Wet Tropic Times, 2023, September 21, Newspaper Edition

History - Herbert River District Sugar Mills

NICK DAMETTO MP

DID you know that the first mill to commence operation in the Herbert River District was Gairloch Mill in 1872?

Here is a bit of history about our regions sugar mills:

Gairloch Mill - opened 1872 and closed 1886.

Gairloch was set up by the Mackenzie

CAFE & RESTAURANT CONTENTS & COMMERCIAL COFFEE ROASTER (SOLD IN SITU), COMPACTING ROLLER, TIPPER TRUCKS, SEMI RIGID INFLATABLE BOAT, CAMPER TRAILER, CARAVAN, STATIONARY GENERATORS, VEHICLES, HARDWARE & TOOLS, FERTILISER HOPPER

family and the land was sold to Ripple Creek Mill.

Ripple Creek Mill - opened 1882 and closed 1910.

Ripple Creek was owned by Wood Bros and R.M. Boyd. The cane from the plantation went to Macknade Mill.

Bemerside Mill - opened 1873 and closed 1882.

Ceased operation as separate plantation in 1882 taken over by Gairloch Mill.

Hamleigh Mill - opened 1883 and closed 1990.

Owned by Hamleigh Sugar Company, sold in 1990 on its closure.

Ings - Never commenced operation

Owned by William Bairstow Ingham,

namesake of the town Ingham.

Construction of the mill commenced 1875. Sugar price drop and rust disease outbreak stopped the mill opening.

Macknade Mill - opened 1874.

First crushed in 1874 and was purchased by CSR in 1897.

Crushes on average 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane a year to manufacture about

191,000 tonnes of raw sugar.

Victoria Mill - opened 1883.

Crushes on average 3 million tonnes of sugarcane a year to manufacture approximately 400,000 tonnes of raw sugar.

Images credit: State Library of Queensland

A roaring time at this year's Tropical Art Deco Festival

MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL and District Historical Society's Tropical Art Deco Festival, held last week, has been hailed a massive success as around 2,000 people attended events over the five days, and organisers are thrilled with the outcome.

"A number of events were booked out and most well attended, with the Vintage Markets a huge success in terms of numbers of people through the door," said Festival convenor Kerry Linton.

The veranda entertainment set the

scene for the Art Deco era, with visitors vowing to return, as many patrons and vendors dressed in fashions of the era.

The vintage items on display and for sale looked right at home in the stately Art Deco Shire Hall building whilst the era's music played all day. Many people went to a lot of trouble to dress up for events, including Friday night's Roaring 20s Basket Cabaret, held in the Shire Hall, where Melissa Western and her

jazz band from Brisbane put on a fantastic show, with local dance schools, singing groups and soloists taking to the stage.

This year's High Tea at the Innisfail RSL saw plenty of patrons dressed in style, with prizes awarded for best dressed in several categories.

The Trivia Night was well-attended and lots of fun, with patrons dressing spectacularly and the Best Dressed Men's winner looking like a character straight out of the 1930s movie 'Casablanca.'

Festival patrons included many Cassowary Coast residents and visitors

from Cairns, Townsville, the Tablelands, Sunshine Coast and Mackay, increasing the numbers at various events.

The Historical Society's Cemetery walk was a huge success, with stories of the area's pioneers told on the night, whilst visitors learned about the architecture and history of the town during the Shire Hall Tours and new Art Deco Guided History Walk.

The shop window competition winners were Random Butterfly, Dancing Divas and Creative Events, whose art deco-themed windows were eye-catching.

The organising committee believes over time, the Tropical Art Deco Festival can develop into a major destination

tourism event for Innisfail, with the support of local businesses and residents.

The festival organisers are already looking ahead to 2024, with plans to expand the events on offer. They are keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved on the organising committee, host an event or become a festival sponsor.

For further details, please email tropicalartdeco@outlook. com.

"Event organisers wished to thank Cassowary Coast Regional Council for their grant funding, as well as the residents, community groups and businesses who participated and made this year's festival such a huge success," Ms Linton said.

Staff at Sapore di Italia dressed the part during the Tropical Art Deco Festival.

Guests dressed to impress at the Roaring 20’s Basket Cabaret.

The Roaring 20s Basket Cabaret provided guests with an opportunity to dress up in their finery.

The Johnstone River Ukuleles entertained on the Shire Hall veranda during the Vintage Markets.

Zina Pappalardo dressed to impress at the Art Deco High Tea.

Rhonda Mayocchi, Kathy Lizzio, Lorraine Piercy and Kerry Linton at the High Tea.

Valerie McCallum, winner of the Best Home-Made outfit (made from a bed sheet and lace from a tablecloth) and Overall Best Dressed.

Vintage market stall vendors dressed in the fashion of the 1920s era.

Members of Just Sing It! kept everyone entertained throughout the Festival.

OUR DETAILS

News in Brief Cassowary Coast News in Brief Hinchinbrook

St Clares School Tully Receive Donation

CONGRATULATIONS ST. Clares School

Tully, for receiving a $250-00 Donation from FNQ MOTOR GROUP

Tully State High School: Tully’s Annual gift race

CONGRATULATIONS to Alex Greenwood and Elise Kleinhans on taking out the titles this year as the fastest sprinters.

Kingdom Gym Boxing perform well st the State Titles

THE Hinchinbrook community’s donations to Kingdom Gym for the State Titles competitors was money well spent. Competitors performed well with Josh Shannon winning one gold medal when he stepped up a weight division to 75kg. Caden Russo got silver when he won in the first night and then lost a very close split points decision in the final.

“Might I say the 67 kg senior was a very stacked division of talent,” said Dean Poppi Kingdom Gym Coach, “Well done Caden and our young up and comer Spencer Riys who got the silver in the 14yrs 54kg division. Well done, Spencer.”

Dean Poppi from Kingdom Gym would like to say a big Thanks to all who bought tickets in their 100 board and their sponsors.

Weekly Bible Verse

Lamentations 3:22-23

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Year 12 students dazzled at Innisfail State College's formal

MARIA GIRGENTI

ON September 7, the Year 12 cohort from Innisfail State College swapped their school uniforms for smart suits and dresses of all distinctive styles and colours

and celebrated with a formal event at the Innisfail Shire Hall.

This year's formal took place two months earlier and kept the same format as 2022, with students and teachers in attendance at the Shire Hall.

Photos of students captured in their formal attire with family and friends took place at picturesque locations, including Warrina Lakes, Paronella Park, Etty Bay, Mourilyan Harbour and Innisfail State College grounds, before taking an indoor class photo of this year's Year 12 class of 132 students.

Families gathered in groups along the covered walkway along the length of A-block and cheered as students walked the red-carpet.

At the end of the walkway, students then returned to their waiting vehicles, which included Mustangs, Buicks and a Jeep.

Students travelled in vintage shiny cars, trucks, 4WDs, and other classy modes of transport. They were escorted in style to their formal venue.

A procession of 10 vehicles at a time departed from the College to the Shire Hall under the direction of local police, who donated their time and maintained stations along the route to ensure safe and smooth traffic flow.

The vehicle cavalcade left the carpark, along Flying Fish Point Road, over Geraldton Bridge, before turning left at the hospital roundabout, then along the Esplanade to Innisfail Police Station, around the roundabout and right into Rankin Street, past Woolworths and Innisfail Post Office to the Shire Hall, where students walked the red carpet.

Cars and traffic finished on Rankin Street as students alighted outside the Shire Hall and entered the venue for a themed gala formal dinner.

Brooke Gorlick and Zack Volpe did their schooling together, starting in Prep at Silkwood State School and Year 12 at Innisfail State College.

Lucinda Kenway and Keiran Caltabiano.

Hayley Smith and Dylan Cunningham.

Regina Gattera looked stunning in her formal attire.

Travis Liddle and his partner Hayley Ridolfi with Willow, the border collie.

Bree Mears and Zack Volpe.

Summer Collins and Coby De Brincat.

Emily Blackstock with family members.

Kohan Spry and Taya Weare.

Brooke Santarossa.

Photo: Blume Photography.

Times

When have you given enough Grace?

SARI RUSSO

THERE are people in our lives who we feel obligated to give a lot of Grace to when they misbehave. So, when is it time to stop giving them Grace?

This is a tricky question when we believe that mistakes we have made in the past are the reason that they misbehave, and we now owe them something. We may never consider ourselves guilt-free in this situation, so we don’t believe we can stop pouring out our Grace.

I challenge this belief. You do not need to pay penance for your mistakes for the rest of your life. There may need to be a discussion about how to come together and heal both hearts. Still, if the desire for healing is one-sided, recovery and forgiveness will never happen.

It is also challenging to see that the person acting up has a disability or personal reasons for the bad behaviour.

But even in these situations, one (or a caretaker when required) must accept one’s limitations and assist in creating pathways to ensure that the same poor behaviour patterns no longer continue.

People need to recognize that after receiving Grace, there come expectations. Grace always requires the recipient of Grace to handle the Grace offered responsibly. There is always accountability within the bounds of Grace.

Suppose you notice that your friend does not respect turning up on time even when they know you do. They may experience you telling them once, or maybe twice, that you will not wait for them due to a pattern of not turning up at the agreed time.

There are limitations to Grace, and if your friend consistently does not respect your time, they will cross that line, and it is there your Grace ends, and the friend will face your judgment. The result is that you may never invite them again and limit contact if they don’t respect your time.

We can only succeed in Grace if we rise within the boundaries grace offers and do what is right (which always requires growth as a human being and Christian if you happen to be a believer).

If we don’t meet the conditions within that Grace, we can fail the Grace, fail the opportunity for growth, and suffer the consequences as a result.

So, if you know you have received more than your fair portion of Grace in your social circle, how will you rise to the occasion and grow as a person?

Innisfail State College Open Girls team crowned back-to-back NQ All Schools Touch Football champions

MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL State College was well represented at the North Queensland All Schools Touch Football Championships at Greenwood, Townsville from August 19 - 20.

The Open Girls’ division had nine teams across two pools and Innisfail State College’s Under 18 Girls’ team played four round games the first day, followed by a semi-final and grand final on the second day.

ISC’s Under 18 team, which included two students from Tully State High School finished their four round games undefeated and top of Pool A.

They progressed to the semi-final and had a convincing win over William Ross State High School.

In the grand final, ISC faced Townsville Grammar in a tough battle.

Townsville took an early 1 - 0 lead, however ISC showed great resilience to overcome the early deficit and piled on tries for a half-time lead of 4 - 2.

During the second half, Townsville threw everything they had at their opponents, but ISC’s defence held strong.

ISC had a 6 - 3 victory and claimed the title of North Queensland champions, with Skye rightfully named Player of the Final for a stellar performance.

This secured back-to-back wins for ISC across the Under 15 and Open Girls division.

For nearly three decades, the Under 18 girl's trophy has not ventured out of Townsville, further highlighting what a massive achievement this result was for the ISC girls.

The NQ All Schools Championships is the pinnacle school touch football event on the North Queensland featuring Minor Mixed, Minor Boys and Girls, Junior Mixed, Junior Girls and Boys, Open Mixed, Open Boys and Girls divisions in Under 14, Under 16 and Under 19 age groups.

All schools across North Queensland are eligible to compete in this carnival, which decides the region’s top touch football schools and is part of the qualification process for the prestigious Queensland All Schools Championships.

ISC wanted to thank Miss Smith and Miss Hoger for coaching the girls, accompanying and supporting the team during the competition, and Deborah Mortimer, the team’s referee.

ISC is now preparing for the Queensland All Schools

Touch Championship at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway Bay from October 4 - 8, which will feature over 530 teams compete in the world’s largest touch football tournament.

Results:

ISC def Ryan Catholic College 5 - 0

ISC def Kirwan State High School 5 - 0

ISC def Cathedral School 7 - 4

ISC def Southern Cross 12 - 1

Semi final

ISC defeated William Ross State High School 5 - 1 Grand final

ISC def Townsville Grammar 6 - 3

Top try scorers

Brooke - 15

Skye - 9

The victorious Innisfail State College Open Girls touch football team Back row L-R: Kayla, Lillee, Brooke, Reef, Hayley, Zoe and Brydee. Front row L-R: Miss Mimi Hoger (Manager), Kayden, Isla, Skye, Lily, Demi and Miss Tahlia Smith (coach).

ISC Open Girls touch football team captains, Skye and Lily with the trophy.

Ingham Ladies Bowls Club 90th Birthday, Rates Notices and VendorPanel Supplier and Community Information Session

Ingham Ladies Bowls Club

90th Birthday

Happy 90th birthday to the Ingham Ladies Bowls Club.

I was privileged to be invited to the party at the Ingham Bowls Club recently and joined club members, President Elsa Piotto, and other lady bowlers from around the North Queensland region in celebrating the outstanding milestone with a magnificent afternoon tea.

The club’s proud achievement is due to the hardwork and dedication of many members both past and present, in presenting lady bowlers of our district with well organised and fun filled sporting opportunities which ensured membership over the years remained enjoyable and satisfying to all involved. Congratulations to all. Enabling the opportunity to get out and enjoy the company and camaraderie that sport allows is very good for the health and wellbeing of our community, and its members.

Keep up the good work Ingham Ladies Bowls Club.

Lids4Kids Program

Temporarily Halted in Hinchinbrook

Council would like to thank residents who have supported and helped grow the Lids4Kids program in Hinchinbrook over the last several years.

Plastic lids from containers continue to be a difficult item to recycle due to their small size, and the Lids4Kids program, supported by fantastic local volunteers, has provided residents and visitors to our Shire with an outlet for this hard to manage but very recyclable item. Unfortunately, due to issues with the collection depot in Townsville, the Lids4Kids program has been temporarily halted until further notice.

Council asks residents to continue to remove lids from recyclable containers and deposit them in the red bin only, or stockpile eligible lids at home until the program resumes. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope for the issue to be rectified soon.

Rates Notices

A friendly reminder that Rate Notices are due for payment by Saturday 30 September 2023.

Council encourages ratepayers who may have difficulty making payment to discuss a payment plan as soon as possible.

Ratepayers also have access to assistance under Council’s Financial Hardship Policy.

Lower Herbert Shed Meeting

Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting.

When: Tuesday 26 September 2023

Time: 5.30pm

Where: Halifax Community Hall, Argaet Street Halifax

This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Officers to raise matters or discuss concerns that may be occurring in the area. This meeting is open to all members of the public, however is particularly focused on residents of the Lower Herbert community.

Computer Classes

Are you seeking to update your computer skills?

Join us at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library for the following computer classes:

• Advanced Group 10.00am to 12.00pm; and

• Beginner Group 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

When: Every Thursday

Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Library

Cost: Free RSVP is essential. For further information or to RSVP, please email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov. au or contact Council on 4776 4600.

VendorPanel Supplier and Community Information Session

Local suppliers, contractors and service providers are invited to attend a VendorPanel Supplier and Community Information Session, presented by VendorPanel on how to use the VendorPanel Marketplace and better the chances of your business securing work with Council. The two sessions available are:

• 12.00pm to 1.30pm

Tuesday 26 September 2023; and

• 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Thursday 28 September 2023.

Where: Hinchinbrook Room, Level One Council's Main Office

Cost: Free

This information will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to VendorPanel;

• System Demonstration;

• How to Register for VendorPanel Marketplace;

• How to manage categories and regions of service;

• How to upload compliance documents;

• Responding to a Request;

• How to post a request on VendorPanel;

• How to maximise your profile visibility; and

• Q&A Session.

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

Image: Ingham Ladies Bowls Club President, Elsa Piotto.

Spiritual Food with Jess

Curses

WHAT is a curse:

A curse is a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

Curses are mentioned many times throughout the bible. There are a variety of curses, from generational curses to word curses.

In today's society, curses are practised by many. There are many ways to invoke

a curse. Through the shedding of blood, animal sacrifice, chanting of spells & voodoo, to name a few.

Recently, I was questioned about curses. I would like to share scriptures on the topic.

While we may know people who practice witchcraft and sorcery, they may include friends and family members for some; we as Christians need not worry about the effects or implications of curses if we are walking uprightly in Christ.

Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.

Proverbs 26:2 NIV

In the book of Samuel, we find that Shimei tried to place a curse on David: As he cursed, Shimei said, "Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel!

The Lord has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!"

2 Samuel 16:7-8 NIV

But as we continue reading, we can see that the curses set upon David were unsuccessful. David was innocent before God, and so, therefore, God protected him.

I trust that these verses bring peace and reassure you that you need not worry even if you believe a curse has been set upon you. God will protect you if you walk upright and obey His Word.

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me," declares the Lord.

Isaiah 54:17 NIV

MHSL Mental Health Community Forum – Referendum

ATMamu Health Service Limited, we are committed to promoting and safeguarding the mental health and well-being of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities during the Voice Referendum. We understand the emotional impacts that may be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people pre- and post- the Voice Referendum. Our aim is to offer comprehensive mental health support,

ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members have the resources and care needed throughout this period and beyond.

This forum will include activities with prizes to be won, a light lunch will be provided and information available from the Australian Electoral Commission. For more information regarding this forum, please

call Mamu Health Service Limited – Community Support Service Manager Brett Ambrum on 41615100 during regular business hours.

Where: Warrina Lakes, Innisfail

When: Friday 29th September 2023

Time: 10:30 am

Satellite deal delivers real-time data intelligence to help combat bushfires and floods

ICEYE AND GEOSCAPE AUSTRALIA – A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FINLAND AND AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIAN emergency responders tackling bushfires over the coming months will have access to real-time data intelligence for the first time as part of a ground-breaking deal with a Finnish satellite company.

The data partnership between Finnish satellite company ICEYE and Geoscape Australia will provide real-time situational intelligence to assist fire-fighting efforts nationwide.

Using an advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation, ICEYE will be able to capture accurate, high-resolution imagery in any conditions – day and night, and even through cloud cover and smoke haze – within hours. The technology was recently used in the devastating Hawaiian bushfires and is now being deployed to strengthen capabilities to manage fire and flood events.

For the first time in Australia, ICEYE’s radar imaging satellites will combine with Geoscape Australia’s location intelligence to allow government agencies to calculate building damage from fires and manage emergency response efforts quickly and accurately.

With Australia bracing for a potentially dangerous fire season, Geoscape

chief executive Dean Capobianco said the partnership with ICEYE will deliver timely information required to save lives and protect community assets.

“Geoscape is committed to collaborating with companies such as ICEYE which are breaking new data ground,” Mr Capobianco said. “Integrating the most comprehensive location intelligence for the entire Australian region into ICEYE’s state-ofthe-art natural catastrophe intelligence capabilities will dramatically improve the decision-making processes of government bodies and enterprisesand ensure those affected are given the support they need in the shortest possible period.”

Paul Barron, ICEYE Global Head of Partnerships, said: “This partnership will enable our public- and private-sector customers to apply a much higher dataresolution lens to their assessment of flood and bushfire events anywhere in Australia as they develop.

“The combination of ICEYE’s rapid and verifiable observation data and the latest location intelligence from Geoscape delivers an incredibly powerful response capability to government agencies and insurance companies that will significantly enhance their response efforts.”

Shaun Bennett, Director of Data Solutions, Geoscape, said: “We

collaborate with numerous organisations across both Government and industry to enhance planning, response, and recovery efforts for major events like bushfires and floods. This partnership will significantly improve the efficiency and speed of these activities.”

ICEYE’s Flood Insights product has been in use since October 2022 and has analysed 18 large-scale flood events across Australia.

About ICEYE

ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on Earth. Owning the world’s largest synthetic-aperture radar constellation, the company enables objective, datadriven decisions for its customers in

sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. ICEYE’s data can be collected day or night and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com

About Geoscape Australia

Geoscape Australia is Australia’s leading location intelligence company, enabling a smarter and more productive Australia. The company delivers location intelligence solutions across Government, financial services, Insurance, property and utilities, supporting economic, social and environmental outcomes. For more information, visit: www.geoscape.com

Students encouraged to get creative through Lower Herbert Water Quality Program colouring and idea competition

CANEGROWERS HERBERT RIVER

THE Lower Herbert Water Quality Program (LHWQP) facilitated by CANEGROWERS Herbert River has launched a colouring and idea competition to raise awareness of sustainable farming practices.

Growers are changing the way they are running and managing their farms to lessen their footprint on the environment and CANEGROWERS Herbert River wants to hear how primary school students in the region can look after the environment.

The Program funded by the

partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation aims to prevent 140 tonnes of dissolved inorganic nitrogen from entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon from the Herbert River catchment each year. Program Coordinator for the Lower Herbert Water Quality Program Carola Bradshaw said the colouring competition is designed to showcase sustainable farming practices to younger members of the community who live in one of the largest sugar industry regions in Queensland.

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

For week 16 ended 15/09/23

“Local schools want to collaborate with partners like CANEGROWERS Herbert River to start conversations with their students about how we can look after the environment together,” said Mrs Bradshaw.

“The response we have received since launching the colouring competition by local schools has been extremely positive.”

The Lower Herbert Water Quality Program is giving growers the tools, knowledge, and innovation to make changes and integrate new farming

South Johnstone Crushing Statistics

For week ended 17/09/2023

practices to leave a smaller footprint overtime.

“Climate change is everyone’s responsibility and the sooner we can start conversations with local students about positive stewardship the better it will be,” added Mrs Bradshaw.

Competition details and a downloadable entry form for the colouring and idea competition can be found here https://bit.ly/3Zc03vK

Prizes will be awarded for the most engaged school, best idea on how to look after the environment, and best or most creative colouring.

Wilmar Sugar

Herbert region mills

For week 13 ended 16/09/23

FOR SALE

Temporary footbridge closure –Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal

Please be advised that the footbridge located at the eastern end of the Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal will temporarily be closed to the public between 1 November 2023 and 29 December 2023 to facilitate the replacement of the jetty conveyor belt.

If you have any queries, please contact the Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal office on 4798 2201.

We thank you for your understanding.

FUNERAL / MEMORIAL NOTICES

First Anniversary in memory

LUISA RUGGIERI

3-03-1942 ~ 22-09-2022

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch. Still we have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Dearly loved and missed by Carla, Raymond, Moranda & Isaac Evans, Paul, Jo-Anne, Ethan and Isabelle Ruggieri.

COSMO BUFI

Cherished memories of our beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, who died suddenly at Lakefield on 22nd September, 1993, aged 64 years.

Deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family.

“… And his place knows him no more …”

POSITION VACANT

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC – TRADE QUALIFIED

A position has become available in our Toyota Dealership in Tully which services the Cassowary Coast Region.

Just 20 minutes from Mission Beach this makes a great ‘sea’ change. This position is full-time 38hrs/wk (Monday-Friday) respecting the need for a good work/life balance. Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required, but is not a regular occurrence.

Dealership experience is not essential. Internal and external manufacturer’s training will be provided. Opportunities to advance your career exist, and we will facilitate this wherever possible.

The successful candidate should have:

• Trade qualification & own tools essential

• The ability to carry out all general mechanical servicing and repairs

• The ability to test and diagnose faults

• Current RWC and Air-conditioning licenses (beneficial, but not essential)

• Current open drivers license essential

• The ability to follow instructions and work in a team, as well as individually

• Eligibility to work in Australia

SALARY: $65,000 - $70,000 (in keeping with qualifications)

Applications including resume to paul@bartractoyota.com.au

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Church times across the region

AOG / ACC /

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire

Created: Ron Major

no: 1419 Qxpress: Gaynor Checked: Rosemary

Baptist Churches

Churches of Christ Baptist Family Centre Innisfail, 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Uniting Churches

Catholic Churches

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail

Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

St Clare of Montefalco

Church, 6pm Vigil Mass, Sat

9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully

Our Lady Star of the Sea, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes:

St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham

St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd

St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Ingham District Uniting

Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Non-denominational

Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Anglican Churches

St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail

St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial

11am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Holy Trinity (Ingham) 6pm Saturday Service. 9am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7.30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

An understrength Cassowary Coast Cyclones firstgrade cricket team showed up in a pre-season hit-out

CASSOWARY COAST CYCLONES CRICKET

THE Cassowary Coast Cyclones first-grade cricket team made a promising start to the season and have left their fate in their own hands, for the finals of the CFN Division A T20 competition.

Last weekend, the 2023/24 Cricket Far North season kicked off with two T20 games in one day, with the Cyclones up against competition newcomers Mareeba and long-serving Cairns Rovers.

Fielding nine players in the early game, the Cyclones bowled first. They restricted Mareeba to 7/95 from their 20 overs, with Tyron Brown, Andrew McFadden and Glen Hussey amongst the wicket-takers.

Young gun Jude Constantine bowled well without luck in tandem with his father, Peter, as the team's backed up their bowling with a strong fielding performance.

Bowls News

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

IT was great to see 33 bowlers on the green at last Thursday afternoon’s social bowls, where the winning team was Doug Juhas, Sam Pagano and Rob Croatto.

New members and visitors are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm start.

Players, check the noticeboard for Club Triples and Consistency Singles competition games and please play them as soon as possible.

This weekend is the Innisfail Bowls Club Invitational Fours tournament.

It is a huge weekend of bowling, with the club appreciative of anyone who can volunteer to help over the duration of the games.

Ingham Bowls

BAREFOOT bowls results for September 14:

Prize winning team with the lowest score was Aylah Tomba, D Tomba & J Piotto 4 losing to Trinity Cotter, D Gosney & A Di Bella 18

T Camenzuli, M Girgenti, A Foti & D Chappell def W Volpi, C Johnson, M Cole & J Lone 15-7

Men’s pairs results for September 15:

P Ryan & T Koop def T Pallanza & R Peterson 18-17

J Harrop & T George def G Brierley & S Richards 17-13

T Mawson, J Hamlyn & R Cantatore def R Sutherland, J Eddleston & G Byrne 26-15

Mixed social bowls results for September 17:

Prize winning team was J Holmes, A Torielli & T Koop def M Moore, D Horsley & S Richards 31-11 (22 points to 6)

L Di Bella, J Craven & R Cantatore def A Foti, K Walker & R Basaglia 25-12 (20 points to 7)

D Tomba, L Mahon & F Pallanza def M Cole, P Fennell & P Herman 32-10 (21 points to 7)

Tina Arkink, Paul Gatti, M Thompson & J Hamlyn def Sandra Gatti, Tom Arkink, P Reyland & A Di Bella 17-13 (18 points to 8)

Happening at our club this week:

Call 47762117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

Barefoot bowls played every Thursday between 6 pm-8 pm

Names on the board by 5:30 pm

Men’s Pairs played every Friday at 2:15 pm

Names into the club by 1:45 pm

T Pallanza on duty for September 22:

The Cyclones chased down the target in the last over, as Simon Cristaudo (42*) carried his bat, along with contributions from Hussey (15) and skipper Rhys Camilleri (23*) which saw the team home.

Reduced to seven players for the evening game, the support crew sent out an urgent SOS.

Wife of vice-captain Luke, Dannielle McAvoy, dusted off her skills from the days of Innisfail Ladies to throw herself around in the field.

Consistent rain saw the match reduced to 15 overs a side, and the Cyclones kept wickets in hand to finish with a respectable score of 3/107.

Skipper Camilleri (42*) and gun all-rounder Brown (44) did the damage with the bat at well over a run-aball.

The energy of the Cyclones made the six fielders feel like 16, and a tight start with the ball from McAvoy, Brown, and T20 connoisseur Jasran Kalkat had Rovers needing 49 off the last four overs.

Some critical moments passed, and the Cyclones went down in the final over, but not without a great fight from all involved.

The Cyclones currently sit third in Pool A, with this Saturday's match against Mulgrave to determine a semi-final spot.

The regular first-grade season starts this weekend when the Cyclones travel away and face last year's Premiers Cairns North in their opening fixture on September 23.

Mixed social bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names on the board by 12:30 pm

On roster for September 24: -

Bar: F Pallanza

Social Selector: A Torielli

Tully Bowls

SUNDAY, September 10:

22 Bowlers enjoyed 2 games of 10 Ends

Team 1 Rita Pezzutto/Jason Harrop (11) v Team 2 Ray Downing /Judy Hood (4)

Team 3 Darryl Stumbles/Lou Brunello/Colleen Tennant

(8) v Team 4 Rod Parry/Avis Ray/ Pam Staier (7)

Team 5 Robyn Brunello/Joy Pears/Kobie Schwatz (8)

v Team 6 Rod Bradley/Pauline Edwards/Ian Revie (7)

Team 7 Lino Cercato/Val Bradley/Rita Hudson (5)

v Team 8 Sean Prinsloo/Joan Mercer/Anthony Fitzsimmons (15)

After Smoko

Team 1(12) v Team 2 (7).. Team 3 (12) v Team 6 (4)..

Team 4 (13) v Team7 (4).. Team 5 (6) v Team 8 (13). Winning Team Sean Prinsloo/Joan Mercer/Anthony Fitzsimmons.

Wednesday Evening, September 13:

The first game of evening bowls attracted 12 bowlers to a great night.

Team 1 Sean Prinsloo/Judy Hood/Rob Milini (13) v Team 2 Peter Smith/Pauline Edwards/Gabi Stumbles (13)

Team 3 Ray Downing/Rod Bradley/Rita Hudson(17) v Team 4 Darryl Stumbles/Val Bradley/Ryan Milini (9)

Players enjoyed social drink after the game.

Sunday, September 17:

Team 1 John Taylor/Pauline Edwards/Rita Hudson (11) v Team 2 Sean Prinsloo/Joanne Townsend//Betty Cochrane (5)

Team 3 Peter Smith/Judy Hood/Toni Buick (9) v Team 4 Ray Downing/Ron French/Mary Bacic (10)

Team 5 Rod Tennant/Joan Mercer/ Pam Staier (12) v Team 6 Des Roberts/lou Brunello/Joy Pears (12)

Dannielle McAvoy and her husband Luke took to the field for the A-Grade Men’s team in their tight pre-season T20 loss to Cairns Rovers last weekend.

Team 7 Lino Ceccato/Robyn Brunello/Bev Harrop (8) v Team 8 Darryl Stumbles/Jason Harrop/Tony Cates (20)

After Smoko

Team 1 (12) v Team 8 (9).. Team 2 (12) v Team 7 (9)..

Team 3 (15) v Team 6 (4).. Team 4 (9) v Team 5(4)

Winners... Team 4 Darryl Stumbles/Jason Harrop/Tony Cates and Team 8 Ray Downing/Ron French/Mary Bacic...

Names in the book for Macknade Visit to Tully on Saturday, October 7 please.

Ingham Ladies Bowls

WEDNESDAY was a very special day for us. We celebrated our 90th Anniversary and the members should be proud of the beautiful decorations and afternoon tea that was provided.

The only drawback, trying to play good bowls with a strong wind warning out. It was a challenge.

Round 1:

C. Pizzi, K. Rotondo, L. Bates, J. Craven 20 v W. Berryman, T. Mawson, H. Paterson, E. Piotto 4;

D. Gosney, D. Moggan, C. McCullough, B. Haye 17 v A. Foti, K. Haupt, D. Steve, A. Rutherford 6;

D. Barrett, M. Moore, H. Coyle, K. Cooper 15 v A. Barron, J. Leach, J. Casanovas, C. Kirby 15;

N. Mancuso, M. Spano, C. Gard, L. Ritchies 17 v D. Toomba, T. Barrett, P. Bailey, L. Melvin 5;

J. Johnson, C. Hewitt, F. Connors, R. Rose 15 v I. Byrnes, C. Huddy, G. Cockrell, R. Tawse 15;

V. Hughes, B. Eddleston, L. McClintock, S. Ryan 10 v C. Ford, I. Hamann, J. Fenoglio, N. Evaans 10; Round 2 [skips only]:

E. Piotto 12 v L. Riches 6, C. Kirby 14 v N. Evans 5, L. Melvin 14 v R. Tawsr 6 J. Craven 14 v R. Rose 13, S. Ryan 16 v B. Hayes 6.

Overall winners of the day:

C. Pizzi [Noorla] K. Rotondo [Ing} L. Bates [Alligator Creek} J. Craven [Ing]

Winning prizes sponsored by Maria Spano

Silkwood Clay Target Club monthly shoot results - September 17

EVENT 1 - 20 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide

AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 20/20, Christopher Santarossa (Silkwood) 20/20 and Anthony Bennett (Hobart) 20/20

A - 1st: Andrew Casella (Atherton Tableland) 19/20 and Alan Birch (Atherton Tableland) 19/20

B - 1st: John Stella (Silkwood) 18/20, Alf Strano (Silkwood) 18/20 and Rob Draper (Atherton Tableland) 18/20

C - 1st: Mark Martin (Atherton Tableland) 20/20; 2nd: Peter Neubecker (Silkwood) 18/20

Event 2 - 100 Target Double Barrel Cassowary Coast Championship

Open - 1st: Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 100/100

AA - 1st: Mark Stella (Silkwood) 99/100; 2nd: Anthony Bennett (Hobart) 108/110; 3rd: Christopher Santarossa (Silkwood) 106/109

A 1st: Alan Birch (Atherton Tableland) 97/100; 2nd:

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

THANKFULLY, players dodged the rain last week and the grounds crew got busy with the course which looks amazing.

The first round of the FNQ Pennants season kicks off on October 29, when Innisfail take on Southern Districts at Gordonvale, so all players keen to participate, please let Luke Peters know as soon as possible.

In the second and third round of pennants in November, Innisfail host Gordonvale and then travel to Cairns to face Half Moon Bay Golf Club.

Last week’s Quiz

Norm is ready to putt on the 4th green. Norm takes a practise swing close to the ball and causes his ball to move closer to the hole.

What is the ruling?

A. No penalty and the ball must be replaced on its original spot.

B. The movement of the ball counts as a stroke and the ball must be played from its new position.

C. Norm receives a one stroke penalty and must replace the ball on its original spot.

Answer: A. Ther is no penalty

Frank Scamnello (Silkwood) 96/104; 3rd: Barry Lansdown (Silkwood) 95/104

B - 1st: Sandra Crapella (Silkwood) 90/100; 2nd: Alf Strano (Silkwood) 87/100; 3rd: John Stella (Silkwood) 85/100

C - 1st: Peter Neubecker (Silkwood) 86/100; 2nd: Mark Martin (Atherton Tableland) 76/100; 3rd: Allan Millwood (Silkwood) 73/100

Event 3 - 10 PR Double Rise

AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 18/20 and Ron Gough (Silkwood) 18/20

A - 1st: Alan Birch (Atherton Tableland) 15/20; 2nd: Santo Greco (Silkwood) 14/20

B - 1st: Mark Stella (Silkwood) 17/20; 2nd: Barry Lansdown 17/21

C - 1st: Peter Neubecker (Silkwood) 14/20; 2nd: Mark Martin (Atherton Tableland) 14/21

if the player accidently causes their ball to move on the putting green. Rule 13.1d(1).

This week’s Quiz Jake is 75% certain that he has hit his ball into the 4th drain penalty area and may take back on the line relief using the estimated point where his ball last crossed into the penalty area.

True or False?

On September 6, over 30 players enjoyed a glorious day at Wednesday’s All Sporters competition, and it was great to see Cindy and Darryl Wall up for a visit. Glynis McGrath had her best round to date, until Norm Stewart finished the last.

Results

1st: Norm Stewart 27pts

2nd: Glynis McGrath 26pts

3rd: Joshua Jones 25pts

NTP - John Abbott

Friday Sporters competitionSeptember 8

Results

1st: Norm Stewart 21pts

2nd: Joshua Jones 19pts

3rd: Colin Bidgood 18pts c/b

NTP - John Lombardi

Thank you to Tony and the team at Tech Tune for their sponsorship this year. The Stableford on September 9 was their first sponsored event and Tony made sure he could play.

The morning groups hit out and our B-Grade champion, Allan Gould, led the way with 37 points with our junior champion,

Cassowary Coast Championship 100 Target Double Barrel winners: Alan Birch (A-Grade), Mark Stella (AA Grade), Jar Smaniotto (Overall), Sandra Crapella (B-Grade) and Peter Neubecker (C-Grade). Photo: SCTC.

Caine Cockle two shots back.

The afternoon field faced a 30-knot south easter wind off the first tee, which caused a bit of havoc.

Bob and Des played well to tie with Caine Cockle on 35 points. Norm Stewart was keen to get the three victories for the week, but just fell short with 37 points and T2nd.

Jake Cockle played well with a few lucky shots to lead the field with 40 points and a trip to the handicapper.

Results

1st: Jake Cockle 40pts

2nd: Allan Gould 37pts c/b

3rd: Norm Stewart 37pts

NTPs

1/10 - Caine Cockle Jnr 4/13Caine Cockle Jnr 7/16 - Barry Scott

2/11 - John Abbott 5/14 - Allan Gould 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Des Hensler 6/15 - Robert Butorac 9/18 - Jake Cockle

Upcoming events

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 3.00pm

Friday Sporters competition from 12.00pm and 2.00pmonline bookings

Norm Stewart won both the Wednesday All Sporters and Friday Sporters competitions.

Glynis McGrath finished second in Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on September 6.

Joshua Jones finished third in Wednesday’s All Sporters and second in the Friday Sporters competition.

Jake Cockle won the Stableford on September 9.

Uncle Tony and Mark Stella on the range during Silkwood Clay Target Club’s monthly shoot last Sunday. Photo: SCTC.

SCTC President Chris Santarossa (left) congratulated Jar Smaniotto, Open winner of the Cassowary Coast Championship. Photo: SCTC.

Sandra Crapella (third from left) and Peter Robertson during SCTC’s monthly shoot in September. Photo: SCTC.

Four local netballers featured in Northern Rays teams at State Titles

MARIA GIRGENTI

FOUR local netballers earned selection in Northern Rays teams and played at the Queensland State Titles at Nissan Arena in Brisbane this week.

Innisfail and District Netball Association’s Charlotte Boevink featured in the Northern Rays Under 16 North team.

Zali Walker gained selection in the

and NOW Then QRL

History Committee

NEWS of former QRL boss

John "Cracker" McDonald's sad passing at 79 years of age led to many news items highlighting his time as a player for both QLD, NSW and Australia and as coach of the first ever QLD origin side in 1980, but of course, there is a whole lot more to his life than any obituary can cover.

John McDonald was among the few people in any sport who contributed at all levels as a player, coach and administrator. Away from sports, he was also a successful businessman, a family man and a very community-minded person.

John's family have a long history of excelling in sport, business and community with his Father, also called John, and also going by the nickname "Cracker," a great athlete and rugby union player in the 1930s who, like most of his generation, had their sporting careers interrupted by world war 2.

John Senior played Rugby Union for Toowoomba and Qld in the 1930s and twice for Australia against NZ in 1938. In 1939, he was selected as one of eight Queenslanders in the 1939 Wallaby tour to Europe. This tour arrived in the UK the

day before World War 2 started, so they didn't actually get to play; they simply had to return home, and many of them joined the military for the duration of the war.

John Senior's children continued the tradition of excelling in sport, with John, the future boss of the QRL, a brilliant athlete and rugby league player. In the 1960s, he actually held, for a brief time, the 440-yard professional sprint world record!

As well as sprinting, by 1965, young John was playing rugby league very well, and after representing Toowoomba for several seasons, made the Qld

Northern Rays Under 16 North team, whilst her sister Kate gained selection in the Northern Rays Under 18 team, along with Tully’s Sasha-May Flegler.

The girls gained selection after nominating and attending Northern Rays State Titles squad trials held at the Townsville Sports and Recreation Precinct in July and Cairns.

Northern Rays U18s thank Tully Netball Association and Tully State High School for their use of their venue, as without this type of community support and commitment to our sport, it would be difficult to send a well-prepared Under 18s team to Queensland State Titles.

Their selection is a fitting reward for their dedication to the sport of netball and commitment to giving back to the netball community.

These 16 Under and 18 Under State Titles allow the best athletes, coaches and umpires from across Queensland to compete against each other in a highquality competition.

The competition also provides athletes with a shared platform to compete for selection in the Queensland 17 Under

side for the first time.

John's speed and ability elevated him to the Australian team in 1966. He also made the 1967 kangaroo squad to the UK and France and continued to play for Qld and Australia from Toowoomba until 1968. By then, he had played for Qld nine times.

In 1969, he transferred to Manly in the Sydney competition and represented NSW three times as well as continuing his time in the Australian side and actually Captained Australia in 1970.

Returning to Toowoomba in the early 1970s, John took up coaching rugby league and, in 1978, was the Qld Country coach when a young Kerry Boustead made the Countryside on the way to representing Qld and Australia that year.

In 1979, he was the Qld coach, and although we lost the series, some future stars were part of that Qld squad.

and 19 Under squads, who participate at the Netball Australia pathway event, the National Netball Championships (NNC), the following year.

After four days of intense competition, Carina Leagues Club Tigers took out the Under 18 title, with Brisbane North Cougars crowned the Under 16 State champions.

Innisfail and District Netball Association players, Kate Walker, Charlotte Boevink and Zali Walker featured in Northern Rays teams and competed at the Queensland State Titles in Brisbane this week.

Players like Chris Close, Wally Lewis and Mal Meninga were all around 19 years of age when they came under Johns coaching in the 1979 Qld side.

The following year, game three of the interstate series was played under origin rules for the first time, and John was the QLD coach, with Arthur Beetson the captain.

John later moved into the games administration and led the Toowoomba Rugby League before taking on the leadership of the QRL, a position he held from 1992-2012.

In 1998, he became the first Queensland administrator to lead the Australian Rugby League and was also part of the NRL management when it started.

From a personal point of view, John was the boss of the QRL when the QLR history committee was established in 2008, and the support he gave us was amazing.

He made many trips to NQ over the years, including a memorable event in 2008 when the NQ team of the century was named.

A very humble man who achieved so much in life, his legacy lives on in many ways, including sporting ovals named in his honour some years ago in Toowoomba.

Actually, his son Geoff also recently became the Lord Mayor of Toowoomba.

We need more people like John McDonald in sports and society today!

The Northen Rays Under 18 team, which included Innisfail’s Kate Walker and Tully’s Sasha-May Flegler at the Queensland State Titles.

Photo: Netball Queensland.

Bob Banks, Gary Wellington and John McDonald QRL Chair with members of the NQ team of the century in 2008.

John McDonald passing to Gary Wellington in training with the 1965 QLD side.

SPORT

Former Innisfail rugby league junior Mutua Brown to play in Australian Schoolboys Under 18 team

MARIA GIRGENTI

FORMER Innisfail rugby league junior Mutua Brown gained selection in the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys team to play in a test match against the Papua New Guinea team at Santos Stadium, Port Moresby, this Sunday, September 24.

Earlier this year, Brown gained selection in the Queensland Under 19 Emerging Origin squad.

Subsequently, Brown was named in the Queensland Under 19 Men’s side, where he made a solid debut against New South Wales at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, in July.

The talented fullback had his Queensland jersey presented to him by former North Queensland Cowboys star Gavin Cooper.

Brown usually played in the centre, but as he developed as a player, he shifted to the fullback position and then shaped his game around his NRL heroes, Johnathan Thurston, Greg Inglis and mainly Billy Slater.

Brown is the son of the Heron and Brown families. While in Innisfail, he attended Radiant Life College and Flying Fish Point State School.

Brown’s parents, Danielle Heron and

Shane Muriata

Michael Brown, currently live in Innisfail, along with his grandparents Rita Heron and grandfather Brown still live in the local region.

At 12, Brown achieved a scholarship to attend Ipswich Grammar School. He played in the Innisfail Leprechauns’ Under 18 ranks.

Brown’s brother, Jafari, plays in the Innisfail Brothers Under 15 team, his older brother Tyrese plays in the Innisfail Leprechauns’ Reserve grade team, along with his cousin Jezareel Heron Jia, whilst his cousins Zadok Heron Jia and Devante Heron are part of Innisfail’s A-grade squad.

Brown is extremely appreciative of the support received from the Innisfail community, especially Liam Kenny (Good Counsel Primary School), Alison Andy (Flying Fish Point State School), Brendan King (Innisfail Touch Football) and Charles Manitto (Boogan Stars).

Brown has signed a development contract with the North Queensland Cowboys Under 19 squad.

In the Under 18 Pool A second v Pool B second final, Queensland Representative Secondary Schools prevailed over ACT with a dominant 46 - 4 victory at the Australian Secondary Schools 18 Years National

Championships held at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, in early July.

His impressive performances at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League 18 Years National Championships saw Brown awarded the Schoolboys MVP Medal.

After the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Under 18 Years

National Championships finals, Brown gained selection in the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys squad.

When he faces Papua New Guinea as a fullback this Sunday, Brown will be the first representative from The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, to wear the Australian Schoolboys jersey.

THE Boxing universe, Tataween, Mars, the Sun and even planet Earth aligned for one of the biggest and most prestigious Tournaments the fighters will ever see in their lifetime- the 2023 Queensland Boxing State Titles held in Townsville last Saturday night.

With a star-studded cast full of heroes, villains, champions, chumps and future Hall of Famers, it was the hottest ticket in town, sville (pardon the pun).

If there ever was a shining bright star who would eventually go all the way and then some, then ladies and jellybeans, I give you the best boxing superstar talent this side of the Great Dividing Range, our own Santana Fawks of Tully Boxsing.

When I finally received some details from good mate and legendary boxing promoter Big Dan, you could tell he was over the moon for his baby girl after she went one-on-one with a three-time Australian Boxing Champion.

Santana had to step up against the 20-year-old while still in high school herself.

"She absolutely blew us all away. No words could ever get close to describing how proud I am of her," beamed Dan (her old man).

You can't help but feel the emotions Dan feels, and with all the boxers taking part in the tournament on the weekend, the North should be proud.

Babinda Boxing Club flew the Cassowary Coast Region flag well by returning home with some State winners. I was one proud uncle of Ms Koda M, who fought.

In a time in human history when women's sports are becoming (if they are not already) being played on par with men. Women's boxing will go to greater heights in the future.

As an avid fan, loyal supporter and great admirer, I

say if any young girls want to pursue greatness through hard work, discipline and respect, then I want you all to look no further than Santana Fawks—a true inspiration in the world of women changing the world for the better. Well done, Santana, we love you long time.

This weekend, one of the greatest Rugby League Football Matches ever will be played at the legendary Tully Showgrounds. North Queensland Italy will go one-on-one with the newly formed Jumbun Indigenous All Stars. Both sides are primed for a big occasion. It will be the first time an indigenous team from the local community plays on the hallowed turf that is the 'Banny Grounds'. With superstars locked in from both sides from all over North Qld, this one will go down for the ages. Ladies and gentlemen, lettssss get ready to rummbbbbblllllee!!!!!!

Ok, so regarding the NRL and the fact that we are down now to just four remaining teams for the 2023 Title, I will keep this message or prediction short and

sweet like me.

Melbourne will end the Panthers season because the footy gods can't have a team competing for a triple crown. Panthers, pack your bags for an early mark; your footy story is about to finish as quick as a cake in my hands. So I pick the Storms by 12.

As with my Bronx and the NZ Wahs, whichever team wins, should be the one to take it all before them in 23, including the premiership trophy.

The Bronx should be too good, but I will not begrudge the NZ team anything they get past the Qld team.

Either way, there will be flooding over my side of town from the tears or a smashed TV because I can't handle the game. Please listen out for both. Last but not least, a special column shout out to the one and only legendary Tully State High School Teacher, Mrs McDonald, whom I had the awesome pleasure of reuniting with after 20-plus years.

I tend to drift away from making statements regarding who was the best teacher ever at Tully High in the 90s when the Spice Girls and Silverchair ruled my bedroom. Still, I'll have to say it anyway. Mrs McDonald, you rock, and you were my favourite.

Take care, people, be kind, and be cool.

Mutua Brown with his proud Mum Danielle Heron after receiving his Queensland jersey.

Mutua Brown is part of the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys squad who will play Papua New Guinea this Sunday in Port Moresby.

SPORT

Hinchinbrook Branch - Australian Stock Horse Society’s inaugural Tully Campdraft at Silkwood

MARIA GIRGENTI

AFTER years of searching for a permanent location, the Hinchinbrook Branch - Australian Stock Horse Society has found a new home at Centenary Park, the former Silkwood Football Club grounds.

Their inaugural Campdraft, held September 1 - 3, attracted 126 competitors from all over Far North Queensland, including along the coast, Atherton Tablelands, Georgetown and Charters Towers.

It also sparked much interest, with many locals stopping to see the action.

Over the weekend, local band Beer Body provided live entertainment, an auction, and a dog high jump competition, won by local Bryce Maley and his border collie, Clancy, who jumped 2.05m.

Campdrafting is a horse/rider team who must cut a beast out of a mob of eight cattle and bend that beast around a course consisting of two pegs (figure of 8), then up through a gate.

Riders are scored on their cutout, horsemanship and a score for the course, with one score for each peg, then a score of whether they get the gate at the end or not.

This event includes Open Campdraft, Novice, Maiden,

Encouragement, Ladies, Junior and Juvenile classes.

A Highrollers Jackpot Campdraft was held for the more experienced drafters, as well as a fancy-dress parade on horseback for the youngsters (Under 7) and horse sports.

The branch wished to thank their sponsors, Daradgee Welding Works, Barry and Allsion Smith, MC Rural Contracting, HC Building and Construction, Bishops Silkwood Butchery, S & J Contracting, Lamperd’s Pest Control, Northern Brahman Stud, Cloncurry Mustering, as well as cattle donors, volunteers, judges and competitors.

The Hinchinbrook Branch ASHS has operated since 1990 and has around ten members.

Exciting plans for their new grounds are in the works, as the branch hopes to expand its equine facilities and bring more people to the local region by holding events throughout the year.

Results

Novice Campdraft

1st: Shae Pasetti on Rusty Link

2nd: Shae Pasetti on Stylish

Costa

3rd: Terry Lack on Nomad Drifter

Highest Scoring Registered

ASH: Nomad Drifter - Terry Lack

Highest Cutout: Tracey Whitson on Wrobels Hush

Junior Campdraft

1st: Amelia Cowan on Dixie Chick

2nd: Hailey Jaszczyszyn on Spinners Sweetheart

3rd & 4th: Stella Clark on Whisper; Amelia Cowan on C-Mac

Highest Cutout: Hailey

Jaszczyszyn on Spinners

Sweetheart

Encouragement Award: Ben Simms

Ladies Campdraft

1st: Liana Lacaze on Spirited

Miss

2nd: Tennille Lange on Rockin

Taptcat

3rd: Remi Bishop on Myola

Midnight Furee

Highest Scoring Registered

ASH: Soda Archer - Brandi

Shannon

Highest Cutout: Corissa Evans on Lookin Like a Playboy

High Rollers Jackpot

1st Brett Hick on Zulu

2nd Tracey Whitson on Binnies

McLeod

3rd, Harvey Walters on Spider

Open Campdraft

1st: Harvey Walters on Spider

2nd Brett Hick on Zulu

3rd Tony Smith on Sir Roco

Highest Scoring Registered

ASH: Sir Roco - Tony Smith

Highest Cutout: Brett Hick on LouLou

Encouragement Campdraft

1st: Corissa Evans on Lookin

Like a Playboy - 82

2nd Lachlan Bensted on Marnies Joker - 80

3rd Imogen Ryan on Smooth Red Moon - 76

Highest Scoring Registered

ASH: Karman Relic - Alysha

Galo

Highest Cut Out: Rowen Hoffman on ANZAC

Encouragement Award: Zane Fahlstrom

Maiden Campdraft

1st: Raymond Brown on Oasis

Dallas

2nd: Shae Pasetti on Kinarra Dandelion

3rd: Sammy Atkinson on Ninja

Highest Scoring Registered

ASH: Kinarra Dandion - Shae Pasetti

Highest Cutout: Jacko Shepard on Rosgay Two Quick

Best Dressed Girl: Addy Atkinson

Best Dressed Boy: Darcy Whitehead

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi, and Arnis De Mano

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Arnis De Mano

S O much to learn when you train at Tait’s Family Martial defence skills builds more

All parents are able to train for free with their child each a ernoon, 4pm to 4.45pm, Monday through to Thursday.

Suitable for all ages and levels

Shae Pasetti in action on Rusty Link during the Campdraft at Silkwood.

Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events.

Luke Smith finished sixth in the Encouragement Campdraft. Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events.

Local rider, Lauren Radcliffe took part in the inaugural Campdraft at Silkwood. Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events.

Bryce Maley and his border collie Clancy won the dog high jump competition.

Encouragement Campdraft winners and place getters.

FISHING NEWS

with Tony Mossop

ONCE again, weather conditions last week were unsuitable for the reef or mackerel grounds. Even the islands were primarily out of bounds thanks to a large high-pressure system forcing strong southeasterly winds up the entire north Queensland coast.

NEW YETI COLOUR RELEASED TODAY –RESCUE RED

Both reef and mackerel fishing this winter have been significantly restricted due to the ongoing weather patterns. Let’s hope conditions ease as we get closer to the end of September.

Thankfully, with the increase in water temperature in the rivers, the fishing generally has been good.

Plenty of barras are being caught, both on lures and bait. Prawn lures continue to stand out for the lure fishermen, with the new live target prawn showing impressive results, with the smaller rigid bodies like the Jackson jester, lucky craft pointer and the Rapala shad rap running a close second.

Bait fishermen have reported the barras still preferring to take a well-presented fresh fillet bait instead of live baits.

Fishing in the river mouths continues to be good, with big winter bream and flathead still being caught in good numbers.

Good quality heavy crabs are still being caught, with a few reports of good-eating-sized prawns.

The freshwater continues to produce good fish, and some big jungle perch have been caught along with barras and bream.

Freshwater fishing will improve as the temperature increases and the water heights drop.

The forecast is deteriorating into the weekend, with little opportunity to reach our main reef systems and mackerel grounds.

For the weekend river fishermen, low tide around 10.30 in the morning suits the lure fishermen for an early start, then fish the tide right out to the low.

Bait fishermen have an excellent opportunity to fish the late afternoon high tide that should peek just in the dark.

The bigger fish will push up on the flats as the light fades and the high tide peeks. Most bigger predator fish love to hunt in low light conditions; as usual, always get an up-to-date weather forecast before heading out on your next trip.

Good Luck

Tony Mossop, Tackleworld Tully

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