ISSN 1833-1831 Tel: 08 8672 5920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 20 October 2016 SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 PETS AT LARGE AFTER TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON STUART HIGHWAY On Saturday 9th October, Police, CFS, SES and SAAS attended a vehicle roll over on the Stuart Highway, approximately 100 kilometres south of Coober Pedy at Ingomar. There were two occupants in the vehicle, both from Alice Springs. A 66 year old female was thrown out of the vehicle and died at the scene. The deceased was later identified as Mrs. Marlene McAdam from the Northern Territory. The driver a 71 year old male was trapped in the vehicle. He was extricated from the vehicle by rescue wokers and conveyed to Coober Pedy Hospital with significant injuries, he was subsequently flown to Adelaide. The Stuart Highway was closed for a period of time while investigations where conducted. The driver was reported for aggravated driving without due care. At some stage during the accident the family pets that had been in the vehicle left the scene unnoticed. Family of the deceased, Scotty and Jody McLaren (NT) and Bronwyn Crowe (SA) liased with Coober Pedy residents from different states to try and locate the lost pets belonging to their mother. Coober Pedy was the nearest town to the accident, so the lost pets grabbed the locals attention, and together they got the word out. The next day local resident Karen Jones was travelling south and said she would keep an eye out for the pets. Karen was in luck and reported “ I was lucky to have a quick chat on CB radio, with a truckie, only 5 kms before reaching the site, otherwise I would not have found her. She was so well camoflaged next to the salt bush that she had been sheltering in. Dear little thing,” said Karen. The temperatures had soared to 40C over the weekend, but Tippy was sensible enough to find shelter, but had no water! Karen took Tippy immediately to Roger the Roving Vet in Port Augusta where she was given the all clear before being picked up by family member Jody. “Tippy has a place in my heart forever”, said Karen Jones. “She is really lovely.” Unfortunately Ota, the cat was not with Tippy on the highway, but family member Scotty McLaren said, “We haven’t given up hope yet.” Ota may find his way to a station house near Glendambo or be seen by someone who knows he is missing. Pets lost during an accident on the highway. Ota the ginger and white cat has not been found yet. Tippy the dog has been found and is now with his family in NT Heroine and local resident Karen Jones, searched the highway and found Tippy Tippy has a lick for Uncle Roger the Roving Vet at Port Augusta MISSING CAT ‘OTA’ - IS STILL AT LARGE Tippy was waiting by the bitumen (under a saltbush) when Karen found him
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ISSN 1833-1831
Tel: 08 8672 5920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 20 October 2016
SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982
PETS AT LARGE AFTER TRAGICACCIDENT ON STUART HIGHWAY
On Saturday 9th October, Police, CFS, SES and SAASattended a vehicle roll over on the Stuart Highway,
approximately 100 kilometres south of Coober Pedyat Ingomar.
There were two occupants in the vehicle, both from AliceSprings. A 66 year old female was thrown out of thevehicle and died at the scene. The deceased was lateridentified as Mrs. Marlene McAdam from the NorthernTerritory.
The driver a 71 year old male was trapped in the vehicle.He was extricated from the vehicle by rescue wokers andconveyed to Coober Pedy Hospital with significant injuries,he was subsequently flown to Adelaide.
The Stuart Highway was closed for a period of time whileinvestigations where conducted. The driver was reportedfor aggravated driving without due care.
At some stage during the accident the family pets thathad been in the vehicle left the scene unnoticed.
Family of the deceased, Scotty and Jody McLaren (NT)and Bronwyn Crowe (SA) liased with Coober Pedyresidents from different states to try and locate the lostpets belonging to their mother. Coober Pedy was thenearest town to the accident, so the lost pets grabbed thelocals attention, and together they got the word out.
The next day local resident Karen Jones was travellingsouth and said she would keep an eye out for the pets.
Karen was in luck and reported “ I was lucky to have aquick chat on CB radio, with a truckie, only 5 kms beforereaching the site, otherwise I would not have found her.She was so well camoflaged next to the salt bush that shehad been sheltering in. Dear little thing,” said Karen.
The temperatures had soared to 40C over the weekend,but Tippy was sensible enough to find shelter, but had nowater!
Karen took Tippy immediately to Roger the Roving Vet inPort Augusta where she was given the all clear beforebeing picked up by family member Jody. “Tippy has aplace in my heart forever”, said Karen Jones. “She is reallylovely.”
Unfortunately Ota, the cat was not with Tippy on thehighway, but family member Scotty McLaren said, “Wehaven’t given up hope yet.”
Ota may find his way to a station house near Glendamboor be seen by someone who knows he is missing.
Pets lost during an accident on the highway. Ota the ginger and white cat has not been found yet. Tippythe dog has been found and is now with his family in NT
Heroine and local resident Karen Jones, searchedthe highway and found Tippy
Tippy has a lick for Uncle Roger the Roving Vet atPort Augusta
MISSING CAT ‘OTA’ - IS STILL AT LARGE
Tippy was waiting by the bitumen (under asaltbush) when Karen found him
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Do you have a Will?
If you pass away without a Will (dying intestate)your assets will be distributed according to a pre-determined formula, regardless of your wishes.
If your house is solely in your name, this could result inyour spouse having to move out of your home if they areunable to purchase it after your death.
If you have a Will, is it up to date?Some changes in your life have a large impact upon therelevance of your existing Will. These changes include,but are not limited to:
- your retirement;- your spouse passing away;- you buy, inherit, sell or give away assets;- your children becoming financiallyindependent.
If any significant life changes occur, it is important thatyou review your Will to make sure that it still accurately
reflects both your assets and your wishes. For example,did you know that getting married effectively cancelsyour existing Will but getting divorced or separated hasno effect?
No one wants to make the lives of their loved onesharder, especially at a time of mourning. Taking thetime to meet with an estate planning specialist to ensureeverything will be in order when you pass is one of thekindest things you can do for your family.
360Private, who earlier this year merged with localCoober Pedy firm Waters + Younger, specialise in estateplanning and through their association with 360PrivateLegal, can provide a comprehensive solution to yourestate planning needs from both a tax and legalperspective.
This is quite a unique advice offering and is availablethrough the Coober Pedy office.
Local mum Kezia Manning catches up with Richard Younger at the office in Hutchison Street todiscuss future needs
and OrganisationsYou are invited to attend our Anti Poverty Week
event - “OP IS IN” Fashion Parade tobe held this Friday 21st October in the School Gym
from6pm – 8pm.
If you would like to be involved please see the listof help we need for the night. If you or your
organisation can assist with these jobs it would begreatly appreciated:
Assistance with setting up/packing up the gym from5pm this Friday 21st October 2016
· Setting up change rooms
· Cat walk - muscles would be good
· Assisting with the models
· Hair - Youth Shed/RSAS
· Make up - Youth Shed/RSAS
· Picking up chairs from Lion’s Club
· Setting up/packing up chairs
· Calming the nerves
Please contact Sandy or Tracy if you need moreinformation on 86725380.
RED CROSS
Country Cabinet is an initiative that sees thePremier and Cabinet Ministers visit three regionsper year until 2017. The Government aims to visitall regional council areas across South Australia
during this period.
Country Cabinet will continue in 2016, and the followingdates and locations have been confirmed:
28 February - 1 March: Port Augusta andNorthern Flinders Ranges
11-13 September: Tatiara, Southern Malleeand Karoonda East Murray
The scheduled visit to Anangu Pitjantjatjara YankunytjatjaraLands (APY Lands) from 1 - 3 May has been postponedat the request of the APY Executive Board.
Country Cabinet is more than simply a visit to a regionallocation. A series of events and meetings allow theGovernment to hear from local people about the mattersaffecting them and their communities.
Regional communities make a major contribution to SouthAustralia’s identity, quality of life and prosperity. Ourregions generate much of the state’s wealth, contributingmore than $20 billion towards our economy.
Building stronger regions is a priority for the SouthAustralian Government.
What happens at Country Cabinet?
At Country Cabinet, local residents have the opportunityto attend a community forum to share their ideas abouthow to make their region a more prosperous and thrivingplace. The agenda for each Country Cabinet is informedand driven by issues raised by the local community duringan extensive pre-engagement process.
The forum is usually held on a Sunday night and involvesa casual BBQ followed by a Q&A session with thecommunity and ministers.
The Premier and Cabinet Ministers also hold their cabinetmeeting in the region and attend a series of events andmeetings with key leaders and community organisationsin the area.
How does Country Cabinet help thecommunity?
The Government collates the feedback on the issues ithears during Country Cabinet, from events held duringthe visit, as well as from online issues raised by thecommunity through the YourSAy website.
The feedback is used to form an Issues Paper. The papergroups the issues and is placed on the YourSAy website,providing the regional community further chance toprovide comment.
Government agencies provide a response to the issuesthey are responsible for, and a report is released within90 days of Country Cabinet occurring in a region.
COUNTRY CABINET TO VISIT COOBER PEDY ANDOTHER REGIONAL TOWNS
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GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICESIN COOBER PEDY
BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICESLocal family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcatwith auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Availablefor hire to mining companies and pastoral properties
Contact Ken or NolaHome phone (08) 86723451Ken’s Mobile 0417828186
John’s Pizza Bar& Restaurant
Open 7 days 9am -10pm10% Discount for PensionersPh:08 8672 5561 Fax:08 8672 5537
Email: [email protected] Street opposite Desert Cave Hotel Located in IGA MALL
Affordable
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AccommodationOasis Tourist Park
RestaurantsJohn’s Pizza BarOutback Bar & Grill
Opal ShopsJust OpalsSeven Stones Jewellers
Fuel OutletsOpal Miner’s EnterprisesBulls Garage
Other ServicesBridgestone TyresMik Lee @ BullsBoland Backhoe ServicesCoober Pedy Glass WorksMcArdle’s FreightUnderground BooksCoober Pedy Glassworks
Cultural ClubsReturned Soldiers LeagueGreek Community
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:Ambulance, Fire and Police - 000National Security Hotline: 1800123400
Searle Trading Pty Ltd/ Opal Miners' EnterprisesLot 1299 Old Water Tank Rd, Coober Pedy SA 5723
Phone: (08) 86725830 ABN: 44 761 266 367
The Opal Capital of the World
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WILLIAM CREEKWEDDING
Family and friends came from far and wide toattend the wedding of Chantelle Edmunds,
daughter of Roy and Cathy Edmunds of DerwentStation, Alice Springs and Matt Williams, son of
Trevor and Helen Williams of Nilpinna Station, onSaturday, September 17th 2016.
The ceremony was held on Anna Creek Station and thereception was held at the William Creek Gymkhanavenue.
The weather caused a few headaches leading up to theevent, and just when we thought the rain had gone- itstarted again in Marree! Thanks to Wrightsair, the lastof the guests finally arrived- by air!
Marriage Celebrant Nadine Garrard from Quornconducted the ceremony. Chantelle looked beautiful ina Maggie Sottero gown was attended by her sister TamieEdmunds and cousin Jennifer Hick. Matt was kept inline by Cameron Williams and Kenny Garrard, and theydidn’t scrub up too badly either. Their niece MagentaWilliams was flower girl.
Guests enjoyed a festive night wining, dining and dancinguntil the early hours of Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Williams - loutback wedding
Tamie Edmunds and cousin Jennifer Hick. Chantelle and Matt Williams, Cameron Williams and Kenny Garrard,Magenta Williams flower girl.
OUTBACK WILDLOWERSFROM APY LANDS
Tracey Gordon has been working up the APY Landsfor the past 3 months and has sent us a number of
wildflower photo from her time there.
“While I was up there I had a chance to take some photo’sof the beautiful; wildflowers around, with all the recentrain they have had it is spectacular out there at themoment,” said Tracey.
Tracey said she will send us another batch soon. Thankyou Tracey, the season has been good to us this year.
Wild peaswansoniarecta
White Paper Daisy(Rhodanthefloribunda)
or Poached EggDaisy
This “could be”Oleariapimeleoides,Mallee DaisyBush, sometimescalled aneverlasting daisy
Broad-LeafParakeelya(Calandriniabalonensis)
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Police News
FOODcents®
Makes 6 servesIngredientsMarinade1½ tablespoon light soy sauce1½ tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or sherry2 teaspoons sesame oil
200 grams rump, fat removed, sliced thinly150 grams green beans, washed1 bunch of broccolini, sliced1 red capsicum, washed and sliced1 onion, sliced2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped1 x 2cm piece of fresh ginger1 Tablespoon vegetable oil1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
½ Tablespoon cornflour2 Tablespoons salt reduced chicken stock3 Tablespoons of roasted cashew nuts (optional)Method1. Mix marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.2. Slice beef finely on the diagonal and place in marinade and mix to coat.Cover and set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.3. Mix together the stock and cornflour and set aside.4. Heat wok and when hot add a tablespoon of the vegetable oil and add beefcook until tender and remove from wok5. Add oil and add onion and stir fry for a minute.6. Add capsicum, beans, garlic and ginger and toss through7. Return beef to pan with oyster sauce and toss through8. Add cornflour mix and heat through until thickened.9. Add nuts and serve
Beef and broccoli stir-fry
Crime prevention strategytemporarily thwarted
Young Offender Comesof Age
In the early hours of Friday 7th Octobertourist at a local Caravan Parks had theirproperty stolen. Unfortunately having lefttheir caravans unlocked, an opportunisticthief entered the caravans and stole a quantityof cash and a handbag.
Fortunately the handbag contained a GPStracking device which the owner hadpurchased some months previous. Policewere able to track the handbag and return allthe owners credit cards and personal items.The cash was not recovered.
Police then conducted a bail curfew checkon a known offender who has significantcriminal history relating to crimes ofdishonesty such as stealing and breaking intoresidences. Police discovered the male wasabsent from the address during the night.This was in contravention of his bailagreement.
In the afternoon, the same police patrollocated the male suspect in the street whoran from them. Despite police warning himthat running away would result in furthercharges he continued to run. Police laterlocated the male at his home address onHospital Road where he was arrested in thepresence of his family for Breaching Bail andHindering Police.
Checks revealed that the male was now anadult and had recently celebrated his 18thbirthday.
Due to his recidivist offending he wasdenied Police Bail. As a result he remainedin the police custody for the weekendand appeared in Court on Monday 10thOctober. He was further remanded incustody by the Court, to appear at a laterdate. He is currently cooling his heels inthe Port Augusta Prison.
Police remind all tourists and the generalpublic to be mindful of the security oftheir property. Remember to lock alldoors and windows and keep valuablesout of sight before heading to bed.
This was a busy night for police with,thieves also breaking into the Opal InnHotel, bottle shop the same night. Aquantity of liquor and cigarettes werestolen. A Crime Scene Investigatorattended and conducted an examinationof the area. Police have receivedinformation in relation to this offence withinvestigations currently ongoing. Anyfurther information from the public isappreciated.
If you have information relating to thievesoperating in our area or any other matter
relating to crime please callCrimestoppers anonymously on 1800
333 000.
Alternatively you can make a report onlineat https://crimestopperssa.com.au/
On 6th October 2016 police receivednumerous calls regarding a group of malesdrinking alcohol on top of the UmoonaMine during the day. Police located a 27year old man from Mimili and issued hima General Expiation Notice totalling $250for drinking alcohol in Coober Pedy’s DryZone. The male was directed to leave thearea immediately however he had otherideas….
After blowing a police officer a kiss hedecided to drop his pants, exposing hisbare buttocks to the police and a numberof tourists attending the mine. He wassubsequently arrested and granted policebail with specific conditions not toconsume alcohol, be in 100metres ofUmoona Mine and to leave Coober Pedyin the following days. Instead ofcomplying with these conditions, the malehad other ideas….
Bottoms UpOn 12th October 2016 police observed thesame male drinking on top of Umoona Mineyet again. Police approached him but hedecided to walk off and hide in a car. Hewas subsequently located but then thoughtit was a good idea to lie about his identity. Itwasn’t. He was subsequently arrested forGiving False Details, Drinking in a Dry Zoneand Breaching Bail. The male applied forpolice bail however the police had otherideas……
The male was held overnight in policecustody to account for his behaviour bytelephone to the magistrate at Port AugustaCourt the following morning.
Port Augusta Magistrate’s Court made thedecision to grant him bail and give him onelast chance to leave Coober Pedy and returnto Mimili. Police will closely monitor hiscompliance.
In the early hours of Thursday 13th OctoberPolice were called to an attempted break-inat St Nicholas Street, and on arriving locatedtwo suspects who attempted to flee thescene. After a short foot chase
Police apprehended a 19 year old male fromCoober Pedy. He was charged withAttempted Serious Criminal Trespass. The19 year old was remanded in custody to thePort Augusta Goal and will next face Courtagain in a week’s time.
On Wednesday 12th October Policewere notified by a member of the
public of someone having wrappedthe Variable Message Sign (VMS)
trailer with plastic pallet wrap,covering the LED sign-board.
Police removed the offending plastic andhave retained it for examination. Thismessage sign is used to providecommunity messages. It is being usedto remind visitors to secure their effectsin light of break ins into caravans andvehicles.
Police are aware that there is somecontention among a minority of thecommunity, that reminding people to bemindful of their security and that of theirproperty is detrimental to the image ofCoober Pedy. Perhaps this was themotivation for this prank. This
contention is not supported by the anecdotalreports received by police indicating thattourist numbers in Coober Pedy increasedthis year.
Police frequently promote Coober Pedy ininteractions with tourists and talk to themabout their security. Tourists frequently talkto each other along the road about where tostop, where to eat, fuel prices andattractions. Social Media is also a buzz withforums discussing travel.
Tourists are generally well informed andknow what is happening in town throughthese forums. They predominately maketheir decisions on that basis. The use ofthis sign is on balance received as a positivestep by tourists. It demonstrates acommitment by police and the communityto their safety. Fortunately no damage wasdone with this prank. Investigations areongoing.
The second male has yet to be locatedand arrested.
Police remind members of the public tocall 131444 for Police assistance or 000in the case of emergency.
If anyone has any information of criminalmatters in and around Coober Pedy pleasecontact Crime-Stoppers on 1800 333 000or ring the Coober Pedy Police on86725056.
Attempted SeriousCriminal Trespass
FATAL MOTOR-CYCLE CRASH
NEAR AMATA ONAPY LANDS
A man has died following a single motorcyclecrash in the State's Far North on Saturday
Just after 7pm on Saturday 15 October, police andemergency services responded to the crash whichoccurred in scrubland approximately 500m south of theAmata Community.
The 22-year-old rider, who was from the area, was rushedto the nearby nurses station, but sadly died.
Major Crash will be attending the scene this morning toinvestigate.
The man's death brings the State’s road toll to 70 ascompared to 82 for the same time last year.
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Hello my name is Stacey Reynolds and I am travellingwith my carer Alex Kirkhope. We have been to Darwin(jeez it's hot up there) and have been on the road for thelast eight weeks. We arrived in Coober Pedy early inOctober to visit a few friends and to soak up some ofCoober Pedys true outback spirit.
Upon arriving in Coober Pedy we went to the MinersStore to get a much needed drink. We got out of thecampervan and were just about to enter the supermarketwhen a man (we’ll call him Jack) approached us. Helooked nice enough so we stopped and began to talk withhim. He asked us whether we were camping. We repliedto ‘Jack” and said yes we are camping mate, why’s that?He said I got a space ya can camp in for five dollars anight down near the Clothes Barn. We said, “Ok thanksmate”, and went into the supermarket as planned.
We decided to take ‘Jack’s’ advice as camping budgetsare tight. We went to the address he gave us but we wentto the wrong place. He said near the Clothes Barn not atit! Anyway we pulled up at the Clothes Barn and a chapstaggered up to the car complete with a bottle of beer. Hewas a bit under the weather. We then said, “Is this theplace with camping for $5 a night”. He said, “Nah love,you come to the wrong place; this is the overflow”. Hethen said, “I think the other place is full but you will haveto check with ‘Jack’. He runs the business. He said,“Follow me and he staggered up the road to take us to see‘Jack’.
‘Jack’ came out and said, “Hey guys ya made it.” Weasked if he had showers and he said, no he doesn't, besidesthat he is full and so is his overflow location. There wereabout 20-30 campers in total between the two propertiesmostly motor homes and big caravans. He then directedus to the free camping down along the creek bed. ‘Jack’then informed us that the police could not enforce the nocamping policy usually in place in Coober Pedy as he hadpermission from a local elder to allow people to campthere. He said the police would do a drive-by to ensureour safety. He then said nothing will happen down thereand that he could guarantee our safety.
None the wiser we went to the creek bed and stayed thatnight. There were two other caravans there, but we hadno toilet on board and there was none at the creek!!!Sorry Coober Pedy, but this is what you allow.
The next day we went to a local caravan park to see afriend there and the owner. We stayed in this park lasttime we were in Coober Pedy. It was clean, it had properfacilities, wheel-chair access, and we felt safe.
We wondered how the proper businesses felt with ‘Jack’undercutting the camping venues at $5 per night or free?The owner of the Park told us that the cheap venue waspermitted to have a small number of campers there, butmany of those campers come to the Park afterwards totry and use the washing machines, have a swim or usethe showers.
We told him we had stayed down near the creek bed.The park owner thought we needed to camp 15 kms eitherside of the town if we were outside of a proper campingfacility up here. He did not think that the police patrolledall night.
‘Jack’ had told us that without his free camping the CooberPedy’s tourism industry would die!
We do not mind paying to stay in a proper caravan parkas the appropriate facilities are provided and security,hygiene and sanitation are taken seriously.
It is my observation that legitimate caravan parks are re-quired to have insurances that provide a safety net foraccidents and emergencies and therefore must also com-ply with Occupational Health and Safety standards. Ialso figure that the legit businesses are paying their fairshare of taxes and all these costs are factored into thecharges. So I’m guessing that at $5.00 per night, (cash)there is less chance of being compliant, with no over-heads.
At this make-shift camping area, ‘near the Clothes Barn’,me and my carer were expected to use facilities that weresub standard. For ‘Jack to say he could guarantee oursafety is a farce, especially without any security measuresin place and I suspect inadequate or no insurances wasmisleading to say the least. If you hurt yourself in hisbackyard which is exactly what it was, then you wouldbe on your own and for what, $5?
My carer Alex and I believe this whole scenario is notright and upon purchasing a well known camping app wefound the make-shift facility advertised on the Internetand claiming to have showers, bbqs, toilets etc when thiswas not our experience (three locations). There were nolocks or cameras or anything to help ensure the safety(and privacy) of visitors. This whole experience left mewith a feeling that I cannot describe. It made me sick tomy stomach. In my opinion ‘Jack’s’ properties did notlook as if they would meet any of the modern day standardsthat are clearly in place elsewhere to protect the consumerand the business owner.
To anyone reading this, my advice is: Visitors Beware:book into one of the respectable caravan parks in townthat has your back covered.
Thank you for your time; peace love and happiness to all.
Stacey Reynolds and Alex KirkhopeA concerned community service student and a verydisappointed Coober Pedy visitor
FREE/CHEAPCAMPING?
A traveller weighs up thedifferences
Free camping location on the Kempe Road(photos supplied)
Why GinaRinehart is
sitting prettywith her bid
to buyS Kidman and
CoBy national rural and
regional correspondentDominique Schwartz
Posted 10 Oct 2016, 6:15pm
Australia's wealthiest businesswoman GinaRinehart is doing in agriculture what she has donein mining: recognise an opportunity and play it for
the long haul.
And the chairman of Hancock Prospecting, who has beenactively building her cattle portfolio, has deep enoughpockets to do so.
Her $365 million joint bid for S Kidman and Co withChinese real estate conglomerate Shanghai CRED will endup costing closer to $400 million once any deal is doneand dusted, according to industry sources.
They said it was unlikely rival bidders would be able tobetter the offer made by Hancock-Shanghai's joint venturecompany, Australian Outback Beef (AOB).
If successful, AOB would deliver a controlling two-thirdsof the Kidman cattle empire to Hancock Prospecting, andjust one-third to its Chinese partner.
That switches the power balance from previous,unsuccessful bids for the pastoral giant.
What's more, the AOB offer would actually reduceKidman's current level of foreign ownership — understoodto be British family interests — by about 1 per cent.
A strident critic of foreign ownership of Australian assets,Senator Pauline Hanson has congratulated Mrs Rinehart.
"I would rather Australia have two-thirds in Kidman station,rather than the total ownership and control by the Chineseor any other foreign investor," she said.
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During September 2016 a group of 18out of 25 camera club members fromthe charming mid northern town ofClare spent 6 days exploring andcapturing Coober Pedy’s naturalattractions.
The Coober Pedy Regional Times publisheda feature on the club member’sphotography of our town in the 8thSeptember edition.
Clare Camera Club Secretary DianneStevenson said at the time, “All of themembers are dedicated photographersand thoroughly enjoyed their Sunday toFriday stay in Coober Pedy. After ourtrip we will exhibit our photos and have aclub competition,” she said.
Now we are into October and the clubcompetition has been held and the theCoober Pedy Regional Times has beensent the results.
Judging the competition was experiencedphotographer Susie Lipert. Susie is fromAdelaide but has a strong tie to theoutback and has developed a long termconnection to the Clare Camera Club.
Judge Susie reports on the competitionsaying, ” It was a really fun night. Asalways some beautiful work was presentedfor the monthly competition. I believe Clareto be strong, talented club. Of course thebest part of the night followed, when wewere privy to viewing the results of thephotos taken at the recent visit to CooberPedy.”
In this category the Clare Camera Clubmembers judged each other’s photos.
CLARE CAMERA CLUB’SFAVOURITE IMAGES OF
COOBER PEDY“It was interesting to see how we all viewedthe outback opal mining town despite theinclement weather. Coober Pedy has somany places of interest and I think betweenus we discovered them all,” said Susie.
“I think I can say the most favourite placefor images was of course the stunningBreakaways with the amazing changinglight. So many beautiful images taken in thislandscape and all members left hoping toone day return.”
“My husband Alan spent much time makingtrophies for a surprise presentation, thesewere made from pine cones made to looklike Emus on carved legs, then on the plaquewe broke and scattered gypsum and piecesof Potch as a reminder of the location. Thelatter given by Coober Pedy’s Joe Rossettoand his neighbour Don.”
“A special trophy with gypsum and opalpotch was given to Dianne Stevenson whoin my mind is one incredible lady anddeserved recognition for all she has doneover the years for her club, “ said Susie.
For those of us that own a learjet, and forothers closer to Clare, the Clare Camera clubmeets at the UNITING church, the firstFriday night each month at 8pm andwelcomes visitors. No meeting DEC orJAN. If interested phone Dianne on88423872.
Boot Hill by Len Scott
Breakaways by Len Scott
Rock Garden by Ian Trengove
The Breakaways by Gerald Moore
Len Scott ‘Boot Hill’and ‘Breakaways’
Dean Manderson(left) received atrophy for his drivingskill getting Gerald tothe hospital when amedical emergencyoccured out at theBreakaways. Gerald Moore,
‘The Breakaways’
Ian Trengove‘Rock Garden’
Dianne Stevenson‘Services to the Club’
Thank you Clare Camera
Club for visiting us and
staying in touch!
Thursday 20 October 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9
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The new $5 banknote is now in circulation. It has many innovative features designed to make our banknotes clearly more secure. Importantly, all existing banknotes can continue to be used.
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Local pharmacyassistant sayscrab fishing at
Port Broughton isAWESOME!
Syed Hassan Ali and his wife Urooj have beenin Australia for a mere 4 months. Because theyboth had a day off from their usual commitmentsthey travelled South to Port Broughton onSunday to do some fishing with Hassan’s family.
On the pier at Port Broughton are Hassan, Imran, Ahmed, Maha, Sufyan, Shanzay, Shahmeerwith Syed Hassan taking the photo
Hassan and Urooj now living in CooberPedy and enjoying fishing at Port Broughton
Hassan is a pharmacy assistant working in theCoober Pedy Pharmacy and is the youngest brotherof Irfan Hashmi who owns the business.
Many of the locals who attend the Westpac Bank inCoober Pedy have already met Urooj working behindthe counter as a teller.
Hassan is from Pakistan and has a Bachelor of Arts,and pursuing a Pharmaceutical degree. He will keepstudying in Australia in order to comply withAustralian regulations.
As a gesture of community spirit, Hassan activelypursued a call for sponsorship of paint by schoolteacher Sally Joy, to repaint the school canteen. Hewent to the IGA and bought paint to donate to theschool canteen walls on behalf of the pharmacy.
Above is the catch of 4 crabs, that Hassan’scousin took home for dinner that night.
ByMargaret Mackay
One of Hassan’s Australian highlights was his dayfishing on the Port Broughton pier. “Fishing wasAWESOME; we caught 4 crabs”, he said.
“We plan to do more fishing in the future. It is apleasant way to spend fun time with the family.”
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Tuesday 25th October 20166pm
At the Bar Coober Pedy RaceCourse. Existing and new memberswelcome. The AGM will be followed
by a short committee meeting.
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All members are urged to attend andmake this an AGM for ALL MEMBERS to
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POSITIONS VACANT
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant Exploration Licences over the areas described below.
Applicant: Teale and Associates Pty Ltd, Adrian Mark Brewer
Location: Prospect Hill area - approx. 150 km east of Marree
Pastoral Leases: Murnpeowie, Moolowatana
Term: Two years
Area in km2: 45
Ref: 2016/00049
Applicant: Debnal Pty Ltd
Location: Eucolo Creek area - approx. 25 km west of Woomera
Pastoral Leases: Wirraminna, Arcoona
Term: One year
Area in km2: 107
Ref: 2016/00120Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of State Development website: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.
Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/land_access/community_information or hard copy on request to Mineral Tenements.
J Martin Mining Registrar Department of State Development Delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy
www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.auPN1290
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
District Council of Coober Pedy
Works ManagerFull Time Permanent Position
The District Council of Coober Pedy is seeking to appoint an energetic, highly fo-cused person with a “can do attitude” to undertake the role of Works Manager
The successful applicant will;
• Prepare asset maintenance plans, which will include proactive maintenanceprograming for a range of infrastructure, open spaces, sport and
building assets.
• Manage the works team
• You will need to have experience with Microsoft Office – excel, word andOutlook.
• Preferably knowledge of Synergy Soft (local council data base)
Local Government Employees Award TBN– 8am – 5pm
For job specs please contact Judy Williams, 08 8672 4600To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressingthe key selection criteria contained in the position description and address [email protected]
Applications need to be marked “Works Manager” and can be lodged either by;Post to: District Council Coober PedyP.O. Box 425 Coober Pedy 5723orEmailed to: [email protected]
All applications close at 5.00pm, Friday November 4th 2016.
Thursday 20 October 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11
District Council of Coober Pedy
Finance ManagerFull Time 2 Year Contract non ongoing
The District Council of Coober Pedy is seeking to appoint an energetic, highly focusedperson with a “can do attitude” to undertake the role of Finance Manager. This is atwo year contract only. Non ongoing.
The Manager, Financial Services takes responsibility for the sound management ofthe financial functions of the District Council Coober Pedy. The Financial Manager isresponsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Finance department functionsand the delivery of best practice financial management and accounting services acrossall aspects of the DCCP finance and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Provide effective management and leadership to achieve high levels of Council,team and individual staff performance
• Monitor and manage all DCCP compliance requirements
• Manage the delivery of effective and efficient financial services to internaland external stakeholders
• Provide internal accounting and financial management services for the DCCPand associated entities
• Provide support and back up for the CEO, including analysis of financialperformance, annual budget preparation and cash flow management
• Knowledge of Local Government data base systems (Synergysoft) desirable
Local Government Employees Award Grade– 8am – 5pm
For job specs please contact Judy Williams, 08 8672 4600
To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressingthe key selection criteria - contained in the position description in no more than 2pages and address to Judy Williams by email: [email protected]. DistrictCouncil of Coober Pedy.
All applications close at 5.00pm, Friday November 4th 2016.
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The State Government is using Anti-Poverty Week (16 to 22 October) to
encourage vulnerable SouthAustralians to check whether they are
eligible for a concession.
There are a range of householdconcessions for eligible South Australians,including for the cost of living, energy,water and sewerage.
The concessions are available to help SouthAustralians on low or fixed incomes, andeligibility criteria vary slightly betweenconcession types.
Applications for the 2016 -17 financial yearCost of Living Concession (COLC) –which provides eligible South Australianhouseholds on low or fixed incomes withup to $200 annually to assist with cost ofliving expenses such as utilities and councilrates – close on 31 October 2016.
If you received the concession last financialyear, and your circumstances have notchanged, you do not have to reapply. Ifyou have moved house, your income has
Concessions availablefor the most vulnerable
in our communitychanged or you have not received it before,you should check your eligibility and applyif necessary by 31 October.
The COLC is an annual payment introducedon 1 July 2015 that provides flexibility forrecipients, who can use it wherever it ismost needed.
Communities and Social Inclusion MinisterZoe Bettison said, “Concessions providevital assistance to people on low or fixedincomes to meet their cost of livingexpenses.”
“Some people who are working and havea weekly income may not realise they maybe eligible for a concession.”
“Last year, more than 182,800 SouthAustralian households benefitted from aCost of Living Concession payment.”
Anti-Poverty Week aims to encourage allAustralians to organise or take part in anactivity to highlight or overcome issues ofpoverty and hardship, in Australia oroverseas. For further information visitwww.antipovertyweek.org.au/
Older Australiansare becomingmore active
Older Australians have active social livesand are getting more exercise, accordingto new data from the Australian Bureau ofStatistics (ABS).
“The number of older Australians aged 65years and over who participated in exerciseor physical recreation increased from 44.5per cent in 2012 to 49.2 per cent in 2015,”said Justine Boland, ABS Program Managerof Health and Disability Statistics.
“This is great news, as we know an activeand social lifestyle is associated with betterhealth outcomes,” she said.
In 2015, there were an estimated 3.5million people over the age of 65,representing one in every seven people(15.1 per cent). This proportion hasincreased from 14.3 per cent in 2012 and13.3 per cent in 2009.
While the proportion of older Australianshas increased, the prevalence of disabilityamongst older people has decreased.
"In 2015, 50.7 per cent of older peoplewere living with disability, down from 52.7per cent in 2012,” said Ms Boland.
The proportion of all older Australians whoneeded assistance with at least one activityhas also decreased to 38.6 per cent in 2015,down from 41.9 per cent in 2012.
“These findings reveal a positive trend thatolder Australians are healthier, living longerwithout disability and are in less need ofassistance,” said Ms Boland.
More detailed information can be foundhere: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/4430.0
South Australians are being asked toprovide their input into a comprehen-sive review of the laws that guide thedevelopment of the State’s mineral
resources industry.
The Leading Practice Review of MiningActs will enable South Australians,including industry, traditional and otherlandowners, regional communities andstakeholders, to play a key role in shapingimprovements to our world-leadingframework of mining laws.
This is the first stage of an extensiveconsultation process that will include a callfor public submissions through theyourSAy website, with Parliamentconsidering amendments in 2017.
The Leading Practice Review of the MiningAct, the Mines Works and Inspection Actand the Opal Mining Act will allow forthe modernisation of these laws to ensureSouth Australia stays a leader in adoptingmodern and efficient practices forexploration and mining activities.
Reform of the Acts will seek to:· Bring forward the economic and socialbenefits of the State’s mineral wealth forcitizens, landowners, traditional owners,mining communities, miners and miningservice providers;· Grow South Australian businesses anddrive increased investment andemployment by abolishing obsolete andcumbersome legislative processes inaccordance with the Premier’s Simplifyred-tape reduction process;· Provide a more flexible ‘One-Stop Shop’approach for mining project assessmentsand approval processes, to promote moreefficient and innovative exploration andmining operations in South Australia;
· Establish South Australia as a leading e-business practitioner in the world’s rapidlyevolving digital economy in line with thePremier’s Digital by Default Declaration;· Increase the efficiency of our leading-practice engagement, negotiation and courtprocesses so that there is greatertransparency, and so landowners andindustry have greater certainty, inaccordance with the Better TogetherPrinciples;· Implement flexible financial assurancemodels that maintain communityconfidence in mine closure andenvironmental rehabilitation performanceand outcomes;· Provide clear pathways for changes tooperations during the life of a mine so thatoperators can adopt new technologies andadapt to changing market conditions andcommunity expectations; and· Reinforce the existing leading practiceenvironmental protections offered under theMining Act 1971.Mineral Resources and Energy MinisterTom Koutsantonis said, “South Australiaalready has an international reputation forproviding a transparent, thorough andrigorous assessment process for the miningindustry.”
“Our expert regulators ensure communityand environment safety while at the sametime providing certainty to investors andlandowners.”
“But policy renewal is always important,and by doing this now South Australia willbe in the box seat to realise the enormousbenefits that will inevitably flow from thenext upswing in the commodities cycle.”
“Listening to the community throughcomprehensive consultation is a basicrequirement in ensuring any changes to ourmining laws reflect what is important toall stakeholders.”
STATE GOVERNMENT SEEKING TOMODERNISE ALL MINING ACTS
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Relocating Air Pistol shed fromLeigh Creek - Coober Pedy
Sadly the closure of the power station at PortAugusta and the Leigh Creek coal mine severely
impacted on the Leigh Creek Pistol Clubmembership hence the donation of the air pistol
shed and all the electric returning targets toCoober Pedy.
Coober Pedy Shooters Club would like to thank LeighCreek Pistol Cub for the kind donation of the air pistolshed and equipment.
Dale Price and John Di Donna travelled to Leigh Creek onThursday 29th October, with two cars and trailers andmet up with life member of the Coober Pedy ShootersClub, Royce Cooper to begin dismantling the air pistol shed.
By John Di Donna
On Saturday Allan Dawson and his wife Ngaire, bothlong time air pistol shooters at Leigh Creek Pistol Clubjoined us to dismantle the remainder of the shed.
I’m not sure where the Telstra 60 backup generators,and a number of portable satellite mobile towers weresetup during the power outage Hawker and Leigh Creekwas still without power and no phone service.
Leigh Creek was still without power and phone serviceuntil Sunday mid morning. Food/drinks were getting low.However by Monday the whole shed and equipmentwas fully loaded on the two trailers bound for its newlocation at Coober Pedy Shooters Club.
Over the next coming months the Air Pistol shed will beerected at the shooting club and be an inexpensive,enjoyable all weather events for young and old.
The sport shooting requires a great deal of dedication,concentration, consistency and above all else, practices.These attributes are just some of the life-skills all shootersincluding juniors may gain when they participate in sportsshooting.
The Coober Pedy Shooters Club focus on supervisionand safety creates a nurturing environment for allshooters to develop while also helping to build theirconfidence and social skills.
Royce, Dale and Allan enjoying beers after full day work on dismantling the shed.(Photo by John Di Donna)
John Di Donna taken down the lighting
Allan working on the interior assisted by Ngaire 30 x 40 Air pistol shed donated by Leigh CreekPistol Club
7 bays, 10 meters Air Pistol range with retractabletargets
Breakfast in Leigh Creek with John Di Donna,Royce Cooper, Sandy the dog (Photo Dale Price)
Royce Cooper has the columns ready for the big9" grinder
Nearly finished - only the frame is left todismantle
Air Pistol shed and equipment fully loaded andbound for Coober
Thursday 20 October 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13
COOBER PEDCOOBER PEDCOOBER PEDCOOBER PEDCOOBER PEDY STREET & RY STREET & RY STREET & RY STREET & RY STREET & ROOOOOADADADADADNNNNNAMES AMES AMES AMES AMES - - - - - AAAAAyton Ryton Ryton Ryton Ryton Roadoadoadoadoad
Ron and Joan Ayton had been married for two years whenthey decided to go off on an adventure. They thoughtthey would go to Western Australia but someone in PortAugusta said, “Why not go to Coober Pedy?” Driving aute and pulling a caravan, they arrived in Coober Pedy in1957. They took out miners rights and had a go at opalmining.
Soon after their arrival, they became involved in theProgress Association. Ron served as Treasurer and lateras Chairperson while Joan was the Secretary.
In 1959, the Progress Association decided that the townneeded a Community Hall. They raised funds by rafflinga motor car. With the money raised and voluntary labourthey built the Hall on Lot 6 now the empty block near theroundabout.
In February, 1960 the Education Department sent twoteachers Geoff Byrnes and Anatoly Waniarcha to startthe first school. They used the new Community Hall,which was a corrugated iron shed, unlined and partiallyconcreted. As no desks or gear had arrived, it wasfurnished only with packing cases for the first week.Ron and Joan boarded the teachers until a dugout becameavailable.
At this time, the water in the Underground Tank wasvery low. When Ron Loveday, a member of Parliament,came for a visit Ron and Joan pointed out the need foranother water source and drove him to Matheson’s bore,50 km north of town. Due to the Ayton’s initiative, itwas decided that the E&WS would cart water to CooberPedy until after the tank was cleaned and refilled by rain.The Progress Association organised the clean-up usingvolunteer labour with Yorke Hoists to remove the twofeet of mud and silt.
After 11 years, Ron and Joan left Coober Pedy in 1968 tobreed vealers and fat lambs in the South East of SouthAustralia
The number of people honoured bya street or road name is equalled
by the number of people, alsodeserving, who have not been
so honoured.
In 1961 the school was moved to a transportable buildingon the grounds where the school currently stands.
The Progress Association had been holding slide eveningsin the Community Hall which proved very popular. Nowthey decided to purchase a 15mm projector so they couldshow movies. The picture evenings in the Hall raisedmoney for the Progress Association. There were no ratesin those days. Power was loaned by way of a lead fromGeorge Marks’ shop opposite the Hall. In time, a secondprojector was purchased and installed with the originalone in a loft. This allowed projectionists continuousscreening as they could switch from one reel to the nextwithout a break.
Cleaning the underground water tank, AytonPhoto
E &WS water tanker, Ayton Photo
The Progress Association next bought a 240-volt generatorto provide power and lights for the Hall. Pictures werescreened two nights each week.
A Medical Centre, one third funded by Progress and twothirds by government money was built at this time.
The Coober Pedy Progress Association bought a 240-volt generator to provide power and lights forthe Community Hall. Pictures were screened two nights each week. David Hewitt photo August 1961
The next project was to build the Drive-in Picture theatre.In 1964, Ron and Joan went to the Andamooka Opal Fieldsto inspect the Drive-in there. The decision was made togo ahead and build a Drive-in Theatre so Ron and Joanwent to Adelaide to check out the projectors they wouldneed. A 35mm was purchased. After, the huge screenwas built with all voluntary labour and the housing forprojectors completed. This time they raffled a utility toraise the money Initially, they organised twice-a-weekscreenings with films sent from Adelaide. Everything ransmoothly with much voluntary labour on picture evenings.
Meanwhile Ron and Joan were mining opal. Remunerationfrom their Progress Association work wasn’t enough tolive on. Ron was a JP so he was kept busy with courtwork and the police. Their duties were varied to say theleast. Once, Ron and Bill McDougall had to quickly builda coffin for a recently deceased local. Joan sewed thebody bag. After that they made sure they had coffinsready in advance. The coffins were stored at the drive-in.
Volunteers building the drive-in screen; BillMcDougall photo
Opening of the medical centre, Ayton photo
On another occasion, when a miner was accused ofmurder, Ron and Joan’s shack at Shell Patch was usedfor the court case.
Ron Ayton at 8 Mile 1960’s; Bill McDougall photo
Joan Ayton opalminingunderground atCoober Pedy
Ayton photo
By Sue Britt
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FRIDAYS
TUESDAYDrop in Centre 3:00 – 6:00pm;Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds)
DISTRICT COUNCILMEETINGS 3rd Tuesday eachmonth at 7pm
AMBULANCE TRAINING7.30pm Umoona Road. EveryTuesday except school holidays
TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with asocial ambrose 3 – 6 holecompetition from 6pm
SUNDAYSPLAY TIME 2pm – 3:30pmSchool Gym0-5 YEARS & Parent/Carer(Donna Clements)
GOLF Regular Sundaycompetition and social golf8:30am for 9am tee off. Latetee off also available formembers.
What’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s On in COOBER PEDY?& Visiting Services
SCHOOL TERM DATES
CATACOMB Church Serviceand Sunday School 9:30amSunday. Bus pickup available.Ph 8672 5038
YOUTH SHED 11-2 ages 8& up
CP SHOOTERS CLUB10 am Centrefire - Scoring &Grouping Shotgun - ClayTargets. Come on down andgive it a try. A good morningout for under $20 per person
22 February 20162 May 20164 July 201629 August 201617 October 20165 December 2016
Drop in Centre; 11:00 – 2:00;Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds)
LITTLE MUSICIANS 10:30am –11:15am School (old DeadlyCentre) 3 – 6 years (DonnaClements)
Active Girls Group 3:15-5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (SophieReynolds)
WEDNESDAYWednesday-Links 11:00 –2:00pm Ages 17 and older(Sophie Reynolds)
FRIDAY
GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30pm
Coober Pedy Scrabble andBackgammon 7.30pmUnited Club . All skill levelswelcome
Late Night Fridays 6:00 –10:00pm; 11-17(SophieReynolds)
Active Boys Group 3:15-5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (SophieReynolds)
Friday program will incorporate allthese activities
Parents and Kids Social Club
Where: The lions club from 9:00till 12:00
Morning tea Bring a plate to share
Activities may include reading,cooking, health professionals,arts and craft, Lego and more
(Donna Clements)
CP SHOOTERS CLUB7pm Friday night Clay TargetShotgun
GREEK HALL7pm Charcoal BBQ & SaladEvery FRIDAY night
The 2017 Coober PedyGem Trade Show,
specialising in rough and cutopal, will be held on the 15th
and 16th April.
The trade show will coincide withthe Opal Festival, offering visitors avast array of entertainment options
over the Easter long weekend.
The Croatian Club host the GemTrade Show, providing a
professional and air-conditionedenvironment for the numerous localand national exhibitors who will beable to showcase high quality opalsat trade prices to international and
domestic buyers.
The 2016 Gem Trade Showreceived considerable interest fromthe Chinese, Japanese and Indian
buyers in attendance.
The Coober Pedy Gem TradeShow continues to strengthen its
reputation as Australia's pre-eminent Opal Trade Show and to
encourage more exhibitors the2017 Exhibitor Booth prices are
most affordable.
We will also be continuing thetradition of holding a welcoming
dinner on the Saturday night (15thApril) so that exhibitors and buyerscan meet in a relaxed environment
with the aim of establishing andstrengthening business networks.
To secure a booth or table, pleasecontact Yanni Athanasiadis,
Chairperson, on M: +61 400 865568 +61 8 8672 5288 or [email protected]
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Richard Younger will be in attendancein Coober Pedy at the Business Centrein Hutchison Street (next to Centrelink) inNovember 14 to 18 to provide taxation,BAS & general accounting & businessadvice
Christie Riggs & Rob Zadow, both of whomare Estate Planning specialists, will alsobe in attendance from November 16 to 18to provide advice regarding preparationof Wills & any other Estate Planning issues
Ring 8672 5979 or 8291 2111 foran appointment
VACSWIMregistrations
2017at Coober Pedy
has beenretracted
untilfurthernotice
Thursday 20 October 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15
Coober Pedy ShootersClub News
We would like to remind all members/shooters of the change toshooting as we are now starting the all day shoot. This will startthis Sunday.
No shooting on Saturday unless previously arranged by ringingeither Les 045232029, Susy 0401092264 or John 0427649389
Shotgun -Friday 8pm arrive8:30pm start.
Pistols Sundays 10am setup10:30 start
REMINDER AGMCoober Pedy Shooters Club
is to be held onSunday 23rd October
at 12.00 pm.All members are urged to attend and make this an AGM for ALL MEMBERS to
have their say and make a positive improvement for our future
Thank you,
Susy Chapman Vice President.
Any queries may be directed to Les Pullen on 0435 232 029 or SusyChapman on 0401092264.
This forThis forThis forThis forThis fortnight at the Shooters Clubtnight at the Shooters Clubtnight at the Shooters Clubtnight at the Shooters Clubtnight at the Shooters ClubWe would like to thank Allan and Ngaire Dawson, Royce Cooper, Dale Priceand John Di Donna for all the travelling and work accomplished over the
long weekend. They went to Leigh Creek and pulled down the air pistol/riflerange.
This took many hours, giving up their time, using their vehicles, loading the twotrailers and the long drive back to Coober Pedy.
We would like to thank Andrew Glazbrook and Fire Equipment Maintenancegroup for the loan of their trailers.
We would particularly like to thank Leigh Creek Pistol Club for donating theirshed to us (Coober Pedy Shooter’s Club)
In the days that followed we would also like to thank Dale Price of Tada Opalsand James Michie for the time they spent at the working bee on the shed.
Our shed is going to be the all weather range where shooting may be done dayor night, this will enable younger people to become involved in the discipline ofair rifle/pistol.
We are very grateful to IGA for kindly delivering our new fridge/freezer to ourclub room and a thank you to Penny for all the support she has given us.
The pistol scores for Saturday the08-10-16 shoot are
A Grade1st James Michie2nd Charlie Hui
B Grade1st Alan Dawson2nd Susy Chapman
The pistol score for the 15-10-16 shoot are
A Grade1st Alex Trouptsis
The rifle score for the 16-10-16 shoot are
Navneet Singh .22 Rifle 38, 36 and total of 74.
Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 6 October 2016
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The Glendambo Gymkhana and family fun day washeld on Saturday the 8th of October. There were
Motorbike and Horse events for all ages as well asnovelty events also for the children and adults.
The weather was kind to us and we had over 250 peopleattend with over 60 competitors.
The day saw both horses and motorbikes compete(separately), with some excellent skills displayed in allevents.
Food was served all day followed by a roast dinner. TheBadlands played well into the balmy night with many hittingthe dance floor.
By Jill GreenfieldBilla Kalina Station
Leading riders for both motorbike and horse eventspictured
Leading Senior motorbike riderEddie Rankin
Leading Junior Horse was Magic(Arena Wheeler)
Leading Junior rider wasJenna Cuffe
Leading motorbike Junior riderswere Toby Fraser andLuke Finlay.
Leading senior Horse riderwas Jim Wheeler –
Leading Senior Horse wasFelix (Charlotte McTaggart)
