Times Ingham got invaded

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

IT was great to drive past the Botanical Gardens in Ingham and see the armed forces practising their defensive maneuvers in the event that our area is invaded.

I know it has been a long time since we almost lost Far North Queensland to war, but understanding what happened, how we got there and how we came through in combat is necessary. ANZAC day commemorations are essential ‘Lest We Forget.’

In my opinion, there seems to be a significant disconnect between our nation’s history and the battles our ancestors fought to ensure that we lived in a good country and those who never lived through it. I want to live in a country where we are willing to fight alongside each other and not against each other.

I am looking forward to more stories being shared of our previous generations to ensure that we understand the battles they fought for us. These people fought so we no longer need to worry about our physical needs.

When I think back to my studies, I reflect on learning about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs which informs that the basic needs of every person are physiological: breathing, food, water, shelter, clothing, and sleep, and once we obtain these, it is safety and security: health, employment, property, family and social ability.

The further up we go, the further away we go from physical/practical needs; we are looking more to fulfil our emotional needs. Life becomes more about how we feel and not about meeting our physical needs as they are being met.

If we choose not to maintain our access to

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST Wednesday, long-term Innisfail resident Fay Camilleri celebrated her 101st birthday milestone with family and friends.

Rafaella (Fay) Bufi was born on May 3, 1922, in the city of Molfetta, province of Bari, southern Italy, to parents Onofrio and Angelena Bufi and was the eldest of three siblings.

Fay is the only surviving member of her generation. At the age of seven, she lost her mother, and her father later remarried.

Fay travelled with her mother to Australia by boat just shy of two years old. Her father was already in Australia, and they first docked at Mourilyan Harbour.

In the early 1920s, Fay lived in a tin shed at Pin Gin Hill while her father worked as a labourer cutting down trees. Fay's father, born in 1891, lived to the ripe old age of 101.

Fay attended Coorumba State School, which opened in 1924 and at the time had 30 children enrolled and one teacher.

When Fay lost her mother, she had to leave school and look after her younger siblings at home, as her father was working away.

Two years later, Fay returned to school and had to start her learning all over again.

Fay loved learning and spent the next six years at school until 14.

In 1941, at the age of 19, Fay married Francesco (Frank) Camilleri at the Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Innisfail.

After the couple were married, they lived on the cane farm at Henderson Drive, which her husband had established before their marriage.

They had five children, Joe, Michael, Frank, Rose and Lena.

They lived in the house Frank built until his passing in 1970, and during this time, Fay helped with the farm work.

Widowed at 47, Fay continued living in the house until 1977, having sold her farm share in 1975.

On December 20, 1977, she moved into her newly built house at Belvedere, which Fay designed and still lives there today.

Fay has 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Fay made a living at home with her sewing and alterations.

She sewed wedding dresses for her two daughters and passed these valuable skills on to them.

At age 86, Fay travelled for the first time overseas with family members and visited Rome, Naples and Malta.

As Fay is a very friendly person, she enjoys attending respite once a week. She is happiest when in the company of family and friends.

"In my life, I worked hard and have been blessed with good health, so I am always thankful to God for the life I've had."

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Ingham Listed as Queensland Top Small Tourism Town Finalist and Parking Restrictions to be Enforced

Ingham

Listed as Queensland Top Small Tourism Town Finalist

Vote for Ingham, the gateway to the Hinchinbrook Region in the 2023 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards.

Presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), the annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations, honouring communities that demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Ingham was nominated for the Top Small Tourism Town Award category population between 1,500 – 5,000 residents.

Ingham is now a finalist and is up against Airlie Beach, which was last year’s winner in this category.

Please take time to get behind our town and vote!

Those who vote can nominate to be in the running to win a three night stay at the five star RACV Noosa Resort in a luxurious three bedroom villa.

To cast your vote for Ingham as the Top Small Tourism Town, please visit QTIC’s website, Top Town Voting page.

Please note, voting closes Wednesday 24 May 2023. Queensland’s three Top Tourism Towns will be announced in June at an awards ceremony being held in Brisbane.

Parking Restrictions to be Enforced

Parking restrictions are in place to assist local businesses and their customers.

Parking signs are positioned throughout the town, so please take note of where you are parking and abide by the signs.

Drivers must obey line markings and official signs advising you how to park. If there is no line markings or official signs, park so that the left side of your vehicle is parallel to, and as close to the left side of the road as you safely can.

Parking fines can be issued by Local Laws Officers in the form of a Penalty Infringement Notice.

Local Laws Officers will commence enforcing these parking restrictions, and drivers may face fines.

Works Notice

TOKALON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

Council wishes to advise that reconstruction works are scheduled to occur on Tokalon Road Blackrock from Monday 15 May 2023 until Friday 16 June 2023, weather permitting.

Works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Saturday.

A full road closure will be in place between 169 Tokalon Road and 232 Tokalon Road for the duration of these works.

Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works

For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council’s website, Roadworks page or contact Council.

Works Notice

BOSWORTHS ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Council wishes to advise that pavement reconstruction and stabilisation works are currently taking place on Bosworths Road until Friday 16 June 2023, weather permitting.

Works may occur between 6.00am and 6.00pm with possible single lane operations during these times.

Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works.

For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council’s website, Roadworks page or contact Council.

Hinchinbrook Shire Releases Draft Shoreline Erosion Management Plan

After 12 months of investigations, community consultation, cost benefit analysis and expert advice, Council is pleased to release the final draft of its Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Hinchinbrook’s coastal localities.

The SEMP provides a road map of potential actions for Council to consider as the challenges of increased erosion, due to changes in environmental conditions, sand supply, rising sea levels and likely increase in severe weather events, impact the future and longevity of our coastal communities.

It is important to note that although these options and activities have been investigated and assessed using the best available information, Council is not obligated to implement these actions, and will need to consider the cost and public benefit on a case by case basis.

This will take into consideration the relative threat to public infrastructure, available funding, likelihood of success and support for such actions.

Council is seeking submissions from the public before considering the SEMP for endorsement.

Once adopted by Council, the document will be submitted to the Queensland Government for approval, where the actions in the SEMP will be assessed, making future application for any necessary works easier to obtain.

A copy of the draft SEMP is available on Council’s website, Hinchinbrook Shoreline Erosion Management Plan Community Consultation page.

Submissions are to be made in writing to council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au by 11.59pm Sunday 14 May 2023

Should you require any further information regarding this project, please visit Council’s website, or contact the project team by phone on 4776 4740.

National Road Safety Week

National Road Safety Week (NRSW) runs from Sunday 14 May to Sunday 21 May 2023.

NRSW is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partnering road safety organisations and Government.

Career Opportunities

Council is excited to offer the following opportunities:

• Custodian Gardener.

Applications close 5.00pm Thursday 11 May 2023.

• Design Technical Officer; and

• Senior Finance and Revenue Officer.

Applications close 5.00pm Wednesday 17 May 2023.

For further information visit Council's website, Careers at Council page or scan the QR code below.

The week highlights the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.

Get involved by displaying a yellow ribbon or sticker on your vehicle to show your support for safer roads.

You can also 'pledge to drive so others survive' on the Road Safety Week website, www.roadsafetyweek.com.au.

Tree Planting Ceremony

Wrap Up for the Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III

On Saturday 6 May 2023, Council hosted a Tree Planting Ceremony for the Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III.

The Tree Planting Ceremony took place at the Ingham Memorial Gardens alongside the tree planted in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed in 2022. Council thanks those who attended on the day.

Tea & Trivia

Date: Friday 26 May 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham QLD 4850