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TSLIB 80th Anniversary Celebrations

16 & 17 March 2023 • Thursday Island

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your TSLIB 80th anniversary commemorative shirt now!

Limited number of shirts available, first in first served! To place an order please contact Aunty Rosie Ware on 0427 692 801 or email rosieware@bigpond.com

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Adults sizes – Small to 7XL Blue or Green available

SUCCESS – NPARC: Standing: Art Centre Coordinator Dev Lengjel with artists Normie Young, Johnny Mark, Peter Kulla Kulla. Seated: Joy Tapau holding Narita (1), Phyllis Tapau & Agnes Mark (missing Sandra Kaddy & Daniel Hobson).

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Artists Norman Young, Joy Tapau, Matthew Kulla Kulla, Agnes Mark, Sandra Kaddy, Daniel Hobson, Johnny Mark and Phyllis Tapau are the latest to be featured in a new exhibition at the Northern Peninsula Art Centre which opened last week in New Mapoon.

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Guests were welcomed to the centre with traditional dancing led by Johnny Mark and his team, with speeches from Mayor Patricia Yusia and CEO Kate Gallaway.

A variety of pieces ranging from paintings to sculptures feature in the Exhibition. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore the installations and participate in discussions about the artwork.

Thanks to Art Centre Coordinator Dev Lengjel and the NPARC Community Services Team for an exceptional job organising a very successful event.

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Office of Commissioner, Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa COMMUNITY VISIT

Cultural Support Officers from the Office of the Commissioner, Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa are visiting to meet with community about the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Act 2020. To arrange a confidential meeting with Cultural Support Officers, Elsie Seriat or Kaleb Mabo, please call 1800 571 102 (free call).

The Act recognises Torres Strait Islander lore in Western law and establishes a process for the legal recognition of traditional child rearing practice.

Elsie and Kaleb will be available to assist with Cultural Recognition Order applications and answer any questions you may have about the process.

All community members are welcome. If you would like to arrange a confidential meeting, please call 1800 571 102 or email: office@ocmokk.qld.gov.au.

For more information visit www.ocmokk.qld.gov.au

Dauan Monday 20 February9am to 2pm

Boigu Tuesday 21 February9am to 4pm

Saibai Wednesday 22 February9am to 3pm

AVAILABLE MEETING TIMES Call 1800 571 102 (free call) to arrange a confidential appointment with a Cultural Support Officer

Subject to change due to unexpected events

Fantastic news for the 80th anniversary with the acceptance of invitation by LTGEN Simon Stuart AO, DSC (Chief of Army) to attend the milestone event on Thursday Island.

He will be accompanied by his Aide, Captain Jillie-May Reading, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army, Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham NSC, OAM and Commanding Officer 51 NFQR LTCOL Jeremy Schieb.

On Thursday 16 March an Open Day will be held at Sarpeye Barracks and on Friday 17 March a parade will be held along Douglas Street, starting at 8.30am at the old post office. Veterans, cadets, and community have been invited.

And with just over a month before the launch of the 80th anniversary, Townsville community had started practicing the song which will be taught to school children.

The words are:

Ngittha ngalmun kalakawananu ina

Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion

Jacky Jacky Main Road Sig. Sig. J.J.

Pioneer Company A B C D Company

Artillery Water Transport