Palm Island Voice Your Community Issue 84 Your Newsletter $1.25 Thursday 28 July 2011 Your Voice Thumbs up for NAIDOC Week footy Big smiles from Tina Marpoondin & Randall Parker who clearly love their footy, making sure they were in their own box seats for the NAIDOC week clash between Skipjacks and Army. For more NAIDOC Week pics see pages 8-9...

Yasi repair submissions boosted by visit A bid by Council to ensure Palm Island gets what’s needed to repair damage caused by Cyclone Yasi earlier this year has been boosted by a visit from a key player to inspect what needs to be done. Reconstruction Authority CEO Graeme Newton met with Mayor Alf Lacey (pictured right) and Council engineers “to get a better understanding of the damage sustained as a result of Cyclone Yasi”, he said. Mayor Lacey said Council had put up submissions and developed an initial report into the damage to the foreshore at Palm Island. ...Continued page 2... Yasi repair bids boosted by visit ...From page 1... “Our bid was for repairing the some very serious thought so it re-grows again as well.” foreshore and damage that’s and consideration and If the trees knocked down been caused over a couple of has asked us to put up an by Yasi were to be sold as kilometres across the main application just for that little logs they could provide an part of the whole town,” Mr bit of works that need to be unexpected windfall for the Lacey said. done there,” he said. community. “Graham’s visit was certainly “With the foreshore in Cr Sibley told the Koori Mail welcome by Council, in particular the cost is high. earlier this month that at least particularly welcome by me “Council is pushing through 400 trees could be recovered as the Mayor. and certainly I am, as the and sold as logs. “It’s given him a better Mayor, will be arguing very “The last thing I want is for understanding on what he’s strongly on all applications them to go rotten,’’ Cr Sibley looking at and certainly what and that’s one thing I won’t said. he can now support the let go of. “As it is they are blocking the Shire with in terms of our “As the Major of the Shire I will access to places application whilst he’s given continue to fight for what is which are no commitment.” best for us and certainly what popular with Mr Newton said he was still is best for the community, locals especially stunned by the force of the particularly the foreshore. on weekends. Cyclone. “Once we have any more news “I am confident “The impact of the Cyclone on that we’ll be updating the of a good is still quite evident, , and community.” outcome and as with many of my visits MEANWHILE Mr Lacey we would get to disaster affected areas, said he and Deputy Mayor trucks up to I’m still stunned at Mother Raymond Sibley had been in where the trees Nature’s force” he said. touch with Minister for Main are and it would “The Mayor and I undertook Roads, Fisheries and Marine create jobs for several site inspections – we Infrastructure Craig Wallace locals.” looked at the damage done about the pine forest. to the sea wall from the “We are negotiating what high seas, including the area we hope will be some good around the helipad, and also business outcomes on the road damage across Palm. behalf of the community,” “It was a very productive Mr Lacey said. visit and the Authority will “Coolgaree CDEP is also talking continue to work closely to us this week about re- with the Council in relation vegetating the old pine forest to its Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) application for repairs.” Mr Lacey said Mr Newton had also suggested they apply for some funds to fix the helipad. “Certainly there’s a section where the helipad is that’s Deputy Mayor Raymond Sibley inspects damage badly damaged so he’s given to the pine forest (above) 2 New CEO on board this week New CEO Ross Norman has taken up his position as of Monday this week. Palm Island Mayor Alf Lacey said he welcomed the appointment. “Our new Council management team will be taking up their positions over the course of the next two to three weeks,” he said. “We’ll make sure you get to meet our new leadership team and new structure in the next issue of the Palm Island Voice. “In the meantime I just want to say the Mayor and Council welcome Ross’s appointment.”

Congratulations to 11-year-old Joseph Nallajar who was the winner of the Shake n GUESS competition sponsored by ICAN and the Commonwealth Bank during NAIDOC Week. STAR Palm Island boxers Patrick Clarke and The total amount was $45.65 in Reggie Palm Island recently travelled to the money box and he guessed Brisbane with coach Ray Dennis. the exact amount. Well done!!! Find out how they went on page 13!! Life’s not ‘PASSing’ them by THREE young Palm Islanders participated in a ‘Life Skills Day’ organised by PASS Australia on the Strand earlier this month. Life Skill Days are organised twice annually by PASS regional offices and provide an opportunity to expose the organisation’s Junior Coaches/ Trainees to the various programs and career paths available to them. Youths Ivy Accoom, Tibian Wyles and Genami Geia were there, enjoying games of beach cricket and basketball with their colleagues and mentors. 3 “VALUE OUR PAST AND STEP UP FOR THE FUTURE” ‘Old Palm Island, it was their time, talking about the elders and the elder people, new Palm Island, now it’s our time’ Palm Island Spring Fair 1-3 September 2011 Palm Island Mayor Alf Lacey has called the community to get behind, up and involved in this year’s Spring Fair, which is looking like being the biggest event the Island has hosted for some time. Mr Lacey said he did not want to see people also want to thank them for doing that and sitting down and whinging about what was or there’s been a lot of consolation with young wasn’t going on during the event. people in the community particularly through “Don’t sit down and whinge, get up and get TAFE and training programs. involved,” he said. “It is not a Council event. It is a community “The message I’ve giving to the community event. And I’ll reiterate it – it’s not a Council is: it’s your festival it’s your Spring Fair. event, it is a community event. “We want you to get involved even if it’s in a “So we encourage the community to get small way.” involved as much as possible.” Palm Island Council will be the major sponsors Sunferries have been asked to run daily for the 2011 Spring Festival, to be held from services. Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 September. “Almost everyone in the community should Palm Island Community Company and a get behind this event which has should have number of other organisations are also support and varying levels of participation sponsors for the event. from nearly every organisation and community “This year it looks like the Spring Fair is group on the Island,” Mr Lacey said. “This is going to be a very successful event for the about our Island community coming together.” community,” Mayor Alf Lacey said. A poster about the event will be posted “As you can see with the program we’ve had around the community sometime before the some really good work put together by people end of this month. who have been Thursday 1 September the “Old Clock” + karaoke at Coolgaree volunteering their 9-10:30am 2pm-6pm Stalls, Bay and Bistro time and working MC Shaun Choolburra - workshops run by Mary G Saturday 3 September with Council Official Launch Spring at the Schools 10.30am - 4pm around putting Festival Traditional 7pm Fireworks Palm Island together a good Welcome - ALLAN Palm Friday 2 September at RL Grounds, fun full Festival. Island, Mayor Alfred 8am to 10am day of football, includes Lacey, Chairperson Elders Community Breakfast at finals for u/16’s u/18’s and “A lot of work Advisory Iris White and Old Clock Tower hosted by semi finals of PI RL Teams still needs to be Bob Katter official opening Red Cross and Disability Yarrabah & Woorabinda done to put it all of buildings Services from PICC confirmed to bring u16 and together. 10.30-12midday 10am - 5pm Under-18 u18 Cherbourg TBC “I want to thank Dancers and Singers - Great Barracudas (courtesy 4pm to late After games Northern Dancers, Reuben Bindal Sharks) and PICC everyone invited back for those people, on Darnley TSI Dancers, Hula Youth Council to host the community bonfire at behalf of Council, Dancers, Lockhart River greasy poll, greasy pig, the old football field - more for showing Dancers, Aurukun Dancers, spear throwing, tug o war, dancing and singing and initiative. Murray Island Dancers, floats, face painting, kids includes official closing by “The elders group Masig dancers. Local rides, stalls by community, Mayor Alfred Lacey Bullock has been pro- Talent: Selena Shepherd, basket weaving, arts and courtesy Woorabinda Maggie Walsh, Walter crafts and Palm Islands Got - asking households to active in helping Foster, Gertie Richardson. Talent Competition contribute their own plate to pull this 12midday to 2pm 6:30pm-late Old time of damper, rice, vegies or together and I Community BBQ Lunch at dance at school hall/disco salad 4 Recovery pathways discovered through art ARTISTS from Palm Island had work exhibited amongst an interesting and informative mix of paintings titled ‘Pathways to Recovery’ in Townsville earlier this month. The works were presented by Townsville Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit (SSDARU) clients, a group of courageous people trying to change their circumstances by tapping into their spirit by exploring and expressing themselves in traditional and contemporary made up of average people Ms Munro said through stories, forms of art. The official from all walks of life who paintings and music residents opening of the exhibit was have asked for help to deal were able to identify their held at the Townsville Cultural with their drug and alcohol issues, take responsibility, Centre and the paintings will problems and the chaotic and overcome and create be on display until the end of lifestyle that follows. brand new pathways with this month. “For many SSDARU is a last assistance from the staffing SSDARU Arts and Activities chance for a brighter future. team at SSDARU. Officer Kim Munro said the “Alcoholism addiction does Pictured above is artist Bevan SSDARU community was not discriminate,” she said. Ketchup with some of his work. Call for care boating & fishing on Reef In the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is promoting smart boating and fishing practices to protect dugong and green turtles, as record numbers of deaths are predicted for these species. GBRMPA Chairman Dr Russell Reichelt said the cumulative effect of several years of extreme weather is taking its toll on the animals’ main food source, sea grass. He said cyclones and flooding had increased sediments, pesticides and herbicides entering the waters. “Dugong and green turtles are doing it tough at the moment and we’re asking all Reef users to take extra care,” Dr Reichelt said. “We’re going to see more dugongs and green turtles straying from their regular foraging areas in search of food.” GBRMPA is asking those who find sick or dead turtles or dugongs to call 1300 130 372. 5 ...Out & About... LEFT: Christine Pompey was at the Townsville Show with a large group of children with the help of Les Nugent. “I had a son and daughter and all the rest are nieces and nephews and they loved it here,” she said. PICTURED BELOW are John-Paul Wilson, Algon Lawrence and baby Roy Lawrence, aged 1, who were spotted in Townsville’s Sturt St enjoying some shopping last week. “We have come over from Palm and I have a relative who has a house here so we stay there and will be heading home on the ferry tomorrow,” John-Paul said.

There were a lot of Palm Island men, women and children in Townsville last week. Henry Ketchup (ABOVE) was in the Townsville CBD which has just been upgraded and former Mall is now open to traffic. “I proudly wear my Palm shirt and will be going back there on Thursday’s ferry,” he said. 6 NAIDOC success on the inside PALM Island dancers proved a big hit with prisoners at the Townsville Correctional Centre during their popular NAIDOC celebrations on July 8. Palm Island Voice was given special permission to cover the event which had a theme of “Returning to Culture”. Some family members of the prisoners at what was once known as Stuart Jail were also invited to the celebrations. Townsville Correctional Centre has a high percentage of Aboriginal and Islander inmates. Andrew Pike (left) looks on as Alfred Smallwood offers a There are numerous prisoners Traditional welcome. Below: prisoners’ artwork on display from Palm Island but their faces were not to engagement with communities and allowed to be photographed, nor they could peoples. not be named in this article by law. “We also value the significance of Australia’s However some asked if through the Palm Indigenous cultures and peoples to accept Island Voice they could pass on their love to that we are in a place that has a history and families on Palm Island. story far beyond 220 years,” he said. To open their NAIDOC celebrations, Alfred “We want to walk hand in hand with our Smallwood welcomed guests to country and fellow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spoke followed by speeches by Frank Willis, Australians to culturally rehabilitate offenders Lilian Willis and Bill Cummins. within our facility and to support our staff Palm Island born Lilian and Frank Willis were with culturally safe policies, procedures and overseers of the Palm dancing group. practices. Other entertainment was provided by Torres “In the state of Queensland approximately Strait Islander, Aurukun and Mornington one third of all prisoners are Aboriginal and Island dancers. . Centre General Manager Andrew Pike said “This level of over representation is a tragedy. Queensland Corrective Services was working “Our NAIDOC celebrations in 2011 are towards developing, strengthening and shrouded by the motto, ‘returning to culture’. respecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander “We have attempted to ensure the four days people, country and cultural responsiveness of scheduled activities have a positive cultural impact on our staff, our offenders and our visitors. “Over the coming months and years we will continue to implement cultural interventions, practices, policies and procedures that will reflect the values and meanings associated with the rehabilitation of offenders. “When we celebrate NAIDOC we do so acknowledging the ‘next step is ours’.” 7 More NAIDOC week pics!

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8 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor I was delighted to receive Palm Island Voice by email and it did my heart good! I am in beautiful Rhode Island in one of our convents for five weeks of Sabbatical prayer and quiet. Am thoroughly enjoying it after a pretty horrendous journey to USA. Due to the Chilean Volcanic cloud, our Qantas flight Far Left Above & Below: faces @ the footy; Left: was delayed in Sydney by Narelle Fuller, Edna Coolburra and Justin Shaw; seven hours so when we Above: Norman Bounghi and family at the football. arrived in Los Angeles we were literally dumped and told that an American line would take us to New York. Seven hours later after passing through endless security and luggage checks we finally got a flight at 5pm and arrived in New York at 2am. As the Sisters in the Bronx had not received my phone messages there was no one to meet me so I took a taxi, praying all would be well. Anyway 45 minutes later I did arrive at the convent to be told that it had been very dangerous to take a taxi to the Bronx at night! Above: more faces I have a good guardian @ the footy angel! Left: Horace Life is NEVER boring. Snyder, partner Of course I am still greatly Seldean Clarke and missing Palm Island and children Frederick indeed all my dear friends Clarke, 8, and in Townsville too but I Nykeer Clarke, 7 just thank God for the very attended the Red precious time spent there. Cross NAIDOC Love and blessings to all event on Palm Island, in Townsville Sister Christina 9 Palm Island Voice Public & Community Notices Palm Island Voice Public & Community Notices are your best choice for Birthdays, Careers with Queensland Health Anniversaries, Meeting Notices, sales & all your classified needs - and most of them are free! 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Applicants will be required addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Council, to successfully demonstrate to Council they have the and marked “Expressions of interest service station and ability to carry out the operation of this business and to mechanical workshop” and must be received prior to the provide an enhanced level of service to the Palm Island closure of tenders, at 12.00 noon on Friday 31st August community. 2011. Expressions of interest are to be in writing, and must The Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council reserves the include a business plan of the proposed operation of right to not accept any tender submitted, and to negotiate the business, including the proposed hours of operation an acceptable outcome with any tenderer. Any enquiries should be directed to the Chief Executive Officer, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council on 4770 1177 or 0458 787 010. Local Government Act 2009: PALM ISLAND ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSAL TO MAKE LOCAL LAWS & SUBORDINATE LOCAL LAWS The Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council has proposed to adopt the following Model Local laws and has proposed to make the following Subordinate Local Laws…. Local Laws & Subordinate Local damage; and protects the amenity resulting from – inadequate protection Law No. 1 (Administration) of the local community and against animal and plant pests, and 2011: The purpose of this local environment; by providing for – the vegetation overgrowth; and visual law and subordinate local law is regulation of the keeping of animals pollution resulting from accumulation to provide a legal and procedural in terms of how many, what type, of objects and materials; and fires framework for the administration, how, and where animals can be kept; and fire hazards not regulated by implementation and enforcement of and the prescription of minimum State law; and community safety the local government’s local laws, standards for keeping animals; and hazards; and noise that exceeds subordinate local laws and specified the proper control of animals in public noise standards; and Local Law regulatory powers under legislation, places and; and the management & Subordinate Local Law No. 7 and to provide for miscellaneous of dangerous or aggressive animals (Indigenous Community Land administrative matters by setting other than dogs, and the seizure Management) 2011: The purpose out requirements for the granting of and destruction of animals in certain of this local law and subordinate local approvals for prescribed activities; circumstances; and the establishment law is to providing for the authorisation and Local Law & Subordinate Local and administration of animal pounds; of persons to enter, be in or live in Law No. 2 (Animal Management) and Local Law & Subordinate the trust area, complementing the 2011: The purpose of this local Local Law No. 3 (Community and provisions of the Aboriginal and Torres law and subordinate local law is to Environmental management) Strait Islander Communities (Justice, regulate and manage the keeping 2011: The purpose of this local Land and Other Matters) Act 1984, and control of animals in the local law and subordinate local law is to part 6; and the regulation of scientific government’s area in a way that protect the environment and public research within the trust area; and balances community expectations health, safety and amenity within the the designation and management of with the rights of individuals; and local government’s area by providing camping sites within the trust area; protects the community against risks for the elimination or reduction of and the designation and regulation of to health and safety; and prevents risks and threats to the environment the use of parks and reserves within pollution and other environmental and public health, safety and amenity the local government’s area. Written submissions for or against the adoption of making of the subordinate local laws are invited for a 21 day period commencing on Monday 1 August and ending on Sunday 21 August. During the period for receipt of submissions, copies of the proposed local laws and subordinate local laws are open for inspection at the Council’s public office at Main St, Palm Island and may be purchased at a cost of $1.00. Submissions must be received on or before Monday 22 August stating: CEO (a) the grounds of the submission; and Palm Island Aboriginal Shire (b) the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Council, c/ Post Office, Q 4816. 12 Boxers stay focussed on 2012 STAR Palm Island boxers Patrick Clarke and Reggie Palm Island (pictured) were narrowly beaten at the prestigious Toulong 6 Murri vs Koori Australian Indigenous Titles at Broncos League’s club in Brisbane earlier this month. Organised by the Australian Indigenous Boxing Association, the tournament featured 15 bouts contested by some of the best Aboriginal boxers in the country. Trainer Ray Dennis and assistant trainer Chris Gundy travelled by plane with Patrick and Reggie to Brisbane the night before. Mr Dennis said although both fighters lost, it was great experience for them in close and entertaining contests. “Reggie fought Sam Williams from Toowoomba in the 56kg division and weighed just 50kg,” Mr Dennis said. “Many people in the crowd thought Reggie COMING UP... did enough to win but that was the decision Palm Island boxers will again make the long and we accept it.” bus journey to Mount Isa this weekend for Patrick fought Campbell Cobbo-Riley, rated the Western Games. one of the top four amateur boxers in the It is a marathon 900km road trip but the country in the 64kg class. boxers are looking forward to it. “Patrick let his opponent dictate a bit but still “We will be looking to hire a 14 seater bus,” landed some telling punches and had him Mr Dennis said. wobbling,” Mr Dennis said. Then on August 7, Reggie Palm Island will “But Campbell did land more punches and we travel to Melbourne for a challenge bout were happy with the way both of our boxers where he will fight for the Australian amateur went.” light flyweight (46.49kg) title. During the tournament, Mr Dennis was one He will be up against Dylan Perkins (ACT) and of several officials called into the ring to be aiming to win selection in the Australian team awarded shields for services to boxing. for the 2011 Elite Men’s World Championships. “I was very honoured,” he said. The tournament is a qualification event for Koori boxers took home the trophy winning the 2012 Olympic Games and will be held at 10 of the 15 bouts against Murri boxers. the Reggio Calabria Club in Parkville. Mr Dennis wants to sincerely thank the Palm If he wins Reggie will gain selection in the Island Community Company, which paid for Australian team for the World Amateur Boxing the plane tickets. Titles in Russia later in the year. He said PICC continued to support the Palm Mr Dennis is so confident that Reggie will Island Boxing Club and without that the local be on a plane to Russia that he organised fighters would not be able to travel away. for his passport in Townsville on the way to A big thank you also to Brisbane photographer Townsville Airport for the Toulong 6 fights. Hamish Cairns who picked them up from the Palm boxers will also travel to Brisbane for airport, drove them to where they had to be the September 17 for a tournament at the and provided accommodation for the two PCYC in Brisbane. nights. “Both Reggie and Patrick are still on target And last but not least, thanks to one of the to contest the Australian Golden Gloves hard working tournament organisers Syl in October and the Olympic trials during Johns. December,” Mr Dennis said. 13 Footy roundups: 16 July + delayed games IN a replay of last year’s grand final, arch rivals Jets and Butler Bay Bulls played a nail biting 26-all draw on 16 July. Bulls took out the 2010 decider 24-22 and this latest clash proved there was still nothing much to separate the teams. For Jets, Arona Miller, Tabua Oui, Gavin Barry, Gelam Geia and Caleb Geia scored tries with two goals to ever reliable Tabua Oui and one to Robert Bulsey. The return of star utility Caleb Geia will further strengthen Jets. Geia is one of the premier footballers on Palm Island and is a potential match winner. Jets coach Norman Bounghi rated Caleb Geia, Tabua Oui, Hosea Murphy, Robert Bulsey and Arona Miller as standouts. For Butler Bay Bulls Billo Wotton scored three tries, with singles to Ike Haines and Val Fulford. Clinton Pearson chipped in with three goals. JACKS SKIP TO NARROW WIN THE Alex Morgan-coached Skipjacks got the bacon when they beat another top four club Brothers 50-44. For Skippies, Gabriel Geesu and powerhouse forward Jason Bulsey each scored two tries with one each to Lenny Noble, Darrence Sibley, Raoul Miller, William Marpoondin and Robert Nugent. Classy back Anthony Thompson snared four goals. For Brothers William Bramwell and Aden Sterling jnr each crossed for two four pointers with singles to Mikael Sibley, Gavin Charles, John Baira and Robert Johnson. John Baira booted four goals and Gavin Charles two. “It was a top game, it was try for try from the kick off,” Mr Morgan said. “The lead STAR West Tigers NRL changed several times with teams getting out to more than a back Robert Lui (above) two try lead on several played a major role in LADDER: occasions. the 38-18 win by his side 1 Skipjacks “Brothers lead 44-32 over the NQ Cowboys with about 10 minutes at Townsville’s Dairy =2 Jets + Butler Bay Bulls = remaining and we Farmers Stadium a week 4 Bwgcolman Brothers stormed home with or so ago. 5 Hornets three converted to Townsville-born Lui was 6 Mundy Bay Warriors win 50-44. Our best invited to join an Australian players were William k Army side preparing to compete at the Townsville MEANWHILE SPEEDY Palm Geia scored a try for the Allblacks carnival in October, Islander Darryl Pearson scored Brothers A Grade team in along side former NRL hero five tries for Townsville and their 64-16 victory over Bindal David Peachey. The invitation District competition reserve Sharks. was made by the Army while grade side Bindal Sharks in Both Pearson and Geia shone they were on Palm Island to their 42-26 loss to Brothers in for the Skipjacks team which play the Bill Coolburra Shield. round 15 on July 17. rolled Australian Army Thunder Lui was delighted to receive a Pearson also booted a goal for 46-30 for the Bill Coolburra copy of the Palm Island Voice a personal tally of 22 points Memorial Shield in July. to catch up on the latest news which is a great effort. Both are quality footballers from the Island. Another Palm Islander Josiah with exceptional skills. 14 Marpoondin, Gabriel Geesu, Anthony Thompson, Jason PIRL PLAYER PROFILE: Bulsey and Raoul Miller.” Champion Skippies forward CLINTON PEARSON Fred Bulsey didn’t play GIFTED back Clinton which made the win all the Pearson is one of the more meritorious. classiest footballers in HORNETS STING the Palm Island domestic WARRIORS competition and his In the other game Hornets return to the Butler Bay returned to form with a 46- Bulls has coincidentally 22 victory over a courageous seen the reigning Mundy Bay Warriors. premiers charge up the For Hornets Palm Island/ ladder. Bowen Foley Shield 23-year-old Pearson played representatives Steve for Bulls in their last three Lowatta and Rob Snyder grand final wins in the 2008, scored two tires apiece as 09 and 10 seasons. did astute rodeo bull rider Earlier this season, Pearson Tim Asai. One try each went was one of numerous local to Jaydan Farrell, Reynard footballers to play for Bindal Baira jnr, Darryl Bramwell Sharks in the Townsville and and Christian Richardson. District competition. Rob Snyder kicked three Players who switched were goals. It was a fine effort denied dual registration to by Snyder with his personal also line up for a Palm club. total of 14 points. But since Pearson has For Mundy Bay Warriors, returned to Bulls, the side Michael Noble scored two has improved sharply and tries with one to Allan is certainly a big chance to Brown, Raymond Noble make it four flags in a row. and R Fulford. Gary Fulford “I think we can go all the way kicked the goal. and win it again,” Pearson said. Memorial Shield game during LOCAL FOOTY POSTPONED In the 2010 Palm grand NAIDOC celebrations. FIXTURES scheduled for final, Pearson starred when Pearson has also tasted great last Saturday July 23 were Bulls narrowly defeated arch success at North Queensland postponed by the Palm rivals Jets 24-22. Allblacks carnivals. Island Rugby League. If Bulls qualify for the decider Last October Pearson scored a PIRL President Mr Ili Dabea come September you can try and shone in the grand final said the games were put off be sure Pearson will be at of the Bindal Allblacks carnival in out of respect after a death the forefront. In Bulls 26-all Townsville for Curacoa Crusaders, of a local youth. draw with Jets on July 16, who defeated the Palm island “Games will be played Pearson kicked three goals Barracudas 37-6 in the final. on Monday, Tuesday and and shone in general play. Crafty Pearson scored one try Wednesday,” Mr Dabea said. Possessing a wonderful and set up another. Unfortunately that will be football brain, Pearson was Pearson is highly regarded after the Palm Island Voice amongst the best for the by QRL Northern Divisional deadline, but we’ll bring you Skipjacks when they rolled Manager Scott Nosworthy who all the news as it comes to Australian Army Thunder has described him as a quality hand in our next Issue! 40-36 in the Bill Coolburra player. 15 [ The first will bethe The firstwill Vern Queensland carnivals. packed calendarofNorth There alsobea will Mudgeeraba. beheldatFirthOval,will player Tony Currieand organised by former star The MurriCarnival isbeing Gold Coast. 22to25onthe September Council MurriCarnival from Aboriginal Island Health inaugural Queensland sought tocompeteatthe A Palm Island sideisbeing Strait IslanderAllblackscarnivalstoconsidercompetinginlaterthisyear. 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