a thumping head kick, and he began to punch in earnest. And although Teneille ended the fight with a black eye and a loss, he could not knock her out, and she also left him with a blood nose and sore ribs. The final Full Boar fighter for the day was Keenan Pearson, having his third fight, but his first padded fight, against an opponent from Cardwell. Both boys started out strong and seemed to forget they were fighting
muaythai, throwing non stop boxing combinations at each other. They continued almost non-stop through the first round, but in the second, the Cardwell pugilist briefly stunned Keenan, who turned his back and the referee called the fight off. Storm and fellow stablemate Joe Pope are now training for fights in Townsville next weekend, on the Far North’s biggest muaythai promotion, “Pride and Glory”, alongside the likes of women’s world champion Caley Lewis and Gold Coast prodigy Flip Street.
Local clubs work together for a good afternoon IT was a case of one Cooktown sporting group supporting another last Sunday, when the Cooktown Horse Sports used the facilities of the Cooktown Golf Club for a ride down to Walker Bay through the Golf Course land (via the Walker Bay 4WD track). A total of 16 riders ranging from mums and dads to kids, saddled up and spent a glorious morning swimming and riding along the beach at Walker Bay, then to return to the Golf Course Club House to enjoy a delicious sausage sizzle catered for by the Horse Sports and some cold refreshments from the Golf Club. The Cooktown Horse Sports also kindly donated some fresh fertilizer for the gardens around the club house.
Cooktown Horse Sports members ready for their ride through the Cooktown Golf Links to Walker Bay last Saturday. Photo submitted.
PROPERTIES FOR SALE LAND
Phone 4069 5775 112 Charlotte Street Cooktown Q 4895 HOUSES rainforestsales@bigpond.com www.realestate.com.au
Dan Kerridge 0438 982 577
• 60 Charlotte Street, main street 1,012 sq metres, faces west .......................... $85,000 • 79 Hope Street, 1,012 sq metres, includes un-assembled kit home ................. $95,000
Have Moved BUY of the WEEK Owners Owners have re-located to Cairns
• Poison Creek area, 16 hectares flat land, creek along boundary .....................$149,500 • 2,600 sq metres Endeavour Valley Road, 4 klms from town, views ................$160,000 • Low-set restored Q’lander in Helen Street, shed, fenced, furnished ..................$259,000 • John Street, low-set 3 bedrms, air-conditioning, gardens, landscaping ..............$345,000 • Endeavour Valley Rd pole home, 2 levels, huge deck with river views ...............$439,000 • Garden Street, new 4 bedroom home, shed, fenced, verandahs ......................$475,000
16 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, April 3, 2014
342,000
$
Call Dan Kerridge for an inspection - 0438 982 577
and want this house sold. As-new condition, big and roomy, 4 bedrooms, in a quiet location, in Cooktown. In-ground swimming pool, fully fenced and great landscaping. Call to inspect anytime.