The Express Newspaper 18th March 2015 by Carlo Portella

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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$220,000 investment for Tracey

Tracey Beikoff is back in Mareeba and excited about her future in business, after receiving a $220,000 financial injection on the popular ‘Shark Tank’ television show. Turn to page 5 for more.

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Heartfelt search

By Justin Fris

FOUR years ago, John McFadden and his sisters had never heard of Mareeba, yet alone the Atherton Tablelands. Yet it was a quest to find a father he never knew, which ultimately lead him to Mareeba. A concerted family effort to find their missing father had appeared fruitless over several years, until Mr McFadden had a breakthrough while searching online in 2010.

“My father (Harold Seymour McFadden) disappeared from our family during the 1950’s, after both divorce and WWII,” he said. “Via the Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages website, I was shocked to discover that he had died in Mareeba. “The death certificate indicated that he was buried in the Mareeba Cemetery on November 3, 1960; with this information being supplied to Mareeba police by an informant. “Up until four years ago, I had never heard of

Mareeba. On finding its location, I asked myself: Why did he go to Mareeba? “I now believe this was because of his association with US army small ships in WWII; as Cairns was the last port of call for small Australian and New Zealand vessels before they left Australian waters, serving larger US war ships in the Pacific Islands.” Once processing this information, Mr McFadden said his next decision was to locate his father’s gravestone.

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Needing assistance and understanding his situation, several members of the FNQ community did their best to help him. Anna Parisotto (from Mareeba Shire Council) got the ball rolling, locating Harold’s gravesite number, along with an aerial picture of the general vicinity of the gravesite. After solid research, Mr McFadden and his wife travelled from Canberra to Mareeba by car. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Gaining a career in education By Justin Fris

MAREEBA State School hosted a residential workshop for the Remote Area Teacher Education Program last Wednesday. A program designed to give more indigenous students an opportunity to gain a career in education, RATEP again looks to play a major role in not only Mareeba, but our region as a whole. Students who undertake the program are given vital theory and practical experience, while being able to still live locally with their family and friends. Program stakeholders presented an overview of the program in the school library, which was filled with interested and intuitive people. Successful entrants to the program are able to complete various certificate or diploma courses at TAFE during their on the job training, with the opportunity to follow on with a Bachelor of Education at James Cook University. RATEP Diploma Coordinator Mark Linkson said over 250 applications had been submitted across the state for admittance into the program, with solid participation in the Far North, particularly in Ravenshoe.

Currently, 32 per cent of Mareeba State School’s students are indigenous. With support from RATEP and Mandy Whybird (Mareeba SS School Principal), the students are heading in the right direction. Mrs Whybird, who spent time in Weipa

and the Torres Strait as a teacher, clearly understands the importance of indigenous culture. She said the RATEP program was a phenomenal experience for all involved and the school was committed to assisting more indigenous students in their transi-

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ABOVE: Mareeba State School is one of many integral hubs for RATEP. Students gathered with RATEP and school administration for a workshop.

Easter brightens for local hospital patients By Justin Fris

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ATHERTON State School students are again making a special gesture for patients in hospital, through homemade Easter baskets. Coordinated by Year 4 teacher Maria Parenti, this inspiring project is currently in its third year, with two recent staff additions welcoming its place in the school term. Mr Nick Shirley has recently commenced tenure as the school’s new principal, with Ms Kylie Jones his deputy. Both were on hand to admire the hard work put in by the students, with the gesture really lifting the spirits for those doing it tough in hospital. Mrs Parenti said the project had received really good feedback and was an important part in helping students become more community aware. “The initiative is all about promoting community awareness,” she said. “The hospital patients wake up to find their baskets on Easter Sunday, which really brighttens up their day.” Mr Shirley added that he was incredibly proud of the school’s community spirit. “I’m very proud of my new school and to be helping the community; especially people in hospital. “I’m even more proud that the year 4’s have taken on this community project.” Teachers and staff would like to thank the Yungaburra QCWA for donation of the Easter basket eggs.

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FROM PAGE 1 Upon arriving, he sat down with both Shellina McKellar (MSC) and Elwyn Troughton (local historian) and discussed the best course of action in finding his father’s grave. “Elwyn had sent me invaluable research and a schedule of known grave numbers,” he said. “Although, Harold’s grave could not be pinpointed on the ground, because existing grave numbers were set in an ‘illogical’ pattern. “But Elwyn had given me some clues on rows and layouts (prepared in 1960) and together with her and the MSC, we were able to unravel the code of grave numbers within the original aerial location and agree on the exact location.”

Once locating the grave, Mr McFadden sought further information on his father and whether records of his burial were still accessible. Through the support of Mick Grant (Guilfoyle Funerals), Mr McFadden was able to view the original burial record, along with information of an advertisement placed in the Cairns Post. Mr McFadden and his wife then made a visit to Cairns, where they discovered references to Harold’s time with US WWII ships at the National Library of Australia; after research from a dedicated library staff member, Kylie. Mareeba clearly has left a special place with the McFadden family in more ways than one, with Mr and Mrs McFadden saying it was a lovely region to visit.

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ABOVE: Elwyn Troughton with John McFadden in June, 2014. ABOVE LEFT: John at Harold’s grave during his visit to Mareeba. INSET: Harold McFadden’s headstone in Mareeba Pioneer Cemetery.

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‘I want to keep Mareeba clean’ By Justin Fris WHILE many people are still in bed early in the morning, Keith Nelson is combing the streets in a bid to have them presentable. Along with his friend, John Gordon, Mr Nelson begins his cleaning run from 5.15am in the morning, covering a variety of routes, six days a week. “On a good day, we will be finished within an hour and a half,” he said. “On a bad day, it is more like two and a half hours.” With so many events and tourists passing through the town, Mr Nelson believes it is important for Mareeba to be appealing as possible. However, on many a travel, Mr Nelson has noticed an exorbitant amount of anti social behaviour, litter and street drinking Keith Nelson and John Gordon do their bit each morning while going about his to ensure our streets stay clean. business. “One morning, “If there is a failure to pay, I suggest I was going along Byrnes Street and I saw a fella drinking offenders can spend a day cleaning the roadsides,” he said. “I’ve been to several straight from a wine cask,” he said. “He was sharing it with his mates as other towns where these methods have they went along. Clearly they had got it been successfully applied.” Mr Nelson encouraged local police to the night before, as no bottleshops are conduct more foot patrols, as he believed open then.” Mr Nelson said he would be in favour this may also quell anti social behaviour. “I thought there was a law against of the Mareeba Shire Council enforcing on the spot fines for both littering and street drinking,” he said. “I’ve rarely seen street drinking, in a bid to reduce the a police foot patrol while out at this time of the morning.” problem.

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Gearing up for Wheelbarrow Race By Justin Fris

MAREEBA State High School will be firmly represented at the upcoming ‘Great Wheelbarrow Race’, which will be held between May 15 and 17. Dubbed ‘Ninety Niners Remix’, these dedicated students (pictured) will be doing there bit for community spirit and the overall experience as a whole. The large majority of team members have all completed the race before, which typically brings in competitors from a variety of locations.

Staged over three days in a relay format, the 140km distance is separated into three parts: Mareeba to Dimbulah (42km), Dimbulah to Almaden (65km) and Almaden to Chillagoe (33km). Festivities will begin for competitors at Firth Park, where all concerned will be briefed about rules and expectations for the event. Competitors will then proceed toward Vaughan Street, Mareeba, where the race will start. Solo and duo entrants will begin stage one at 6.30am, while teams will commence at 10am.

There is sure to be several sights along the journey, which may distract competitors temporarily from the rigours of their gruelling task. NNR team member Brett Girgenti said the overall experience of the event was enjoyable, although most people pulled up sore for a couple of days after it. ABOVE (L-R): Dale Parker, Shaquille Fegatilli, Tyson Tatti, Brett Girgenti, Erin Phillott and Cyrena Myrteza are part of GWR team ‘Ninety Niners Remix’.

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Mareeba local impresses with ‘authentic’ Aussie product By Justin Fris

ENTERPRISING Mareeba local Tracey Beikoff is excited about her future in business, after receiving a $220,000 financial injection from Steve Baxter on the popular ‘Shark Tank’ television show. Ms Beikoff’s product, dubbed ‘The Rescue Swag’, is extremely versatile and was created after a set of personal experiences. The swag can transform into a sling, splint, compression device or even be used as a water carrier. Such are the dimensions; it can be attached on horseback, bikes, or even carried in your hands and it will not jostle around. Another key component of the swag is its unique technological advancements. Should you require instruction on a particular incident, you can scan your smartphone device and receive written and pictorial instruction on how to remedy the situation. No network coverage? No worries! The instructions can be accessible with an active SIM card, therefore the application can be accessed anywhere. Through hard work and a vision to help others, Ms Beikoff said she was excited that Mr Baxter had elected to support her. Mr Baxter’s contribution will be made into two parts: $100,000 for 40 per cent stake in her company, along with a further $120,000, which will be paid back through $10 per unit sold in royalties. “I’m over the moon that Steve chose to put

his money into Rescue Swag. This is more than a business to me, it’s about saving lives and preventing serious injury. “Being a lover of horse riding and a bushwalking and camping fanatic, I was looking for a practical first-aid kit that had everything you need for the Aussie outback without being a nuisance to carry around. The experience of preparing for Tracey’s presentation took several months worth of planning. Her segment was filmed early in the morning, and she actually hadn’t even eaten breakfast. “We were taken into the green room and were then called in for hair and makeup,” she said. “I was prepared, aware of my pitch and felt an incredible sense of validation when the deal came through.” Mr Baxter congratulated Ms Beikoff on her authentic ‘Aussie’ project and said he was really excited about working with her. “It’s not often a product blows me away, but I am really excited about The Rescue Swag. Tracey has created an authentically Aussie product that is a necessity for any sort of great outdoors adventure. As an ex-serviceman, a fisherman and a pilot, I can see a million and one situations where Rescue Swag could make a real difference,” he said. “Ultimately, Tracey won me over with her pitch because she handled herself in a way that demonstrated her command of the business and showed she had a strong drive to succeed.”

Tracey Beikoff with The Rescue Swag. (Photo by Peter Roy)

Since the deal was finalised, Ms Beikoff has remained in regular contact with Mr Baxter and his team, as they continue to gain traction in the marketplace. Ms Beikoff would like to especially thank the entire Mareeba community (along with family and friends) for supporting her, saying that it had blown her away.

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APA supporters gather after signing their petitions – Supporters ranged in age and background.

Theatre supporters unite ahead of council vote By Justin Fris

Supporters of the Atherton Performing Arts theatre gathered last Saturday ahead of Thursday’s Tablelands Regional Council meeting. One of the many agenda items for the morning will include a vote on whether the APA will continue tenure in its current location. Tableland Investments (who manage the SILO Road Shopping Centre) presented to councillors two weeks ago and suggested the prospect of assisting with the relocation of the APA from its current facility. If the APA did relocate from their current premises, Tableland Investments have mooted the possibility of adding 100 additional car bays on the site. Representatives informed councillors that they were not trying to get rid of the APA and wanted the organisa-

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tion to have an improved facility if they chose to relocate. Initially built by the US army between 1942 and 1943, the ‘Igloo’ was originally used to house ammunition. Many years later, the theatre grew into a functional theatre, with the Atherton Performing Arts having occupied the facility since 1981. In 2012, the APA acquired a new Yamaha piano, in a bid to entice local and international musicians to Atherton. Many have commented on the excellent acoustics the venue possesses. APA Supporters hit the pavement, eagerly getting petitions signed. Young children eagerly led the way down the main street, with no one bypassing the crowd. Thursday’s meeting will begin at 9am in the TRC boardroom, with presentations from both the APA and Tableland Investments prior to the vote.

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104 reasons to be smiling Scholarship for Oliver to study Oliver Cotterill (pictured) will soon start a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at James Cook University in Townsville, with the help of a scholarship from the Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Branches. Chosen from a field of applicants for the annual scholarship, Oliver’s dream will become a reality, as this program is one which helps first-year university students on their path to tertiary education with a $20,000 bursary over a two year period. Excited about his scholarship, Oliver said the worry of living away from home would be significantly less. “I can’t wait to get started and work towards my goal of achieving my physiotherapy degree,” he said.

“This scholarship means I will be able to focus on my studies more and worry less about the costs of living away from home.” Company Chairman Gilbert Teitzel said Oliver was a tremendous ambassador for the Mareeba community. “Oliver was chosen for this scholarship because of his academic and community achievements,” Mr Teitzel said. “He is very deserving of this scholarship and will be a fine ambassador for the Mareeba community.” The Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Scholarship is part of the annual Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program.

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KATE Reddecliffe celebrated her 104th birthday yesterday at the Garden Settlement aged care facility in Mareeba. Along with fellow residents (including 103 year old Daisy Archer), Kate enjoyed some cake and reflection time with others. A devout Brisbane Broncos supporter, Kate’s passion for life is well renowned within the local area. After a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’, residents enjoyed a tap dancing performance from Pauline Heaton, who has performed for several decades. Originally from the West Midlands in England, Mrs Heaton relocated to Australia for the warmer weather and has never looked back.

Mrs Heaton said she enjoyed visiting the residents and performing her routine, as she believed it really brought a smile to their faces. TOP LEFT: Kate was all smiles

on her birthday. ABOVE: Pauline Heaton (seated below in green) spent time with Mrs Reddecliffe, fellow residents and staff following her performance. (Photos by Peter Roy).

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Soroptimist International Tropical Tablelands celebrated International Women’s Day on Sunday morning by having a breakfast at Foxwell Park. We had two young Rotary Exchange Students attending Atherton High School - Kristina Beese from Denmark and Ana Carvalho from Brazil, who talked to us. They said their countries celebrate International Women’s Day and in Brazil, cake would be served for breakfast and danish pastries in Denmark, both with strong coffee. Our guest speaker, Gillian Harrington, who was originally from the UK, gave us a very interesting insight into the history of the Malanda Theatre Company, particularly during the war years. After last year’s Soroptimist International Tropical Tablelands’ successful Preloved Fashion event, we were about to donate cookware for the communal kitchen of Marylyn Mayo Lodge and invested in subscriptions of several magazines. If anyone is interested in Soroptimist please contact Elspeth Turner 40911079.

Speakers at the International Women’s Day function: Kristina Beese (Denmark), Gillian Harrington and Ana Carvalho (Brazil).

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Reunited with the men who saved him By Justin Fris

DIMBULAH was a fitting meeting place for Henk Ten Vaanholt, who was reunited with local paramedics who came to his aid two weeks ago. Suffering a heart attack, Mr Ten Vaanholt’s heart arrested three times en route to Mareeba Hospital and a further three in hospital (meaning his heart stopped six times) before implanted emergency stents ultimately stabilised him. Mr Ten Vaanholt said he initially felt chest pains up to four weeks pri-

(L-R) Adrian Church (Dimbulah paramedic), Henk Ten Vaanholt and Gavin Rablin (Mareeba paramedic).

or to his heart attack, but didn’t feel unwell. “I did have a few chest pains from time to time in the lead up, but I would take a few deep breaths and they would go away,” he said. “On the morning of the incident, I rang my friend Susan at 6.10am and I was sitting down when she came in. “Susan took one look at me after entering the room and dialled 000 straight away.” Shortly after the call, Dimbulah paramedic Adrian Church was on the scene. He said Mr Ten Vaanholt was

sweating profusely and had several other heart attack symptoms. “Hank was simply pouring with sweat,” he said. “I would literally wipe it all off and it would immediately resurface. “I immediately called Gav (Gavin Rablin, Mareeba paramedic) and both himself and their crew got here quick.” Similar to a case covered by The Express last November, an artery clot busting drug called Tenecteplase was used to help improve Mr Ten Vaanholt’s state.

Cetinic family thankful for help of strangers after accident By Justin Fris

MARINA Cetinic and her family would like to say thank you to several people who helped her recover from a nasty accident at Emerald Creek Falls recently. While jogging with her friend Allie Gigliotti, Marina slipped on a wet rock, which resulted in a scary set of circumstances. “I was running along the track (at Emerald Creek) and there were two rocks, with water running about half a meter in between,” she said. “Allie jumped across successfully, but a bit of water may have wet the rock in the process. As I jumped across, my leg slipped in the water and Allie went to grab me to safety. “I was then taken along by the rapid for 20 meters, where I became knocked out after bumping my head on another rock. “From all accounts, I became airborne during the water at certain stages and landed on a rock further along, where I woke up.

“I heard Allie screaming for help, I had a pretty big gash, along with a bunch of tourists filming me on their phones instead of trying to help.” Thankfully for the girls, Robert Gutchen was nearby and came to Marina’s aid. He ripped his shirt and used the material to cover and compress Marina’s blood wounds. Marina was winched and subsequently air lifted to Cairns Base Hospital, where she received a series of xrays and stitches. Since returning home, the Year 12 St Stephen’s student has been doing her best to study, while waiting for the stitches to come out. Marina and the entire Cetinic family want to express their extreme gratitude for the effort and support from Mr Robert Gutchen, Allie Gigliotti, Mareeba fire and paramedic personnel, along with staff from the Cairns Base Hospital and the rescue helicopter, which were used to help get Marina to safety. The tree in the centre of the picture is roughly where Marina eventually landed.

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Cultural balance a must I am writing as a very concerned resident regarding the possibility of the APA Theatre being demolished to make way for a car park. It is appalling enough that we may lose the only live theatre in the Tablelands, but it would also mean the loss also of a very significant part of Atherton’s history with the building, being a WW2 Igloo. All communities (and in particular regional towns) must have an equal balance of business, cultural and sporting facilities. If we lose the theatre, it will leave a major gap

in this balance. I am writing in particular, for the younger generation. Not all children are into sport and it is these children that are most at risk for not having a suitable outlet for their energies and interests. Presently the Youth Theatre is very active and well attended by children in all age groups. It builds confidence and self esteem in children that might otherwise get into trouble due to lack of facilities. I do not have any special connection with the youth of the theatre - no grandchildren in the Tablelands; and I am 78 years old,

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but having attended the theatre and witnessed the pleasure the APA performances give their audiences and especially the children’s participation, I can only hope that common sense prevails in this very controversial subject. Please support the APA in their endeavours to preserve this very special and unique part of Atherton’s history. Patricia Edmunds, Atherton

Arts centre must stay

As Patron of the Atherton Performing Arts, I fully support our theatre remaining exactly where it is. So many members of the DROughTmASTER LIVESTOCK general public have enjoyed TRANSPORT BuLLS the many plays and perform8 Metre Body Truck ances, by international and Ready to Work 30 Years Experience local artists. Stud & Commercial Females RASSY We host the Far North 0429 941 218 0429 941 218 Queensland’s Amateur Theatrical Assoc., One- Act Play Festival, where hundreds of performers and spectators MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE visit the Tablelands for the weekend. The Tableland Young Performers Eisteddfod is held in our Theatre, where again Prime Quotes (c/kg) toP LoW hundreds of our Youth are Butcher’s steers 187.0 120.0 given the chance to perform and, no doubt, gain confi150.2 134.0 Butcher’s heifers dence and experience to go WhOLesALe cOWs 132.0 110.0 on to greater things. I am appalled and dis126.0 100.0 MeAtWOrks Ox gusted that members of our 125.0 100.0 MeAtWOrks cOWs community would even con90.0 120.0 MeAtWOrks BuLLs template removing an icon of the Atherton Tableland. LiVe expOrt BuLLs 150.0 The historical importance of BuLLs tO pAddOck 155.0 this building and others like it ie. Merriland Hall and Rocky store Quotes (c/kg) toP LoW Creek Igloo, should be nurtured and maintained for gen174.0 stOre steers drOughtMAster erations to come. 148.0 stOre heifers Our theatre should be included, not excluded, from $700 cOWs & cALVes uNit drOughtMAster any future development of ALL VeNdOrs pLeAse NOte: tO AchieVe fuLL cOMpetitiON ON YOur cAttLe, this site, adding a cultural and MAke sure YOu Are fuLLY Accredited With the MLA ANd hAVe A curreNt historical aspect to an already NAtiONAL VeNdOr decLArAtiON popular venue. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PREFERRED AGENT at least BEFORE I appeal to the develop8AM MONDAY WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR CATTLE ers of the Silo Complex to be more community minded. Leave our theatre where it is and don’t try to demolish it for car parks. Louise De Marzi, Atherton NQ SALEYARDS COMPANY PTY LTD - PHONE 4092 1228 Patron Atherton Performing MARKET SALE EVERY TUESDAY 9AM @ MAREEBA SALEYARD Arts Inc.

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Theatre is an icon It is with great sadness that I feel the need to contact you with the plight of the Atherton Performing Arts building at Silo Road, Atherton, North Queensland. Once again it appears to be the little man against the wealthy developer. Only, in this case, the mighty developer is trying to pull the wool over an entire community. Yes, Tableland Investments (owners of the Silo Shopping Centre, Atherton) are doing their level best to convince Tablelands Regional Council that the World War II Igloo, home to the Atherton Performing Arts for around 33 years, be demolished for 100 car parking bays. The theatre is an icon in the entire district that just so happens to be in a perfectly central area for all and sundrie, bringing much happiness, culture and learning to the entire region. And is a non-profit organisation. Tableland Investments wants – you heard it here, a car park. A few points of interest: • No building is given approval to go ahead, in any way, shape or form if sufficient car parking has not been catered for. • As an iconic building in the vicinity both council and developers should have had foresight enough to consider the community’s requirements, and designed and built to incorporate and enhance the total area, right from the start. • Any Councillor, irrelevant of being involved past or present, who holds any conflict of interest in this matter, should be asked to step aside when voting, on relevant issues pertaining to this matter. • The APA building is a World War II heritage building. Rocky Creek Igloo is being salvaged, so why the lack of support for the APA Igloo, which is in far better condition and gainfully employed by the community at large. • The Atherton Performing Arts (APA) is the only stand-alone theatre on the Tablelands. It has seen international artists on its stage, who have been enthralled by its atmosphere and the commitment of the volunteers running the theatre. We need to save our Silo Road theatre and make the developers realise that there comes a time when it is wise to withdraw gracefully; and that the mighty dollar they

are forever chasing is not the be all and end all. Lyn Guilfoyle, Atherton

Why remove an asset? With reference to the Car park expansion proposal for Atherton, The Express, February 25, 2015. It is difficult to see the need to remove a historic, much loved, theatre for more car parking at the Silo Central Shopping Precinct. Even though the parking has been improved at the alternate shopping centre, it still does not measure up to the level and spacious parking at Silo Central. With the generous number of ordinary parking bays, and disability and pram bays that are close to the centre, there is easily enough parking for all. As a frequent shopper, I have observed that the disability parks are rarely near full, but quite often near empty. Bulldozing the APA Theatre would not provide better parking for those with disabilities as the APA area is further away from the ramp than are the present disability car parks. One wonders how the developers would manufacture 100 more parking bays out of the theatre site; and why they would want so many bays in the first place, when there is already such a generous amount of parking. They might get 30 parks. Not a very good return, when you consider what the community would be losing in terms of culture, entertainment and selfdevelopment. If the developers are in fact wanting many more bays because of a vision of a large expansion in the future, why don’t they incorporate underground parking in to their new building or build a double storey car park as they do in other parts of Australia? The validity of a big expansion project would have to be questionable however, when there are so many empty shops in Main Street, and Silo Central itself constantly has two empty shop spaces. The developers need to reassess and look for other options, rather than demolish a precious asset that belongs to the community, not just of today but of the future. Jacqui Stephens, Atherton

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MKR Major David Hopgood brings new cookbook to Mareeba “A Cook Book with a Military twist” is coming to Mareeba. Soldier On Ambassador, Major David Hopgood and his chef wife Cath, are launching their new Cook Book, WWI Commemorative Cook Book, in Mareeba on Saturday, March 28, at the Mareeba RSL.

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Insurgent continues on from Divergent left off and is a powerful sci fi action drama. One choice can transform you-or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable--and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships. Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.

David as an Ambassador for Soldier On, developed this military inspired cookbook primarily to raise funds and awareness to proudly support. One of the most rewarding events to come from David’s involvement in the high rating Channel 7 Reality show My Kitchen Rules was the opportunity to use his public profile to promote awareness for a cause close to his heart. The World War 1 Commemorative Cookbook is more than just a cookbook, it is a culinary journey through the period when the Anzac legend was born. Authors Major David Hopgood, a current serving Australian Infantry Officer (OC of Delta Coy 51 FNQR) and past contestant on Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules, and his wife Cath, a professional chef, have created a cook book that commemorates and honours our WWI soldiers. Founded on their love of food and experience running culinary battlefield tours, this cookbook

showcases the hearty style of cooking evocative of the time, and presents simple, traditional recipes with a modern twist. Influenced by the era and locations of the Great War, recipes feature Australian classics together with delicious recipes from Turkey, the Middle East and the Western Front. This unique cookbook also incorporates a brief history of the contributions of the Anzacs. A substantial percentage of proceeds will go to Soldier On, helping our wounded warriors. “By purchasing this book for $35 you will not only have a great memento of the 100 year Anniversary of the sacrifices of our WWI Veterans in an easy to follow cook book but you will know you are also supporting our current veterans through the donations given to Soldier On from the sale of the book”. said Major David Hopgood. Come along to the Mareeba RSL from 1 to 2pm on Saturday, March 28, for book signing

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

Changes in your home may be alarming at first. Follow your gut feeling regarding your business ventures. Romantic opportunities will be plentiful if you go out with friends.

Taurus

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Thursday 19th

Friday 20th

Saturday 21st

Sunday 22nd

Monday 23rd

Tuesday 24th

Tide Times 0113 0.51 0750 3.27 1351 0.68 1957 2.88

Tide Times 0156 0.39 0829 3.35 1429 0.54 2040 3.01

Tide Times 0239 0.38 0905 3.32 1509 0.48 2122 3.06

Tide Times 0321 0.49 0941 3.17 1549 0.52 2206 3.01

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May 22 to June 21

Store these muffins in the fridge. They should last at least 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Enjoy!

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You will find that valuable knowledge can be gained if you are willing to listen. Put your time and energy into home improvement. Help elders in your family. It will be important that you have your priorities straight.

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Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Bring work home if it will help you get caught up. You may not be too pleased with the actions of those you live with. Your leadership ability will enhance your reputation. Limitations at work might set you back.

Libra

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Sept 24 to Oct 23

Now is a good time to ask for favors. You may experience setbacks due to additional responsibilities with loved ones. Try not to donate to organizations if you can hardly afford to take care of yourself.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Your lack of responsibility and attention has been a key issue in your relationship. Make sure that you have covered yourself legally and try not to let your temper get out of hand. Take time to look at any outdated papers.

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Nov 23 to Dec 21

Read between the lines before you sign your name. Be sure to cover all the necessary groundwork before signing binding contracts. Health problems may prevail if you haven’t been getting enough rest.

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You should socialize with clients or upper echelons of your industry if possible. Major job changes or opportunities to get ahead professionally are apparent.

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Jan 21 to Feb 19

Deception in your home is evident. Don’t beat around the bush. Your ability to get the job done will result in added responsibility and possible promotion. Social events will lead to a strong and stable relationship.

Pisces

Max 29o Min 20o

Method

If you are not already, think about going into business for yourself. Don’t expect anything for nothing and you won’t be disappointed. Problems with skin, bones, or teeth may mess up your schedule.

Cancer

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1 cup creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) 2 very ripe bananas 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup cocoa powder

It’s a good time to make changes to your living quarters that will give you more space. Your health may suffer if you don’t control your present situation.

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7. A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water. 8. A magical or medicinal potion. 9. Another term for pent-up. 10. Seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. 11. A physical attack. 13. A short piece of writing on a particular subject. 15. Characterized by pleasantly warm weather. 16. A rich cold dessert made with whipped cream, eggs, and fruit. 18. An edible mollusc of warm seas, with a shallow ear-shaped shell lined with mother-of-pearl 19. An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. 21. Small in degree; inconsiderable. 22. A short-sleeved casual top, generally made of cotton, having the shape of a T when spread out

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1. A religious or other solemn ceremony or act. 2. The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. 3. To an extreme and unpleasant degree. 4. A vagrant, especially one who is dependent on alcohol. 5. A Spanish dollar, equivalent to 8 reals. 6. Well-educated people who are interested in literature. 12. A belt used to secure someone in the seat of a motor vehicle or aircraft. 14. University. 17. The state of being united or joined as a whole. 20. A bottle stopper made of cork or a similar material.

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Ultimate rural lifestyle Approximatley 44 acres (17.94ha) with boundaries to Sandy Creek only mins from the township of Dimbulah, this spectacular one of a kind property creates the ultimate rural lifestyle. The architecturally designed ranch style residence is surrounded by wrap around verandas that overlook the bush land setting, with views to Rocky Top mountain that capture the beautiful Australian landscape. Constructed of besser block the home features an open plan living area with exposed beams, cathedral style ceilings and a pot belly fireplace and opens out to the outdoor BBQ area. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with a large air-conditioned walk-in pantry. There are three generously sized bedrooms with built-in storage and access to the veranda. The master bedroom features a walk through robe and ensuite and private access to the outdoor Jacuzzi spa. A second dwelling (the original home on the property) has been well maintained and is located only a few meters from the main residence. Address: It features 5 bedPrice: rooms, 2 bathrooms, Agent: open plan living area and polished timber Contact: floorboards. A 5KW

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solar power system services both houses and they each have their own solar hot water system. The former tobacco bulk storage shed has been converted into additional accommodation with four bedrooms, large common area and separate bathroom facilities and adjoins storage space for machinery. There is also a separate original three bedroom self-contained workers quarters and a five bay shed for vehicles. The majority of the property is fenced into paddocks for horses with stables. A 62 megalitre water allocation benefits the property and is gravity fed. The arable sandy loam soils suit a variety of cropping. This property offers a multiple of opportunities for a new owner to think outside of the square, with small business potential for bed and breakfast or backpacker accommodation (STCA), hobby farm or simply enjoy living off the land. Contact Sophie Bozzo at Mareeba Property Office on 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355. DIMBULAH $690,000 NEG Mareeba Property Office Sophie Bozzo 0428 128 154

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Travelling? Need a place to lock up, leave and not worry about? Yard too big? Amaroo and Austart Homes Tablelands (QBCC 1076708) have released the exclusive house and land packages, especially designed with those with comfort and security in mind, without the huge price tag, ongoing fees and an over abundance of garden to maintain. The proposed package on offer – The Snapper 154 on Lot 1(601m2). Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a walk-in-robe and ensuite to the master. Also included is internal tiling, tiles to patio and porch, plus a 6m x 3.5m alfresco entertainment area. Imagine yourself creating delicious meals in your trendy kitchen, complimented by an island Bench and open plan living and dining area. Single lock up garage and so much more.

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Located on Lot 1 Karobean Drive, The Village, peace of mind assured, with the Amaroo medical Centre within walking distance (Opening 2015), plus the future Amaroo Village Market place (2016),. The Snapper is ideally suited to retirees, first homeowners, young working couples, or anyone looking for the advantage of a very manageable yard, with the convenience of amenities close by. *House and land are sold on separate contracts. Land $95,500, House $165,400. All illustrations are a guide only. Enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Debbie on 0409 321 000 for more information and a full list of inclusions, or visit us on the web at www.amarooparkestate.com.au

Many shades of green Great opportunity here for an extended family to purchase together as there is a large house and a granny flat joined together. Spacious open plan leading on to the great outdoors. Master bedroom with an ensuite and a walk in robe. Build-ins in most of the other rooms and there also is an office. The acreage at the front is well looked after and the best shade of green. The back yard leads you to the Barron River and there are steps or a road you can take to get there. Couple of green houses accommodate a large amount of plants, some will relocate with the sellers

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Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

BIBOOHRA $575,000 EXCLUSIVE to Elizabeth Bors or Joe Torrisi 0437 921 648 or 0417 700 468

REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

NEW LISTING - ExcLuSIvE • $479,000 • 2 Dams / 5 Tanks • 38 Acres / 15.38Ha • Horse Yards • Large House • Greenhouse

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

107-111 BYRNES ST

Exclusive house in exclusive area

1 Acre Lifestyle Living in Mareeba From $140,000 Town Water & Bore on each 1 Acre Block  Great Soil  Good Drainage  Close to Town & Schools  Rural Setting

Visit Rayfield Estate at 189 Ray Road, Mareeba & Contact Joe or Liz today!

ALTITUDE

Joe Torrisi 0417 700 468 www.joetorrisi.com.au

REALTY MAREEBA

Elizabeth Bors 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

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Alex Srhoj at Ray White Mareeba is proud to present this exclusive property at 25 Mirrabook Drive, Amaroo Park. Amaroo Park is regarded as one of the premier areas to live in Mareeba, situated on the Cairns side it is exclusive living only two minutes from town. The opportunity has now become available to purchase this large four year young home with three massive bedrooms plus a large office. This neatly designed hoe offers all the advantages of living indoors and outdoors in the Mareeba lifestyle. With spacious open plan living, opening up onto your private entertainment area overlooking the large fully irrigated backyard with plenty of room for the kids to play and the 7m x 7m shed is the perfect "man-cave"with more than enough room to park the

boat and the toys. On entering this large, quality built home, you will be amazed at the space available for you and your family. The owner's plans have changed and they have priced their home to sell. Don't delay. Inspect today with exclusive agent Alex Srhoj. Phone 0403 343 692 at Ray White Rural Mareeba. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $425,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural Mareeba 0403 343 692

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PROPERTY

As solid as they come VE

I LUS EXC

L14 Oaky Valley Avenue, Mareeba $265,000 NEG 112 ACRES – OAKY CREEK RUNNING THROUGH

Packed with features, this home is as solid as you'll find in the market today. The old saying "they don't build them like this anymore" rings more true than ever with this property as it is built with concrete block internal and external walls, as well as a 10m x 9m (approx) concrete block shed and entertaining area, you know that your family will be safe in this home! The home features four large bedrooms, three have built-in robes and one has vinyl flooring and could also be utilised as an office. There is an extra-large living area which is open to the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen boasts plenty of cupboard and bench space as well. The real kicker is the huge shed and entertaining area. The 10m x 9m (approx) structure is built of concrete block and has one half that is utilised as a fully lockable shed/workshop. The other half is open on two sides and has a built-in gas BBQ as well. Attached to one side is an additional 2 bay carport perfect for that boat storage. The property is fully fenced and weighs in at just over 1000m2. Another huge bonus is the two street access and only two neighbours. With long standing residents all around you, you know that

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houses in this area don't come on the market very often. • Four bedroom home • All concrete block construction • Rendered block internal walls • Fully tiled bathroom, extra-large laundry • Excellent living area, dining and kitchen • Huge Shed and outdoor entertaining area • Extra double carport for the boat and camper-trailer • Fully fenced 1007m2 yard with front and rear access

REMO ESPOSITO 0401 969 473 Office: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

Book your inspection today, call exclusive agent Remo Esposito at the Central Realty Office today. Phone 0401 969 473. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Approx. 300m of Oaky Creek frontage Approx. 900-1000 mm of rain per year Partially fenced into two paddocks Mix of flat, gently sloping terrain and mountains Excellent bore, currently unequipped Mains power and telephone available Bitumen road frontage School bus service

LEX

DUP

Haines Close, MAREEBA $340,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

45 Walsh Street, Mareeba $215,000 NEG

Solid three bedroom concrete block home near CBD

DUPLEX – A GREAT FIRST INVESTMENT  Duplex returning almost 9% gross  Perfect first investment  Live in one and rent the other  Close to town  Low maintenance yards  Good size kitchens, laundries & bathrooms  Air-conditioned master bedrooms  688m2 fenced allotment

REMO ESPOSITO 0401 969 473 Office: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

THIS specious three bedroom con- 1012m2 fenced allotment. $280,000.00. Visit H268 at www. crete block home is located within walking distance to CBD, near the mareeba4880realestate.com.au hospital, medical clinic and school. The home featured a combined Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agenspacious kitchen and dining area, cies on 404092 1556, or 0428 121 plus a separate lounge and a sun 520. Email us at mrea4880@qld. room, which can be used as a fourth chariot.net.au bedroom. The home has one bathroom with a sepaAddress: Hort St, MAREEBA rate shower to bath Price: $280,000 tub, one toilet, built-in Agent: Mareeba Real corridor, separate sinEstate Agencies gle carport with laundry Contact: Lyn 0427 153 868 / Mark 0428 121 520 and store room, all on a

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4 BEDROOM RENDERED CONCRETE BLOCK HOME • BUILT-INS IN ALL BEDROOMS • OPEN PLAN LIVING • FANS & AIRCONDITIONING • TILED THROUGHOUT • 2 BATHROOMS • 2 TOILETS • DOUBLE CARPORT • BACK PATIO • 6 X 3 COLORBOND SHED • 900M2 LOT

$449,000

(SEE WEBSITE H269)

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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Real Estate is our Passion! CONTACT THE TEAM TODAY Remo Esposito 0401 969 473 Vince Costas 0419 926 691 Office: 4092 2232 Fax: 4092 2272 Website: www.crmareeba.com

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PROPERTY

It’s All About the lIfestyle!

E IV LU S EX C

EX C

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More house than meets the eye

DESIGNED FOR A BIG FAMILY

New to the market and situated on an elevated block in a quiet close this very appealing home offers peace, privacy & tranquility. • Open plan tropical design • Beautiful kitchen with caeserstone benches and gas cooktop • Kitchen and living areas extend out through double french doors to a spacious timber deck blending outdoor and indoor living • 3 generous sized bedrooms, master with ensuite • Light, bright and airy with polished timber floors, timber louvres and airconditioning • Fully fenced yard with irrigation and backyard access The design and construction of this home stands out and is something a little different to what else is on the market. Price: $380,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

Tucked away in a quiet leafy sought after area, this 4 bedroom + office family home will amaze you with the amount of space on offer. • Multiple living areas including rumpus room and formal lounge • Country style kitchen featuring Tasmanian Oak cupboards with 2 pantries plus a servery to the formal dining room • Two bathrooms including a spa in the main • Enormous laundry with numerous cupboards and benches • Large covered entertainment area with sparkling inground pool • 4215m2 block • 2 minutes walk to St Stephens Catholic College Only upon inspecting will you truly appreciate the many features and size that this property has to offer. Price: $485,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

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This home features many hidden ex- onto this entertainment area which tras and is set on a generous 4006m2 also has its own kitchenette. The douallotment in a popular estate only min- ble lock up garage connects directly utes from town. to the kitchen and also has large cupThe well designed quality brick board spaces for extra storage. Outveneer home is only 10 years old, side the powered 6m x 9m 2 bay shed measures 313m2 under roof and has has a roller door and personal access recently been repainted inside with door providing additional storage and neutral colours. With higher than nor- workshop space. mal ceilings, terracotta tiles and qualThis home is serviced by solar ity insulation throughout, the home is power with 2 hot water system to save spacious and airy with an open plan on your power costs. Town water is design. provided to house and the grounds The roomy kitchen features rose- and gardens are looked after by a wood timber cupboards, granite bore which delivers 2L per second to bench tops and a beautiful island a fully automated irrigation system enbench of Qld Maple timber with a sep- suring established gardens and fruit arate huge pantry. trees are very easily maintained. Featuring four large bedrooms with The home is finished with a pebbuilt ins and mirrored sliding doors ble-crete driveway and cement path with the master bedroom being locat- around the outside of the house. To ed at one end of the house ensuring truly appreciate the many special atprivacy. Master features air condition- tributes this lovely home ha to offer an ing, ensuite with corner spa, twin vani- inspection is a must. ties and double shower heads, a walk in robe and connects to the patio. The Contact Norma Moloney on 0417 other three bedrooms, main bathroom 541 126 at Ray White Rural Mareeand laundry are located at the other ba today. end of the home. A great home for enAddress: MAREEBA tertaining with raised Price: $579,000 NEG timber deck and rear paNorma Moloney Agent: tio and a fenced area for Ray White Rural Mareeba the children or you pets. Contact: 0417 541 126 The living areas flow

Rural Oasis

Mutchilba, Queensland

• 96 acres freehold, 45 acre lease, 40 minutes to Mareeba • 100 megs gravity fed water, improved pastures • 3 bedroom house plus a 2 bedroom house • Park like settings with option to lease limes • Spring fed creek • Large 12m x 12m lockable modern shed with industrial coldroom • Price - INSPECT AND MAKE AN OFFER

Contact Exclusive Agent Chris Atkinson on 0429 342 944 to arrange an inspection raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1254083

Ray White Rural Mareeba

Rural Tea For Two

Palmerston’s Best Acreage • 120 acres of established tea on rich volcanic soils • No irrigation costs or expensive power bills due to high rainfall • All plant and equipment to harvest and maintain crop in good condition • Established secure market • Good farming investment • Potential to value add • Room for expansion • Great tourist potential

For all genuine enquiries please contact Exclusive Agent Chris Atkinson on 0429 342 944 raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1263960

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PROPERTY Premium acreage allotment

OPEN HOME INSPECT SATURDAY 11-11:45am

Located at “The Rise” Country Estate on the Cairns side of Mareeba and taking advantage of Mareeba'a fantastic cooler climate is this premium 3725m2 parcel of land. Features include: • 3725m2 level, landscaped allotment, ready to build on • Underground power and town water • Bore in place • Wide asphalt roads with curb & channeling •School bus service & garbage collection The Rise Country Estate is only 5 minutes from town centre and approximately 55 minutes from Cairns. The Estate boasts a position that is close enough for those who need to commute to Cairns or Mareeba, yet far enough away to enjoy a peaceful acreage lifestyle.

Outstanding acreage

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468. Address: Catherine Atherton Dr, MAREEBA Price: $132,000 NEG Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate Contact: 0417 700 468

4092 5255

A very rare opportunity has become available to secure this 6.5 acre holding in a location that is very tightly held. Features: Modern four bedroom home, en-suite, second Kitchen, triple (three) living areas, multiple sheds with air cond offices, two x cold rooms, storage, fully self contained spacious studio with Art/ Photography gallery, sealed road frontage, school Bus and 11 meg water allocation. An affordable feature packed acreage not to be missed, located an easy 15 minute drive to Mareeba CBD. Property Described as Lot 10 on RP 867 112.

Magnificent HoMestead WitH acreage to MatcH

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato 0418 183 444. 4880.com. au/1P1185 Address: Mareeba Price: Agent: Contact:

• 15.5 Fully Fenced Acres • 2 Dams And 2 Bores • Sand Arena • Inground Pool

0 142 Bower Road, $549,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

$595,000 Neg

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Andrew 0418 183 444

AUCTION

UNIQUE RURAL RETREAT

6806 MULLIGAN HIGHWAY, MT CARBINE Get away from it all with this unique property located within the Brooklyn Village Estate, Mt Carbine. • Spacious bedrooms • Open plan lounge / dining / kitchen • Covered rear patio • Separate laundry • Semi-enclosed carport • Garden shed on slab • Large 1301m2 allotment (approx.)

Contact: Phil Bayne 0403 084 746 Email: pbayne.portdouglas@ljh.com.au ljhooker.com.au Port Douglas Residential Commercial Rural Finance

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oUTsTANDING oPPoRTUNITY

• Fully Tiled Living Spaces • Airconditioned Bedrooms • Spacious Back Patio • Fenced 708m2 Yard

$289,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1197 - Aurelia 0418 183 555

Cool AND CAlM

Close To IT All

• Fully Tiled Interior • Great Timber Deck • Open Plan Design • Sanctuary Style Living $299,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P0869 Aurelia 0418 183 555

• 1 Acre Fenced Block • Open Plan Design • Large Front Patio • 5 Minutes To CBD $395,000 www.4880.com.au/1P0057 Andrew 0418 183 444

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DIRECTORY F

Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Air Conditioning

Blinds

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Childcare/ Kindergarten

Graphic Design

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

Handyman Services

CHILDCARE

AIR CONDITIONING

Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Nurseries Photography

Timber

Earthworks & Excavations Pipe Laying Driveway Construction/ Maintenance

PH: 0429 725 779 or 4092 1389

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

www.donhall.com.au

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582

Domestic  commercial  inDustrial  installation & repairs  covering all areas  Prompt service  Free quotes

Call the Carroll brothers today

Bevan & Jamie 0404 134 006 lic no's: 72713 - 201441828 - L040205 - L105173 - AU24403

FLOORS

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com

Mobile: 0419 709 522

SpecialiSing in: • Polishing & Sealing New Concrete • Re-Juvenating & Sealing Existing Concrete • Re-Sealing Existing Stampcrete, Covercrete & Pebbletex Surfaces

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

ABN: 22 524 342 683 - Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

your local business guide CURTAINS & BLINDS

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

FURNITURE

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Custom Made

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials • Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au

CURTAINS & BLINDS

GLAZING

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Supply & Fit

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

Phone: 0429 869 023

96 James Street, Mareeba

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

30 James Street, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

FLOOR COVERINGS

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

your local business guide

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

CONSTRUCTION

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566 BSA no. 1218243

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

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Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

Plus we sell...

Trust the BLIND specialists! 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

FLOOR COVERINGS

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Window Tinting

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

BLINDS

ELECTRICAL

ABN: 8464 7990 245

ElEctrical i rEfrigEration i airconditioning

Venue Hire

CONCRETING

• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

EARTHMOVING

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Security Skip Bins Storage Sheds

Irrigation Livestock Transport

Glazier

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic Mowing/ Slashing

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

INDEX

business

HIC D ES

• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business HANDYMAN

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

PLUMBING

TRANSPORT

MRT

MAREEBA MOTORS

CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA

your local business guide Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit. To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

IRRIGATION

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles

TIMBER

SECURITY • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

SKIP BINS

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

RAD SKIPS Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS!

STORAGE SHEDS

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

Tableland Self Storage

Water cartage 35000 Litre Tank

MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE

TRUCK & BACKHOE

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com ABN: 74 629 292 635

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba

• Various Shed Sizes • Security Patrols • Short and Long Term Leases 144 Herberton Road, Atherton Ph/Fax: 4091 4299 Mob: 0417 642 043 Email: ath1434@bigpond.net.au

TRANSPORT

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140 W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

POOL MAINTENANCE

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

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Without a travel agent you’re on your own! VENUE HIRE

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

MOWING/ SLASHING

Call for a Quote on: 0429 725 779

TRAVEL

MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

GUARANTEED!

Slashing & Mowing Tree Lopping Yard Maintenance

Call Jon Lambert

7 Day access

From a 24ft Body Truck to 4 Decks

For Hay etc.

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT

FLat toP traiLer

TREE LOPPING

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Livestock transPort

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice! PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

(a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

NURSERY

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

Phone: 0429 966 280

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

WINDOW TINTING POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

PHONE: 4045 1767

MAREEBA

Window Tinting • Cars • Machinery • Houses • Offices

Glenn 0418 930 467

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

Birthday

Casey Walmsley

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Carole & Peter Callis

Are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 20th March, 2015

Lots of Love Amanda, Brenden, Logan, Mikayla, Joel, Zane & Heath

Happy 18tH LEGAL AT LAST!!

Love Kim, Grant, Zac, Braith & Addison.

y Walmsley Case19th March 2015 Wishing you a very special birthday!!

Concetto & Faith Furnari Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Love your Family.

For Sale

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY

$14000 of extras, excellent condition. $27,000 ono

PhonE 0400 515 822

Lots of love Mum & Alecia.

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Pets

Adopt-A-Pet Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

ROLCO PHOENIX – 2010

20 foot, 350 Chev motor, forward / reverse hand throttle, 158 hours fresh water only, 140 litre fuel tank, adjustable seat and steering wheel, 2 piece high pole, bimini and boat cover, 1 owner.

$32,000 ONO Phone 0428 955 552

2010 ToyoTa yaris 5 door manual hatch, good kilometres, everything right about this Tableland vehicle.

$10,850

Cows & calves, Droughtmaster steers, weaners.

2 PUMPKIN TRAILERS PH: 4093 6142

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QMSC2015-14 MONTHLY POOL MAINTENANCE Mareeba Shire Council invites quotations for pool maintenance services. Obtaining Documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Procurement Ofﬁcer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4086 4692 or email: mareel@msc.qld.gov.au. Lodgement of Submissions: Submissions must be lodged in the Tender Box of Mareeba Shire Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of submissions is 11.00 am on Tuesday 7 April 2015. The lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

0457 260 404

Contact: Sharyn 0448 911 226 or Chris 0447 927 607

My name is Zena and I am a 3 month old bull arab cross. Very gentle and submissive, I would make a great kid’s pet or friend for another dog in need of a companion. View me on the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au or phone 40923060.

QMSC2015-13 CLEANING - MT MOLLOY AND JULATTEN Mareeba Shire Council invites quotations from interested parties for the carrying out of cleaning services in the Mt Molloy/Julatten area. Obtaining Documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Procurement Ofﬁcer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4086 4692 or email: mareel@msc.qld.gov.au. Lodgement of Submissions: Submissions must be lodged in the Tender Box of Mareeba Shire Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of submissions is 11.00 am on Wednesday 25 March 2015. The lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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Love you heaps Nan & Pop. XOXO

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Public Notice

Anniversary

Happy 18tH for tHursday

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20th Tolga Branch Q.C.W.A Easter Cent Sale. Tolga C.W.A Hall. Entry $3. Doors open 8.30am for a 9.30am start. 21st Atherton Freemasons Cent Sale. Atherton Masonic Hall. Doors open at 12.15pm for a 1.30pm start. $3 entry includes morning tea. 25th Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome - Cuppa.

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 PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  Al-Anon - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Sunday Jam Sessions - Every Sunday 4pm - 9pm & Live music every Friday night at “The Shed” McConaghie Street, Atherton.

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ABOVE: Billy Fogg, Georgina Humphries, Gilbert Teitzel (YOTY Chair) Amy Hitchener, Graham Sweeper (President Mareeba Lions Club), Tiarne Reedy and Chloe Watkin. Billy Fogg from Atherton State High school, representing the Tolga Lions Club, was announced the overall winner of the Zone Finals for the 2015 Lions Youth of the Year, in Mareeba on Saturday, March 14. Georgina Humphries, school captain of Malanda State High School and representing the Millaa Millaa Lions Club, was the announced the winner of the public speaking category. Billy will now go on to represent the Zone in the District finals, which will be held in Townsville on Saturday, March 28. LEFT: Georgina Humphries – winner of public speaking category from Malanda State High School.

‘Evergreen Gardens’ grand opening day The opening of Mareeba’s latest boutique lifestyle development on Saturday, March 14, proved popular with locals and visitors.

RIGHT: 2015 overall Lions Youth of the Year zone winner Billy Fogg from Atherton State High School.

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COME & RUN WITH THE JUNIOR BULLS IN 2015! United we stand, for 2015 campaign

Exciting year ahead for junior Bulls

Junior Bulls sponsors: Mareeba Hydraulics and Tableland Enzed, Vero & Joe Vella Insurance Brokers, Cleallâ€™s Butchery, Battistin Builders, Soncin Electrical, Robert Battistin Builder, JAT Transport, The Express Newspaper, Curcioâ€™s Bakery and Tableland Hardware.

The Mareeba United Football Club juniors kick off their assault on the 2015 competition this coming weekend at Endeavour Park, Cairns. This is the Mareeba Bullsâ€™ second year playing in the more competitive Cairns and District Junior Association competition. New Club President Raymond Cater said: â€œOur first foray into the Cairns and District competition was highly successful. I think all teams made an outstanding contribution and helped strengthen the Cairns competition. â€œWe hope to build on that in this coming year. â€œI would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken up positions within the organisation including: coaches, managers, committee members and everyone who helps out at the

bar and canteen and also those who help keep the grounds in pristine condition.â€? The MUFC is privileged this year to have excellent sponsors from the under six age group, right through to the premier division, which means that everyone will get great exposure right across the board. Junior sponsors this year include â€“ Cleallâ€™s Butchery, Mareeba Hydraulics and Tableland Enzed, Curcioâ€™s Bakery, Robert Battistin Builder, JAT Transport, Soncin Electrical, Tableland Hardware, Battistin Builders, Vero and Joe Vella Insurance and The Express Newspaper. For the first time, club players will be fitted out with the same strip in all age groups to easily identify our club and our town, no matter where they are playing.

The first ever under 10/11 all girls junior bulls team are ready for the 2015 season â€“ Back Row: Jashiabella Boden, Ashlyn La Rosa, Tonia-Marie Rantucci, Georgie Gaggiano, Tylee Madrid, Amy Simonato. Front Row: Hannah Campman, Ayshia Brischetto, Jenna Soncin, Kiyah Iacutone, Holly Lewis, Madina Williamson.

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The Bulls tweaked is getting better, and it and Robert Alderton to the left â€œIt is pleasing, Wayne would ing right back Kane effort utes to go. more then what we held on, with SerMarc Torrisi in an The Dolphins somehow and some poor ex- probably 30 minutes brought in youngster style. really good and Larry the goal, physical and direct liked, Cater looked some afin outstanding in 1-1 at full have to match the Dolphins hopefully I will have for the home side the Bulls saw the game was ready to go, so said. The move paid dividends Mic Van Hooran ecution from grand final,â€? Srhoj extra time. man headaches for the time and moved into turns towards getwith Stratfordâ€™s danger of the match. of the extra period though all our focus most into The first 15 minutes possession â€œNow made a spectator for and 2nd division the opening barrage the Bulls dominating the menâ€™s reserves The Bulls overcame be something spehave flew by with but with the ting final, which would to settle and should to find a breakthrough, the Bulls the grand from the away side striker but unable the luck changed for on, with returning taken the lead early businesses to paint then change of halves netting the winner with five cial.â€? an open goal and Gardner MUFC are encouraging before the grand Elliot with crowd Steven Cater missing Bulls and black with Dolphins custodian minutes to go, sending the large the town orange your Roy a one-on-one chance for the Photo by Peter September 13 â€“ show was the difference into raptures. real- final on Saturday, Angelo Serafin, who your town. The best players, they had to of your club and â€œI am happy for the game against the four free passes said. â€œThey support travelling side. won a hard fought business will receive of play, a sloppy corner ly fight and they did,â€? Coach Srhoj held in Cairns The Bulls But against the run work rate dressed By Katherine Kokkonen nal which will be from the Bulls allowed had to battle hard and they did, the Stratford Dolphins. I to the grand fi a and resultingtopassage Away we were down 1-0, pristine spot next to catch them on the break. at Endeavour Park. outstanding. Though HAT should be a the Dolphins be our night.â€? tip by an Darbyshire found a way past was a rubbish like it was going to big man Greg river was turned into side to out a 1-0 always felt decided throw and gave the Dolphins illegal dumper who the Bulls defense waste. five truckloads of a reShire Council received Late last week, Mareeba dumped along of rubbish found port of a large amount Bridge. bed, near the Granite them that it is officers the Granite Creek Crooks instilled in Environmental Health Wayne Srhoj shakes and trained other and coach Brett amount of Mareeba Shire Council Mareeba player worked hard all year and found a substantial the club and a team sport. Theyâ€™ve Bulls player Logan pots Kokkonen investigated the site By Katherine did this for themselves, the hand of junior car jacks, kitchenware, 110 per cent. They unwanted items, including and DVDs. game lack in size they more the town.â€? they to lot books what a but gear, Acha before the owed may be small, of Brothers the unwanted and pans, fishing THEY organised because The success of The Gladiatorâ€™s shellacking His performance earned with in determination. up the Inclean A clean-up crew was make than To with and weddings. Under 11s have beaten In Owen Christopherâ€™s three tries. means the of numbers but to pollute the waterway. and Hastieâ€™s praise. hours to Gladiators our function hall fourMareeba The goods were starting held in to a lack Memorial Trophy base mentored by crew of five men over fella on to take home the premiership. him the Neil Bretz Mazda Cup tournament a strong squad has a solid revenue the site up, it took a work nisfail Brothers 18â€“12 â€“ heâ€™s nearly the littlest there are club teamwork, the Gladiators of waste to the dump. town, big â€œHe was a standout By Alex Srhoj Mareeba at the weekend.are up coach Mario Ghensi serve us well into â€œa de- of guts and as display the saying â€˜small cart five truckloads a brilliant tries within the optimis- that will described the dumping team and he embodies Cairns to score three the in MUFC president Our player numbers of reasons to be at ring fi person out Mayor Tom Gilmore the scores that future. ranks as plenty and stressedcame halftime with the 2014. sense of of the time heartâ€™,â€? Hastie said. across our junior remindand went to liberate act of vandalismâ€? tic about season first 10tominutes There is a huge per hour 100 per cent Bulls re- right Lepoof prosecuted. He wanted dumping â€œHe goes 100 miles IN 2013, the Mareeba heavy- are our senior numbers. across all levels for Club stalwart Ronnie a lot of go would be found and 18â€“6. kid.â€? as are well every optimism said the team had that there are no fees he is just a lovely second half, announced ourselves TOYOTA 2014 is our year All of our teams spirit and and will no doubt feel Manager Darrin Hastie residents of the shire a comeback in the soccer comas our club that He praised their team season and rati Brothers tried to make Mareebaâ€™s landfills. they dug deep to on the FNQ would pain in his body weights of the local were indomitable. domestic waste at prepared for the anybody and throughout the season but while the Gladiators were exhausted to make our mark front of ache and disappointed that t ofof their hard work We came of the hungry and in a fiall wait to run out in â€œI am absolutely petition. thrilled was it was Football competition. and our the the coach are hoping can't so badly, whether a strong defence. the fantasyouth team. know Park faithful for This season we neveroff. it the best hold treat our community the committee and had paid close last year talented Mareeba across the Borzi the first half made stupidity, one will Hastie wanted to thank with the team, giving them a facilities to club has mighty have been proper. â€œThe way they played any Mareeba team,â€? he said. pique or just absolute to build on that success to move and better Off the field the who travelled gold players and staff said. ankle-biters season year I return as the now have room sea of green and each tic supporters just be-this year, by football of is that,â€? Mayor Gilmore so appallingly half to ensure we huge strides in the stupid all grades from our This Mareeba swimmers and they played for He be working overtime clubhouse. but I also made right up to across the to cheer them on. â€œFor somebody to â€œThey made no mistakes of the A Grade side in the Under 6 side train in their revamped ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ next step this year. past couple of years. in cheers as he slid League coach as a take that said that while it might yond comprehension.â€? ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ have been erupted of this latest dumping our mighty Premier fortunate to be surrounded our first priority is am 20 offender It Gladiators the almost of offichave been MSC was perusing THE Mareeba to ensure that leadership group ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ďż˝ team. clean-up costs. 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In addition the offender at the Teitzel was delighted the grant and By Katherine Kokkonen that is safe, welthe A Grade side losCockatoos ofing. reins of the Reserves were able to place with win showed the boys some big the on Saturday, with registration details their investigaquality play- atmosphere defence by the relentless the club had done We have made cers were continuing have a number of coming and enjoyable. pleased benefit not only Rewhat they are capable be hard at training, scene. Council offi our junior deing 8-40. believed that it would SWIMMERS will will spend the season under the Waste Reduction changes across I have also been and Under 18s fensive game. of. the pool, now that the wider communigiving ers who tions using their powers action against this act of Illegal in the top lost scrum-half swimmers but also both in and out of reputation our Mareebaâ€™s Reserves take velopment structure, pushing for selection â€œWe are the boys has a revamped The Gladiators also by the growing has already been put cycling Act 2011 to the a strong and 10-38 and 22-36, ty. The clubhouse Mareeba Swim Club and our junior base gathering around captain Jack Pedersen who people completing from the bush sides also went down Dumping. to develop division. been really pleasing club is good use with 30 Jackson Peters and clubhouse. has stated that offenders city with as a top-tier funcprovides a to healthy competition It has Bronze medallion we went to the Mareeba Shire Council through the game, be caught and prosrespectively. of girls community The renovated facility on build- the Royal Lifesaving pathways that of behaviour will along the same a demoralising to injury midway see a good group to focus to steal their crown,â€? carry out this type relating to the competitors to course at the facility. with our tion hall. space for swimmers The loss makes for off field and expected any clean-up costs swimming club, our Cairns-based and core strength. Hastie said. turning up to train The club has successfully ecuted. Furthermore sponsors offender. for the Gladiators Peters stretchered â€œItâ€™s not just for the to. ing up their fitness recovered from the want to to be arethatproud â€œI hope the boys start to the season already have access a really Lady Bulls. at least several weeks. We kids new rubber flooring government seminars, incident will also be but for all the other The clubhouse has couple held had viche received a similar to be sidelined for parties Bulls in 2014 the facilities,â€? All grades have have that taste of space for equipment, come along andof use the McPherson It has been a tough Mareeba last week, birthday A Grade squad, who and features more which came Douglas ladies due one A Grade coach Cameron tory, that fantastic TV that will be used said. â€œThis couldnâ€™t be achieved withstrong pre-season of season for the including a large â€˜disappointing do drubbing from Mossman/Port weekend. end with the 112 SOLD community who feeling and want to and will allow for to a successful no excuses for the SOLD previous had the the support of the out for training DVDs game rst busifi their had simply in their their techniques. it again.â€? Bank to do go to the Bendigo woeful defence lossâ€™, admitting his squad swimmers to analyse SOLD much more now Repeated errors and their best efSOLD SOLD â€œWe can just do so SOLD Swim Club ness.â€? the club put in Gladiators coupled been outperformed despite SOLD SOLD As well as the grant, with the kids,â€? 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SOLD and than helped their dramatic try after what we need to work were in here shovels clear the club had more itâ€™s kids year, Pedersenâ€™s â€œThe Last the SOLD â€“ itâ€™s no good to for state and ying everywhere but Suburbs ball near brooms and dust fl ten swimmers qualify cution and co-ordination ing up a fumbled Yarrabee 15 swimmers would they were in and proud of their clubhope spot for effort but only come Mr Davies hoped put in 100 per cent tryline was a momentary He said that without house. It was lovely and good team qualify this year. proper execution.â€? who had turned out from Bendigo Bank, bonding.â€? the Mareeba crowd, away with 30 per cent the $20,000 grant had to undertake Club would like home side play and Mareeba Swim the club would have in force to see the Builders, APL fundraising for the Bring Dad to to thank Shane Smith about five years of Electrical, Maximum Speedway 10am - 3pm plumbing, Soncin revamp. numerous hours RTS concreting for This Sunday Tuesday - Saturday â€œIt would have been Pest Control and to sell tickets,â€? towards the revamp. He will their contributions of people volunteering love it! he said.

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fought hard but in fight for it â€“ Stratford to come out with the the end weâ€™re pleased said. result we did,â€? Srhoj we can improve on â€œThereâ€™s still things and ensure our level â€“ we have to train hard be.â€? is the highest it can Victor Madrid said Mareeba captain Saturday night. out made life comblood still working despite some new Wet, rainy conditions team, his side had coas Dolphins danger their place within the plicated for both sides Mareeba with an conditions. ordinated well in bad man Joe Rusch shocked there was patches â€œWe started off well, early goal. a pretty sloppy, Pendenza rewe might have played Bulls midfielder Robert shot clean there end when we scored 40-yard a the especially toward sponded by bulleting Angelo Serafinâ€™s Madrid said. that second goal,â€? through Dolphin keeper together well, and â€œI think weâ€™re coming hands. really well.â€? striker Steven Cater we play well we play Not to be outdone, Mareebaâ€™s when in taking on the Heat scales said the tip also Madrid popped up to experienceâ€™ for many out from full time. would be a â€˜new favour 15 minutes Mareeba to go up Bulls players. The win allows going to be new, for on April 20 at a yetâ€œFor some of us itâ€™s against the FNQ Heat to be another game,â€? going venue. just itâ€™s others to-be-determined said the game Bulls coach Alex Srhoj up he said. Heat are a quality win and that going â€œNevertheless the was a hard-fought cant days a week and play would be a signifi side, they train three a against the Heat so itâ€™ll definitely be at a national level challenge. make it easy, we hard game.â€? â€œThe conditions didnâ€™t but we still had to enjoyed the possession

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a number team are planning be modation the including a a car young ladies will of fundraising events, A group of 14 keen ServCoast to represent Rob Cahillâ€™s Auto wash to be held at travelling to the Gold Hockey AssociaStreet on April 12. ice in Athertonâ€™s Main urged the Tablethe Atherton Tableland State Open ChampionManager Chris Clair tion at the Ladies support the team. land community to ships on April 25-28. put in a fantastic efexperience of 2013 â€œThese girls have Building upon the to the team and 16th in the State fort in their commitment where the team placed Atherton team are said. Championships, the to training,â€? Clair their comon a weekly basis â€œThey will be representing travelling to Cairns help fields used in champi- munity at state-level titles and any practice on the turf to regular trainpeople either attendthey can get through onship games in addition and other fundraising Tableland. ing this car wash ing sessions on the in the vital turf donations or sponsorIt is hoped that getting functions or through make the team more be greatly appreciated.â€? skills training will on round ship will contacted be can he championshipâ€™s Clair added that competitive in the 0488 913 334. robin competition. of travel and accomTo support the cost

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2015 looks to be an exciting year for of these kids coming back committhe young junior Mareeba Bulls, as a ted with a desire to work hard and get lot of work has gone on behind the better and follow in the footsteps of scenes in preparation for the upcom- the Senior Bulls success. ing season. There are good numbers in every Most notably, many of the Bulls age group; and letâ€™s not forget the litjunior coaching staff have recently tle ones in the squirts program which completed the youth licence accredi- kick off every Thursday under the tation course, run by FNQ Heat tech- guidance of Alex Srhoj, who we are nical director, Chris Collins. This is a very fortunate to have as our Club massive boost for the club,not only to Technical Director, as well as the be able to provide our young players Senior Menâ€™s Premier League coach. the correct direction and guidance, 2014 was a successful year for the but also give our coaches knowledge club and it is encouraging to see kids and confidence. participate in sport, being active and Another positive move this year involved which is also a benefit for our has been the formation of a girls only community. junior team in the combined U/10, 11 A big thanks goes out to all our age group. At the start of the year, sponsors, the club could not go ahead FNQ Zone introduced the concept of without them and we wish everyone a girlâ€™s only competition and so far it involved all the best for the 2015 seahas been very encouraging. son. This is the first time that the club Michael Haendel has fielded a girls only side and hopefully in the future we can see more girls parWe are proud ticipating in the younger age groups. sponsors of The club is also focussing heavily on the MUFC and upcoming youth diviwish all the sion and everyone is working extremely hard Junior Bulls on a U/15, U/16 and youth division. There the best are a lot of talented kids 75 BYRNES ST, MAREEBA in this age group and it in 2015! PHONE: 4092 1006 is exciting to see a lot

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EXPRESS sPORT Dimbulah Bowls Club 50th Anniversary Saturday, March 14. Photos by Peter Roy.

EXPRESS sPORT RESULTS & DRAWS ARCHERY On Saturday March 14, one member shot target practice, three juniors shot clout practice. On Sunday March 15 members of the Tableland Company of Archers shot the first round of their Clout club championships in very windy conditions. Despite the very gusty conditions George Neilson robinhooded one of his arrows at the base of the clout post at 180m. The wind was against the juniors light poundage bows and they struggled in these conditions today. Results Double Clout Round: 180m Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 297, 315, 180m Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 252, 289, 165m U16 Boys Compound: W Smith 284, 249, 125m U12 Boys Compound: D Taylor 220, 204, 100m U12 Boys Recurve: N Prince 198, 94, B Dayes 125, 116. Next Saturday March 21 the members will conduct a working bee in the Field, starting at 8.30am. Next Sunday March 22 Coaching will be conducted for visitors and beginners from 9am to 12md, at Kerribee Park Archery Range, off Springs Road, Mareeba. After coaching the members will shoot Holt and Drake rounds (90arrows each). Junior members are welcome to shoot their round during the morning, starting at 9am. Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club. Tuesday: No bowls due to rain. Wednesday: Winners: Col Wiltshire, Harry Aly Khan, John Barnes R/U P. House, Katharine Wiltshire, Bruno Ciobo. Thank you Harry for sponsoring this day. Thursday: No bowls due to rain. Sunday: Our Harvest Festival was held again this year with wonderful support from our many sponsors who we thank very much for without them it would not be so successful. We must also thank Janette Battistin, Carmel DeZen, Carmen Cobb and John Turner for giving so much of their time to organise this event and to the 90 bowlers who participated in the day, the crates of fruit and vegetables were very appreciated by all players. Winners for the day: (Skips only) 5th place: E. Stevens, 4th: B. Lynne. 3rd: Tony Mc Alary. 2nd: E. Rick. 1st: A. DeZen. Coming Events: Tuesday: Warehouse Bowls. names in by 6pm for 7pm start. Wednesday: Mixed social, 9 am start. optional dress. Thursday: Open self-selected Jackpot pairs, casual dress, 1.30pm start. Sunday: Mixed social, 1.30pm start, casual dress.

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Tropical Far North Qld. District Ladies Bowls Assoc. Draw for the T.F.N.Q.D.L.B.A. Championship Fours - Host Club : Silkwood. Starting on Tuesday 24th March.Sectional play, 3 games of 15 ends, winners of all sections to play at Silkwood on Wednesday 25th March. Silkwood: Section 1 - No. 1 L. Cummings, S. Hewish, C. Cobb. No. 2 Bye. No. 3 E. Thompson, J. Dennis, R. Keddie, L. Plowman. No. 4 J. Carey, C. Scott, T. Spicer, S. Sampson. Silkwood: Section 2 - No. 1 C. DeZen, K. Bagley, J. Leinster, M. Bielek. No. 2 M. Smith, A.Azzopardi, A. Andrews, G. Buttigieg. No. 3 J. Burns, N. Murray, B. Jones, L. Hoskins No. 4 Bye. Silkwood: Section 3 - No. 1 E. Rowbotham, H. Aumuller, D. Robertson, L. Mitchell. No. 2 T. Dowdle, D. Slater, J. Day, G. Sharpe. No. 3 Bye. No. 4 G. O’brien, P. Anderson, E. Manly, E. Hannam. Babinda: Section 4 - No. 1 A. Gauci, J. Bucklar, C. Tarditi, J. Messina. No. 2 D. Bradley, B. Cochrane, V. Zamora, B. Achilles. No. 3 R. Wilshire, J. Lidden, D. Pedrolla. No. 4 J. Manestar, J. Curtayne, J. Baumann, E. Herwig. Finals draw: Winner of section 1 plays winner of section 2. Winner of section 3 plays winner of section 4. District Pairs to be held at Marlin Coast/Edgehill 21/23 April. Atherton Golf The weather has been a bit cruel this week with no wednesday or Thursday play. Saturdays Junior comp was called off but 14 members braved the heavy conditions to play the Yellow wet course, winner was Michael Conolly with 37 pts from Hayden Flynn 36 pts,. NTPs 5 Michael Conolly,13 Stevo. Sunday brought a sunny day with 20 players in the Yungaburra Butchery Stableford again on the Yellow course 3 players had 39 pts with Pup Hilder winning from Jim jenkins and Michael Conolly. NTPs 5& 16 Swifty Finlen. Jim Jenkins had a great eagle 3 on the 4th weather permiting this week the Sporters play Stableford ,the Thursday Ladies a stroke sponsored by Kerry Williamson Saturday Juniors at 7.30 am. Members and visitors will play a Pagoda Restaurant sponsored Turner Shield stableford. The Friday goose club joker jackpot is now at $720,so drop in for the 7 prize draw after the Chook run

ATHERTON BOWLS Men: Tuesday 10 March winner V.Meisch M.A.Pluschke T.Tudini, Wednesday 4 March February winner K.Franklin J.Davidson L.King, Friday 6 March Self Selected Pairs overall winner B.Fitzpatrick E.Crema 2nd round winner M.Mackney S.Martin, Saturday 14 March at 9.00 am games, B Grade Singles M.Pluschke 26 def D.Bushby 12, D.Shuttleworth 25 def G.Weare 11. Pairs B.Walker & D.Toolen 23 def, K.Franklin & J.Neary 12, M.Mackney & G.Kriesel 28 def T.Marriott & P.Sorensen 14, A Grade Singles G.Bew 25 def T.Marriott 21 , Saturday 21 March at 9.00am games called C’ship Pairs J.Sullivan & T.Sorenson vs N.Veit & R.Herbohn, D.Shuttleworth & R.Smith vs C.Leinster & R.Short, Saturday 28 March Club Selected Open Threes.Nominations on sheet. Ladies: Winners for Thursday, March 5 were E. Tyrrell, L. Santin, E. Collins and D. Bew. Championship Pairs played same day M. Fanna and A. Crittenden defeated H. Franklin and W. Zieth 267. Thursday March 12 winners were H. Franklin, J. Dent, M. Marsh and K. Bagley. Championship Pairs played Saturday March 14, P. Kriesel and J. Leinster defeated M. Fanna and A. Crittenden 30-15. RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Tuesday, March 10: Benchrest Centrefire Hunter Class results – J. Wyatt 491.14, B. Checkley 484.11, D. Smith 478.9, T. Armstrong 464.3, J. Anderson 452.3. Benchrest Rimfire Hunter Class results – Kev Chatfield 493.11, J. Waites 480.7, J. Wyatt 478.6, P. Padgett 476.8, T. Armstrong 467.9, M. Smith 466.6, J. Anderson 463.2. Saturday, March 14: Standard Pistol results – B. O’Reilly 299.2, C. Allman 279.1, R. McNeish 267.4, B. McNeish 264.7, M. Gentle-Newton 264.2, K. Jarman 262.4. Wednesday, March 18: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. Saturday, March 21: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. 303 shoot. RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB March 15: Bertoldo electrical kindly sponsored today’s shoot at 600 yards. Sunny with tricky switching winds and heavy mirage. Results for double 600, 15 shots comp. Target Rifle – J. Kuchel

135.7. F Open – G. Venables 161.7. FTR – B. Gianasi 172.6, C. Allman 170.10, P. Padgett 149.1, J. Anderson 148.2. F Standard – Kath Chatfield 174.10, Kev Chatfield 173.8, L. Wilson 166.6, B. O’Reilly 166.3, M. Wilson 157.3. Sunday, March 22: Double 500, 10 shots competition (8.30am start). Yungaburra Bowls Club Results: Sunday, March 15 - Men’s Competition. A Grade Singles: D. Skinner defeated Ian McHardie. P. Stein defeated B. Lord. Pairs: A. Jones and R. Berryman defeated M. Gordon and Greg Johnson. Triples: L. Thompson, A. Hogan and W. Coutts defeated Gavin Johnson, O. Molloy and C. Johnson. All other events were cancelled due to the wet weather during the week. Upcoming Events: Wednesday, March 18 - Ladies Competition Championship Pairs - 9:00am start - M. Pointon and R. Williams versus B. Titlow and K. Hogan. A Grade Singles - S. Hemensley versus R. Johnson. Championship Pairs - 1:30pm start - S. Hemensley and M. Dobe versus V. Wieland and Y. Ingle. Wednesday, March 18 - Mixed Social - 1:30pm start - Club Selected - Selectors - Y. Milevskiy and R. Johnson - Names on sheet outside the clubhouse or ring the club on the day by 12:45pm - Kitchen Duty - J. Parker and Y. Ingle. Friday, March 20 - Jackpot Pairs - 1:00pm start - Self Selected Open Pairs - Names on sheet outside the clubhouse by end of play on Wednesday, March 18 - Reserves: Name and phone number at the bottom of the sheet - Kitchen Duty - K. Anderson. Saturday, March 21 - Men’s Competition - 1:30pm start - A Grade - G. Pritchard versus R. Milevskiy (Marker - B. Pritchard). B Grade - T. Whykes versus C. Johnson (Marker - Gavin Johnson). Sunday, March 22 - The Blaney Shield at Herberton - 1:00pm start - 24 players required - Mixed - Names in the Men’s 2015 Events Book. Return match Yungaburra Saturday, April 11 - 28 players required - mixed triples. Sunday, March 29 - Men’s Patron’s Day at Dimbulah - 9:00am start - Team: D. Sweedman, L. Thompson, J. Beu and B. Prien. Saturday, March 28 - Turkey 3’s - 1:30pm start Self Selected Open Triples - Names in the Turkey 3’s Book - Reserves: Name and phone number at the bottom of the page - Kitchen Duty - J. Parker and Y. Milevskiy.

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EXPRESS sPORT Daley in action last weekend in Dimbulah. (Photo by Peter Roy)

Gladiators fall agonisingly short of comeback win

Gladiators players prepare for another defensive set. By Justin Fris

Tilse prepares to represent Australia in elite US competition By Justin Fris

LOCAL talent Daley Tilse is preparing for the biggest competition of his career later this year, where he will represent Australia in the US. Daley shone in the recent Australian High School Rodeo finals, placing 1st in steer wrestling, 1st in calf roping, along with a 2nd place finish in the team roping and all-round cowboy categories. He will head to Wyoming with his Australian teammates, who will be watched by several US colleges across the nation. Should Tilse’s talent be recognised by a US college, he may be offered a college scholarship to further enhance his career. Since his first appearance at the Mareeba Rodeo in 2013, Daley has spent countless hours practising several techniques across a variety of disciplines.

Last year’s festive period was especially busy for him, as he completed a series of rodeos in NSW, travelling in and out of towns, competing hard. Daley said he is grateful for many things during his career so far, in particular being injury-free and enjoying his time on the rodeo circuit. “I’ve been really lucky with injuries,” he said. “Some of the major injuries in our sport are mainly shoulder and knee-based injuries.” “Once you travel on the circuit for a while, everyone becomes like a big family. If I needed to go live down in NSW, there are plenty of places I could stay.” Excited ahead of his trip to the US, Daley said he was focussed on doing a good job during the titles and would try to not over think things before each event.

INNISFAIL held off an inspired Mareeba Gladiators 22-20 during their reserve grade opener at Davies Park, last Saturday. After a bright opening which saw them lead 12-0, the hosts were unable to hold off the visitors, who possessed exceptional speed down the wings. Gladiators halfback Gordon Hunter was in the middle of everything. He played an exceptional role in creating opportunities, although some handling errors did cost his side. Innisfail ace Liam Conomo was let off the leash from every scrum, with a designed set play yielding him solid gains every time. When the Gladiators did get their hands on the football, they couldn’t control it and were made to pay for it. The visitors eventually gained the lead in the 57th minute, with Jayden Rudken touching down in the right hand corner of

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Kiarra O'Shea and Mareeba RSL Functions Manager Tracey O'Shea with Mareeba Golf Club Manager Cynthia Houchin and Club Captain Michael blunt ahead of Saturday’s charity golf day.

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the High School end. Almost on the fence with a brutal angle, Marc Kelly was radar-like in his conversion, which energised his teammates thereafter. In the final 20 minutes of the game, the Gladiators only had possession of the football for three minutes. In that time, they came within inches of an unlikely comeback. Fullback Jack Hogan scrambled onto the football in the middle of the field and danced his way through a myriad of defenders, reducing the margin to two points. However with time on their side, Innisfail utilised clock management techniques to perfection and saw the game out. Despite the loss, Tonga Kose’s men will be able to take great heart from their spirited fightback, with the team looking ahead to Ivanhoes next weekend. In the U/18’s, Innisfail had all the answers from start to finish in their 70-0 demolition of the Gladiators.

golf enthusiasts and first timers are encouraged to come and tee off at the Mareeba Golf Club, this Saturday. The Mareeba RSL will be hosting an 18 hole, four ball Ambrose golf day at the Mareeba Golf Club on Saturday, March 21, and it’s all for charity. As part of the commemorative celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of the ANZACS, all proceeds from the day will go to the Mareeba RSL’s newly formed Community Support Program (CSP). Contributions to this program will assist with the creation of a soup kitchen at the back of the RSL and a delivery program aimed at supporting the under privileged in the community. Club Captain Michael Blunt is looking forward the day and encourages all to come along and support this great charity. “It’s a great charity and I hope everyone comes along to support it and have some fun as well,” he said. First time golfer and Mareeba RSL Functions Manager Tracey O’Shea said she hopes the day raises more than $1000 for the CSP. Teams of four can nominate prior, or on the morning at 8am. Teams can be made up of men’s, ladies, mixed and even kids teams are welcome to come and have a hit. Tee off is at 9am sharp and cost is only $25 per person; and includes golf and a free BBQ by the Mareeba RSL afterwards. There is a first prize pool of $500, plus heaps of other great prizes on the day, such as: a prize for the nearest to pin, longest drive and strangest drive, plus novelty events like the ‘Happy Gilmore Hole’. There will be raffles out on the course all day and will continue on after at the presentations at the clubhouse. For more info, to nominate a team or to book a gold cart for the day, call the Mareeba Golf Club on 4092 1528.

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Gladiators humbled in season opener Gladiators players paid tribute to their friend, Tony ‘Sassman’ Schaaf, prior to last Saturday’s round one match. By Justin Fris

INNISFAIL surged to a 38-12 victory over the Mareeba Gladiators at Davies Park last Saturday night, in a largely uninspiring affair. In a game where handling errors reached epidemic-like levels, the visitors had too much class and experience when the game was on the line. The Gladiators had large patches of solid endeavour, however whenever they built up enough momentum, they turned the ball over. Both sides respectfully stood for a minute silence before kick-off, in a tribute to the late Tony “Sassman” Schaaf, who will always be loved by the local community. Opening exchanges between both sides were scrappy at the best of times, with the home side benefiting from a series of penalties. The Gladiators took advantage of their field position, with Villiami Koroi scoring a relatively straight forward try at the 12 minute mark of the first half. Koroi was able to bustle his way through a group of players under the posts, with most of the Innisfail defence left looking at each other. Repeating sets ensued for the hosts, however they weren’t able to put on enough scoreboard pressure when it counted. Innisfail winger Bodean Tanner began to fire up and appeared to revel in the dynamic spread of the ball given to him by his teammates. This dominance translated into the visitors bridging the gap, with Fred Kobara’s excellent game sense rewarded through a try. Shockwaves went through the grandstand, when Gladiators hooker Apenisa Cakanasiga was assisted off the field through injury.

Youngsters like Jackson Peters noticed the significance of this; and he took his defensive output up several gears. After briefly extending their lead, the Gladiators fell victims to an extraordinary purple patch from Innisfail, who finished the half with two unanswered tries and all the running. With NRL veterans Rod Jensen and Ty Williams providing quality leadership to younger members of their squad, the visitors broke the game open after half time. Further mistakes from the Gladiators spoiled any opportunity of a comeback, as the game began to peter out on the hour mark. Exciting Innisfail fullback Luke Romano put on a clinic in the second half, with exceptional speed and ability to read the play under pressure. The visitors piled on five second half tries, with the hosts unable to trouble the scoreboard attendant. Fili Fate came to life during this point of the match, scoring two tries and was virtually unplayable against a tired defence. Several Gladiators supporters decided enough was enough five minutes from full-time, pouring out of the exits and into the cloak of darkness. Innisfail coach Ty Williams was pleased with the victory and said the current dynamic of the squad would hopefully see his

side well through 2015. “It’s always nice to travel up to Mareeba and come back with two points,” he said. “Even if the win was ugly at times. “RJ and myself are in a really good situation as we can lead with experience; and we have a really unique and good team dynamic for the season.” Before heading down to the rooms and enjoying victory, Williams made special mention of

Luke Romano’s performance. “His performance was excellent tonight and his attitude has been really good, especially in training,” he said. Gladiators coach David Grainer addressed the crowd post-game, saying that he appreciated their support. Mareeba will have their first away match of 2015 this week, where they will take on Ivanhoes.

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