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Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 1 Editorial Cannabis Carnage The new laws on cannabis This drug has damaging anti-social behaviour and have come into effect in effects on families, results in significant mental . From a relationships and the health problems including Kimberley perspective it is lives of individuals in our schizophrenia. At a time none too soon. The relaxed community. Such conclusions when there is renewed Laws introduced in 2003 are evident to all who live interest in reducing the by a previous Government here. A peculiar thing is that burgeoning suicide rates under Dr Geoff Gallop were the exponential spread of the among Kimberley youth an unmitigated disaster and behaviour-altering drug has special attention must be have been in dire need of occurred coincidentally at paid to stemming the use of reform. They were based a time when several police cannabis, which is a factor in Rodnesia Hicks was amongst those who received the Sacrament of on the ignorant perception stations were built throughout the greater majority of such Confirmation at St John the Baptist that cannabis, marijuana the Kimberley. In other deaths. Parish, La Grange-Bidyadanga. 260611 or ganja or whatever you words, despite a greater Much is made of Photo: CAS want to call it, is somehow physical presence of Police education about alcohol What the Spirit brings is … a soft drug. Nothing could in remote areas cannabis and tobacco, and rightly love, joy, peace, patience, be further from the truth. continues to be an unabated so! But where is the hard kindness, goodness, Since that time the use growth industry. It remains talk about drugs including trustfulness, gentleness and of cannabis has spread to to be seen what extra law cannabis? Where are the self-control. Gal 5: 22 reach epidemic proportions enforcement activities will drug education people and throughout the Kimberley. emerge now, as surely they why are they invisible in our The Parliamentary Standing must, if the Police take the communities? Why don’t Committee (WA) on new laws seriously. the police, the politicians, Education and Health tabled However, the Police alone the social workers, the KIMBERLEY COMMUNITY a Report in May (No.9 in cannot stem the dangerous medical people and the social PROFILE is a publication of the the 38th Parliament) that is flow of cannabis in the educationalists maintain Roman Catholic Diocese of Broome, nothing less than horrific in lives of Kimberley people. strident opposition to this published eight times a year by the Bishop of Broome. its findings about our region. It is also up to citizens, to dreadful scourge? The Articles to do with the It revealed, among other families and to community answer may be found in the Kimberley are welcome things, that almost one in groups to maintain the rage prevalence of cannabis use to be submitted for three Kimberley residents against this popular drug that among Kimberley people. If publication. ­

(30.2%) had used cannabis in gives rise to an addiction one in three are using it that Enquiries the past twelve months. This which destroys motivation, only leaves two in three to do Diocese of Broome, is compared to a statewide negatively and seriously anything about it. So, where PO Box 76, Broome WA 6725 Tel: 08 9192 1060 Fax: 08 9192 2136 average of 13.7%. affects health, encourages are the silent majority? Email: [email protected]

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Ten Steps towards being a Peacemaker

4. Reject violence Safe and strong communities reject violent language and action. Think about how you can respond in these situations. Speak and act kindly when there are disagreements or tensions. Speak up when you hear others make derogatory remarks about other ethnic or religious groups. Ensure fair play and reject violence in the competitive worlds of business, sport or politics. Object when you see another person bullied or demeaned. Stand by those people who have no voice when there are disagreements or conflicts.

[Australian Catholic Social Justice Council]

2 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Viewpoint A Pilgrim’s Way Through Life Travels to World Youth Day through Spain, Portugal and France, obsessed with our own self (WYD) in Madrid 2011 evoke it has dawned on me that I need to importance. images once again of pilgrimage and remind myself again of the truism Speaking of the need of a prayer, so very familiar to us three that by vocation I am always a rightful relationship with God, St years ago when as many as one Pilgrim, travelling on a pathway to Augustine said: “Our souls are hundred and twenty people from holiness, moving closer to God. It is restless until they rest in You, O Broome Diocese went to WYD in what I am called to be. When I Lord.” Our true home, the Sydney. Encouragements of “You’re realize through my prayerful scriptures remind us, is in heaven. Pilgrims, NOT tourists” are ringing reflections that I am supposed to be Without a doubt there is a great deal in the ears of those representing the living a Christian pilgrimage daily, of restlessness in our society and for Kimberley at WYD Madrid this year bringing a holy purpose to many there is no notion of any and at the Holy Shrines of Fatima in everything I do, I am struck by how eternal home awaiting us. As people Portugal and Lourdes in France – much work on myself, on my live in stark contradiction to what places they have been privileged to spiritual life, I still have to do. In God has called us to, is it any visit. It is not just how Pilgrims a very real sense, as I exercise a wonder that today so many people dress or dine that distinguishes them critical examination of my life, I am are maladjusted and disconnected? from the crowd. And it is more than aware that it is easier to be a Pilgrim They simply do not feel at peace their dedication to live simply and to in Madrid or Sydney or wherever with themselves, their neighbour or avoid useless distractions that sets than it is to live consistently an their world. This dysfunctionality them apart from the mundane and authentic Pilgrim’s life for God at so sadly and so remarkably defines the mediocre. It is in fact their home. our era for a lot of people. prayerful attitude and holy purpose It is simply amazing how easy it Fortunately, because of the which gives life and vigour to their is to be distracted from our calling, boundless mercy of God, this is no vocation as Pilgrims, helping them our vocation, to walk the Pilgrim’s reason to despair. There is always to move forward on a real spiritual journey of life for God. We fill our hope. As Pilgrims we are a hopeful journey. Here, moving along the lives with distractions, surround people who keep on walking, avenue of inner discovery, they ourselves with obstacles to the stumbling occasionally, even getting confront their prejudices and address spiritual life, become mesmerized lost now and then, but never do we those obstacles which block their with the marvels of technology, give up. And we pray not only for relationship with God. deafen ourselves to the value of ourselves but for others too that they However, thinking about our silence, fill our heads with may find their place on the journey Kimberley Pilgrim’s journey unnecessary images and become of a lifetime.

Aboriginal Sunday

The first Sunday in July is set aside for the celebration of Aboriginal Sunday in the Liturgical Calender used for Australia. Parishes are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday to honour Indigenous people in their community and to pray for reconciliation in our land. In Broome, at the Cathedral, the day was well attended. Bishop Saunders and local priest Fr Matthew and Fr Oliver of La Grange were joined by two visiting Bishops from – Bishop and Bishop Tim Costelloe.

Flagbearers Kathy Watson (L), Sam Slocombe and Janice Tamwoy with didgeridoo player Robert Dann led the procession for the celebration of Principal celebrant Bishop Saunders with from left, Fr Oliver, Bishop Les Tomlinson, Fr the Missa Kimberley. Photo: J Grimson Matthew and Bishop Tim Costelloe. Photo: J Grimson

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 3 Office of Justice, Briefly Speaking Ecology and Peace

By Dr David Brennan, Editing and Publications Officer of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council Is Australia hearing the message?

Recently a friend of mine, who works for a Catholic charity, asked me for a list of the ACSJC’s publications on Indigenous justice. I was happy to help and asked him why he needed them. He told me that he was becoming alarmed at the number of people who contacted his organisation to express their hostility to its support for Sorry Day. They seemed to feel that, since they had no personal involvement in removing Photo: CAS Indigenous children from their families, it was not appropriate Bishop Les Tomlinson and Bishop Timothy Costelloe that this organisation use their donations to express regret on were in Broome enjoying some warm weather, average behalf of the wider Australian community. It might seem temperature 28°C, a pleasant change from Melbourne in July scarcely necessary to point out the many challenges that with its tops of 14°C. Indigenous people face: the disruption to families and to Aboriginal society that wreaks havoc to this day; the very high incidence of preventable disease; the lack of access to health facilities; the difficulty in finding effective employment; Indigenous people’s alienation from their own country; and the history of violent dispossession that still affects them in their daily lives. My friend’s organisation does a fine job of informing people about these issues. Still, he felt that he needed all the material he could get to keep sending the message about the injustices faced by Indigenous Australians. A few weeks later, I had a conversation with another friend, who works for the Sydney City Council. In one of the Council’s official documents, the establishment of a British penal colony in Sydney is described as an ‘invasion’. This seems a quite justifiable way of describing an event that destroyed Aboriginal society and dispossessed its people, but the amount of public indignation has been extraordinary. My friend told how her colleagues had to deal with abusive phone Photo: CAS calls from around Australia. Media reports described the change as ‘rewriting history’. NSW Government ministers Tom Stephens MLA, Member for the Pilbara, and his wife have described the word as ‘divisive’. People interviewed on Anne spent some time in the Kimberley catching a performance the street rejected the word because, they said, many good or two of the Bunuba stage drama ‘Jandamarra’, in Broome and things had come out of the arrival of British colonists – as if at Windjana Gorge. acknowledging good things meant we couldn’t also acknowledge bad ones. So it seems that when it comes to justice for our Indigenous brothers and sisters, many Australians still have a blind spot. That apparently includes some Catholics, in spite of the great efforts of Catholic bishops and social justice organisations to inform people about the injustices Indigenous people face. I don’t have a simple solution for this. All I can do is remind myself and my friends that the message of justice is one that constantly needs to be repeated. And remind myself and all Catholics that justice is an essential part of the Gospel message – that in proclaiming justice, we proclaim Christ. Agent for: Acer, Compaq, DELL, Epson, Fujitsu, LG, NEC [email protected] - www.eclipsecomputers.com.au

4 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Briefly Speaking

Father Peter Millburn, ANNELIESE ROHR recently a priest from the arrived from Melbourne. Archdiocese of Adelaide, On finishing a work came to Broome to catch up contract she offered some with Sally and Michael time to the Diocese as a Courtney whose baby Lilly he baptised at Liveringa Station, volunteer and is busily west of Fitzroy Crossing. working away and learning Photo: CAS the ropes at Kalumburu in the Kimberley’s far north.

Photo: J Grimson

Fr Warren Edwards of Our Photo: CAS Lady of the Angels Parish, Rev Deacon Frank Birrell Rouse Hill in Parramatta arrived back from his studies Diocese, was in Kununurra- in for a period of pastoral placement in the Kimberley. Wyndham Parish with local His first assignment was to Parish Priest Fr Raj exploring take over the running of the the possibility of twinning the Parish of Halls Creek from Fr two parishes and what that Denis Dennehy. might mean in the future. Bishop Saunders welcomed the idea saying it was a noble step, MARGARET and PAUL MEADE in the right direction, towards a are from Victor Harbour in greater understanding of South Australia and consider healthy relationships between volunteering to be both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal challenging and rewarding. For these next five months Australians the foundation of they are at Warmun Retreat Photo: CAS true reconciliation. Centre (Mirrilingki), midway between Halls Creek and Kununurra, where they will no doubt be both challenged and rewarded as they contribute to the busyness of the Centre.

Photo: J Brand

Srs Cathy Solano, Margaret RYAN and Carmel McCormick (L to R) were recently in the Kimberley to visit their fellow Sister of Mercy, Sr Mary Jane Lynch, at Gibb River Station. They managed to have a few days in Broome prior to their return to various ministries in Melbourne. Photo: J Grimson

Photo: V Baudry Maretta and Kevin Butler took to the road in March 2011 following their retirement. This delightful couple from Warrnambool, Victora, found themselves in Broome where they decided to take a break from driving and offered their services as volunteers wherever needed. Currently they are at Kalumburu Mission assisting with all the varied tasks required for the daily running of this busy Parish in the far north.

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 5 Caritas Kimberley Garnduwa News

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Pray for Peace in Sudan

Before, during and after disasters strike - Caritas Australia is there.

On 9 July 2011 the world welcomed its newest nation - The Republic of South Sudan. In the days leading up to Independence, thousands of Joseph Davies, of Garnduwa, presents the trophy to the winning team, from left, Shae Taylor, Rhianna Grant, Renee Grant, Mariah Corpus, Carlise Grant, Australians joined Caritas Kaylene Clark and Sherene Jarlett. Photo: L Thorpe Australia and Sudan’s Bishops to pray for the peaceful division Teams from all across the East Kimberley gathered in of northern and southern Photo: Mohammed Kununurra on Saturday 11 June, to contest the Girls 16 Years and Noureldin/ACT Caritas Sudan. Under Basketball Competition run by Garnduwa. As violence continues to marginalise communities in Teams from Warmun, Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham this fragile new nation, we urge you to remember the competed against each other in what was a very close Sudanese communities in your prayers for peace, dignity, competition. The Grand Final was fought out between Warmun Creation and the Common Good. and Wyndham. “It is vital to provide humanitarian aid, but just as Warmun went in as favourites, having not lost a match in the important, we need everyone to give Sudan their prayers qualifying games; however Wyndham proved too fit and too for peace.” - Bishop Michael Didi Adgum Mangoria strong winning by just two goals. On 9 January 2011 the people of southern Sudan voted to determine their nation’s future. In the six months of Transition, the tensions of a four decade civil war have re-emerged in communities of northern and southern Sudan, and violent conflict has resumed in the oil-rich region of South Kordofan in the border region between northern Sudan and The Republic of South Sudan. Bishop Michael Didi Adgum Mangoria of El Obeid, whose diocese covers the area most affected by the newest violence, said: “People have been running for their lives from their homes in Kadugli. People have left their homes with nothing. There is an urgent need for food, medicine and shelter.” Support the people of Sudan by donating online to Caritas Australia’s Sudan Emergency Appeal www.caritas.org.au or contact Caritas Kimberley on 08 91921060 (PO Box 76, Broome WA 6725).

Emergency Relief and Services for Homeless These youngsters in Balgo get set to enjoy the games. Photo: L Thorpe The annual Desert Auskick Drive took place at the end of Centacare Kimberley provides emergency relief to families and May. Football Development Officer Aaron Dunster and individuals in crisis situations and supports homeless persons Garnduwa Sport Development Officer Joseph Davies with outreach services including breakfasts in their Drop In implemented a week’s program of Auskick skills and drills to the Centre. These Federally and State funded initiatives serve the communities when they visited Ringer Soak, Billiluna, Balgo and community of Broome and the Kimberley. Mulan. Schools and communities were very welcoming as this was 25 Robinson Street, Broome WA 6725 Email: [email protected] the first visit by Garnduwa for 2011 due to a long and damaging wet season. All the students were very enthusiastic and ☎ 08 9192 2293 Fax: 08 9193 6298 thoroughly enjoyed the programs delivered.

6 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Kimberley Wild Catholic Mission RED-TAILED BLACK www.catholicmission.org.au COCKATOO Your Parish Makes Our Mission Possible Scientific name: Calyptorhynchus banksii The parable of the Good Samaritan was Jesus’ answer to a righteous man’s question, “Master, who is my neighbour?” Jesus The Red-tailed related the story of a man robbed and left for dead by the Black-Cockatoo is a roadside and of two who passed by and of a third, a Samaritan, big black parrot with a who stopped to help him. short crest, a stubby “Who do you think was the better neighbour?” asked Jesus. beak and a long tail. “The one who showed compassion,” answered the man. “Go and Adult Red-tailed Black do the same,” Jesus commanded him. Cockatoos are around In the developing world the homeless, sick and dying are as 60 centimetres (24 close as the street you walk down. Where no social services exist inches) in length. The many are the hearts that harden in the assumption that no male is completely individual can make a difference to this situation. But they are black in colour, except wrong. On the streets of Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon Basin, a for their prominent red missionary priest-doctor named Father Raymundo, felt compelled tail bands; the slightly to do more. When he asked his parishioners if they could open a clinic for smaller females are homeless AIDS sufferers, their first response was: “What can we brownish-black with do? We don’t have funds.” That was eight years ago. yellow barring and The clinic Algo Bello spotting and have Photo: CAS Para Dios (“Something yellow-orange tail stripes. The head of the female has yellow beautiful for God”) is spots. named after an expression In the more northerly parts of the country, these cockatoos of Mother Theresa’s. Built are commonly seen in large flocks. in a converted warehouse They live in forests and open country, sometimes taking the and sustained on seeds of gum nuts in trees, sometimes finding seed on the donations, the clinic ground. In some places Red-tailed Black Cockatoos have learnt reveals the love of Jesus to find peanuts under the ground! through the work of Red-tailed Black Cockatoos prefer eucalypt woodlands ordinary people. A place bordering watercourses but are also found in dense eucalypt where people once came forests, woodlands dominated by acacia, monsoon rainforests, to die with dignity, with recently burnt shrub land and timbered grassland. today’s use of The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is a seed-eater and feeds on antiretroviral drugs most native plants including marri (Eucalyptus calophylla), proteas, patients are returned to casuarinas, and stringy-bark (Eucalyptus baxteri). fruitful lives in the Lay missionary Gabriela with children at the These cockatoos will nest in any tree that has a hollow of a community. Las Malvinas in Iquitos, Peru. Photo: Catholic Mission suitable size. The birds chew the inside, making a layer of wood Father Raymundo is chips on which they lay two eggs, but only one young ever part of an international grows up to leave the hollow in the tree in which the eggs are contingent of missionaries working in the Vicariate of Iquitos. He is joined on mission by people like Sydney-born Fr John laid. Andersen, who for more than 20 years has been working with the While the female incubates the egg, she is fed by the male. poor in the parish of Santa Rosa, and Polish laywoman Gabriela Egg laying takes place from March to July. Filonowicz who works in the informal district of Las Malvinas. With the help of the local Bishop, Gabriela opened a communal kitchen for local children, knowing that the nutritious meal she provided was for most of these children the only meal they would receive each day. Today Gabriela has expanded the child feeding program to include literacy, prayer and education. For the children Gabriela’s place is their first experience of a loving, caring God, or of a teacher, or a book. This year Catholic Mission’s parish appeal will support the missionaries of Iquitos, Peru. Please support this work as your parish’s generosity makes our mission possible! For an insight into the work of Gabriela, Fr John and Fr Raymundo watch our short film ‘Do Something Beautiful for God’ at www.catholicmission.org.au . You can also leave a donation.

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 7 Kimberley Catholic Volunteers Celebrating Naidoc An update on our On Tuesday, July 5, the Catholic Diocese of Broome with the co-operation of Paul Adair, proprietor volunteers.... of Kimberley Bookshop Broome, aptly showcased books that put flesh on the history of the Indigenous By Vicki Baudry, Volunteer Co-ordinator people of the Kimberley. In the hands of the shopper In this issue we stories sprung to life as they looked for ‘a good read’ or welcome Jo and Kevin as the traveller found an appropriate ‘gift to take Bell as the new home’. Coordinators of the Musicians, Tania Praino and Allan Moore Kimberley Catholic generously gave of their time and gifts as people Volunteer Service. Jo and browsed in the store. The atmosphere their music Kevin are a local Broome couple and with previous created was much appreciated by shoppers. volunteering experience themselves they will be well suited to the role. Kevin and Jo will work from the Chancery Office each Friday and can be contacted by email at volunteers@ broomediocese.org. l Laurie and Helen Short were on hand at La Jo and Kevin Bell, Coordinators of Kimberley Catholic Volunteer Service. Grange Parish in late June Photo: J Grimson where they assisted Parish Priest, Fr Oliver Okolie, with the preparations for Confirmation when a large group of young people from the Bidyadanga community received the Sacrament. l At Warmun Retreat Centre (Mirrilingki) the volunteers have been putting their skills to work upgrading some of the facilities as they prepare to welcome back the community members to Warmun. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the complete rebuilding of the Warmun community. l Further north, at Kalumburu Mission, Anneliese Rohr has arrived to take up the position of Manager. Having come from the Winter in Melbourne, Anneliese is sure to appreciate the warmer weather in Kalumburu. l Vin and Judy Bibby will conclude their term at Balgo in late August. Over the past months they have proved a real asset to Parish Priest Fr John Purnell. l Christine Brooks has returned from Kalumburu to Paul Adair, proprietor of Kimberley Bookshop, with Maria Rohr who is a Broome and is assisting in the St Vincent Pallotti Centre. volunteer with the Diocese of Broome.

8 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Saint News Vatican Dossier St Aidan of Lindisfarne Our World Needs Beauty, Born: (around) 590. Died: 651 Pontiff Tells Artists Feast Day – August 31 Says Charity Makes Life a Work of Art Aidan of Lindisfarne was born in Ireland. As a young boy, he studied under St Senan and later became a monk. He lived VATICAN CITY, JULY 7, 2011 at the great monastery of Iona, which St Columban had (Zenit.org).- founded. If truth shines in the At the request of King Oswald of Northumbria, Aidan went beauty of art, then it can to Lindisfarne as Bishop and was known throughout the awaken in mankind the kingdom for his knowledge of the Bible, his learning, his desire to make his whole eloquent preaching, his holiness, his distaste for pomp, his existence something kindness to the poor, and beautiful and true, says the miracles attributed to Benedict XVI. him. The Pope made this He founded a reflection when he monastery at Lindisfarne addressed artists who had that became known as the contributed to an exhibit in English Iona and was a centre of learning and honour of his 60th missionary activity for all anniversary of ordination, of northern England. which he celebrated on June 29. He died in 651 at the royal castle at Bamburgh. The exhibit, in Paul VI Hall, features painters, sculptors, goldsmiths, musicians, architects, photographers and poets from the 20th century. It is titled “Lo Splendore della Carità; La Bellezza della Social Justice Sunday Statement Verità” (The Splendour of Charity; The Beauty of Truth). 2011 - 2012 And the exhibit, sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture, is another step in the Pontiff’s efforts to reunite the Church with the world of art. It concretely offered a follow up to a meeting the Pope had with artists in the Sistine Chapel in November 2009. In his address, the Holy Father reflected precisely on the title, saying that genuine beauty springs from a “symphony,” a “perfect harmony of truth and charity.” Such a genuine beauty, he said, is “capable of awakening Building Bridges, Not Walls: admiration, wonder and true joy in men’s hearts.” Prisons and the Justice System The Pontiff proposed that the world is in need of truth and charity, to overcome lies and egoism. “We need the We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 25 September. beauty of truth and charity to reach the depth of our hearts This year’s Social Justice Statement is titled: ‘Building and make them more human,” he said. Bridges, not Walls: Prisons and the justice system’. In this context, Benedict XVI made an appeal to artists: The Statement asks Catholics to think about “Never separate artistic creativity from truth and charity; conditions in our prisons, who is sentenced to prison and never seek beauty far from truth and charity, but with the why. Rates of imprisonment in Australia have risen richness of your genius, of your creative impulse, be always sharply although levels of crime have remained steady. courageous seekers of truth and witnesses of charity.” The most disadvantaged in Australia are the most likely to be imprisoned. The Holy Father invited them to make truth shine in their For further details about the Social Justice Statement, works. visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council He said that in this way, the beauty of their artwork website (www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au) or call (02) “awakens in the sight and hearts of those who admire them 8306 3499. Copies will be available in all parishes of the the desire to make their existence, all existence, beautiful Diocese of Broome on Social Justice Sunday and also at and true, enriching it with that treasure that never the Chancery Office, 13 Barker St, Broome WA 6725 – diminishes, which makes of life a work of art and of every cost is just $1.00 per copy. man an extraordinary artist: [the treasure of] charity, love.”

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 9 Kimberley Kitchen Anchovy and Chilli Lamb Neck Chops

Olly Ryan, long term Broome resident with only fading memories of Perth, is a versatile person with a wide range of interests – home handyman, tragic West Coast Eagles supporter, determined golfer, father and husband, and master chef. This recipe has to be good.

Ingredients: Method:

8 lamb neck chops (1.4kg), trimmed of excess fat Combine lamb, anchovy, chilli, garlic Add flour and cook, stirring, for about 5 4 drained anchovy fillets, chopped finely and wine in a medium bowl. Cover minutes or until mixture browns lightly. and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning Add tomatoes and stock and bring to the 2 tablespoons chopped raw chilli mixture a few times. simmer. Pour over the meat and arrange 4 cloves garlic, crushed so that the meat is completely covered in 1/2 cup (125ml) dry red wine Heat half the oil in a large frying pan the sauce. and cook undrained lamb mixture, in 2 tablespoons olive oil batches, until browned all over. Cover and cook on High for up to 4 hours 2 medium brown onions (150gm), chopped coarsely Remove and place into the base of a or Low for up to 6 hours. 1 tablespoon plain flour slow cooker. [Nice simple slow cooker recipe – a 400g can crushed tomatoes Heat remaining oil in the same pan; much better use for lamb neck chops than 1 cup (250ml) beef stock cook onion, stirring, until softened. as crab bait!!!]

Live cattle bans stun northern livelihoods… The decision of the grazier, Kurt Elezovich of Australian Government to Country Downs Station, is one ban the shipment of live cattleman who has pointed out cattle to Indonesia was a the difficulties now endured knee-jerk reaction to an ABC by northern Australians on the documentary report on Four land. Corners, many graziers have “Truck drivers, ringers, reported. It was a decision wharfies, shipping people, that appeased concerned graziers, and all those service Australian TV viewers who workers and suppliers who were horrified at the brutality depend on live beef export evidenced in the Indonesian producers are affected,” he abattoirs in question. But it said. “They needed to fix was also one that brought an a problem in Indonesian entire industry to its knees, abattoirs not punish Australian Above: Kurt Elezovich of Country Downs Station in the West Kimberley says it will affected the livelihood of exporters. If money, a take years to restore confidence in the Live Cattle Export Industry. Photo: CAS thousands of Australians and fraction of that now lost to did serious damage to the the Australian live cattle could have been saved from by a few people dedicated to reputation of a hard working exporting industry, had been a great deal of long term their own agenda who had sector among Australian invested in teaching best financial harm and stress while no thought of helping people exporters. practice in cattle slaughtering protecting our reputation as whose way of life as northern Local West Kimberley to Indonesian abattoirs, we reliable suppliers. It will take Australians has been seriously untold years to restore our jeopardized. I question the reputation as people who can ethics of any organization in be trusted to make deliveries possession of such footage, on time and keep our promise yet didn’t act immediately to to trade as agreed,” he noted. rectify the situation. “Our entire industry has “The Federal been brought to its knees by Government needs to put the broadcast of one biased in place legislation to and unconfirmed television compartmentalize the risk so program – one that was that the farming industry can intended to cause maximum never be damaged like this Kimberley cattle - prime cuts with nowhere to go. Photo: CAS harm to the live export sector - again,” Mr Elezovich said.

10 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Kimberley Art on Show

Erica Bernard and her Gran, Cissy Djaigween, welcomed people to Country at the opening of the Christoff Exhibition. Bishop Saunders opened the display of unique and valuable art works at Notre Dame University, Broome on 3 July 2011 Photo: CAS

The Bishop of Broome, Most Reverend , and the University of Notre Dame Australia Broome Campus, in NAIDOC Week in early July, held an exhibition of art from the Kimberley, including works from Elizabeth Durack, Rover Thomas, Daniel Walbidi, Jack Britton, Harvey Wachtel, Eubena Nampitjin, Denise Walker, Marnie Hutchinson, Jan Billycan, Lily Karadada, Minji May Barnes and Bai Bai Napangarti. The Christoff Collection was organized for display by Matthew Hill – seen here with a wonderful painting by Broome artist Leslie Marsh, The collection constitutes a broad coverage of who paints under her Maori name of Maihi. Photo: CAS many of the schools of art and genres of art well known in the region.

A painting by Elizabeth Durack, ‘Nuns at Prayer, Beagle Bay’ – never before seen on public exhibition - was displayed for the first time at the Christoff Kimberley Art Collection Exhibition. Sr Veronica McCarthy SSJG, herself a St John of God Sister, was among those who visited Notre Dame University to admire the works. Photo: J Grimson Visiting the Exhibition to view the artworks, Sr Leone Collins SSJG was surprised and pleased to catch up with a former student of hers, Scott Wilson. Scott provided security for the Collection during the Exhibition. Photo: M Hill

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 11 Peace on Earth – Eldoret, Kenya By Bishop Christopher Saunders, Bishop of Broome

In mid June I took some time throughout the land. to travel to the Diocese of Eldoret Bishop Cornelius Korir played a in western Kenya. There I met vital role in assisting those affected Father Nicholas, the Parish Priest by the widespread emergency. He of Kalumburu, who was home on was on hand, repeatedly facilitating holidays visiting his parents in this reconciliation and peace talks beautiful land, in the vicinity of the throughout his diocese. His efforts famous Rift Valley. It was a region were recognised with the award of a that was remarkably green with rich peace prize and some of his peace- deep brown soil, high mountains, making work was supported by Caritas imposing forests and valleys that were organisations, including Caritas fertile and so, so busy. Australia. I was welcomed by Bishop What I found in Eldoret was a Cornelius Korir, the Bishop of youthful, vibrant Church, working hard Eldoret, a hard working and pastoral Father Nicholas (L), the Bishop of Eldoret Bishop to proclaim the Gospel, to establish Cornelius Korir and Bishop Christopher Saunders Father to the Church in his care. He outside the impressive Cathedral of the Sacred God’s kingdom among the people. I welcomed me warmly and offered Heart, Eldoret. visited some of the justice and peace marvellous hospitality for which projects including the Yamumbi/ I am most grateful. What I didn’t (PEV) swept parts of Kenya in 2007 Kapteldon Road Connector Project know was that this Prelate was held /2008 many people were displaced funded in part by Caritas Australia. in high regard as a peace-maker who and driven from their homes - some This road, including the construction had toiled hard to achieve peace in three hundred and fifty thousand alone of a useful bridge over a stream his region. More than that, he was in the vicinity of Eldoret. Ruthless separating opposing groups, provided still working in a dedicated manner politicians had exploited the discontent work for youth who were previously to achieve reconciliation among those among many of the unemployed youth unemployed, disappointed, and thus who resided in his vast Diocese. in the regional areas and paid them to easily coaxed into trouble. The project When the post-electoral violence cause much of the upheaval that spread brought them and the various local

Elders from the regional reconciliation council met in the presbytery of This rural hospital is provided as an essential service to the people of the Father Noel (R) with Bishop Saunders and the head of the local Caritas Office region by the of Eldoret Diocese. Photo: CAS in Eldoret, Father Matthew (front centre). Photo: CAS

12 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Peace on Earth – Eldoret, Kenya

Donkey carts provide a reliable and cheap means of transport taking produce from farms to markets. These intelligent animals show a remarkable amount of road The raising of cattle in the Eldoret region sense as they weave their way among large trucks and other is an important part of life in the fertile Rift vehicles on the busy Kenyan highways. Photo: CAS Valley and surrounds. Photo: CAS peoples together. I also met with the Eldoret – Fr Nicholas, who is assigned social justice and peace council for to Kalumburu Parish. The Bishop Bishop of Eldoret, Kenya, the Most Rev one local area affected by the violence. of Eldoret, Bishop Korir, and I look Cornelius Korir outside the Sacred Heart The elders from both sides told of forward to continuing a long and Cathedral. Photo: CAS their efforts to pursue peace; of the fruitful association between our two compromises they had to make; the very different, but very beautiful parts that respect for each human being is concessions to peace and the on-going of God’s earth. We shall pray for each the basis of peace. No matter what search for truth in the midst of fear and other. I especially value the prayerful differences of opinion we might have enmity. Their efforts and that of the support of the Church in Eldoret as on this local vexing issue here in the Bishop were simply inspirational. we in Broome experience our own Kimberley, we must learn from the I came away feeling that the enmity between peoples of differing experiences of others who, with a Diocese of Eldoret and the Diocese views regarding a Gas Hub and the faith filled determination, have found of Broome have been united in some associated coastal development issues. a peaceful way through tumult and way by the presence of a son of The Bishop of Eldoret has taught us hatred.

Your Project Compassion money at work. A Road for Reconciliation and a bridge was hand-built Father Noel outside his new Parish school classrooms half way by youth of the region as a means of bringing them and community members from different through completion. The school provides an essential service to tribal groups together. Caritas Australia was a partner in the successful project, inspired by the the children of this rural area, some 9000ft above sea level, in the peace-making work of Bishop Korir. Photo: CAS Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya. Photo: CAS

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 13 Training the Parish News companions Kalumburu In early June, Sr Dora Maguire rsj travelled to Kununurra for a week during which two ‘Seasons for Growth’ sessions were held: one for Companions for Young People in Kununurra and the other for Companions for the Adult Program in Wyndham. The trainee Adult Companions are employed by the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Residential and Education Centre, Ngnowar Aerwah, in Wyndham. It was satisfying for the trainers to work with these participants who will now be able to companion their own people in understanding grief and loss by using the Seasons Program. The training was appreciated by the participants. The trainers, Sr Dora rsj and Sr Alma Cabassi rsj, found it particularly inspiring when they

shared their insights and stories. Photo: CAS Liturgical dancing took on a new feel at Kalumburu when Wollongong Seminarian Patrick Kimulu led the way at Our Lady of the Assumption Kalumburu.

Participants at Wyndham, David Cox (R) and his son Gavin with Sr Dora rsj. Photo: Sr A Cabassi rsj

Parish News

Wyndham

Photo: CAS Back to work at Kalumburu - Magpie aficionado Fr Nicholas.

Halls Creek

Photo: Sr C O’Connor rsj Timothy Trust and Antoinette D’Anna were married in Queen of Photo: F Birrell Apostles Church, Wyndham, on Saturday 23 July. Parish Priest Fr Raj Fr Denis Dennehy at Halls Creek after his last Mass in the Parish, Koppula celebrated the marriage which was attended by around one before returning to Ballarat, Vic. Our thanks go with him for a job hundred people from near and far. well done!

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Balgo Derby

Fr John Purnell, Parish Priest of Balgo, recently celebrated Mass for Recently a group of Year 10 and 11 students from Aquinas College First Holy Communion in the Parish Church of St Theresa, with new in Perth spent a week in Derby getting to know the locals and visiting Church Leaders Marietta Nanala (R) and Madeline Nowee and altar places of interest in the area. They spent one day at Holy Rosary School server Evander Darkie. Derby.

Photo: Br M Blattman fsc Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Parish, Mgr Paul Boyers (R) with some of the students.

Fatima Lulu of Mulan explains her painting of the Pentecost story to Mgr Paul Boyers, Parish Priest of Derby, is joined by family and Parish Priest Fr John Purnell and others from the communities of the community members as he blesses the headstone now placed on Theresa Balgo/Kutjungka Parish, who gathered at the ‘Handover’ site for the Puertollano’s grave in the cemetery at Bungarun, just outside Derby. celebration of the Feast of Pentecost. Theresa lived at Bungarun Leprosarium for many years and was affectionately known as ‘Aunty Theresa’.

Photo: Br M Blattman fsc

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TThehe DioceseDiocese of Broome,Broome, WeWesternstern Australia, Australia, urgently urgentl requiresy requires volunteers volunteers – couples – coupl esand and singles singl –es to – serve to serve within within Volunteer tthehe Diocese.Diocese. Duties Duties may may include include any any of of the the following: following: cooking, cooking, working working in stores, in stor buildinges, building and vehicleand vehicl maintenancee maintenance, housekeeping,housek eeping,book-keeping, book-k transporteeping, transport and grounds and maintenance.grounds maintenance. In returnreturn for for being being part part of of the the team team we we of feroff eraccommodation, accommodation, living living expenses expenses and and an allowance.an allowance. Workers Placements are preferred for a period of twelve months plus but a reduced time would be Kimberley Catholic considered. For further details and an application form please contact the co-ordinator: Phone: 08 9192 1060 or email: [email protected] Volunteer Service PO Box 76, BROOME WA 6725

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Broome

Photo: CAS Jarrah, Aaliyah and Kelysse Richardson (L to R) with their parents Jason and Candice. The children were recently baptised by Bishop Christopher Saunders in Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral.

Kununurra

The extended Catholic parish communities of Kununurra and Photo: A Sands Wyndham gathered at Wuggabun, south west of Kununurra, for the Elaine Cox and James McKenzie of Broome were married in Our Celebration of the Feast of Pentecost. Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral on 7 May 2011. Fr Matthew Digges, The setting and location was ideal as it was central to Administrator, was the celebrant. parishioners from Wyndham, Warmun, Doon Doon and Kununurra as well as other outstations (and some tourists) who came together for an outdoor Eucharist. People praying in their first language for the needs of the community made it possible for those listening to make an instant connection with the first Pentecost Story. Following the Eucharist a meal was shared which enabled many participants to reconnect and remember. It was agreed by many that the celebration was a unifying and joyful experience.

First Communicants with Bishop Saunders on the steps of the Cathedral are, from left, Lyall Pedro, Shey-Ann Lee, Jenaiyah Bin Omar, Cheyenne Carter and Zyhir Kitaura. Photo: S Malak Twenty one young people received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time on Saturday the 25th of June in Our Lady Queen of Fr Raj Koppula at rear with, from left, Patrick Mung, Sr Theresa Morellini rsj, Peace Cathedral, Broome. Bishop Saunders celebrated the Mass and was Betty Carrington and Mabel Juli. Photo: Sr A Cabassi rsj assisted by Fr Matthew Digges and Fr Ernesto Cerutti.

16 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 Parish News

La Grange - Bidyadanga Confirmations at St John the Baptist

The Parish of St John the Baptist at La Grange-Bidyadanga celebrated their Feast Day (24 June) on the nearest Sunday, 26 June. Fourteen candidates for Confirmation were presented to Bishop Saunders on that day. After Holy Mass the Catholic community feasted on a barbecue of fresh meat together with perfect damper and a large cake to make it a memorable occasion.

Bishop Christopher Saunders administers the Sacrament to Teonie Gibson supported by her sponsor, Dallas Sturt. Photo: J Grimson RIGHT: Louie Yanawana offers a tasty meat compilation to enthusiastic diners at the John the Baptist Feast Day for La Grange - Bidyadanga. Photo: CAS

You haven’t tried damper until you’ve had some cooked by From left, Rodnesia Hicks, Raewyn Wright and Jamahl Kitty with Parish Priest Fr Oliver Okolie. Celia Benet. With Golden Syrup, it’s a real treat on St John Photo: CAS the Baptist Feast Day Bidyadanga. Photo: CAS

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Mulan Gibb River Thursday 26 May was National Sorry Day and John Pujajangka- Sr Mary Jane Lynch, a Sister of Mercy, is the Community Nurse at Piyirn School in Mulan commemorated the day in a very poignant way. Jurrugk Health Service located in Ngallagunda Community, Gibb River Children, staff and visitors were painted-up and some women from the Station, in the central Kimberley. Sr Mary Jane has spent more than 18 community came to the school to share stories of their early memories. years working in the Kimberley with the last 10 of these at Gibb River. There were some very sad tales and there were tears as they re-lived Sr Mary Jane is required to provide regular health care, health their childhood memories of the ‘stolen years’. The senior class sang education, emergency treatment and supervision of all medical the Archie Roach song ‘Took the Children Away’. Once again the tears evacuations for residents of Ngallagunda and the surrounding flowed as the words to the song had so much meaning, especially after communities of Dodnun and Mount Elizabeth. hearing the women’s stories. On Monday 4 July during NAIDOC Week 2011, Bishop A smoking ceremony followed and the ceremony which concluded Christopher Saunders celebrated Mass with the community at Wanalirri with the planting of a beautiful Leichhardt Tree. The children then Catholic School when Sr Mary Jane’s service and dedication to the planted coloured hands community were acknowledged with a special blessing. Visiting into the shape of the bishops, Bishop Les Tomlinson and Bishop Tim Costelloe from Victoria Indigenous Flag in front were also in attendance. of this tree. This ‘Sorry Tree’ will hopefully hold a special place in the history of the school. The children, staff and community have committed to caring for and nurturing this tree and hope that it will provide comfort, shade and shelter for many Children, and women who told their stories, gather years to come. round the hands placed in the soil. Photo: L Coyle Yesteryear Images from our past

Photo: A Side LIFE - It is sacred

Br Richard Basenfelder SAC at the two-way radio in Old Balgo – circa 1960. This is what your feet looked like when you were only 10 weeks Photo: Archives of the Diocese of Broome old. Perfectly formed? Yes! You even had fingerprints then.

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Broome

Students of St Mary’s College Broome celebrated the opening of the Follow the Dream Partnerships for Success Project with a dinner at the end of Term 1. The program aims to encourage Indigenous youths to pursue a higher education or train in pathways to follow their dreams. Students from St Mary’s College and Broome Senior High School worked together to provide the three course dinner which was held around an open fire in the grounds of St Mary’s College. Head Girl of St Mary’s College, Chaumani Maher and, Head Boy of Broome Senior High School, Jamal Bin Sulaiman were MC’s for the event. Staff, students, friends and families from both schools were guests for the evening. As well as the delightful moonlit dinner, guests were treated to music by band Grand Saba, revitalisation games facilitated by Stacey Matheson and speeches by Doulgas Mitchell and Baamba Albert.

Sandwiches served with a smile from Chaumani Maher at the Opening of the Exhibition. Photo: M Lake St Mary’s College Hospitality and Tourism students catered for, served and waited on guests at the recent Opening of the Elizabeth Durack Exhibition in the Bernardine Room at the St John of God Archive and The large group of participating students. Photo: A Mitchell Heritage Centre.

Ringer Soak

First Eucharist was a wonderful celebration for the students of Birlirr Ngawiyiwu School, Yaruman/Ringer Soak, south of Halls Creek, in June. Parish Priest, Fr Denis Dennehy celebrated the Mass and was joined by families, students and many visitors. Following Mass, everyone shared in a delicious meal prepared by students and staff. It was indeed a joyous occasion.

Amongst those who enjoyed the sparkling evening were students, Lisa Marie Dann, Ben Streeter and Daenah Jaffrey. Photo: B Durack

Parents, staff and invited guests enjoyed ‘A Night in Paris’ at the St Mary’s College Broome Senior School Ball at the end of Term 2. The students had prepared with dancing lessons during the term, and delighted the crowd with their amazing dance moves! From left, Fr Denis with Ricky Tchooga, Teaching Assistant Ms Pauline Jack, Ti- lana Yandinelli, Shyla McCale, Thiana Long and teacher, Ms Ann Watson-Brown. Students and staff worked together to set up and decorate the undercover Photo: C Lord area which was transformed into a wonderful Parisian night scene.

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 19 Sydney Seminarians Visit Book Review Students from Good Shepherd Seminary in Sydney were recently on placement as part of a Northern Immersion Program. They were welcomed in the Parishes of Balgo, SAM’S HEART Derby and Kalumburu and people look forward to them A Journey of Faith, Obedience and the Miracles that follow returning next year. Nicole Watson Published by: Even Before Publishing (a division of Wombat Books Qld) 128 pgs rrp $16.95

How refreshing to ‘meet’ in the pages of this book a woman of great faith with her feet firmly on the ground. Nicole Watson and her husband Don walked a road all parents dread; first knowing your child in the womb has a serious heart defect and that bringing this baby into the world is fraught with doubt. In order to give their baby a chance at life they left the comfort of their home and support of friends and moved interstate with son Jack. The only constant in their lives was their faith. Day and night they battled the ever changing condition of Sam as he went from one terrible moment to another in his fight to survive. Tossed around from feelings of defeat to moments of elation, and utter exhaustion, Nicole and Don’s faith sustained them. From left to right, Joshua Scott, Gerard Woo Ling, Mark Aarts, Sebastian Hew, Bishop Nicole, in her darkest moments would find a scripture Christopher Saunders, Daniel Davilla, Patrick Kimulu. Photo: V Baudry text that said to her ‘God’s hand is in this’; pick herself up and go on, and she took me with her. I am sure any reader, believer or not, would be inspired by this story. Rem theNicole Church has included AD 29/4/11 in the book 3:06 a listPM of Page Medical 1 Terms and their meanings.

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20 Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 New Kids on the Block

Photo: CAS Proud parents Marco and Katie with baby Tori Puertollano make a pretty picture in Broome town on the Pearl Coast.

Photo: J Grimson Just days old and very comfy in the arms of his mother Rose, Max Mitchell is the third child of Rose and Aidan of Broome and a brother for Amelia and James.

Photo: J Grimson Photo: CAS Michael Hill with his parents, Susan and Matthew of Broome. Aaron White is the proud Dad of young Jack, at Kalumburu, in the Baby Michael is a delight to his proud parents and eight siblings. far North of the Kimberley. Homeless cover-up

Volunteers Michael Saunders (front) and Michael Hellier (L) with Marco Williams have been helping out on preparations for the opening of the homeless outreach facility in Robinson Street, Broome. This service is to be centred around a new building and a refurbished old one that required a lot of work, much of it contributed generously by contractors and interested people from the community. Substantial funds were raised from private subscription that added to those that came from Lotterywest and FaHSCIA. Photo: CAS

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BROOME

Ph: (08) 9193 5888 Fax: (08) 9193 6555 Email: [email protected] Administrator: Rev Fr Matthew Digges Mass times: Saturday 6:00pm Vigil Sunday 7:00am & 9:00am Remember to pray for our World Youth BALGO-KUTJUNGKA

Ph: (08) 9168 8969 Day Pilgrims who are now in Spain. Fax: (08) 9193 6555 Email: [email protected] Administrator: Rev Fr John Purnell Mass times: Saturday 6pm Vigil

DAMPIER PENINSULA

Ph/Fax: (08) 9192 4917 Our Home Email: [email protected] Our Children Parish Priest: Rev Fr Bill Christy CSSp Mass times: Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Our Future Together Sunday 8:00am For Peace and Harmony in Our Town HALLS CREEK RECONCILIATION PRAYER Ph: (08) 9168 6177 Fax: (08) 9168 6197 In the midst of conflict and division, we know it is you, Parish Priest: Vacant O Lord, who turns our minds to thoughts of peace. Mass times: Sunday 8:30am (when priest available) Your spirit changes our hearts: Enemies begin to speak to one another, those who are estranged join hands in KUNUNURRA friendship, and nations seek the way of peace together. Ph: (08) 9168 1027 Fax: (08) 9168 2080 Let your Spirit be at work in us. Email: [email protected] Parish Priest: Rev Fr Raj Koppula HGN Give us understanding and put an end to strife, fill us Mass times: Sunday 8:30am with mercy and overcome our denial. KALUMBURU Grant us wisdom and teach us to learn from each other. Call us to justice. Amen Ph: (08) 9161 4342 Fax: (08) 9161 4349 Email: [email protected] (Adapted from the Preface of the Eucharistic Parish Priest: Rev Fr Nicholas Kipkemboi Prayer for Masses of Reconciliation) Mass times: Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Sunday 7:00am

LA GRANGE-BIDYADANGA

Ph/Fax: (08) 9192 4950 LOST AND FOUND Email: [email protected] The occupant of this abandoned wheelchair has Parish Priest: Rev Fr Oliver Okoliej been lost. Anybody knowing the whereabouts of Mass times: Sunday 9:00am the driver please send in his/her name to claim their prize of a turn in the chair. LOMBADINA Photo: CAS Administered by: • Complete professional mechanical Dampier Peninsula Parish services • Vehicle maintenance & repairs DERBY • All makes and models Ph: (08) 9191 1227 Fax: (08) 9193 2463 • 4WD specialists Email: [email protected] Parish Priest: Rev Mgr Paul Boyers • Radiator repairs & replacement – Mass times: Saturday 6:00pm Vigil Natrad specialist Sunday 9:00am • Natrad air conditioning repairer FITZROY CROSSING Administered by: Derby Parish Phone: (08) 9192 1526 2 Florence Way, Blue Haze Broome, WA WYNDHAM Email: [email protected] Administered by: Kununurra Parish MRB3436 AU23091

Kimberley Community Profile AUGUST 2011 23 ABOVE: Dylan Grey (L) and Jayden Thomas with Bishop Saunders after their Confirmation at St John the Baptist Parish. Photo: J Grimson

ABOVE: Julie Wungudin, from the Ranges Country, loves working with all kinds of medium in her pursuit of perfection in art. Julie has two pieces in the Christoff Collection. Photo: CAS

ABOVE: Clintisha Rose was baptised by Fr John Purnell in St Therese’s Parish Church Balgo on 2 July. Godparents are Isabell Palmer and Eric Moora. Photo: Br M Blattman fsc

ABOVE: Rio Tinto boss, Sam Walsh (L) attended the play ‘Jandamarra’ held in Broome on the grounds of St Mary’s Catholic College, with play write Steve Hawke (centre) and Language and Culture Consultant June Oscar, herself a Bunuba person like the main ABOVE: Local Broome identities Brendan Rahman and Lara Doven character in the performance. Rio Tinto are major sponsors of the travelling were married during a Nuptial Mass presided over by Bishop production shown in Broome, Windjana Gorge and Warlawurru Catholic School, Red Christopher Saunders at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral Hill, Halls Creek. Photo: CAS Broome - 16 July 2011. Photo: CAS

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