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From horse power to tank power, Grant Morton and his 12-year-old quarter horse Chandler led the Anzac Day Parade up Charlotte Street from the RSL Memorial Club to Anzac Memorial Park. As in past years, Cooktown residents and visitors attended the Dawn Service and regular Memorial Service in large numbers to honour past and present serving members of Australia’s Defence Forces on that day of the year the nation reveres. Photo by Corey Bousen. View the Cooktown Local News coverage on pages 9, 10 and 11.
Kempton disputes rumours MEMBER for Cook David Kempton has expressed mixed emotions about the community’s responses to the recovery effort that has been organised in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ita. Mr Kempton said he was disappointed with rumours of preferential treatment in the distribution of personal hardship assistance and cited statistics to discredit the rumour mill.
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“Even though Department of Communities was present almost immediately after the cyclone and the personal hardship assistance on offer was widely publicised, only $23,400 has been granted to date,” he said. “This assistance was in response to applications from many affected areas. “Three payments were made in Bloomfield, 41 in
Cooktown, one in Helenvale, 10 in Hope Vale, one in Rossville and 11 in Wujal Wujal. “The most assistance paid was to Cooktown, which is not surprising as it the largest population to have suffered the impact of Ita.” He stressed that no individual community or enterprise has revived preferential treatment in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ita.
those people, towns and communities in my electorate for the manner in which they supported each other through cyclone Ita, the clean-up afterward and the way they have got on with business as the tourist season’s commenced.” Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott echoed Mr Kempton’s sentiments about the way his shire was bouncing back. “The way people have
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2nd & 4th Tuesday, every month. Trivia Night at the Cooktown 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.
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DURING the recent two weeks following Cyclone Ita, a so-farunmentioned group of people have been quietly moving around Cooktown seeking to assist the older members of our community to clear yards of post cyclone debris. They are our local Yuku-Baja-Muliku family members. It is admirable that they are concerned for the well-being of our senior residents. A heartfelt thank you to Irene Bowyer and the Yuka-Baja team who called at the home of my parents Della and Bill Baker. Your care and assistance was so much appreciated. My parents have now endured both the February 1949 cyclone and Cyclone Ita. Colleen Fenn Cooktown.
Thanks to unsung heroes Special thanks to the team of National Park Rangers who volunteered their time, equipment and effort, to clear the 1km of driveway to
my house on Barrett’s Creek Road. At least fifty trees had crashed and blocked my access, and within hours this team of seven hardy workers, with chainsaws and a backhoe, were on my front steps. Well done all of you, and I know I wasn’t the only recipient of your willing help. Sincere thanks, Trisha Allen Marton.
Grateful Hope Vale resident says thanks I WOULD like to say a big thank you to those who made the decision to make the Multi Purpose Centre available to the residents of Hope Vale during Tropical Cyclone Ita. The building was only recently completed and it stood up to Ita and kept us safe. Yes, it got uncomfortable when the power was lost, but what a small price to pay, we all woke up safe and sound. Rain did come in under the doors, but that was the least of the worries, people were grateful to be alive. All aged-care residents were on mattresses and had a reason-
able night’s sleep. Like me, they were grateful to open their eyes to a new day and then waited anxiously to see the damage outside. I was surrounded by babies, and their parents did a great job keeping them comfortable, no complaints from those parents, they just accepted the situation if they wanted to be safe. We all had family members who chose to stay outside the shelter, however we had to wait for clearance to leave which was clearly relayed to us by the people in charge. Everyone was given a cyclone pack which was great, though it was not read by all because someone expected a three-course meal when the pack informed people to bring their own food. Thanks to those ladies in the kitchen who did prepare food. We had capable people in charge inside the shelter at all times. Thanks Pastor David for your spiritual leadership it was very comforting. Thank you Mayor McLean, the Police and those people associated with the Disaster Management team. Cheryl Cannon Hope Vale.
‘Well said Cr Johnson’ THE storm has passed and so too, the media attention the Far North received, but the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Ita has left a permanent mark on the livelihoods of many in Cairns’ nearby towns and regions. Watching Cooktown’s Deputy Mayor Cr Penny Johnson on SBS World News Australia on Saturday night, all I had to say was, “Well said Cr Johnson! Disaster Recovery Allowance should be offered to farmers, business owners and people affected by TC Ita from all townships who copped the Category 4 system- not just from selected towns or regions.” Why is this disaster relief not case-by-case? Why is it location based? Jack Wilkie-Jans Earlville Aboriginal Affairs Advocate, Board Member, Cape York Sustainable Futures Inc.
News PHOTO COMP WINNER of this week’s Cornett’s IGA Cooktown and Cooktown Local News photo competition and the IGA $25 meat tray is the appropriately titled, Funky Fungi submitted by Crystal Humphreys. The fungus subject of Crystal’s entry is an often photographed specimen of Mother Nature’s incredible craftwork of what is almost an ornamental crochet. Usually white, this colourful example of Crystal’s popped up in her yard with the departure of Tropical Cyclone Ita. Not only has she captured the colours perfectly, but
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I WOULD like to extend my heartfelt apologies to members of the Council’s Parks and Gardens’ team whom I failed to correctly acknowledge in the Cooktown Local News last week. These council staff, who were magnificent across the board, cleaning up town parks, the Nature’s PowerHouse surrounds, and private properties of others showed up promptly to assist with the clean-up of Mrs Geraghty’s yard and should have been recognised at the time. In the rush to get the article written up, the team was lumped in with the SES, who also did great work at short notice. The Parks and Gardens’ team was extraordinarily helpful across the town, including the tidy up of many of the town parks, verges, the Powerhouse, re-standing trees where possible, and cleaning up the mass of debris left in the wake of Cyclone Ita. This despite many of them having huge issues to address at their own homes. On behalf of the coun-
cil, I would like to thank all those that have helped in the clean-up, and once again to extend my own sincere apologies to the Parks and Gardens’ team. Kaz Price
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EXTRA manpower will help clean-up following Tropical Cyclone Ita, with a contingent of low-security prisoners starting work at the Cooktown Racecourse yesterday. Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said the racecourse hadn’t been spared with the roof torn off the toilet block, track railings down and trees strewn across the track. “The racecourse is part of the heart and soul of Cooktown and the Cape, so every effort has to be made to ensure it is ready to host this year’s proposed RV event, “Party Like It’s New Year’s Eve”, which is scheduled to be held from July 28 to August 4, the picnic races in November and many other local events throughout the year,” Mr Crisafulli said. “This extra manpower will ensure Cooktown’s important social events continue as planned.
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“Instead the council will be able to concentrate on helping local residents and businesses get back on their feet.” The contingent of 10 prisoners from the Lotus Glenn Correctional Centre have been transferred from the Innisfail prison camp. Their work includes recognised skills and equipment training that is fully accredited. Mr Crisafulli said the prisoners would be closely supervised during their stay and will only be used to restore public areas and facilities. “We are determined to help Cooktown and the Cape recover and return to normal as quickly as
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Joint effort on Rossville Creek rehabiliation By Corey Bousen The Melsonby Rangers may have been prevented from returning to their Battlecamp Road ranger-station due to flooding damage in the wake of Cyclone Ita but they have been put their energies to good use, joining with South Cape York Catchments to rehabilitate an area of land on Rossville Creek. The Cooktown Local News caught up with the Melsonby Rangers team at the Rossville Creek crossing on the Bloomfield Track last Thursday, where they were hard at work with their colleagues from the Cooktown-based South Cape York Catchments. SCYC’s Samantha Hobbs said the group had a large number of seedlings left-over from recent projects and spotted the creekside area, infested with Singapore daisy and rat’s tail grass. After permission was granted by Cook Shire
Working hard on rehabilitating the creekside at the Rossville Creek crossing are: (Back row): Ashley Lyall, Larry Banning, Dennis Kelly, (Front Row) Sam Hobbs and Wencis Burns. Council to rehabilitate the area, the team set about removing the pest plants in preparation for
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Deadline extended for arts fund THE deadline for submissions to Cook Shire Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program has been extended by two weeks. Around $25,000 in RADF funding is available for local arts projects, with successful applicants chosen based on how well they align with RADF’s objectives and council’s cultural priorities. The cut off for the next round has been extended until Monday, May 12. “We understand that there has been a lot of upheaval with Cyclone Ita preparations and now the ongoing recovery,” Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said. “We hope the extra two weeks will assist those who have not yet been able to get their submission in. “Some of our shire’s most outstanding art projects have been funded with the assistance of RADF, many leaving lasting impressions on our local communities. “I encourage all artists and arts workers in Cook Shire to consider whether RADF funding could help realise any upcoming arts projects.” Application forms and guidelines are available from council’s website www.cook.qld.gov.au or for more information contact the Economic Development and Community Services team on (07) 4069 5444 or email mail@cook.qld.gov.au. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Cook Shire Council partnership to support local arts and culture
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including a preferred 2015 show date, the society’s objects and levels of membership were decided.
The well-loved annual show has been operated by Cook Shire Council since 2007, but this year the council stepped down from the role, citing a clash with commitments to other community events and lack of resources for what had grown into a massive two-day gala. But the council earlier this month organised two-days of workshops and meetings as part of its ongoing commitment to hand over the running of the show to the community. Run by Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows CEO Mark Bryant and QCAS Rural Ambassador Co-ordinator Debbie Jewlachow, the workshop outlined what is involved in running a show and the benefits of a show to the local community and wider region. “A show is unique in that it has something for everyone,” Mr Bryant
“We want to reassure everyone that there will be a show in 2015, that we are excited, ecstatic even, with the committee that has been elected and we are all looking forward to getting underway,” Ms Oliver said.
Cooktown Agricultural Show Society’s inaugural Executive Committe Members: President Julie Oliver (front) with (from left) Senior Vice President Jack Degney, Secretary/Treasurer Sarah Martin and Junior Vice President Michael Czarnecki. Photo submitted. said. “A show is about competition, community spirit, education and entertainment, and amongst all that you can involve everyone in your area.” Following Saturday’s workshop, community members met at a public meeting and voted in the
inaugural committee of the Cooktown Agricultural Show Society. The committee comprises President Julie Oliver, Senior Vice President Jack Degney, Junior Vice President Michael Czarnecki and Honourary Secretary/ Treasurer Sarah Martin,
“In the next few weeks the show society will apply for incorporation and we will immediately be doing a membership drive.
along with Committee Members Teneille Nuggins, Melanie Piddocke, Russell Gibson and Bronwyn Sieverding - to be formally appointed at the next meeting.
“Members are extremely important to the show, but we want to reiterate, they don’t have to work, they don’t have to attend meetings, it’s simply a great way to show your support for our show and members will also get free show tickets.”
The committee then met for the new show society’s first general meeting, at which business
For more information, contact show society secretary Sarah Martin on 0429 477 624.
Helping put Cooktown on show By Corey Bousen Nothing brings a community together like a show, Queensland Shows CEO Mark Bryant believes. Mr Bryant was at the Events Centre on Saturday to conduct a day-long workshop on the many issues to consider when staging an agricultural show, and there certainly are many. Issues covered on the day included: rules and constitutions for incorporated associations, insurance coverage, ambulance costs, liquor licensing, GST and a broad range of other paperwork demands. With the massive logistical undertakings underpinning a successful community show, Mr Bryant warned that it takes a large contingent of volunteers to stage a successful event. “Even in a small town it
Queensland Shows’ Rural Ambassador Co-ordinator Debbie Jewlachow and CEO Mark Bryant at the seminar on the weekend. Photo: COREY BOUSEN. takes at least 50 or 60 volunteers to organise a show. It is not something that can be put together by three or four people.” There are more than 128 agricultural shows held across Queensland every year and Mr Bryant said these events are
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Get your creative juices flowing This year the Cooktown & District Community Show will be brought to you by your very own PCYC. The Cooktown Local News has very generously sponsored this weekly column so we can keep everyone up to date with show matters. Each week we will be featuring one of the competition sections of the show to help get your creative juices flowing. This week’s section is Photography, sponsored by Tess Photography. This has been a popular section in previous shows, so it was important to include it in this year’s PCYC show, but with its own unique flavour. Each category will be judged in Open and Junior (ages 15 and under) classes. Photos are to be submitted in print and securely mounted on black or white board or card, with no additional decoration. This year’s classes include Landscape, Portrait, Animals, Nature, Macro, Make us Laugh, and Through the Windscreen. The Landscape category allows you to explore outdoor beauty. Whether it is a seascape, cityscape, sunset, or farm, if you enjoy photographing the great outdoors this is the category for you. If, however, you find fascination in the stories told by the human face, the Portrait Class will allow you to explore this. Photographs entered into the Portrait Class should feature a person or small group of people in which the face and expression is predominant.
New taste sensations at the PowerHouse YOU can take your taste buds on a mouthwatering tour around the world from tomorrow, but you only have to go to Nature’s PowerHouse for the experience. From Europe to China to Texas and further around the globe, new PowerHouse chef Heath Bramwell has promised his compact kitchen will not only present “dynamite meals” and extensive specials in his ‘Curries of the World’ menu and other meal options, but also provide great value for his diners. And it all starts from Friday, May 2.
The 2014 PCYC Show will feature the ever-popular photography section, which include a variety of classes in which “snappers” can enter and display their skills. Photo supplied courtesy of the James Cook Museum depicts an old-fashioned camera. Do you have a pet you love to capture on film? Then the Animal Class is for you. But images in the Animal Class don’t have to focus just on domestic pets – any animals, wildlife, zoo, farm, domesticated, or even insects are fair game for your lens. The Nature Class allows you to explore natural elements, such as plants, flowers, natural scenes and textures. Cooktown and surrounds are full of natural wonders of this kind at the end of the wet season, so plenty of fodder for your camera! The only requirement of the Macro Class is that the subject is small! Whether it’s the detail on a larger object, or something small that would normally escape your eye, the Macro Class allows you to explore the tiny and detailed in our world. Everyone needs a
good laugh, and the Make us Laugh Class is your opportunity to capture the unusual, whacky, or downright hilarious and share it with everyone. Whether it’s something you’ve caught in the right place at the right time or you put a little more thought and preparation into your creation, the judges will be looking for something that hits the funny bone! Also featured in this years photography section, a non-competitive category where you can share your photos of Cyclone Ita! Finally, we all spend a lot of time in our cars, so the Through the Windscreen category lets you share your personal view of the world from your car. Just make sure you’re stationery or not driving when the photos is taken! The competition schedule, with full details of all the sections
and classes, is downloadable as a PDF document from the Cooktown PCYC website www.pcyc.org.au, or can be collected from the Cooktown PCYC Events Centre office. Be sure to adhere to the submission dates outlined in the Competition Schedule. Photography entry forms and payment must be received no later than 5pm on Friday, July 4. Photography exhibits can be delivered from Monday, June 23 until Friday, July 4, Monday to Friday between 9am – 10am and 3pm – 5:30pm. The early closing dates for photography allows for the winning photograph in each class to be professionally framed as the prize, through the generosity of the sponsor for this section – Tess Photography. Prizes for Best in Show will also be awarded in both Open and Junior classes, so get those cameras clicking!
“With the deals we’ve done for a fresh supply of local produce, we’ll be bringing local prawns, barramundi, mackerel and scallops to the table,” he said. “And we’ll also branching out into local market gardens their fresh produce well.”
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ages to enjoy the variety of meals that will be on offer in the ambient setting of the PowerHouse verandah for lunch time meals, seven days a week. The venue will also be available for evening functions by arrangement. “Anyone who’s ever been here will agree the verandah offers a very peaceful setting at any time, so what better time to enjoy it than with a meal,” he said. As an added appetizer to entice patrons to the PowerHouse, John used a quote from that old advertisement: “but wait there’s more!” “From next Friday, May 9, we hope to be able to start regular Friday and Saturday night spit roasts with salads and dessert bars,” he said. “One of our goals is to
provide great value and variety for singles, couples and families alike. “That is just one of the things we have in the pipelines, but we hope to add more as we go.” John said he was extremely grateful to the Cook Shire Council staff and other professionals employed by the shire for their quick, competent and thorough clean-up around the PowerHouse after Tropical Cyclone Ita. “We’re able to open from tomorrow because of the wonderful response we received from those people,” he said. “We certainly owe them a big vote of thanks for the work they put in. “Hopefully, our customers can also soon enjoy an easier walk once the re-pebbling of the walkway is finished.”
But not only will the taste sensations have you salivating, so will the local discounts that will be available to patrons who are either employed by or volunteers involved with not-for-profit organisations, police, fire brigade, hospital, local schools and Cook Shire. Manager John Tritton said he is delighted the new menu will be available just in time for a delayed start to the tourist season – courtesy of Tropical Cyclone Ita. He said his decision to offer local discounts was to encourage diners of all
All fired up about his role as the new chef at Nature’s PowerHouse, Heath Bramwell’s enthusiasm for the task ahead has put a big smile on Manager John Tritton’s face. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
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JW Collinson arrived in Cooktown after working for a stint at the Mossman sugar mill. The work was hard and the hours were long but it provided him with a opportunity to save some money to fund his journey to Cooktown and hopefully make his fortune.
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When he arrived he resided at Owen Reynolds (the Family Hotel) where he met Mr Charles Patching, the solicitor, who found him employment at Clunn & Sons as a custom clerk. After all the experiences he had been through in the last six months, a job at £2.0.0 a week was great relief. He then found board with Mrs Allen, whose son-in-law was Mr Schwartz at the Cape Bedford mission. His fellow boarders were WA Dean, then of Burns Philp & Co and the Rev Grabham, both of which he was to met again some years later.
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Cooktown, in the latter part of 1900 was considerably enlivened by the Ebagoolah rush,
tin mining at Rossville and on the Annan River. It was also being the port of arrival and departure for British New Guinea. The S.S. Adelaide under Captain Anderson, left regularly for Samarai and Woodlark Island. Captain Inman also made trips in the Endeavour schooner. The town itself, though its appearance was reminiscent of past glories, had not reached that aspect of decadence of later years, yet at the same time was falling into decay. Opportunities for recreation were to be found at Finch’s Bay and the Botanic Gardens, the latter then in its prime. He climbed Mt Cook twice during his stay, went to a picnic at Asmus (on the railway line) on the Prince of Wales Birthday, and on a shooting trip to Keatings Lagoon on Separation Day. And with his friend Karl Aumuller of the Bank of North Queensland he rowed up the Endeavour River to the Police Camp. On another occasion they walked from Finch’s Bay to Cherry Tree Bay and so on back to the wharves, clambering over rocks most of the way. There was another outing to the North Shore to view a large shark left stranded on the sands by the out-going tide, and then to wander among the immense sand dunes. He recalled the dances and the roller skating in the Federal Hall and the wild and exciting tales told by the Rever-
A photograph of the township on the Papua New Guinean island of Samarai. end Abbott when he and the Reverend Furneaux returned from New Guinea after a term at the Anglican Mission and stayed at Mrs Allen’s. Clunn & Sons owned the steamer Adelaide and were agents for the Mystery and the Myrtle and other sailing boats in the coastal trade for the Bloomfield river and Port Stewart. He had to do all of the customs work, which besides the inter-State duties included the clearing of the Adelaide for Samarai. The firm had a branch at Samarai managed by Alf Leitch. In January 1901, Charlie Standen, who had been in Samarai, arrived in Cooktown, and as Clunn’s had to find him a place there, JW was told by Alex Clunn that he had no further need of his services. JW was in a dilemma as he had closed the door on himself in Cairns but was determined to improve on his lot. Ebagoolah promised an opening; two firms were operating there, Brennand and Ross and JC Thompson. He asked if he could go there on the
Adelaide on the next trip to Port Stewart or alternatively make the trip to Samarai where there was the possibility of an opening either with Burns Philp or Clunns. Captain Evanson of the Mystery strongly advised him not to go to Ebagoolah and he departed from Cooktown for Samarai on February 21, 1901. What a fortuitous decision! Ebagoolah was noted for the size of the nuggets found there but it was also reknown for the lack of water making the gold hard won and causing much illness or death from malaria and dysentery. A report in the Queenslander on February 3, 1906, states “the position at Ebagoolah is critical. Through want of water no crushing or alluvial work has been done. There is no money on hold and credit is stopped. The miners must leave or starve. There is no sign of rain.” Samarai, on the other hand, was known as “The Pearl of the Western Pacific” with a myriad of opportunities
for an ambitious young man. By 1905, the southern newspapers are refering to JW as a New Guinea planter, who had made a very successful experiment in cotton growing using a variety of tree cotton known as Caravonica. He later returned to Australia taking up positions as editor of newspapers in Atherton and Port Douglas. He witnessed the development of the Tablelands and was closely associated with Mr WN Gillies, who later became a member of parliament in Queensland. Referring to the pioneers of Queensland and Papua New Guinea, Mr Collinson can be quoted as saying the lives of successful men are frequently recorded in detail but many a lonely grave has received the last remains of men who bravely and perseveringly laid the foundations on which was built the fame and reputations of those who followed.”
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NEWS
What is the message in these bottles?
Minister disappointed with the people of Cooktown
By Corey Bousen
View from the Hill
Ayton resident Tondalye Jack has had her curiosity piqued by a diverse collection of 27 bottles that appeared on the beach at Weary Bay in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ita. Tondalye was walking along the beach with her extended family over the Easter long weekend to checkout the damage from Ita when they discovered the bottles spread across an area of hundreds of metres. She wonders whether the bottles washed ashore together or separately and is curious as to where they may have come from? “I would like to know the story behind the bottles... Where did they come from?”, Tondalye told Cooktown Local News last Thursday. Some of the caps on the softdrink bottles included in the collection refer to “Coca-Cola Bottlers” at 137 Brown St, Cairns. One of the interesting looking bottles in the collection includes a Pierre Smirnoff vodka bottle
Curious about the collection of bottles they found on Bloomfield’s Weary Bay on the Easter long weekend are Tondalye Jack, and Rajhon and Wayne Warradoo. with the date 1818 on it, but research on the internet by Cooktown Local News suggests the bottle is from the 20th century. If the bottles were all consumed during the same period, it must have been a grand party with gin and tequila bottles also found. Cooktown Local News headed down to the beach after meeting with Tondalye and noticed areas of beach erosion caused by the
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cyclone. One idea is that, rather than being washed ashore, the bottles may have been buried together at the beach sometime in the eighties or seventies and have only just been uncovered by the cyclone. Are there any local experts who might be able to further enlighten us? Please contact Cooktown Local News at editor@ cooktownlocalnews.com.au or 07 4069 5773.
The Minister has asked me to convey his disappointment with the people of Cooktown. Ever since the recent unexpected weather event, his office has been deluged with demands for Government assistance that are quite out of proportion. As far as he can make out, all the flooding related to this event occurred far to the south, and did not amount to much anyway, except for some houses in Brisbane. It really is not the job of Government to protect people from their own choices. If you choose to live in such an outof-the-way place, you
should know what to expect. Perhaps it did get a little windy, but we understand that Cooktown always has wind and you should be used to such things. The Minister wishes to categorically state that this was not a disaster as defined by the Government, and so no assistance grants will be made. There is no point comparing Cyclones Yasi and Ita. Yasi hit populated areas whereas Ita stayed out in the countryside. There were people in our coastal towns who lost power in their homes for more than a day, and you have to remember that these people have modern appliances like air conditioners and freezers. Of course they needed help to replace their frozen foods, but Minister is sure very few people in your area have freezers. He would also like to point out the massive effort the Government
made before the cyclone hit. Forty additional police were sent to Cooktown, and I am sure you will not guess just how much that cost. They were needed to prevent looting, especially of a local cultural icon called “The Lure Shop”. The expected breakdown of law and order was kept under control, but only because armed police tactical teams were standing guard to stop people breaking in and carrying off the valuable equipment inside. Bruce O’Krat, Advisor to the Minister The View from the Hill is written by a Cooktown resident who submits the column to the newspaper and who receives no payment. 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.
ANZAC Day 2014.
PHOTOS: COREY BOUSEN
AnzAc Day spirit remains strong This year’s AnzAc Day activities had an extra sense of poignancy for the people of cooktown and its surrounding population as they came together for the first, major community event since Tropical cyclone ita. several speakers throughout the day drew parallels between the AnzAc spirit forged at Gallipoli 99 years ago and the way the community joined together to prepare, survive and bounce-back from the recent cyclonic event. heavy rain in the hours before the Dawn service threatened public safety with the use of the public address system in wet conditions, so it was relocated from AnzAc Memorial Park to the RsL Memorial club. Despite the late venue change, the Dawn service was still an emotional one for those who gathered
to pay respects to fallen comrades and family members. The AnzAc Day march along charlotte st, from the cooktown RsL Memorial club to AnzAc Memorial Park got underway just before 10.30am and though there may have been more marchers than parade watchers, the procession was a memorable success.
Heavy rain on Thursday night forced the relocation of the Dawn Service from Anzac Park to the RSL Memorial Club’s beer garden.
As rain again threatened, the AnzAc Day Public service got underway a few minutes early, and despite some light sprinkles, the rain held off, sparing the hundreds of community members present from a drenching. Almost 30 wreaths were laid during the ceremony, commemorating many significant events across the spectrum of Australia’s military history.
Heavy rain on Thursday night forced the relocation of the Dawn Service from AnzAc Park to the RSL Memorial club’s beer garden.
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Rob Miller and Gary White enjoy a rum and milk after the Dawn Service.
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Generations, young and old, were at the AnzAc Day public service to commemorate those who died in the service of our country.
cook Shire Mayor Salute to parade participants by on’s Squadron Peter Scott and RAAF 38 Squadr Leader Andrew Daly.
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6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Avalanche Express ” (Some 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 12:00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - As the sun scorches overhead, Tony hops into his classic Thunderbird and hits the open road of the US Desert, hoping to learn more about the region and its food 1:00 Nitro Circus Live - Pastranaland - Travis decides to host a week of insanity at his home compound. With ramps bigger than anything ever built, it’s a birthplace for tricks that have never even been dreamed of. 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: “The Devil’s Bed” 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 10:30 Suits - Moot Point” With his secret seemingly safe once again, Mike gives Harvey a token of appreciation - a case against A. Elliot Stemple, the man who beat Harvey in moot court during his Harvard days. 11:30 Talking Footy 12:30 Parks And Recreation - “Jerry’s Retirement” When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons & Daughters - Wayne is amazed to discover that the Hamiltons have an unexpected and uninvited house-guest. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Are You Good Or Evil? 2:00 First Australians Freedom For Our Lifetime 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: Do Try This At Home Special 8:35 Vikings: Blood Eagle 9:30 RocKwiz - Kurt Vile, Phoebe Baker & Iva Davies 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Cycling: Fleche-Wallonne 2014 12:00 Shorts On Screen - Free Kick - Having turned 60, Adela is living a life she never wanted. She has no children, a husband who walks all over her and, worst of all, nothing to look forward to. 12:35 Movie: “The Last Days Of Emma Blank” M(A,N,S,L) - A black comedy with overtones of the Theatre of the Absurd. 2:15 Movie: “Son Of Babylon” PG(A) 3:50 Inside Nature’s Giants - Camel - The experts head deep into the Australian outback to explore the ultimate desert survivor. 4:50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize
TUESDAY 6
7 CENTRAL
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Behind The News 10:30 Jung In Europa 10:40 La Mappa Misteriosa 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 My Family 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 Midsomer Murders 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads The Bedford Blues 6:30 QI: Atoms 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Gentleman Vanishes 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “The Mad Miss Manton” (PG) - A socialite tries to uncover a murder mystery with the help of a group of friends 1:55 Movie: “Bachelor Mother” (G) 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: 5:30 Eggheads: The Bedford Blues
6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Special Relationship” (S Ref: Some Coarse Language) - A behind-thescenes dramatization of two world leaders - Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Bill Clinton - who forged a loyal, if tempestuous, friendship out of the crucible of political necessity. 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 12:00 20/20 - 20/20 is news and current affairs show anchored by Elizabeth Varga and Chris Cuomo. 1:00 Extra - Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from The Grove in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the latest in Hollywood’s current affairs as we find out what the world’s hottest stars have been up to this week. 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: “Rapture” - A computer software designer becomes obsessed with his now married high-school crush of 20 years before. 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 - Cheryl gives Casey the answers he needs about his real father. Jett struggles to find the money to pay for his boat. Denny tells Chris she can’t stand players. 7:30 TBA 10:30 Parenthood - “Cold Feet” Zeek and Camille finally agree on what to do with the house. Julia jumps back into work helping out Kristina and Adam but is struggling on how to proceed in her personal life. 11:30 Smash: “The Dress Rehearsal” As Tom and Julia race to ready ‘Bombshell’ for previews, Tom’s eagerness to prove himself may not be the best thing for the show. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: For A Moment, Freedom 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 - Lebanese 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Houses With Julian Fellowes - Burghley House 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Killing: Jens Peter Raben is in intensive care after having been shot by Ulrick Strange. 12:10 East West 101 - Just Cargo - Detective Zane Malik is deep undercover, and in danger. His mission is to link arms dealer, Akmal, with the car bomb murder of an NSO agent. 1:10 Movie: “No One Knows About The Persian Cats” - Tehran’s indie-rock scene is explored through a pair of underground musicians, Negar and Ashkan, who face persecution if they are caught performing their music. 3:00 The Circuit - The Fallout 4:00 Terror Island - On 22 July 2011, Anders Behring Breivik, a 32-year-old Norwegian set off a bomb in the heart of Oslo.
WEDNESDAY 7
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 My Place 10:45 Behind The News Specials 11:00 One Plus One 11:30 Foreign Correspondent 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Vet School 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 My Family 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 Midsomer murders 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: No Accounting For Taste 6:30 QI: Aquatic Animals 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Q1: K Folk 8:30 Spicks & Specks 9:00 Jonah From Tonga 9:30 The Agony of Modern Manners: Weddings & Funerals 10:00 The Kumars Final 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Hustle 12:35 Movie: “Blue Collar” (M,Nudity, Violence) 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 5 Northern Blues v Coburg 5:30 Eggheads - No Accounting For Taste
6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Silk” (Sex Scenes, Some Coarse Language) - The story of a married silkworm merchant-turned-smuggler in 19th century France travelling to Japan for his town’s supply of silkworms after a disease wipes out their African supply. 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 12:00 Rizzoli & Isles - Welcome To The Dollhouse - Young female professionals dressed as dolls are turning up dead on the public transit system, and Jane and Maura must piece together the clues. 1:00 EXTRA 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 Romance “Tears In The Rain”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 8:30 TBA 10:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D - “Nothing Personal ” Agent Phil Coulson assembles a small group of Agents from the worldwide law- enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. to investigate the new, strange and unknown and protect the ordinary from the extraordinary. 12:00 Defiance: “Past Is Prologue” A wake is held for Nicky at Kenya’s bar. Stahma confides in Kenya that losing the election would be a great shame for Datak and as such is he planning to kill Amanda. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Wayne uses Patricia to get Karen off his back for good. 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 - Greek 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Walking Through History - Stonehenge 8:35 One Born Every Minute - What Happened Next? 9:30 The Bridge - Martin is at the hospital watching over his son, Nikolaj, who has suddenly fallen ill. Saga goes there to update him on the case, and notices something isn’t quite right at the hospital. 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 Movie: “Beautiful Lies” - This delightful French comedy stars Audrey Tautou as the well-meaning Emilie, a hair-dresser who begins to use the anonymous love letters she receives from a co-worker to reignite her mother’s joie de vivre. M(L) 12:55 Movie: “Castaway on the Moon” M(A,L) - After failing to commit suicide by jumping from a bridge, Mr Kim is stranded on an isolated island in a Seoul river. 3:05 Movie: “I’m All Good” - ) M(S,N,L) This lively comedy set in a sleepy backwater pits a bunch of barflies against a slippery team of con artists to recoup the winnings of a shell game.
THURSDAY 8
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 In My Shoes: China 10:10 What Makes Me Me? 10:15 Being Me 10:35 Behind The News 11.00 Wonders Of The Universe 12:00 ABC News With Ros Childs 1:00 QI 1:30 The Kumars Final 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 My Family 3:00 Last Of The Summer Wine 3:30 Midsomer Murders 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition 5:30 The Drum 6:00 Eggheads: Busy Ladies 6:30 QI: Africa 6:30 Clarke and Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout - Factory Seconds 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Births, Deaths And Marriages 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Two On The Great Divide 12:40 Movie: “The Thing From Another World” (PG) 1:55 Talking Heads: Janine Shepherd 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 7: East Fremantle v East Perth 5:30 Eggheads: Busy Ladies
6:00 Today 9:00 Global Shop Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Grace Card ” (Adult T Some Violence) - 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 - Join Fatty Vautin, Michael Slater, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman, along with the game’s biggest names for all the fun and all things footy in the show’s 21st year. 10:40 Two And A Half Men 11:10 Two And A Half Men 11:40 The AFL Footy Show 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 A Place To Call Home 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 8:00 Under The Hammer 11:30 Parks & Recreation - “Swing Vote” Leslie gets upset when Ron submits budget cut proposals getting rid of the local mini golf course. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity, 12:00 Cougar Town - “All Mixed Up” Jules finds an instant connection with her new shrink, Glenn, until she discovers the unfortunate truth about her method of treatment. 12:30 Cougar Town - “Let Yourself Go” Jules has trouble coping when Travis gets ready to leave for college, and Andy hatches an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
7:00 World News 1:00 The Secret History of Eurovision 2:00 The Hotel Pillow Talk 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 Luke Nguyen’s France 8:00 French Food Safari 8:30 Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Express – Venice to London 9:30 Fargo – A Muddy Road 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Coppers - Welcome to Five Bar Hotel 12:30 China: Triumph And Turmoil - Maostalgia 1:20 Movie: “The Bone Man”) MAV(V,N,L) - Director Wolfgang Murnberger brings another of Wolf Haas’ cult novels to the screen in this wicked black thriller. 3:35 Afghanistan: The Great Game - One of the most isolated and barren landscapes on the planet, Afghanistan is a strange place for an empire or superpower to invade. 4:40 Costa’s Arnhem Land Odyssey Bitesize 4:50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize
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Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize
CROSSWORD No. 196
SUDOKU No. 196
Your y Luck
Stars
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You may feel that family members are taking advantage of your skills. Tell them that you have limited time or ask for an exchange of some sort. Romance. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet someone new. This person knows you, but is very shy. Seek them out!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Don’t worry too much about something that is beyond your control. A solution will come if you wait. Busy yourself in the meantime. Romance. An unusual dream may worry you at first. The message in the dream will be much more positive than you realise, however.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You could be approached by someone who wants to set a meeting with you this week. This person will be much older than yourself. Heed their advice. Romance. Your partner may be in a slightly strange mood. You’ll have to make allowances for them at this time.
FOR KIDS
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
A difficult family decision will be at the forefront this week. Be attentive to what others are saying and asking for. Romance. You will be feeling very confident. Your partner will find it great fun to be with. Your enthusiasm will help to cheer them and others up.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You need the chance to get away from your day-to-day routine. Try to find an excuse for a short trip away from home. It will leave you feeling rejuvinated. Romance. This will be a good time for relaxing with your partner. Finish your work early so you can have time together.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
A difficult decision will not be any easier if you worry constantly. Put your mind at rest and the matter will soon sort itself out. Romance. Don’t spend too much time thinking about the past. You need to take into account recent changes which have improved your situation.
FINDWORD No. 196
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Some well-meant advice could be more of a hindrance than a help. Don’t rely on other people’s judgement when your own is better. Romance. You may feel completely in sync with your partner this week. It’s a good indication of how well you work with one another.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A chance meeting later in the week may be less accidental than it seems. They may have been seeking you out for some time. Romance. Both Venus and Mars are in good aspect at the moment. This could bring new endeavours to you and your partner. Are you ready?
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
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MUDDY RIVER
You will have a strong need for security this week. Your friends should rally round you and give you some encouragement. Romance. Your partner will be intrigued to find out what you have been up to recently. Try to maintain the mystery as long as you can.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Look at all angles before you make your move. There may be something that you have forgotten. Double-check everything! Romance. Pressure from other people may cause strains in your love-life. Take what information you want from this and move on!
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You should be very “on the ball” this week. Activities which require clear, logical thinking will be especially easy for you. Romance. Someone close to you may soon be getting married. Your feelings may be a little ambivalent. Are you where you want to be at this moment?
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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SOLUTIONS No. 196
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Your emotions will be much stronger than you realise. Don’t commit to any offers without thinking through them first. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be ruled by your emotions. You will make a better partner when you are relaxed and realistic with your expectations.
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THANKS NOTICE My heartfelt thanks to Ergon for killing power to live wires arcing on roadway on my caravan park. And to council for roadside pick-up, saving a lot of running to dump, and my good friend, Scott Orchard, for original, accurate advice on state of park, whilst I was in Cairns. Mary Thackeray. ADVERTISE your classified here! Call 1300 4895 00.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AUDIT COMMITTEE Membership Our Council is forming an Audit Committee, in accordance with the Local Government Regulation s211.
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Cooktown Flexible Learning Centre Closing Wednesday 14th May 2014
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“The ANZAC Mate” CYCLONE ITA BUSINESS IMPACT REPORT Cook Shire Council is seeking input from all Cook Shire businesses seriously affected by Tropical Cyclone Ita. Information received will be compiled into an impact report to support Council’s ongoing efforts in gaining recognition and regional support for the wider economy of Cook Shire, in consequence of this disaster event.
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Tenderers are invited to price cement and lime stabilisation works along Strathgordon/Musgrave Road (Cape York).
A short survey specifically targeting primary producers is also available by contacting Deputy Mayor Penny Johnson on 0417 906 882 or by emailing pjohnson@cook.qld.gov.au.
Tender Documents will be made available from Thursday May 1, 2014. Tender Documents can be purchased for $56.20 at Cook Shire Council’s Administration Building (10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown) or by phoning Cook Shire Council on 07 4069 5444. Tender documents will be distributed by email upon receipt of payment. Hard Copies will incur an additional charge of $23.00 + Postage. Tender Documents will be emailed / posted within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Payment will not be accepted after 4.30pm on Tuesday May 22, 2014. For further information please contact Council’s Business Services Manager on 07 4069 5444.
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In Australia, A bloke or fella’s friend is called his “mate” And his special girl would be his “sheila”. If a bloke should have one of each to care His life would be “Jim Dandy”, simply great! In Australia, The time had come for us to join The War. The bush coo-ee called raw recruits to fight. With his home, his sheila, his mate to save The young Aussie’s courage surged to the fore! In Australia, Mothers knew that boys who played harmless pranks Would return, if at all, tired, broken men. Wives and lovers hugged all victories to heart. Worn women wept and waited and gave thanks. In Australia, Men ceased but battles never did abate. When the dire telegram came to your door, Strength was found if you could whisper, in truth, “My loved one laid down his life for his mate.” By DIANNE KELLER.
CYCLONE CLEAN-UP
Requests to Cook Shire Council for cyclone clean-up assistance must be lodged no later than close of business on Friday, May 9. Requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and must meet at least one of the following criteria. Does the debris (trees or logs only): • compromise access to homes; or • pose a safety risk; or • prevent access to water, electricity or sewerage The final day of kerbside cyclone debris removal will also be Friday, May 9. All structural debris and green waste must be in two separate piles on the kerbside no later than close of business Thursday, May 8. To lodge a clean-up assistance request or for more information, phone 4069 5444 or email mail@cook.qld.gov.au. 16 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, May 1, 2014
COMMUNITY
Gala Fete to help provide extras for patient comfort NEXT Saturday, May 10 offers everyone in Cooktown the perfect opportunity of enjoying all the good things a gala fete has to provide, as well as supporting a great cause with the running of the Friends of the Foundation event. Starting at 10am, 2014 will be its last year as an annual event, with it reverting to a bi-annual event in the future. Cooktown Friends of the Foundation VicePresident Daphne Fenton said the organisation had taken into consideration the demands made on the community today when they made the decision. But what is the Friends of the Foundation (FoF)? While long-term resi-
dents will know, newcomers to Cooktown may not be aware that it is a volunteer organisation that raises money for the Cooktown MultiPurpose Health Service (MPHS) to provide those extras that make the patient journey that little bit more comfortable. The value of the FoF is probably best highlighted by the fact they have donated goods of a total value of $28,000 to the MPHS in the last three years – one example of which is a Tonometer, an instrument used for measuring pressures in eye. Mrs Fenton said the device was valued at close to $6000. “The Gala Fete is our major yearly fund raiser,
and it’s been very popular in the past,” she said. “And all the money we raise which is spent only on Cooktown, is the result of hard work on the part of our volunteers and a very generous community.” She said the fete is a great opportunity for families to get together and have some fun. “We’ll have the usual stalls of books, cakes, kids’ stall, white elephant, pre-loved clothing and plants,” she said. “And we’ll have the popular Mother’s day gift stall with prices to suit everyone. “And there will be plenty of food to fill up on as well.” Along with what is on offer at the stalls, the
ever-popular Chocolate Wheel will be spinning with some great prizes to be won. “We would like to thank all businesses that have donated prizes for the wheel so far,” she said. “All our valuable sponsors will be formally recognised on the day and a final list published in the Cooktown Local News.” Mrs Fenton is urging those who have already donated, are still wanting to donate prizes or items of saleable value to contact either her on 4043 0100 or 0427 801 753 or Rosalie on 0448 808 095 to arrange for the donations to be picked up.
ECC’s Cross Country continued
Current Friends of the Foundation Vice-President Daphne Fenton presents Dr Igor Bezuglov with a new Tonometer. The Tonometer is an instrument for measuring pressures in the eye and is a valuable asset worth close to $6000. Photo submitted.
Living Well with
Understanding food labels By CHLOE DYCE
Moana Michael followed by Jett Ryder on their way to the finishing line in the Prep race.
2006 Girls race: Laney Walker on her way to first place.
2014 Cross Country Results
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
2009 Girls
Moana Michael
Lucy Roberts
Riley Gibson
2009 Boys
Jett Ryder
Makenzie Bowen
Malcolm Ceaser
2008 Girls
Shane Dyer
Zane Czarnecki
2008 Boys
Aleeah Michael
Charli Watson
Jayde Petersen
2007 Girls
Aliyah McGilvray
Acacia Ryle
Tilahni Michael
2007 Boys
Samuel Ryder
Liam Czarnecki
Markus Withers
2006 Girls
Laney Walker
Xanthe Welsh
2006 Boys
Cameron Dyer
Leland Michael
Tannama Cox
2005 Girls
Brieya Pipia
Karli Basson
Margaret Goody
2005 Boys
Noah Jerome
Griffyn Seagren
Callum Revell
2004 Girls
Pania Crowther
Summer McGowan
Elora Ceaser
2004 Boys
Kywarne CookThompson
Jake Morris
Reif Hornsey
2003 Girls
Phoenyx Seagren
McKenzie Lewis
2003 Boys
Damien Walker
Jay Rogers
Alex Crowther
2002 Girls
Kiana Micheal
Chelsea CollinsHerrmann
Taige Pipia
2002 Boys
Trae Nicholls
Ben Keegan
Aidan Ceaser
2001 Girls
Lyeisha Walker
Madison McGowan
2001 Boys
Nathaniel West
Harison Stroppe
2000 Boys
Ethan Wilkin
Cameron Johnson
MICHELLE HODGKISS
WHEN we walk into a supermarket today we are bombarded by choice of different food and drink products, many of these products use tactful packaging and nutrition claims to lure us in and purchase their products. It is the clever advertising and sometimes misleading nutrition claims that can leave consumers very confused when aiming to select healthy choices. Understanding how to read nutrition information panels and looking at the ingredients list of products you are able to identify the healthy choices and “read between the lines” of misleading claims. Understanding how to read food and drinks labels: What information does a Nutrition Information Panel provide? • Energy (kilojoules/ calories); • Protein; • Total fat and saturated fat (often referred to as the ‘bad’ fat); • Total carbohydrate and sugars (including ‘added sugar’ and sugar that is present naturallyfor example lactose is the natural sugar found in milk); • Sodium; and • Dietary fibre (only appears if a claim is made about the fibre or sugar content of the food, eg: ‘high fibre’ or ‘low sugar’). Use the Healthy Choice Criteria table below to compare products
and identify the healthiest option (when comparing products you need to use the Quantity per 100g column): Tip: Be careful to look at the serving size stated by different products, this can vary greatly and is often not the serving size you would consume. What can the Ingredient List tell us? Ingredients are listed in order of most to least by weight. This allows you to work out roughly how much of the ingredient the food contains. If a source of fat, sugar or salt is listed in the first three ingredients, there may be better choices available. Understand what common nutrition claims really mean? Some can be very misleading! • Reduced Fat: At least 25 per cent less fat than the original product in the same brand, but the food may still be high in fat. • % Fat free: Can only be used for ‘low fat’ product with the percentage based on the weight
of fat in 100 grams of food. (in a 100 gram serving of food marked 98 per cent fat free, that serving has two grams of fat.) • Cholesterol Free: This does not mean low fat. Cholesterol is only found in food which contains animal fats (only animals make cholesterol – plants do not). For example, vegetable oils (canola, olive, sunflower etc.) are cholesterol free, but are 100 per cent fat. • ‘Light’ or ‘Lite’: This does not necessarily mean low in energy or fat etc. It may mean light in colour, lightly toasted, light in salt, light in taste. • No Added Sugar: No added refined sugars. It does not necessarily mean the food is low in sugar, because the food may be high in natural sugars (for example, fruit juices). Now that you can “read between the lines” of the clever advertising and packaging by understanding label reading, identifying healthier choices will be a breeze! Reference: Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Australia, 2011.
Cooktown Local News – Thursday, May 1, 2014 – 17
SPORT
Peter’s good score wins the night FROM a possible score of 450, Peter won last Wednesday’s Standard Match with a very good 384, with Chris V coming in second with 320.
Will be visiting Cooktown WedneSday, May 14 from 2pm and ThurSday, May 15 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms
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ing but the heavy rain throughout Friday night mean there was little chance for a game to take place that day.
The members would like to thank Steve Scholz, Cooktown Civil Group, for clearing our driveway after Ita, giving us access to the club and saving us a lot of chainsawing. Also thanks to the club members who cleared the front fence.
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Wet ground cancels Anzac match
Wednesday, 21 – Standard Match from 5.30pm; and Wednesday, 28 – 3P Service Match from 5.30pm.
“It’s a swamp,” he said while surveying the outfield.
By Corey Bousen A boggy ground may have forced the cancellation of plans on Saturday for an Anzac cricket match at the Botanic Gardens’ Queens Oval, but the Cooktown Cricket Association is now looking for team nominations for the upcoming season. Cooktown Cricket Association spokesman Wal Welsh was at the oval on Saturday morn-
The ground and its surrounds are also in need of a good cleanup in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ita before the usual season gets underway, which Wal says will be dependent on the weather over the next few weeks. “One would hope, fingers crossed, the season will get underway by the end of May, should the wet weather ease by this time,” he said. The Cooktown Cricket Association is currently calling for the nominations for teams for the 2014 season and those interested in field-
Cooktown Cricket Association’s Wal Welsh (right) and Dan Whitling inspect the damage to the Queens Oval stand caused by Cyclone Ita. ing a side can contact Wal on 0400 525 894. One new team that has already emerged is “The Grassy Hill Goats”, whose Captain, Dan Whitling, was also at the oval on Saturday morning.
ily be made up from a few members from the local constabulary, Dan said. There were four teams in last years competition, but Wal says Marton, which has featured in the local competition for many years, is currently doubtful.
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IT has certainly been far from quiet around Cooktown these last few weeks, and the good news is the fishing is coming back into full run. There are some warnings to be aware of before you go boating on both the Annan and Endeavour Rivers. First major warning concerns the Annan River; the navigable lower reaches are much shallower than they were. There have been massive amounts of
gravel and sand deposited downstream from the road bridge to the river mouth. The small channel running east along the north bank of the Annan from the boat ramp near the bridge is now very small. Several boaters have had damaged propellers from attempting to cruise along the Annan, continually grounding their outboards on the new shoal banks throughout the full width of the river. The Annan is now very different for navigation and going slow and steady is the safest way to proceed. It is likely that small boat access to the river from the boat ramp may be limited to the top half of the tide. Until the new river depths become more familiar, do not plan to put in or retrieve your boat on the lowest
part of the tide. The next warning concerns the Endeavour River. Beware that many former logs and snares have moved on and there will be new logs and rocks to avoid, otherwise you risk losing your propeller. Before the cyclone, one could manage with a sand anchor while fishing in the Endeavour. This is no longer the case, you now need a plough style anchor as much of the sandy bottom and sand bars have been cleared from the upper reaches, leaving a hard river bottom. Access into Leprosy Creek is extremely shallow now, along with larger sand bars at the entrance to Two-Mile Creek. The third warning concerns the main public boat ramp pontoon. This pontoon is unstable
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and broken and yet is the only convenient facility for dinghies and tenders for which to be secured. Maritime traffic and safety regulations generally prohibit the tying up of any vessel to boat ramp pontoons, except when launching and retrieving a boat. This is to keep the ramp clear for public use. However, if you choose to tie your tender to the pontoon, only do so at the outer end of the pontoon so as to keep the ramps clear for boat launching and retrieval. No one has the right to block and impede general ramp access in any way. There is a new feature just offshore from Cooktown now. The cyclone has produced a coral, sandy cay on Dawson reef. And the fishing is still as good as it was out there. The offshore
anglers have been busy chasing mackerel and oceanic queenfish. Last Friday, a boat was having a lot of fun hooking mackerel and successfully landed a good number to have a big fishy barbecue over the weekend. With the wind abating about Friday and staying down into Sunday, the conditions are looking very nice for an offshore fishing trip. Don’t forget that the mud crabs are having a ball out there cleaning up any food they find. But remember - your favourite fishing spots in the Endeavour have moved to another area in the river, so get out there and discover them. Safe boating! Tight lines. Russell Bowman The Lure Shop.
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Hash Trash Cross Country Champions are: (Back left to right) Steve Johnson, Nick Harvey, Zane Stallan, Emma Lee, Carly Johnson, Kudisha Pierce Walker, (middle row) Peta Buhman, Amber Farnan, Hudson Dagge, Gauai Wallace, Kaytana Stewart, Chris Whitson, (front row) Kai Gibson-Mclean, Amber Ross Kelly, Oliver Hansson and Elaine Baru. The Cooktown State School Cross Country Carnival was held on Friday, March 28. It was great day with a fantastic show of support from parents and high participation numbers from students. From 9-10am the Prep to Year 3 students took part in a mini cross country run around the oval. Between 10-11am the nine-year-old and 10-year-old students ran the 2km track in and around the school. After lunch 16 years and Opens took off on their 6km journey followed by the 14 and 15 years who had to run 4km. Last to leave were the 11, 12 and 13 years who had one lap of 3km to complete. The Cook v Kennedy rivalry was at an all-time high with the points coming down
to the final open boys race with School Captain Nick Hook winning to clinch the victory for Kennedy – 305 points to Cook’s 304. The nine, 10, 11 and 12 years first, second and third place runners now qualify for districts next term at Rossville. 13 years and over runners who finished in the top two places will head off to Herberton at the end of April for a chance to qualify for Peninsula trials. Congratulations to the following age champions:
Girls 9 years – Elaine Barn 10 years – Kaytanah Stewart 11 years – Amber Ross-Kelly 12 years – Amber Farnan
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Now finding your way through the bush around Cooktown is never simple. It is a tangle of small trees and bushes at the best of times, but immediately after a major cyclone has thrashed through it... the hare must have been crazy to even think about it, especially after all that health and safety stuff.
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THE week’s run was hosted by Nostrildumass from his town house in the city, and he started it with a very long and very patient analysis of the health and safety implications of following a trail laid through our suburbs, and the likely social and environmental impacts. When he had finished, he woke everyone up again and we set off.
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Starter’s hooter gets Term 2 off and running ENDEAVOUR Christian College Principal Jannie Basson has reported the school has had a very good start to Term Two by kicking off with their cross country. “It was pleasing to see our fam-
ilies’ involvement and the good sportsmanship exhibited among the students,” Mr Basson said. “The senior students not only competed, but were also very helpful with the running of the event and supporting younger
students along the track. “Congratulations to all the students who took part and completee the course.” Cross Country results and photos, see page 17
Top left: 2004 Boys race: Kywarne Cook-Thompson on his way to first place. Top right: Boys born 2002 race: (from left) Mr Peter Connel, Caitlin McGilvray, Aidan Ceaser, Thomas Logan, Trae Nicholls, Ben Keegan and Ben Francoise-White. Bottom left: All students who received a place in the Endeavour Christian College Cross Country: (front row from left) Zane Czarnecki, Jett Ryder, Markus Whithers, Jayde Peterson, Acacia Ryle, Lucy Roberts, Moana Michael and Malcolm Ceaser and (second row from left) Tilahni Michael, Brieya Pipia, Charli Watson, Liam Czarnecki, Shane Dyer, Samuel Ryder, Leland Michael, Cameron Dyer, Mackenzie Bowen and Riley Gibson and (third row from left) Phoenix Seagren, Aidan Ceaser, Ben Keegan, Jay Rogers, Reif Hornsey, Trae Nicholls, Alex Crowther, Damien Walker, Kiana Michael and McKenzie Lewis and (fourth row from left) Laney Walker, Elora Ceaser, Griffyn Seagren, Summar McGowan, Margaret Goody, Jake Morris, Noah Jerome, Kywarne Cook-Thompson, Brieya Pipia and Xanthe Welsh with (fifth row from left) Taige Pipia, Lyeisha walker, Chelsea Collins-Herrmann, Madison McGowan, Ethan Wilkin, Harison Stroppe, Cameron Johnson, Nathaniel West, Karli Basson, Pania Crowther and Callum Revell. Photos: LOUISE BASSON.
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