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Community spirit was on show at the weekend as locals came together for a fun day of golf in support of Sarah Bensted who is battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Held at the Mareeba Golf Club, the day was a resounding success as they raised more than $3000 to help Sarah in her fight against cancer. FULL STORY PAGE 9.

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TALENT was on show over the weekend with the annual FNQ Country Music Festival featuring an exciting and talented mix of the ages who sang old classics and modern tunes for all to enjoy. Hosted by the Walkamin Country Music Club and held at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds, hundreds flocked to the event over the three days to enjoy all the festival had to offer. The Talent Quest, which ran from Friday to Sunday, unearthed the very best artists from across the region. After three days of singing local Mareeba artist Kelli Scott received the 2019 Country Music Australia Academy (CMAA) scholarship award.

Kelly will now head to Tamworth in July next year to work with the best of the best in the industry in a series of workshops and gain valuable experience in the country music industry. Other overall category winners at Sunday’s final were – Juvenile Karlee Searle from Charters Towers, Junior Bella McKenzie from Mackay and the open section was won by Lavina Steward from Townsville. An encouragement award went to Travis Searle and the Henderson Family ‘Spirit of the Festival’ went to Blain Woodard. The talent coming through the festival each and every year is inspiring to see.

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WINNERS: Young Kelli Scott of Mareeba (above) was awarded the 2019 CMAA scholarship. Pictured left to right, Junior winner Bella McKenzie, Open winner Lavina Steward, Juvenile winner Karlee Searle the Henderson Family ‘Spirit of the Festival’ award winner Blain Woodard.

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Mosque community open day THE Mareeba Islamic Society is hosting an open day on Saturday, October 26 at the Mareeba Mosque Hall and invites the community to come along. The open day is part of a nationwide event with the purpose of providing a safe environment for people who have questions

and would like to know more about their local mosque. The day is an opportunity to foster peace and understanding among the vast and diverse community present within the Mareeba Shire. The open day helps break misconceptions around the Is-

lamic belief and to brush away what people might have heard over the internet by asking the experts personally. The day, open to all, will be held at the Mareeba Mosque Hall on the corner of Walsh and Lloyd Streets, from between 10am to 4pm and will feature

two separate tour times of the Mosque. The tours of the Mosque give people a chance to gather a better understanding of the Mareeba Mosque and the people who worship there. There will be information stalls and a Q&A session being offered.

Questions are more than welcome on the open day as a scholar will be available to talk to and help people with any questions they may have. An array of multicultural foods, tea and coffee will also be available throughout the day for visitors to enjoy.

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Frecklington pledges support for Nullinga STATE Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington was in Far North Queensland last week to announce her commitment to delivering critical water infrastructure to the region – namely Nullinga Dam. Ms Frecklington’s visit comes just two months after the Palaszczuk Government released the Nulling Dam’s business case and determined that it wasn’t financially viable. Ms Frecklington said the business case, which stated that Nullinga will cost close to a billion dollars, was flawed. “The Labor Government have effectively ruled out the Nullinga Dam based on flawed assumptions,” she said. “Under Labor, the review of the capital cost has increased by 121-231 per cent since the preliminary business case. “The Palaszczuk Government have plucked the figures for their business case out of the air, therefore it needs to be peer reviewed. “The local mayors and interest groups don’t trust the business case – it’s a joke and the people of Far North Queensland are not going to be treated like fools by a government who are

clearly anti-regions and antiwater.” Ms Frecklington was joined in Cairns by Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore, Cairns Regional Council Mayor Bob Manning, Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Council’s Executive Darlene Irvine, Advance Cairns President Trent Twomey, Cairns Chamber of Commerce President Nick Loukas and MSF Sugar Mil Manager Chris Hoare – all of whom have been outspoken about the need for more water infrastructure projects like Nullinga Dam for the sustainability of the region long-term. “They all stood with me today in Cairns in support of the LNP’s announcement around making sure that we have water security in this region for years to come,” Ms Frecklington said. Despite concerns over the cost of the project, Ms Frecklington said if she’s elected, an LNP State Government will work collaboratively and proactively with the Federal Government. Despite the support Ms Frecklington received from FNQ politicians and interest groups during her visit, State Minister

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State Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington was in Mareeba and Cairns last week to pledge her support for water infrastructure projects in the region.

for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham has questioned the Opposition Leader’s ability to deliver on her promises. “The LNP – including the current Opposition Leader – was preparing to abandon dam building in Queensland to the private sector,” he said. “When the Leader of the Opposition was Campbell New-

man’s assistant minister, she was proud of a budget that resulted in mass public service sackings.” Dr Lynham said the Coordinator General and his Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy were working on the best way to preserve the proposed Nullinga Dam site. “We recognise that there might be strategic benefits for FNQ in preserving the site while

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Local coach to international coach JUNE Cotter has recently checked an item off her bucket list as she has recently left Mareeba bound for the INAS Global Games to be held in Brisbane. Similar to the Paralympics, The International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS) Global Games is the pinnacle for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Mrs Cotter has been selected as manager/assistant coach for the INAS Global Games swimming team alongside Cairns local Andrew ‘Herbie’ Howard. Mr Howard has an extensive resume in swimming with his coaching of several Paralympian swimmers, with both coaches for the Games being selected out of FNQ it is an exciting time for swimming in the Far North Mrs Cotter applied for the Manager/assistant coach job on April 19 and received confirmation about her position two months ago. “I found out about two months ago, so it was very exciting to hear

that I had got it,” she said. “They’re quite high calibre roles so I was very honoured.” Mrs Cotter is extremely excited to be coaching for an internationally recognised swimming team. “I’m hoping to do a good job and impress because I might get chosen again,” she said. “I would like to thank the local community and my staff at the Mareeba Swimming pool. “Without them I wouldn’t be able to take this opportunity.” The swimming team that Mr Howard and Mrs Cotter will be coaching is made up of Down syndrome swimmers including world record holder Katrina Coffey. Mrs Coffey holds the current INAS world swimming records for the 1500m freestyle, 400m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke. Brisbane was chosen to host this year’s games where thousands of athletes from 50 countries will all compete in 10 sports and field events.

June Cotter is currently at the INAS Global Games as an assistant swimming coach.

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THE Australian Future Agro Challenge (AusFAC) is back for its fourth year as the Atherton Tablelands will play host to the much-anticipated event over the first weekend of November. AusFac is the Australian arm of a global competition, providing participants the chance to showcase their food and agricultural innovations as they vie for the Australian Agripreneur of the Year award. The winner gets an expenses paid entry (including travel) to the global Future Agro Challenge, where they have access to international food and agtech mentors, clients, investors, and corporate contacts, providing

them with a massive opportunity to expand their startup throughout the world. The event will also consist of prominent members within the industry, with its main guest speaker KPMG Melbourne Partner and Head of KPMG’s AgriTech division Ben van Delden. Mr van Delden has lead business and farm tours across the world to identify the leading technologies and farming practices to help Australia’s agriculture industry. In addition to Mr van Delden, Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur Leanne Kemp is making her first visit to our region to become an AusFAC Judge and

guest speaker at a function for local businesses. The competition will consist of innovative and fundable startup businesses in the following industries - Food tech, Ag tech, Agroforestry and husbandry, Food or beverage product or retail, Food security and sustainability, Food waste, Nutrition and health, Food safety, Packaging and logistics, Agriculture education, Agriculture tourism and Agriculture production and processing. You can find out more by contacting StartUp and Innovation Tablelands on fac@startuptablelands.org or 0409 567 686.

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Changes to TRC Divisional Boundaries The Local Government Change Commission has completed its consultation and review of the Tablelands Regional Council divisional boundaries and provided its assessment to the Minister for Local Government for implementation. “Each division needs to have roughly the same number of voters to ensure each person’s vote has the same value,” Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Joe Pa-

ronella said. “After crunching the numbers and reviewing submissions from the community, the Change Commission has increased the number of voters in Division 2. “The most significant change is that Herberton has moved out of Division 1 and into Division 2. “You can read the full deTABLELANDS termination on REGIONAL the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s Final Electoral Divisions

Cr Wyatt to nominate for second term as councillor MAREEBA Shire Council’s (MSC) Cr Lenore Wyatt has announced that she will be nominating for the role of councillor once again in the upcoming 2020 elections. Cr Wyatt made the announcement via her official Facebook page. “When I first threw my hat in the ring to perhaps be elected as one of your councillors, I let you all know 12 months ahead of time,” she said. “I would like to pass on a huge thank you to everyone that has enabled me to have

website, which also has a suite of maps.” Cr Paronella said it is highly likely these changes will be implemented without alteration. “The current boundaries will remain in place until the local government elections in late March 2020,” he said. “But when we head to the polls, we’ll be voting with regard to the new divisions.”

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the honour to represent you as one of your Mareeba Shire councillors, which I will continue to do right up until the next elections. “I would like to let you all know that I will be nominating again in the 2020 elections for the role of councillor and to hopefully continue on with doing a job that I truly love, with your support.” The Local Government elections are scheduled to take place on March 28, 2020.

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Legends of League night hits Mareeba

THERE is set to be a strong crowd on hand this Friday as community members both young and old will converge on the Mareeba Turf Club for the Legends of League night. The night will act as the official launch and fundraiser for the Mareeba Old Players and Supporters group (MOPS), which brings rugby league enthusiasts from the region together to socialise all while helping support “The Greatest Game of All”. In addition, money raised will also go towards much-needed funding for the Black Dog Institute and breast cancer awareness. The Australian sporting legends who will be attending this Friday night are former rugby league greats Martin Bella, Paul Sironen, Royce Simmons and Wally Fullerton-Smith, along with former Australian cricketer Doug Walters. Martin Bella, a veteran of 235 professional rugby league games, 21 State of Origins and 9 Tests for Australia, spoke about the enormous impact groups like

MOPS have on its members and the game of rugby league within the community. “It’s fantastic to see a group like MOPS actively trying to promote the game in Mareeba and its surrounds,” he said. “In addition, the MOPS members have plenty of rugby league and life experience, and will be crucial in providing direction at their local club.” Bella said MOPS will be extremely valuable in providing its members with a way to reconnect with rugby league. “A number of people who can no longer physically play feel a dislocation from the game itself and the positive social aspects that it brings,” he said. “This gives people with a common foundation a chance to maintain those social ties that all of us loved when we played rugby league and hopefully MOPS can garner the support of the community.” For those interested in attending, the event will run from 6pm – late.

Former rugby league great Martin Bella will be one of five guest speakers at this Friday’s MOPS launch and Legends of League night.

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Sky’s the limit for Barnard eagerness to learn being other attributes that have made him so employable. “Matthew is a very down to earth and funny guy who brings a lot of laughter to the office,” Ms Lang said. “He is open to learn anything, do anything and help where ever possible, and has been one of the most reliable people I have worked with and I am excited to be able to help him on his journey in the workforce. “He is dedicated and committed to doing any task set as efficiently and to the best of his ability - what more could someone ask for in an employee and

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volunteer.” Ms Lang said by employing Matthew, the society hopes that he learns skills needed to further his employment opportunities, give him a sense of self-worth and that feeling of accomplishment that a lot of people take for granted. “We hope that others will see just how valuable a person can be regardless of their background,” she said. “If a not-for profit-organisation like us can offer someone these opportunities, we hope others can too.”

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recently offered him gainful employment. Atherton Show Society Event Coordinator Kylie Lang said since volunteering with the organisation, Matthew has been an asset in the office completing small tasks that would usually be put to the side and completed when staff had time. “Some of these tasks may not be completed until just before the show which is quite a hectic time for us; however by having those tasks completed (by Matthew) weeks before reduced the

stress on staff and other volunteers, allowing then to focus on other areas,” she said. Matthew’s official job title is Assistant to the Events Manager, where he will be working in the office completing tasks such as copying, shredding and preparing items for the next show as well as working around the grounds completing small maintenance jobs. “David Plume, a long standing volunteer of the Show Society as well as the Tolga Historical Society and Museum,

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has been showing Matthew the ropes around the grounds and facilities in which the society maintain throughout the year,” Ms Lang said. “David has kindly given up his time every Tuesday and Friday to make sure the facilities are ready for show. “Matthew will also be undertaking training such as basic computer skills.” Matthew has not only brought a valuable skill-set to the Atherton Show Society, as his infectious personality and

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Marcel takes on gruelling Crocodile Trophy MAREEBA local Vince Marcel is currently competing in one of the most gruelling and iconic mountain bike stage races in the world, as today marks the fifth of eight consecutive days of riding that pushes the athletes to their ultimate limit as part of the Crocodile Trophy. The annual race takes place in Tropical North Queensland and covers a total of 700 kilometres that incorporates a variety of trails such as rainforest, bushland and Outback tracks along with river crossings. Marcel is competing in the Amateur Masters category, which pits the best amateur riders between 35-40 years of age against each other. It’s Marcel’s first ever time competing in the Crocodile Trophy, and he noted the enormous amount of preparation that was

required to get ready for the event. “I have been training virtually every day for the past four months,” he said. “Throughout that training I have incorporated both mountain bike and road riding which will hopefully hold me in good stead for the race.” When Marcel spoke with The Express last Thursday (two days out from the event), he said while he wasn’t sure what to expect heading into the event, he knew it was going to be one that tested him both physically and mentally. “I am both nervous and excited,” he said. “I am definitely experiencing plenty of nerves as it is such a long race; however I couldn’t pass up this opportunity as it is something that has been on my

bucket list. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and I have made sure that I have reached out to other riders so I can take their advice on-board and perform at my best.” Marcel said he would like to thank those who played an integral role in his preparation for the race. “Firstly I would like to recognise Giant Bicycle Centre Cairns for getting me ready, they have been crucial in the preparation of my equipment among other things,” he said. “I also would like to thank my coach Peter Lister from Cadence Cycle Coaching for his efforts and the Mareeba Discount Drug Store for providing me with all of my nutrition needs. “Lastly and most importantly

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A Saturday for Sarah THERE was an extremely strong crowd on hand at the Mareeba Golf Club on Saturday to help fundraise for local woman Sarah Bensted who is currently battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The event, which was held by the Mareeba Business Women’s Club Inc, saw residents young and old dust off their golf clubs in support of an individual who has been an integral part of the community her entire life. The event’s coordinator Angela Nason said Sarah and her family are very well-respected within the community. “As you can tell by the amount of people attending, she has a number of family and friends who support her which is a testament to how she is as a person,” she said. “We were hoping for roughly 50 people, but we have more than 70 here today so it has been a fantastic success. “The strong numbers are yet another indication of how wonderful Mareeba is as a community – we come together and help those in need.” Mrs Nason took time to thank those who contributed to the event’s success. “A huge thank you goes to our sponsors Steggles, Russo’s Quality Meats and Curcio’s Bakery – they’ve provided all the food for the barbecue this afternoon,” she said. “I also want to recognise the Mareeba Golf Club for being a part of this fundraiser and the community as a whole for showing such great support.” Mrs Nason said for those wanting to join the Mareeba Business Women’s Club, they can do so by visiting their Facebook page for more information. $3050 was raised on Saturday at the charity family fun golf day for Sarah Bensted (pictured right).

Hunting activities pose serious risk to banana industry and economy

Banana growers have pleaded with recreational pig hunters in Far North Queensland to not enter banana farms without permission, warning that a recent spate of illegal trespassing posed a serious risk to their $600 million industry and the Cassowary Coast economy. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has raised these concerns following reports of increased illegal hunting activity on banana farms in the Tully/Innisfail region, prompting major fears it could lead to the spread of the devastating fungal disease Panama tropical race 4 (TR4). Panama TR4 is a soil borne disease that can be transferred by people, animals, vehicles and other machinery entering and exiting banana properties. ABGC Deputy Chair Leon Collins said he had recently become aware of a significant rise in the number of growers reporting illegal entry onto their farms from local hunters, including dogs and vehicles entering properties regularly without permission. “We are definitely not here to get pig hunters off-side. However, it is imperative that we make them aware that entering any banana property without permission and not adhering to strict biosecurity measures, could have

absolutely devastating impacts by potentially spreading Panama TR4,” Mr Collins said. “If this disease does spread more broadly, it will not only affect farmers’ own livelihoods, but also impact heavily on the local communities of the Cassowary Coast that rely so heavily on the banana industry.” “The industry is the major employer and main economic driver for the entire Cassowary Coast region. “To hear that people are cutting fences to enter properties, without permission, thereby putting our entire industry in jeopardy is alarming and we implore those that are doing it to please consider the consequences of their actions and stop the practice immediately.” Mr Collins noted that feral pigs were a major concern for growers, as they too can transfer disease between properties. However, the ABGC, government and growers had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a co-ordinated feral pig culling program over the past two years. Using a multi-pronged approach, including aerial shooting, ground shooting, baiting, exclusion fencing and trapping, more than 4600 pigs have been culled from the Tully Valley since July 2017.

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“Since the first Queensland detection of TR4 in the Tully Valley in March 2015, there have been just two other farms detected with the disease, thanks to the collaborative effort of ABGC, Biosecurity Queensland, individual growers, researchers and the wider community. “There is no other country in the world that has had similar success in containing this disease. “We’ve had to adapt in order to fend off this disease and industry, government and growers have spent millions of dollars implementing extensive biosecurity controls. “If just one pig hunter cuts a fence to enter a banana property and they pick up soil that is infected with this disease and they move this soil via their tyres or footwear to another farm, it jeopardises every measure and control that we have put in place.” Mr Collins said it was a responsibility of all Queenslanders to take an active role in managing biosecurity risks under their control. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, individuals and organisations must take all reasonable steps to ensure they do not spread a pest, disease or contaminant.

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Outstanding Atherton apprentice finalist in MTA awards

THE Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) has recently announced Jesse Weatherhead (pictured) from Atherton Smash Repair Specialist, Far North Queensland as an Apprentice of the Year finalist. Jesse has been selected as a finalist from over 1,800 MTA Institute apprentices throughout Queensland and is among a group of ten other candidates vying for the highly sought-after title. Jesse is a fourth year AUR32116 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology apprentice and was

nominated for the accolade by his MTA Institute trainer Shane Palmer for his great attitude and high working standards. “Jesse is willing to undertake repair work no matter how big the job,” Mr Palmer said. “He has a great relationship with colleagues and his employer, is always attentive and shows great detail and pride in his work.” To be revealed at the MTA Queensland Industry Awards Dinner on Saturday November 16, the Apprentice of the Year award will be bestowed upon the apprentice who has demonstrated a dedication to learning and performed above and beyond expectations. “It would be amazing to win the Apprentice of the Year title, Jesse Weatherhead said. “I’ve just been doing my normal thing but to be recognised for that is great - I am very proud of the achievement.” Group Chief Executive for MTA Queensland Dr Brett Dale said the announcement of the Apprentice of the Year award is the highlight of the Industry Awards Dinner. “It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to acknowledge and celebrate the enormous achievement of these outstanding apprentices,” he said. “I am thrilled to see apprentices from regional and metropolitan Queensland in the running as well as a cross section of automotive qualifications.”

Retired Inspector Jock MacDonald with the restored head stone of Constable J. Herring at the Coen cemetery.

Preserving Coen’s police history Gone but never forgotten is a message that lies deep with retired Queensland Police Service Inspector Jock MacDonald. True to that message, Jock recently travelled to Coen to install two memorial plaques for two fallen police officers at the front of Coen Police Station. Whilst in Coen, Jock reinstalled the renovated headstone of Constable Herring who died at 27-years-old in 1903 from

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Dengue fever. Jock has close ties with the Coen area having served as a Constable at Coen Police Station in the early 1960s then returning on numerous occasions as a relieving Sergeant and then later as the Cape Inspector. In his own words, Jock formed a “nostalgic affection” with the cape and through his research went on to write the book titled Policing ‘The Coen’ which documented the

history of policing in this area between 1885 and 2011. He initially served two years there, performing police pack-horse patrols to a number of missions and cattle stations on Cape York, before returning to Brisbane. He soon found the big city was not to his liking and, after twelve months, returned to Coen for a second term, where he resumed general police duties, this time utilising a Willys Jeep 4WD which had then

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been allocated to Coen. During his research Jock became aware of two former serving police constables who passed away in Coen during the early pioneering days of Cape York Peninsula. Jock said it has been a privilege to arrange for the supply of two memorial plaques to commemorate the two officers. “Their plaques now sit proudly at the front entrance of the Coen Police Station,” he said.

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The members choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week is... GLENDA GORDON

I WISH to place on record my thanks to the lady not only picked up the name badge which I had lost in Mareeba last Saturday and took the time to drive out to the Mareeba International Club to return it to me the next day while I was attending the Lions District Convention. I reckon if I had dropped it in a larger city it would probably have been kicked to the gutter and ignored. But this lady exemplified the true essence of country, as did all Mareeba residents over the weekend. My compliments to you all. John R Vickary Lions Club of Cairns

Sticking by the principles A RECENT article in The Express newspaper contains factual errors. I am misquoted as saying that I did not recall a conversation with Rhonda Leitner. I recall the two conversations clearly. As a Councillor, I am bound by confidentiality and therefore not allowed to discuss the matter. A complainant is able to talk to the press, but if they will not allow the investigation report to be released, the community is unable to hear the whole story. Even though this seems

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unfair, I strongly believe in the principles of the complaints process. I have been measured against the Councillor Code of Conduct and found to be not guilty of the accusations. Councillor Kate Eden Tablelands Regional Council

TRC complainant remains unhappy I WOULD like to clarify some of the points made in the article relating to my complaint against Cr Kate Eden. I have not agreed for the publication of the council report, as it contains only interpretations and assumptions made by the CEO, and does not include both my complaint and Cr Eden’s response. I requested a copy of her response, but the council has not agreed to give me that – and expects that I should be satisfied with the CEO’s assumptions and interpretations. As advised, I had no opportunity to reply (as they have refused to give me her response); was not advised of the meeting; was not asked if I was happy to have it in open session (which I was as I had come to the meeting for that purpose); and therefore do not consider it just nor appropriate for a report to be made public when it does not contain all of the relevant information – only that part which supports Cr Eden’s apparent version summary

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(not made known to me). I also point out that the TRC has advised me that they did interview Cr Eden, and that she admitted the conversation with me had occurred, but denied bullying and inappropriate conduct. It now appears (article published by the The Express) that she is saying she ‘does not recall’ the conversation at all. Extraordinary conduct. Ronda Leitner Atherton

Australia’s worst drought WITH the current drought occupying so much media space it seems pertinent to ask when was Australia’s worst known drought and how long did it last? The dreadful 1930s drought seems to barely rate a mention these days and the decade-long Federation Drought of the 1890s and 1900s has been largely airbrushed from history. But according to 2016 research by a group that included Dr Chris Turney, Australia once had a drought where no rain fell on the mainland for 22 years. Dr Turney is no “denier”; he’s the man-made global warming believer who’s ship famously got stuck in ice while trying to prove the Antarctic was melting. So when was this 22-year mega-death drought? Appar-

ently it began 519 years ago, during the depths of the Little Ice Age (LIA). The LIA was very cold so there was less atmospheric water vapour from which rain could form. In warmer times more evaporation means more water vapour which means more rain. Dr Andy Pitman, one of Australia’s leading “climate experts” and UN-IPCC lead author, recently said there’s no link between global warming and drought. Nonetheless, the frightbats at “our ABC”, some of whom we most-generously pay $5,769 per week, are insisting man-made CO2-warming will cause more drought. And because the ABC has sucked the profit out of private news media they fall in line due to a lack of resources for their own research. All of which means our gormless, gutless, brainless, spineless, populist politicians fall swooningly into line and work actively against our national interests. For example, in September the federal government released 400,000 million litres from dams built for towns and farmers and used it to flood forests, benefitting only mosquitoes and snakes. When will this madness end? Only when a majority of us stop voting for the GreenALP-LNP UNiparty. Peter Campion Tolga

r u o r y e p b a a r p s G w e n l a c : o l s n e o i u t r t a c o l g n i w o l l o f e at th MAREEBA: Mareeba News, Piagno’s News, Mareeba Discount Drug Store, Shell Mareeba Service Station, BP Mareeba, Mareeba IGA, Curcio’s Bakery, Mobil Service Station Mareeba, Termite, Portsmith Fuels, Biboohra Cash Store, Post Office Centre Mareeba, Mareeba Leagues Club and all good business outlets. ATHERTON: Summers News, Phillips News, Mobile Atherton, Fresh St. Market IGA, Puma Service Station Atherton, Atherton International Club, Atherton Bakehouse and Café on Louise. SOUTHERN TABLELANDS: Tolga News, Mobil Service Station Tolga, Cash Store Walkamin, Malanda Spar, Caltex Malanda, Marano’s Malanda, Tobin’s Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra Foodworks, Yungaburra Pit Stop, Kairi Store, Herberton News, Herberton 5 Star, Wondecla Roadhouse, Ravenshoe News, Ravenshoe Hiland Bakery, Foodworks Ravenshoe, Ravenshoe Information Centre, Marano’s Ravenshoe, Tall Timbers Roadhouse and Mt Garnet Post Office. KURANDA: Kuranda News, Kuranda Foodmart, Koah Service Station, Speewah Store, Kowrowa Cash Store and Kuranda BP Roadhouse.

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DIMBULAH: TGT Home Hardware, Dimbulah Post Office, Bendigo Bank, Dimbulah One Stop and De Lai Fuel Distribution. CHILLAGOE: Almaden Hotel, Chillagoe Post Office, Chillagoe General Store, Chillagoe Hotel and Post Office Hotel. COOKTOWN: Cooktown IGA, Cooktown News, Sovereign Hotel, Caltex Cooktown, Palmer River Roadhouse, Cooktown Hotel, Lakeland Downs Hotel, Lakeland Roadhouse and Lakeland Coffee House. MT MOLLOY: Mt Molloy Post Office and Mt Molloy Store. KARUMBA: Post Office Karumba, Karumba Pharmacy and Carpentaria Fuels. GEORGETOWN: Ampol Roadhouse, Midway Caravan Park and Georgetown Hospital. NORMANTON: One Stop Shop, Normanton Trader and Garden Café. MT SURPRISE: Post Office and Mt Surprise Service Station. CROYDON: Gulf Gate Roadhouse and Croydon General Store. EINASLEIGH: Post Office and Einasleigh Council. FORSAYTH: Store and Post Office and Goldfield Tavern. MOSSMAN: Port Douglas IGA and Mossman News. CAIRNS: Smithfield News (Shopping Centre) and Cairns Central Nextra News.

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Neat Queenslander with extras THIS block home with covered verandah on 3 sides has great street appeal. Palm trees line the driveway/entrance and the home has a large shed and a covered pergola with BBQ area that leads to the in-ground pool. This is a great family home on acreage with established gardens and fruit trees, and still provides plenty of room for expansion. Well suited to a good sized family who want the quiet life with space to move. • Three bedrooms (with built ins), two bathrooms. Master has ensuite and walk in robe • Large kitchen with separate pantry, stacks of storage and bench space • Large walk-in storage room plus multiple linen cupboards • 4th room utilised as office/ small bedroom Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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• Open plan dining living space, with second living room for all the family • Covered, tiled verandah on 3 sides keep this home cool in summer • 3kW solar power system • Security screens on all windows and doors • Double lockup garage plus double carport • 3 bay shed, 2 roller doors plus a 3 bay open shed • 8,103 m2 only 3 kilometres from town • School bus, town water and bore water Houses in this location with this many extras don't last long, so book your inspection today. Call us today for more information and to arrange an inspection. Contact Vince Costas on 0419 926 691 or 4092 2232. 82 McGrath, MAREEBA $545,000 Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

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PROPERTY Exposure – great position on Walsh Street, Mareeba

IF its exposure you require to market your business then you just can-not by pass this offering. This property is located in arguably the best location Walsh Street offers for visibility to the high volume of daily passing traffic. This property can ideally be a mix of retail and warehouse with excellent exposure and potential for future growth with easy vehicle access in and out. Listings of this nature in this precinct are extremely rare and sell quickly when anything is placed on the market for sale.

The property is 1,012 sqm with approximately 600 sqm of sealed area at front of shed allocated for car parking. • Genuine seller so don't hold back • Generous 1,012 sqm site security fenced • Clear span shed approximately 300 sqm • A/C office with separate toilet room • 20-foot lined shipping container with shelving • Large undercover awning • Sealed carpark/Security fenced • Easy vehicle access in

and out • Well-lit up central location This highly exposed Mareeba location is destined for a new owner occupier or investor which will appeal to

a range of uses and tenants. For further information please call exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444 at Rogato Real Estate.

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172 Walsh St, MAREEBA $599,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

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Unrivalled living IF you are looking for first class tropical living, then look no further than this Prestigious Amaroo Park address with an emphasis on contemporary design and stylish entertaining. Offering

crisp, cool colour schemes and light filled interiors the large open plan living area opens seamlessly out to the rear patio and alfresco dining area overlooking the inground saltwater pool. You'll

feel like you're permanently on holidays at your own private resort! Fitted with all of the premium upgrades you would expect in a first class home of this caliber as well as the

Award winning home

DISPLAY HOME OF THE YEAR HIA AWARDS $300,001-$450,000

OPEN HOME SATURDAY following quality features: • Large open plan living areas with plenty of natural light • Stunning porcelain tiles, split-system air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout • Large stacker patio doors for seamless indoor/ outdoor living • Generous outdoor area for alfresco dining with builtin BBQ • Stunning master bedroom with his and hers ensuite, walk-in-robe & sliding door access to the pool area • Superb central kitchen with breakfast bar, walk-inpantry and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher

• Stylish bathrooms with smart drains, floating vanities and main with free-standing bath • Custom built cabinetry throughout including an inbuilt tv unit in the living area • 14 panel, 5kw solar power system and solar hot water • 912m2 fully colourbond fenced allotment with low maintenance gardens, artificial turf, side vehicle access Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

10am–2pm | 8 Allara St, Amaroo Park www.langtreehomes.com.au | 0400 788 403

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- Oversized Bedrooms - Shower Chair - Quality Finishes Suitable Bathroom - Walk-In Robe

ID#1383153 $265,000

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

19 Karobean Drive, Amaroo, MAREEBA $499,000 Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Spacious Living - Wheelchair Friendly

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and plenty of room for a shed • Walking distance to Amaroo Medical Centre This property is a superior example of vision meeting execution and is open for inspection this saturday from 11.00am to 12.00noon.

- LOW Body Corp Fees - Tiled Throughout

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144 acres on the Cairns side THIS 144.65 acre (58.54 ha) property is situated on the Cairns side of Mareeba and offers a multitude of positive aspects aside from it's exceptional position. Being fully fenced there is the capacity to run horses, cattle or crops as the property features good quality, arable soils and a 33ML water allocation. It also offers an exceptional acreage lifestyle boasting a stylish three bedroom home plus sheds Attributes include: • 144.65 Acres (58.54Ha) fully fenced with five paddocks • Stylish three bedroom home with air-conditioning and ensuite in the master, separate dining and lounge areas, polished timber floors and security screens, sizeable modern kitchen with stone bench tops and large tiled deck off the living area plus double lockup garage and solar hot water – currently rented at $400 p/w • Two joined 10m x 6m powered sheds with 1 x lockable bay with roller door access plus an adjoining masonry block lockable kitchenette, shower and toilet facility and a high clearance carport suitable for a caravan • 3m x 3m garden shed

• 33 megalitre gravity fed water allocation • Cattle yards, loading ramp and crush, 4610 Ford tractor with bucket and slasher • Bitumen road to the

front gate and positioned only 10 minutes from Mareeba CBD and only 40 minutes to Cairns This is a very well located property with huge potential. Inspection is highly recom-

mended. For further information or to arrange a private inspection call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

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729 Tinaroo Creek Road, MAREEBA REDUCED to $1,090,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Don't delay, call today FOUR bedroom concrete block home, lounge with fireplace, modern kitchen/dining, two toilets,one bathroom complete with bath and separate shower, fenced yard, pets allowed. Features include.. airconditioning, built-in wardrobes, internal laundry, pets allowed, broadband internet access, small shed, fully Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

144 ACRES ON THE CAIRNS SIDE

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, Lynette on 0427 153 868 or Mark on 0428 121 520. Visit www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au MAREEBA FOR RENT $360 P/W Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556

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THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 11.00AM 20 Karobean Drive, Amaroo Estate

• NEAR NEW 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM + MEDIA ROOM • FULLY A/C + STYLISH KITCHEN, S/SCREENS & BUILT-INS • FENCED 1044M2 CORNER BLOCK + AUTO IRRIGATION

PRICE: REDUCED TO $398,000 JOE: 0417 700 468

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89 ACRES OVERLOOKING THE BARRON

• 144.65 ACRES • FULLY FENCED • 5 PADDOCKS • 3 BEDROOM HOME • 33ML GRAVITY WATER • LARGE SHED WITH SHOWER, TOILET & KITCHENETTE • CATTLE YARDS • RAMP & CRUSH • TRACTOR + SLASHER

• 89.7 ACRES CAIRNS SIDE • BARRON RIVER FRONTAGE • 35ML WATER ALLOCATION • PICTURESQUE LOCATION • MOSTLY CLEARED • ARABLE LAND • POWER AT BOUNDARY • BITUMEN ROAD AT BOUNDARY • CURRENT OWNER OPTION TO RENT BACK FOR BALLOON LANDING

PRICE: $1,090,000 NEG

PRICE: $970,000 NEG

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fenced and ground floor. For rent at $360 per week – see website rhoo23 under rentals. Inspection times by appointment.

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PROPERTY

Spacious home

THIS affordable home for sale at 9 Brown Street, Mareeba, is ideal for someone looking for a property with good bones to spruce up, someone with vision who can recognise the potential of a home that has been built with charm and character or for those who wish, you could also leave it just as it is. The three-bedroom lowset home has everything you expect of these older charming homes with large spacious living, dining and kitchen as well as generous size bedrooms. The classic queenslander casement windows, timber flooring under carpet and vinyl and above average ceiling heights also feature. The home sits on a 900m2

allotment which is fully fenced making ideal for anyone with pets and in a convenient location handy to the shops, schools and recreational parkland. Other features: • Charming kitchen with old-school cupboards and shelves. • Air Conditioned living • Separate spacious rumpus room • huge laundry area with triple sink concrete tub Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• established gardens incl. fruit trees If you're looking for a generous size home in an affordable price range then please don't delay, pick up the phone and call today. Contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 to book in an inspection, or inspect at the open home tomorrow.

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8 Brown St, MAREEBA $215,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

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THIS unique property could just be what you are looking for – a private rural acreage with plenty of room to roam and a long, wide frontage to the Walsh River. A remarkable opportunity awaits new owner occupiers here - the perfect escape from town living and a busy work life and the choice to just enjoy lifestyle with a rural aspect, or dabble into some hobby farming as a second income.

Features include: • Approximately 4.68 hectares • Long, wide frontage to the Walsh River • Arable sandy river loam soils • Riparian water rights • River flat suitable for picnics and recreation • Access to great swimming holes • Established shade trees along the river banks • Power on the block

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• Bitumen road frontage • Four minutes to Dimbulah town Put this on your 'must see' list. Once you see it you'll want to own it. Address:

For more information and for a private inspection of this property, please contact Mareeba Property Office today on 4092 1355.

Lot 111/1020 Leadingham Ck Rd, DIMBULAH $290,000 Mareeba Property Office 4092 1355

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PRIVATE RURAL ACREAGE

• Approx. 45.7 hectares with access to the Walsh River • 3 bedroom home with verandah + bulk shed storage • Arable sandy river loam soils + riparian water rights • Bitumen road frontage, 4 minutes to Dimbulah town

$595,000 NEG

OPEN HOME: THIS FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 10.00 - 10.45AM, UNIT 2/5 SMALLWOOD ST, MAREEBA

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• UNFURNISHED • 2 BEDROOMS • BATHROOM & TOILET • BALCONY OVERLOOKING STREET • OUTDOOR LAUNDRY & GARAGE • IN NEAR CENTRAL POSITION OF MAREEBA

$240 PER WEEK PHONE: 4092 1556 7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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MUST SEE AFFORDABLE UNIT • 2 bedrooms plus office • Lock up garage • Built-in-robes • Complex of only 3 units • Quiet setting • Low Body Corporate fees Price: $189,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves For Inspections 0407 690 961

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March 21 to Apr 20

Don’t let your mate force you into making a decision that you aren’t ready to make. Your personal life will be disrupted if you have been too busy with business. Don’t share your dilemma with those you work with.

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Plan to do things with your faithful pet or with youngsters who have interesting hobbies. Your irritability will lead to family squabbles. You can have a great time if you go out with the one you love. Try to be precise in your communications. Aug 23 - Sept 23

You will be able to contribute a great deal to organizations that you join. Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain financial deals.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

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The stamina you possess will be apparent in your approach to your hobbies and creative projects. One-sided relationships are likely. Your mate, however, may not be too pleased with you. Get down to business. Throw yourself into your work.

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Oct 24 to Nov 22

Colleagues may try to undermine you when talking to superiors. Make plans to mix business with pleasure. Dinner with clients or business associates should be successful. You may find yourself in an emotional fix if you interfere in other people’s problems.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Your involvement in interest groups may bring you popularity. Look into some form of physical recreation. Your need to obtain additional details will lead you into strange topics of conversation.

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Advancement can be yours if you put your efforts into work related matters. Beware of colleagues who don’t have your best interests in mind.

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7. Be filled with wonder or astonishment. 8. A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled. 9. A period of time equal to a twentyfourth part of a day 10. (Especially of a gas or vapour) foulsmelling; noxious. 11. Cleansing lotion for a person’s eye. 13. In a state of excited movement. 15. Messages distributed by electronic means. 16. An empress of Russia before 1917. 18. Restore electrical energy in by connecting it to a power supply. 19. A selective slaughter of animals. 21. A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord. 22. Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.

1. The lower part of the wall of a room, below about waist height, when decorated differently from the upper part. 2. In all directions. 3. A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. 4. Self-indulgently sentimental. 5. Overcome with, characterized by, or resulting from fear, panic, or the like. 6. The faculty or power of using one’s will. 12. Make a loud, repetitive noise. 14. The Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Aztec. 17. A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating. 20. A girl or young woman.

Try to make your lover understand that you need to do things with your friends. You might not accomplish all that you want to at home this week. Don’t be too quick to judge others.

Pisces

3 tsp gelatine ¼ cup boiling water 1/4 cup lemon juice Finely grated rind of two lemons

1. Line a 28x18cm slice tin with baking paper. 2. Crush the plain biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs either using a food processor. 3. Place the crushed biscuits and the melted butter into a large bowl and stir until they are well combined. Transfer the mixture to your prepared tin and press down with the back of a spoon to flatten. Place the slice tray into the fridge until required. 4. Place the softened cream cheese into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on a medium speed until smooth. 5. Dissolve the gelatine into the boiling water and add the mixture along with the condensed milk to the bowl with the cream cheese, and mix on a medium to high speed until the cheesecake mixture is smooth and creamy. 6. Add the lemon juice and the lemon rind and mix on a medium speed for a further 1 minute to combine. Transfer the cheesecake mixture to the slice tin and gently smooth the surface. Place the Lemon Cheesecake Slice into the fridge for a minimum of six hours (preferably overnight) to set before cutting into pieces to serve.

Control those desires to cast your fate to the wind. Don’t let your lover put demands on you. Emotionally you won’t see things accurately. Be diplomatic when dealing with in-law.

Virgo

Max 26o Min 20o

Ingredients 250g plain biscuits 130g melted butter 395g tin sweetened condensed milk 500g cream cheese - softened

April 21 to May 21

June 22 to July 22 Your charm will mesmerize members of the opposite sex this week. Your ability to be practical in business will help. Someone you live with is ready to play emotional games. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

Max 32o Min 18o

LEMON CHEESECAKE SLICE

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Try to keep to yourself; work diligently on domestic chores and responsibilities. Romantic opportunities are evident. There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy.

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Trips will be exciting. Make a point of working on yourself. Emotional deception is evident. Your partner may be reluctant to tell you how they feel.

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CLASSIFIEDS Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! DO YOU KNOW? That Miceal led with a scholar and long time advisor to the Vatican discovered that a single letter had been dropped from the Hebrew Bible’s translation of the creation story. When this is reinserted into the text the meaning completely changes to: “The Father of the beginnings created the Elohim, the heavens and the Earth” It was the Elohim, “Elohim being a plural noun meaning god’s” who created mankind. The one God notion is a falsehood. 4092 7761

In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF GIOVANNI BARBAGALLO 03/04/1910 ~ 14/10/1976 And MARIA BARBAGALLO 26/5/1920 ~ 27/12/2009 Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Sadly missed by their children Maria, Alfia, Sam and their families.

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BOZZO, Luciano “Lui”

Late of Mareeba, formally of Mutchilba. Passed away peacefully on Monday the 7th of October, 2019. Aged 83 years. Beloved Husband of Giovanna. Dearly loved Father, Father-in-law and Nonno of Tony & Rachel, Sam & Sandra, John & Elena, Bruno & Jody and their families. Relatives and Friends of “Lui” are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Service which is appointed to move from St Thomas’s Catholic Church, Constance Street, Mareeba on Friday the 18th of October, 2019 after a service commencing at 1.30pm for interment at the Mareeba New Cemetery.

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Our homes are filled with flowers, the postman keeps delivering cards, our pantries are full. Our heartfull thanks to our many friends and relatives, Guilfoyles, Fr. Greenup, and especially Gabi and the Mareeba Golf Club committee for all your love and support at the loss of Keith. Love the France family.

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Land to be taken [s.9(6) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 2. The land described in the Schedule is taken for the purpose of transport, in particular, road purposes and vests in the Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads, as constructing authority for the State of Queensland, for an estate in fee simple.

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Church Notices Late of Chillagoe. Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 5th of October, 2019. Aged 69 years. Loved Father & Father-in-law of Geraldine Ned and Lawrence Harris. Loved Grandfather of Jane. Relatives and friends of “Billy Backhoe” are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Service which is appointed to move from the Chillagoe Hall after a service commencing at 10.00am for interment at the Chillagoe Cemetery on Wednesday the 30th of October, 2019.

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CLASSIFIEDS – PLACE YOUR ADVERT BY 4PM EVERY FRIDAY – APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO ERECT GRID ACROSS ROAD In accordance with Chapter 3 Part 3 Division 1 Section 60 of the Local Government Act 2009, notice is hereby given of intention to apply for a license to erect a grid across Kidston to Gilberton Rd between Lot 320 AP4581 and Lot 4661 PH1280. The application may be inspected at the offices of the Etheridge Shire Council and objections to the granting of the license may be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer on or before 30/10/2019. Any such objections shall be in writing, shall be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and shall set out the grounds of objection and the facts and circumstances relied on by the objector in support of those grounds. Thomas Dixon

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BRETT Thompson Jeweller. Watch batteries and jewellery repairs. Ph 0437 800 892. SELL your unwanted goods in The Express. Ph 4092 3464.

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Casali’s Mareeba is expanding and need a highly experienced mechanic. To be considered for this position you will need: • Experience working with a range of tractors implements and commercial mower range • Several years experience on mini excavators • Skid Steer experience • Ability to work in a team environment • Strong work ethic • Self motivated • Trade Certificate In exchange for your commitment you will be rewarded with above award pay and the chance to join a team who enjoy a laugh and enjoy what they do. Casali’s is located centrally in the busy town of Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands. We have been servicing the agricultural industry for 30 years. “We’re proud of our heritage and our vision is: to be recognised as the best dealer of farm and industrial machinery in our market area.”

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Granite Engineering and Manufacturing manufactures utility vehicle trays and a range of other products in stainless steel, aluminium and structural steel. We are currently seeking a Sheet Metal Worker to join our team on a full time basis. The successful applicant will have: • A recognised trade qualification in sheet metal (Light Fabrication) • Prior experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment • High level experience with TIG and MIG welding • Prior experience with sheet metal related plant and equipment including guillotines, folders rolling machine and other associated equipment The successful applicant will be able to produce work of a high standard in detail and accuracy, able to follow instructions and work unsupervised and also collaboratively in a team environment. They will possess energy and enthusiasm toward quality workmanship, WH&S, and have strong time management skills. A current Drivers Licence and Forklift Licence essential. Prior experience with utility tray manufacturing would be advantageous.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and your resume to Human Resources: Email: hr@tgt.com.au

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For up to 24 hours per week and holiday relief. Duties include answering phones, greeting patients, data entry, processing transactions & maintaining confidentiality. All applicants must be competent in computer use and previous experience in a medical practice is desirable.

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PHOTOS: TJ'S Photography FNQ

Speedway action A NIGHT of full throttle action packed racing was held at Mareeba Speedway on Saturday October 5. With two titles up for grabs on the night, drivers put on an

impressive display for all in attendance at the last race meet of 2019. The QLD Super Street Sedan Title saw Dean Dagleish crowned king, while Mark Alba

came in second and Cameron O’Flynn finished third. The FNQ Junior Sedan Title was won by Erik Wallace, followed by Bre Larsen in second place and Chloe Lebeter in third.

OPEN: Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore and Member for Cook Cynthia Lui at the official opening of the Frosty Firth Canteen on Saturday at Borzi Park.

New Frosty Firth canteen opened THE Mareeba District Cricket Club held a grand opening for their newly refurbished canteen last Saturday. The canteen, named the ‘Frosty Firth’ canteen, was attended by prominent members of the community including councillors, life time members, players and ex-players of Mareeba Cricket. Frosty Firth was an integral

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part of Mareeba cricket and was influential in its progress and growth through the years. To honour and commemorate his accomplishments and improvements for cricket in Mareeba, the new canteen has been named after him. The canteen was officially opened by Member for Cook Cynthia Lui whose election promise allowed the Ma-

reeba Cricket Club to secure $90,000 for the upgrade. Mayor Tom Gilmore was also present and assisted in the opening while acknowledging the hard work and dedication shown by the Mareeba Cricket Club committee and its president Irene Roy. The opening was followed by the first cricket match of the season.

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Roosters night of nights 2019 AWARD WINNERS

FIRST GRADE Player of the YEAR – Graham Clark Jnr. Best Forward – James Coyle. Best Back – Jermaine Pedro. Most Consistent – Nigel Woodleigh. Most Improved – Nathan Curcio. RESERVE GRADE Best and Fairest – Darren Ball. Best Forward – James Pedro. Best Back – Darcy Lacey. Most Consistent – Brayden Stanford. Most Improved – Brodie Gillespie. UNDER 18 Best and Fairest – Justin Bevan. Best Forward – Ben Whybird. Best Back – Darcy Gillespie. Most Consistent – Ryley Stremouchiw. Most Improved – Vernon Murgha. LADIES NRL TOUCH LEAGUE Best and Fairest – Kaydee Chatfield. Most Consistent – Sharee Andrews. Most Improved – Arika Butler.

GRAHAM Clark Jnr capped off a stunning debut season at the Atherton Senior Roosters after being named the club’s All Wheel Drive Centre 2019 Player of the Year. Clark was named the winner of the Roosters highest individual award at their presentation dinner held on Saturday night at the Atherton Hotel. The former Intrust Super Cup player helped the Roosters first grade drive deep into the Cairns District Rugby League finals where they fell one game short of the grand final. While on stage for his award presentation, Graham Clark Jnr confirmed he will play in the red, white and blue again in 2020 which is season 102 for the Roosters. Dinner guests included former Atherton junior and senior player Rodney Griffin and QRL League Operations Manager Sheron McDougall. RIGHT: Roosters All Wheel Drive Centre Player of the Year Graham Clark Jnr. BELOW: Rodney Griffin and Clubman of the Year Mal Gillespie. MIDDLE: Sharee Andrews (left) Ladies Most Consistent and Arika Butler Ladies Most Improved. BELOW RIGHT: First grade best back Jermaine Pedro.

CLUB AWARDS Clubman of the Year – Mal Gillespie. Rising Star – Kyle Wyatt. Rookie of the Year – Keifhar Rosas. Highest Try Scorer (Premiership Games) – Ned Blackman.

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Two out of three for ain’t bad THREE of the five FNQ Football teams that competed in the Crad Evans on Saturday completed trebles, unfortunatley the Mareeba Bulls were not one of those teams. Heading into the match full of confidence the Mareeba outfit began strongly and should have put a couple of early chances away which may have seen the game turn in a different direction but it was not to be. Townsville’s Olympic side soon got on top of the Bulls scoring one goal, plus two others that were disallowed as they went into the break 1 nil up. The exclusion of Lucio Da Rocha from the match due to injury was a letdown but even more so was the lack of midfield presence for the bull in the second half. Injury saw the introduction

of Dennis Allen earlier than he would have liked, but all of his experience and knowhow wasn’t enough to inspire his young team to a historical treble. Another two goals during the course of the second half saw the Bulls go down 3-0 in the final. A dejected Dennis Allen said after the match, this was a huge learning experience for the younger boys – unfortunately for us older ones we may not get another chance to experience it. “It’s a little difficult to pinpoint where we went wrong, the difference in playing styles was there, they were very strong and physical in each position and very direct,” said Coach Allen. “They were better than us all over the park, it just wasn’t our time, we will be better for it next year.

“We put the effort in we just didn’t get the reward.” Full results of the Crad Evans Shield matches – The Fillies JCU Strikers had a 5-2 win against Brothers, men’s third division, Leichhardt Lions 1-0 winners over Ross River FC, men’s second division Douglas Dragons went down 8-7 on a penalty shootout against Estates FC, Youth division: Innisfail Cutters went down 6-2 to Rebels FC, premier women’s division Leichhardt Lions went down 4-0 to Brothers, and the Edge Hill Tigers had a narrow1-0 win Against MA Olympic FC in the men’s premier division. The FNQ Football end of season presentaiton night will be held this Saturday in Cairns at the Pullman Internation Hotel at 6.30pm.

Coach Dennis Allen in Saturday nights Crad Evans Shield game.

Cricket season kicks off Atherton batsman Paul Nasser top scorer on Saturday with 63 runs.

THE cricket season kicked off for Atherton's Senior first and second grade teams with a return to two-day format matches in the Cricket Far North competition. Atherton First Grade were at home to Rovers who won the toss and elected to bat, post-

ing 176 runs on the first day of play. Paul Nasser stepped in to the captain’s role and called in a few favours from mates to put together a team in the absence of rep players Dan Parnell, Michael Salerno and with a host of regulars otherwise engaged. Atherton bowled economi-

cally with Paul Nasser and Lachy Hollit standing out in a good team effort. Lachy picked up 5 unassisted wickets off 22.2 overs with his consistent line and length bowling, and Paul worked hard for 2 wickets off 24 overs. The boys welcomed back the reps for day 2, and a patient batting display by Paul Nasser laid the platform for a 1st Innings win for the team. Paul and Chris Adams got off to a good start with a 48 run partnership, followed by a 68 run partnership between Paul and Dan Parnell, and a 38 run partnership between Paul and Logan Poggioli. Atherton's lower order collapsed soon after reaching the target, closing the innings at 192 and claiming a 1st innings win. They were forced to return to the field for 6 overs to play out time, during which Rovers put on a quickfire 65 in their 2nd innings dig. 2nd Grade posted a competitive 194 at home against Mulgrave Punjabi and had the visitors 3-18 at stumps on Day 1. Result: 1st Grade: Atherton 192 (P Nasser 63, D Parnell 48, C Adams 21, L Poggioli

21) Def. Rovers 176 (L Hollitt 5-42, P Nasser 2-40, J Poggioli 1-14, B Lynch 1-17), 0-65 2nd Innings. 2nd Grade: match in progress Atherton 194 (G Misener 37, S Legge 29*, D Cavanagh 28); Mulgrave Punjabi 3-18 (J Salvetti 2-15, S Legge 1-1).

AGM Mareeba United Football Club

Monday 4th November

Mareeba United Football Club Clubhouse – 7.30pm Everyone welcome – All executive positions declared vacant, pass financials and election of 2020 committee.

2020 COACHES WANTED > Premier Men’s Division > Premier Men’s Reserve Division > Men’s Second Division > Premier Ladies Division > Under 18’s > Juniors U6’s-U16’s The Mareeba United Football Club is currently seeking expressions of interest for Junior & Senior coaching positions for the 2020 Football season. MUFC has a strong and proud history and we are seeking coaches to further develop our young and talented players.

All applications to be emailed to the President president@mareebabulls.com Applications close Friday 8th November, 2019

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