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JUNIOR FOOTY p6 LOCALS GET THE POLICE COMB OUTBACK TREATMENT AT FOR MISSING MAN p9 ABORIGINAL POWER MINIGEMS HAIRLARIOUS CUP p8 DAY p10 + 11 COOBER PEDY FAREWELLS CLIFF FERRALL The funeral of the late Cliff Ferrall was held in Coober Pedy on 24 June 2011. Cliff passed away on 18 June.

Cliff Ferrall born on 31 July 1909 first came to Coober Pedy in late 1979 en route to Western Australia. Like most of us, he liked what he saw and decided to look for some work. He found work at the Opal Inn Hotel and began a new career as Storeman at the age of 70, a job Cliff held for 18 years and was Father Christmas for 19 years.

Cliff’s employers at the Opal Inn, Steve and Anna Rodda have remained life-long friends of Cliffs and travelled to Coober Pedy for his final journey. Frank and Niki Pennisi along with Stephanie and Bruno Disisto have been close friends with Cliff since his arrival in Coober Pedy.

Together, the friends have celebrated Cliff’s birthdays as the count crept up to 100. On the 31 July 2009 Cliff celebrated a Century and Coober Pedy’s Mayor Steve Baines presented him with a timely letter from the Queen, the Governor General, The Prime Minister, the Premier of South Australia and the Federal leader of the Opposition.

A good portion of the town turned out for his 100th and Cliff could hardly believe it all. He thought it was all a bit of a fuss. Cliff finished off that particular birthday party with a good beer and a few pieces of his 100th birthday cake.

Sadly, Cliff only had a few more weeks to go and he Cliff was buried at Boot Hill, remaining in his beloved Coober Pedy. The Pall Bearers were Frank Pennisi, would have celebrated a remarkable 102 birthdays. Bruno Disisto, Steve Rodda, Trevor McLeod, Jenny Davison, Dave Bowman and Mark Harrison SAINTS DEFEAT ANDAMOOKA Photo: Ali Laslett by Carmelo Crisa Saints Coach

The Coober Pedy Saints recorded their second win of the season with a hard fought 19 points win over Andamooka.

The first quarter saw Saints the kicking against the wind, stunning the visitors with the first two goals.

Andamooka struggled with the wind and went into the second quarter trailing coober pedy.

The saints continued pressure game and the tricky wind made for some tough football with the match becoming an arm wrestle. Spot fires began to appear as the tightly contested game became physical, but not dirty.

In the third quarter, Andamooka, with the aid of the wind pressured Coober Pedy for the majority of the quarter and 3 goals in a row saw them hit the front.

With the game on a knife edge Coober Pedy responded and went into the 4th quarter trailing by less than a goal.

The last quarter belonged to the Saints, and through Roos and Saints come off the battle field together after the Coober Pedy home game with Andamooka. consistent pressure ran over the valiant Roos. Pictured: Roos player Kahran McKenzie, Saints Corey Jonas and former Saint Leroy Boland SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 The COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES available ‘WORLD WIDE’ READ Newspaper FREE online at: http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com PO Box 275 Coober Pedy SA 5723 Editor Coober Pedy Child Community Links Shooters News Ph: (08) 8672 5920 Margaret Mackay Sue Britt Tanya Lauder John Di Donna Email: [email protected]

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Legendary outback mailman Tom Kruse died Tom retired in 1984, and moved to Cumberland in Adelaide on 30 June 2011 aged 96. Park in Adelaide. In May 1986, South Australia's 150th Jubilee, Tom re-enacted his run, with 80 In 1936 Harry Ding bought the mail contract from vehicles joining in the northbound convoy. John Penna and Kruse began his first run on 1 January of that year. Kruse bought the mail In October 1999 (during a second reenactment) contract in 1947. He sold the contract in 1963. the Leyland was was loaded with mail for "The Tom Kruse was appointed MBE in 1955. Mail Truck's Last Run" to Marree. A major reason for the event was to raise funds for the Royal Tom Kruse worked the Track mail run Flying Doctor Service. This run resulted in from 1936 to 1957, driving his Leyland Badger another documentary, Last Mail from Birdsville - truck. He delivered mail and other supplies the Story of Tom Kruse. As well as this a book including general stores, fuel and medicine to written by Kristin Weidenback entitled Mailman remote stations from Marree in north-west South of the Birdville Track was also written about Australia to Birdsville in central Queensland, some 325 miles (523 kilometres) away. Each trip would Tom's life. take two weeks and Tom regularly had to manage break-downs, flooding creeks and rivers, and In 2000 Tom was inducted into the National getting bogged in desert dunes. Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs, and in 2003 he was officially recognised as an Outback Kruse abandoned the The Leyland Badger truck Legend by Australian Geographic magazine. Also on near Birdsville in 1957. Tom Kruse “Last Mail from Birdsville” Australian Screen in 2003, Tom and his truck, the Badger, were It was located in the desert in 1986 during the nominated South Australian icons by the National Jubilee Mail Run re-enactment, and retrieved in Tom Kruse worked the mail run Trust of Australia. 1993. A group of enthusiasts led by Neil from 1936 to 1957 delivering mail and other supplies Weidenbach, with the help of Tom, fully restored including general stores, fuel and medicine In 2008, bronze busts of Tom were placed in the the Badger between 1996 and 1999. The truck is to remote stations National Motor Museum at Birdwood, at Waterloo now kept at the National Motor Museum, at The Funeral Service, will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 2.30 (his birthplace), and at Birdsville and Marree. Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. pm in the Panasonic Pavilion at the Morphettville Racecourse (Source Wikipedia) P&O Cruises hunt for Landlubbers in Coober Pedy

P&O Cruises visited Coober Pedy in May as Cruising is the fastest growing sector of the part of a new campaign to find “landlubbers” tourism industry. In 2010 the number of who think that cruising isn't for them. Australians taking a cruise grew by 27 per cent to almost half a million passengers and there’s The P&O campaign officially began in remote every indication that growth is set to continue Coober Pedy being one of the most unlikely places with the industry targeting 1 million Australian to find cruise enthusiasts. “Reason being”, said cruise passengers by 2020. P&O promoter Jenny Lourey, “Coober Pedy is an iconic Australian town. It’s also dry, it’s in the We know that once people cruise they are hooked desert and people even live underground - it’s – in fact more than 60 per cent of people who about as far away from the ocean as one could cruise say they plan to cruise again, which is a imagine”. very high number.

The P&O team interviewed some of the local P&O Cruises’ new campaign will be looking to landlubbers who are now in the running, and may build that number even further by convincing be chosen for a reluctant cruise that P&O is more people to take a cruise. convinced their winner will enjoy. Peter Simatos’ of Mobil said, “ I’d have to think hard about it as I think it would Details have been announced on the P&O website Here’s what P&O were confronted with in be being boring on a ship”. Lois Simatos (left) couldn’t even imagine it! as they look all over Australia for people who Coober Pedy: haven’t cruised yet. www.pocruises.com.au/ landlubbers UNDERGROUND BOOKS

„ OUTBACK MAILRUN TOUR „ Cards & Stationary „ Computer Supplies „ Desert Parks Agent & other tours „ Maps & Books on the area „ Local Information/Road report Information “Cruising is for the old rich farts”, said Luke Raines said, “I picture cruise ships as being full of old people playing Dawn Jones. continued page 7 bingo”! Ajsa (left) thought it would be too restricting for sight seeing. Post Office Hill Road Coober Pedy Waste ROWAN Transport Pty. Ltd RAMSEY * Liquid Waste Removal (Shafts, Septic Tanks) Local agent for Aprilla Grids * Crane Truck Hire (Pickup and delivery) SMOKY BAY • Domestic • Rural • Civil • Mining Sector * Portable Toilet Hire * Skip Bins MP * Heavy Vehicle and Machinery storage Australia’s leading manufacturer Coober Pedy’s * Demolition and Landscaping of steel reinforced pre-cast concrete grids. Federal Our grids are used for a wide variety of applications and our design service allows you to custom build a Representative grid for your specific requirements. (Whyalla) 1300 301 651 Local agent: Mantaworks 0429 677 782 (Port Pirie) 1300 301 742 email: [email protected] Call Stojan on 0409426242 or Australia Wide Freecall: 1800 447 437 [email protected] Milan on 0437424834 [email protected] Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 HEALTH: “WELLNESS AND YOU” Many Australians are affected by health conditions that The course was developed by the Stanford Patient last for months or years. Education Centre in the USA and is run by trained leaders around the world. Community Health staff Sue Radeka It can be challenging to live with a long term health and Jenni Morley are keen to run the course in two different condition. Often people experience problems such as time slots so more people can benefit. Those who care fatigue, pain, breathing difficulties, sleeping problems and for people with longer term health conditions are also concerns for the future. Long term health conditions last invited to attend from six months to many years. They often result in people feeling both physically and emotionally weaker. The Sunday afternoon course will commence on July 31, 2011 in the Staff Room at the Community Health Centre, Carers and family members are also affected and can McDougall Street, Coober Pedy. Sessions start at 1.30pm benefit from knowing how to live well with a chronic and finish by 4.00pm. There will be a break for Fathers condition and get more out of life. ‘Moving toward Day so the course will conclude on September 11, 2011. Wellness’ courses are FREE and will be available in Coober Pedy. Previous participants in the ‘Moving toward The Tuesday morning course will be held in the Training Wellness’ program have found the course sessions to be Room at the Coober Pedy Ambulance Centre and enjoyable, informative and encouraging. commence on Tuesday 26 July 2011 All six sessions will start at 9.30am and finish by 12 noon. The course will Coober Pedy Community Health is offering one ‘Moving conclude on August 30, 2011. toward Wellness’ course on Sunday afternoons and the other course on Tuesday mornings. Sue and Jenni really enjoy presenting this course in the friendly and relaxed way the program is designed. Please The aims of the six ‘Moving Towards Wellness’ sessions contact them for further information on 86725376 during include assisting people to: office hours. • manage symptoms • communicate well with health professionals Monique Harding • reduce frustration Health Promotion Officer • fight fatigue • make daily tasks easier Sue Radeka and Jenni Morley presenting the Health SA • feel more confident Moving to Wellness Courses Telephone: 08 8678 9226 July Events in the 6000 punters expected at Flinders Ranges and Outback Birdsville Races in Sept Experience the excitement of horse and camel racing or indulge in crafted Australian beers and delicious food at an Outback pub this July. For more event ideas visit http://www.southaustralia.com/ FlindersRangesOutback.aspx Marree Camel Cup, Saturday 9 July 2011 It’s not just camels that race at this colourful Outback event … donkey, dogs and people race as well. The annual Marree Australian Camel Cup is the Outback’s way of recognising and acknowledging the amazing contribution made by the Afghan Cameleers of the Marree Ghantown. As well as 13 camel races, there are golf hole-in-one and throwing competitions, a Kids Fashion of the Fields event and more. The event is organised each year to raise funds to support essential services in Marree. DETAILS: 08 8675 8222 Port Augusta Cup Day, Sunday 10 July 2011 The Cup is the premier annual event on Port Augusta’s social calendar and this year will be even more memorable with the Port Augusta Racing Club celebrating 130 years of racing. The Flinders Ranges provides a spectacular backdrop for the Port Augusta racecourse where thousands of people will turn out to enjoy a great day of high class racing, fashion and fun. Marquee “The Dust Never Settles” at Birdsville - see you at the Races! packages catering for individuals and large groups are available. Gates open at 11am. DETAILS: www.paracing.org.au Birdsville Races 2&3 September 2011 ‘The Melbourne Cup is great, but the Birdsville Races is Voted #58 in Australian Traveller Magazine’s ‘100 like nothing else on Earth. This small outback town of Taste Innamincka, things to do before you die’ 100 residents welcomes an influx of 6000 punters who come to cheer on the horses and drink at the most famous The Innamincka Hotel, outback pub in Australia.’ (Australian Traveller Magazine, Birdsville comes alive September 2&3 as race punters April/May 2011). Wednesday 13 and and party goers meet on the edge of the Simpson Desert Thursday 14 July 2011 to participate in Australia’s famous outback race meeting, The two day horse racing event has over $136,000 in the Birdsville Races. This is desert thoroughbred racing prize money up for grabs. Book early to reserve your Experience the tastes of the Outback at this award- at its best – with fun, fashion and entertainment. winning pub. Join celebrity chef Vicki Matchett and beer place in the exclusive trackside corporate marquee, offering fine dining, premium wine and beer, guaranteed expert Michael Jackson and discover a new and Off the track entertainment begins Thursday with hotly interesting range of crafted Australian beers coupled with seating plus easy access to the bookies on the home contested novelty events of the ‘Equine Fun Day’ at the straight. a carefully chosen five-course degustation menu to bring Birdsville Hotel, live music, and screenings of ‘The Back out the flavours of both food and drink. The Innamincka of Beyond” classic starring Tom Kruse in the Shire Hall. Curious about what could draw so many people to a tiny, Hotel also boasts a large selection of award-winning Entertainment continues on and off the track from Friday South Australian wines. outback town on the edge of the desert? Join us at the with Fashions on the Field, world famous Fred Brophy’s 2011 Birdsville Races to experience an Australian racing DETAILS: www.theoutback.com.au/TasteInnamincka or Boxing Troupe, nightly live entertainment and much more. (08) 8675 9901 tradition. Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY

MAYORS REPORT PUBLIC NOTICE from Council Mtg 21st June 2011 POSITION VACANT District Council of Coober Pedy

Community Consultation District Council of Coober Pedy 2011/2012 Draft Annual Business Plan Are looking to employ Child Community Links Assistant Notice is hereby given that as part of the 2011/2012 to transport children (5-12 year olds) to and from Budget considerations, Council has now developed its activities, programs and community events and Draft Annual Business Plan. Council is also required to also assist with activities. undertake community consultation as part of the budgetary process so that it may brief and take This is a casual position for six months with a submissions from the community for consideration in minimum of 18 hours per week, applicants must preparing its final budget for the 2011/2012 financial have their full drivers licence and be able to work year. weekends and after school hours on weekdays. Mayor Steve Baines To achieve this Council will be holding a public meeting Pay is approximately $28 per hour The successful applicant will be required to It is interesting to note in a recent media as follows: release from Regional Express that after a undergo a police clearance. review of its network they have identified a further seven routes that may not be Date & Time: Wednesday 27th July 2011 at 5.30 pm sustainable should their passenger numbers Please contact Tanya Lauder, Child Community degrade further. Links Officer, Location: Council Chambers on ph: 8672 4621, mobile: 0439 864 166 All of these routes are in NSW and VIC. Fortunately or email: [email protected] the Coober Pedy route continues to grow and Hard copies of the draft 2011/2012 Annual Business Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. therefore can be sustained, partly due to the strong Plan are now available for inspection (free of charge) or partnership that Council has with Regional Express. In saying that though we must be mindful that purchase (at a cost of $10) from the front counter of Regional Express operates in a very competitive and Council or can be downloaded from Council’s website challenging environment and will make decisions in www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au OSHC - SCHOOL HOLIDAY CARE their shareholders best interests. Do you need care for your school child over the It is imperative that Council continues to support Council invites submissions which may be forwarded school holidays? Regional Express and works with them to protect to Mr Damien Clark, Finance & Administration Manager, and grow the Adelaide/Coober Pedy/Adelaide RPT District Council of Coober Pedy, PO Box 425, Coober Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.30pm service. Pedy SA 5723, or by email to ABC Radio will be broadcasting the morning show [email protected] and should be received no Cost as little as $10 per day per child * next Tuesday between 8.30 and 11.00 am live from later than close of business on Monday 1st August 2011. *depending on you Child Care Benefit Percentage the Lions Information Bay. Media Contact Tegan Jones, Coober Pedy Area School 12th May ABC Radio SA re Elec 1st July 2011 Trevor McLeod, Chief Executive 13th May ABC Radio Adelaide re Elec Officer OSHC 0419814957 15th May Channel nine news re elec 15th May Channel Ten news re elec **Lots of fun activities** 15th May ABC News re Elec VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE - A HUB OF ACTIVITY

The Visitor Information Centre inside the District Council offices is abuz with visitors to the town at present . With school holidays beginning at the end of this week more travellers are heading north.

For the last four months I have been meeting many interesting people as they move through the region and it’s wonderful to hear snippets of their activities from other parts of Australia and the world. We are getting some very good feedback about their visit to our town and it’s pleasing to hear how friendly and helpful the community has been.

Tourism is one of the most effective ways of redistributing wealth, by moving money into local economies from other parts of Australia and overseas. It brings income into our town that would otherwise not be earned so it is great too hear that we are making our visitors feel welcome. TRAVELLER TIP:

If you plan to leave the bitumen and drive in the Australian Outback make sure you find out about the present state of the roads first! They can vary enormously day to day. A good site to visit is www.transport.sa.gov.au,

Desrey Jones -Visitor Information Officer Visitor Information Officer Desrey Jones welcomes travellers to Coober Pedy with information on the area Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 JUNIOR FOOTY MATCH SHOWS by Dave Mott - Coach Coober Pedy Junior Football Club KEEN COMMUNITY SPIRIT Photos: Ali Laslett The Junior Footy match played on Saturday 18 June at Oz Minerals Oval attracted large numbers, two great teams and enthusiastic community spirit.

Oodnadatta who came over to provide competition sustained a flat tyre on the way which delayed the game a bit. They had a bunch of fantastic players but not enough to field a whole team so Big William and Big Nic volunteerd straight away to play for Oodnadatta which then gave us a full field and a final score of 10 5 65 to 6 3 39.

Shannon,Tyler and number of Coobers finest footballers also helped out our neighbours. The game was played in mostly good spirit and both volunteer umpires John Sutton and Nicola Crisa did a fantastic job in the middle. So a big thank you must go to them.

Outstanding sportsmanship was shown by Stevie Chamberlain who despite running to a open goal handballed to tiny Ethan then layed down a sheppard so Ethan could kick a goal.

Coober Pedy’s Captain on the day Dylan Roach was fast around the packs and clearly loved kicking goals. Dylan "woooeed" the crowd with a spectacular leap over the shoulders of a player to almost take the “mark of the day”.

Damon Bamford layed the tackle of the day on a much The Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta Junior Footballers pile in for an event photo larger opponent. Well done Damon! Arthur played a keen game at centre-half-back and was dependable all day regularly providing drive from the half back line, rebounding the ball back to the forward line for the Coober Pedy team.

A big thank you must go to the Oodnadatta Football Club, supporters and helpers for making the trip over so we could have a entertaining and fun game.

We travel over to Oodnadatta on July the 30th and 31st to play again and we look forward to finalising the dates for the football games in Alice Springs next term.

So well done guys and gals, Rob and Deb -Canteen; Lee Canteen and Scoreboard; Mark - Heaps of Stuff; Mr Kenny - Time Keeper; Mr Shakes - Water Boy; our Goal Umpires Stevie Chamberlan eludes Coober Pedy's Bic Nic and CPAS Principal John Sutton, umpired then he and and all the other helpers and volunteers around the Club Oodnadatta’s Donald Aitken (far left) and Kerimiah Amos that do the things that make it possible for the Juniors to play. (second left) Nicola Crisa (umpires) shook hands with the players 400 RFDS RALLIERS PACK ITALIAN CLUB The 22nd Outback Car Trek, which raises money for the RFDS began its rally in Dubbo headed for Uluru on Sunday 5th June. Their seven day rally tour covered a massive 3835 kilometers travelling through some of the least populated parts of NSW, QLD, SA & NT.

On Thursday 9th June (Day 5) the rally descended upon Coober Pedy with some 400 ralliers in need of a well earned rest and a hot meal.

On Thursday night 9th June the IA Miners Club provided dinner of roast meats, fish and chips for the participants. Breakfast was also provided the following morning prior to their departure to Mt Dare and then on to Uluru.

The IA Miners Club would like to offer its most sincere thanks to the volunteers who helped with the preparation, serving and clean up during these functions. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We would like to thank the volunteers from the following organizations: Hospital Staff, Lions Club, Saints Footy Club, Exact, Community Health Staff, Coober Pedy Police, Carters IGA, Underground Books and the IA Miners Club committee, members and bar staff.

We would also like to thank the United Club and Lions Club for equipment loaned for the functions.

A big thank you to all involved.

Committee IA Miners Club RDFS Ralliers fill up the Italian Club Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 The competition - P&O Cruises hunt Adventure Tours for landlubbers in Coober Pedy Australia Group proudly supports the P&O Cruises is inviting the landlubbers of Australia to experience a holiday at sea for the first time - by giving Coober Pedy Regional Times away free cruises. & Outback Communities In a controversial move designed to tackle misconceptions We are a small groups tour operator who about cruising head-on, the cruise line has launched a has the greatest variety of tours catering for competition asking Australians to let them know what’s the adventurous traveller. stopping them from taking a holiday at sea.

As well as many exclusive features we P&O Cruises then plans to send the six top respondents on a offer tours at different levels of fitness. free cruise – with a companion or as part of a family of four. Accommodations from swags under the stars to snug beds and trip lengths from one day to “We know from our research that some people hesitate to several weeks – the choice is yours! take a cruise because they are concerned about getting sea For full details visit our website sick. Others think they’ll be bored and there are some who www.adventuretours.com.au don’t want to spend days getting to a destination,” said Jenny or phone our friendly reservations team Lourey, Senior Vice President of Carnival Australia which (within Australia) on 1300 654 604 represents P&O Cruises. Group charters are our speciality Peter Ikonomopoulis of John’s Pizza Bar said, “I get sea-sick just For further enquiries please email: “They’re exactly the kind of people we want to enter this competition,” Ms Lourey said walking onto a jetty, so have never even been in a dingy. The thought of [email protected] being inside a moving, metal object at sea is daunting”.

Entrants are invited to upload a video or photos accompanied by 200 words, explaining their reservations about cruising.

The best entries will win a free nine-night Pacific Islands cruise for two adults, or a family of two adults and two children, with P&O Cruises filming their experiences onboard.

“We’re confident that once we put people with doubts on a cruise they’ll change their perception of cruising. And by producing videos on their experiences we’ll help change the minds of thousands of others,” Ms Lourey said. Marla Travellers Rest “But there are others who clearly have reservations – and Marla Travellers Rest they are the ones we want to convince.” Fuel - Meals - Accommodation visit www.pocruises.com.au/landlubbers Ph/Fax (08) 8670 7001 “Cruising is not for me”, argued homebody Judy Sparrow. “I grow http://www.marla.com.au Sturt's Desert Peas here and if I went on a cruise there would be Entrants must be Australian residents with entries closing at noone to look after them. I like to stay in my comfort zone.” 11:59pm Sunday July 24, 2011 FREE Opal Exploration Program – s searching for a new field In 2006 PIRSA granted $100,000 to the Coober Pedy Opal These details must be received by the CPMAI by Miners Association Inc. (CPMAI) to purchase an MK10A no later than the 31st July to guarantee a place in investigator drill. The primary purpose of the drill was to the first draw. explore areas away from the known opal fields but still within the Coober Pedy Precious Stones Field. Names (in the form of PSPP numbers) will be drawn from a ‘hat’ on 6pm, 1st August 2011 at The drilling program completed the required 900 logged and the United Club. surveyed holes in 2007 as per the grant conditions. Unfortunately Conditions of participation in the program are the program was not self funding and soon ran into sustainability as follows: · Nominated drilling area must be at least 500m issues. from any known field (Alan Rise excluded); · Only the CPMAI employed operated will operate In 2007 IMX Resources announced that the Cairn Hill project the drill; was soon to commence. IMX was keen to support the industry · Maximum of 5 days drilling per person (subject that unquestionably gives the “Opal Capital of the World” its to weather conditions); identity. IMX entered into a Memorandum of Understanding · Maximum 6 hours per day (subject to drill (MOU) with the CPMAI in 2008 to sponsor the Opal Exploration Steve Staines IMX and Paul Reynold CPMAI shake conditions/drill maintenance); Program to the value of $10,000 per year for the life of the hands on the drilling program sponsorship · Drill will not be operated in ground that is likely Cairn Hill mine. In turn the CPMAI endorsed the Cairn Hill haul to damage to drill (eg. rocks); road passing through the southern edge of Coober Pedy Precious In March this year (2011) we used some of the money to · Nominated Opal Miner (i.e. PSPP holder) must Stones Field (PSF). purchase a Hilux ute for our driller to get out to the fields be present during drilling. each day. Further funds will be used to pay for an exploration “This is the first time we have operated a program The CPMAI decided that any impedance to opal mining in the drilling program specifically for opal miners,” he said. such as this,” said Paul Reynolds. “We are bound southern areas of the PSF was negligible considering that the to have some minor bumps along the way. Our sponsorship would forge a future for the Opal Exploration It is with great pleasure that the CPMAI Committee offers primary goal is to find a new opal field. If we Program. The area that the haul road occupies is less than the use of the MK10A investigator drill for 5 days FREE find a new field it will undoubtedly stimulate the 0.001% of the Precious Stones Field and, according to PIRSA drilling – all expenses paid and operator provided! industry,” he said. records; no part of land that the haul road passes through has There are many opal miners or ex-opal miners in ever been pegged. The only condition is that entrants must be a current PSPP Coober Pedy who have always wanted to drill an and a recently (within past 10 years) active opal miner. area they think might be the next ‘Olympic’ or Paul Reynolds was the primary negotiator of the IMX/CPMAI the next ’15 Mile’. Well here is your chance – To participate in this opportunity all you need to do is MOU in 2008. Paul continues to serve the CPMAI as its don’t miss out! forward your name, address, PSPP number and phone For all enquiries please contact: President. “Without IMX’s annual sponsorship the drilling number to: program would have been struggling by 2008,” said Paul. With Paul Reynolds Coober Pedy Miners Association Inc. President IMX’s financial support we have maintained the drill and kept PO Box 95. it active. Coober Pedy Miners Association Inc. Coober Pedy SA 5723 Tel: 0418 815 396 Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 Coober Pedy and Marree Students’ Aboriginal Power Cup weekend

Over 300 students from 23 schools across South Australia came together on Friday 24 June at Alberton Oval to take part in the Aboriginal Power Cup carnival which ran from 24 to 26 June 2011.

Students took part in the football carnival, and attended a career expo to help them plan their future pathways on Saturday 25 June, and were involved in cultural workshops on Sunday, 26 June.

Coober Pedy and Marree teams at the Power Cup. Students wore the white gurnseys with the Aboriginal flag which they designed themselves. The Aboriginal Power Cup is an initiative of the State Government in partnership with the Port Adelaide Football Club, Santos and the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy.

The Power Cup initiative uses football as a tool to engage young Aboriginal secondary school students in their Right: Coober Pedy student Jordon Riessen and education and provide a pathway to workforce a John Pirie player fly high for the ball participation. The Power Cup Grand Final boys competition was taken out by Salisbury High School 13.4 (82) who played Murray Bridge High School 7.6 (48) and the girls competition was taken out by Windsor Gardens Vocational College 11.9 (75) who played Murray Bridge High School 0.4 (4).

A combined team from Para West and Maitland schools took out the South Australian Police prize for the writing and performance of their team song.

The same team were presented with the Best Guernsey Award, which was judged by Indigenous Art and Design students from the University of South Australia based on six criteria developed by UniSA.

Right: Jordon Riessen playing for Coober Pedy tackles a John Pirie player with the ball

Henry Schebeck from the Coober Pedy/Marree team competes for the ball

Speaking at the launch of the carnival, Deputy Premier John Rau commented, “The Government is proud to support the initiative because it is successful in engaging Aboriginal students and encouraging them to continue with their education and make positive life choices.

“This year’s students should be very proud of the commitment, efforts and enthusiasm they have shown. I wish them the best for their future journeys and would Left: Aaron Ackland vies for the ball in the toss-up Right: Allan Taylor (Coober Pedy/Marree) at the like to congratulate them on taking part in the Aboriginal Aboriginal Power Cup Power Cup.” Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 POLICE COMB OUTBACK SA Police News at time of print on Jason Neil Richards - MISSING FOR MISSING MAN South Australia detectives from Major Crime Police have conducted further aerial and land We continue to be have a confirmed a sighting of Jason Richards searches of the area between Coober Pedy and concerned for Mr in his vehicle on Tuesday, 21 June 2011. Port Augusta. Richards safety and welfare. At around 8.00am Mr Richards was seen SA Police have received 70 calls to Bank SA Crime travelling south on the Stuart Highway, about five Stoppers on this case. This includes information Police have information to ten kilometres south of Pimba. He was not forwarded from police interstate in Victoria and from Mr Richards towing his boat. New South Wales. family that he may have a firearm with him. A truck driver stopped and briefly spoke with Since June 21 there have been several reported Mr Richards. The driver of the truck has told sightings of Mr Richards and/or his vehicle in a While police currently police that Mr Richards was acting erratically and number of locations – these include the mid north believe Mr Richards he was incoherent. of South Australia , Barossa Valley, Adelaide does not pose any suburbs and Broken Hill, New South Wales and danger, the public are Shortly after the conversation Mr Richards drove the . asked that they contact back onto the highway and headed south. Mr police rather than Richards' dog was seen to be sitting on a swag Major Crime detectives are in Roxby Downs approach Mr Richards behind the cabin of his vehicle. conducting inquiries at the moment and are in directly. contact with the Northern Territory Police Major During the conversation with the truck driver a Crime who are also assisting. We are grateful for the light coloured 4WD, possibly a silver Landcruiser response and or Nissan Patrol, travelling north passed the assistance received stationary vehicles. from the public and media so far and we Police want to hear from the driver of that 4WD. continue to ask for your ongoing support and It is also confirmed that Mr Richards' boat was Jason Neil Richards, missing since June 21 vigilance. abandoned just outside of Woomera on Tuesday morning. It appears the only thing removed from Police encourage the boat was a swag. These drums may have been discarded and police ask that if you find fuel drums that you think anyone with information to call We also now know that Mr Richards was carry may have something to do with this case to please BankSA Crime two blue plastic 44 gallon drums of fuel on the report it to police. back of this ute when he left Darwin. However, Stoppers on 1800 333 these were not on the ute when he was spoke to We have not been able to confirm that Mr Travelling with Jason Richards was his 000 or report on-line at the truck driver. Richards has travelled through Port Augusta. dog Amy www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au No room for an interest rate rise The State’s leading business membership “Interest rates should organisation, Business SA, welcomed Tuesday’s not be used to slow decision by the Reserve Bank Board to down the mining THUMBS UP maintain official interest rates at 4.75 per sector, particularly cent. when small businesses across the State are The inclusion of the Gazebo near the Wishing Well in Hutchison “Retail figures released yesterday confirmed that struggling in Steet is, or will prove to be a visual asset to our town. Thank consumer confidence remains low and many the slower gear of the you to the organisers for keeping much our town’s appearance businesses are doing it tough. two speed economy. in the period in which it belongs “The uncertainty surrounding the carbon tax is adding further pressure to businesses Marla Oodnadatta NRM and as costs go up, District Group prices will follow and this will make Notice of Group businesses less competitive and put Meeting #16 jobs at risk. CONSULTATIONS ON THE

• Coober Pedy “With consumers not CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION OF • 1 August 2011 spending and businesses being faced ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT For an agenda and enquiries contact the Board on with rising wages, ISLANDER AUSTRALIANS ph: (08) 8648 5977 or the Board’s website. utility bills, rates and www.saalnrm.sa.gov.au levies, interest rates

2518665 Over the coming months the Australian people will be asked to share their views on how Aboriginal and must be left on hold for Torres Strait Islander Australians could be recognised in the Australian Constitution. the remainder of the year. The Prime Minister has appointed a Panel made up of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders from urban, regional and remote areas to go out and consult the Australian people on the most appropriate way to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution. Two members of the Panel on the Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians, Ms Lauren Ganley and Mr Henry Burmester AO QC will be in Coober Pedy to hold a public meeting to discuss constitutional recognition. This will give the people of Coober Pedy the opportunity to contribute to this national conversation. WHEN: Wednesday, 20 July 2011 WHERE: Desert Cave Hotel Conference Room, Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy TIME: 4:00pm – 6:00pm You can find out more about the Panel’s work and ideas for change by downloading the discussion paper from the website www.youmeunity.org.au The Panel members want to speak directly to as many Australian people as possible but if you can’t get along to the meeting you can still have your say by writing a letter or email or a submission or by visiting our website. Drawing on the results of these consultations, along with surveys and legal advice, the Panel will report to the Prime Minister in December 2011 on options to change the Constitution which could be put to the Australian people at a referendum. AG47886 Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 Open 7 days 9:am -10pm JohnsJohns PizzaPizza BarBar && RestaurantRestaurant 10% Discount for Pensioners Õ¨ Alfresco dining,Takeaway John’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant are the proud Õ Relax in air-conditioned comfort winners of the National Best or heated elfresco Pizza in the 2010 Õ INTERNET ACCESS for tourists I Love FOOD Awards - Õ Group bookings and large making Coober Pedy proud. functions rooms Follow us on Facebook Õ Extensive menus - breakfast, lunch John's Pizza Bar & Ph:08 8672 5561 and dinner . Restaurant Appreciation Fax:08 8672 5537 Õ Large selection of pizzas and Group Email: [email protected] a range of new regular meals available. LOCALS GET THE TREATMENT AT MINIGEMS HAIRLARIOUS DAY

by Melissa Borrett Mini Gems Children’s Centre held Hairlarious Day on Friday 1st July to raise awareness and funds for Childhood Cancer.

Many community members attended the Mini Gems Salon and we had lots of ‘creative’ hairstyles walk out the door.

This year Mr Luke Kenny offered to allow our Mini Gems Hairdressers cut his hair for the cause.

A big thank you to parents, employees of PIRSA, Community Health, District Council and community members for their kind support. We raised over $450 for childhood cancer.

Marjie Dale (PIRSA) seemed extremely The Mini Gems were delighted to hear that the pleased with her rainbow coloured hair. grownups were coming for a “makeover”. Everyone would get equal treament! HAIRLARIOUS!

Mick Cox’s famous beard soaked up the lovely pastel colours - a new trend? (Perhaps) Will it wash out? HAIRLARIOUS!

Hilarious day hair do’s at Mini Gems raise awareness of cancer in children. The children discussed being Bryce Tickner couldn’t bear to look, but when he did, what a surprise - “Environmentally Friendly sick and how helping to Hair” and a moustache to weep for! raise money can help some Chris Durdin (Community Health) was pleased to children get better. HAIRLARIOUS! see her hair colour beginning to match her outfit. (But will those spikes be permanent?) Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 Mini Gems LOCALS GET kids show off their own HAIRLARIOUS hair-do’s after a THE TREATMENT busy day in the Salon. Nobody goes home disappointed AT MINIGEMS from a Mini Gems HAIRLARIOUS HAIRLARIOUS DAY DAY Advertisement Mr Kenny gets the snip How will the banking reforms benefi t you? The fi rst reform is the ban on mortgage

exit fees on new loans from 1 July 2011 Mr Luke Kenny allows Mini Gems Hairdressers to cut his hair for the cause Increased competition makes it easier to switch to a better deal The reforms enable more fi nancial choices Lending institutions hiding unfair fees can be fi ned Some lending institutions have removed fees on existing contracts

The Mini Gems kids line up for a go at Mr Kenny’s new look

The Australian Government is making changes to the banking system to make it fairer and more competitive. So talk to your lending institution today and start looking around, you have plenty of choices. For more information about the reforms visit:

australia.gov.au/bankingreforms So far, so good - Mr. Kenny is still smiling DOTBR1/C7 Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra HAIRLARIOUS Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 WHAT’S ON & VISITING SERVICES DENTIST DATES PinkPink RRoadoadhousehouse OodnadattaOodnadatta Coober Pedy Dental Clinic Tel: 86723 096 Tel: Caravan beside School (08) 86 707 822 Freecall: 1800 802 074 www.pinkroadhouse.com.au Monday - Friday 09th - 13th May Fax: Email: 30th May - 03rd June (08) 86 707 831 27th June - 01st July 25th July - 29th July 22nd - 26th August 19th - 23rd September 17th - 21st October 14th - 18th November 12th - 16th December Dr. Harry Craven - Coober Pedy Dental VETERINARY DATES Roger the Roving Vet – Coober Pedy 28th February/1st March 16th/17th May 4th/5th July 5th/6th September 14th/15th November Roger will email clients before each visit, highlighting specials for that visit. Tel: 0428426619 Redgum Pet Boarding, 24 Woodcock St, Port Augusta SA 5700 WHAT’S ON in COOBER PEDY ? (08) 8642 3308 MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS SATURDAYS CHIROPRACTOR DATES CRAFT GROUP 7.30 - 9.30pm COMMUNITY LIBRARY & TOY Mine Rescue Training Catacomb Church - BYO (Alternate Saturdays) Dr David De Conte LIBRARY Room 1 - Comfort Inn Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm CRAFT Tel: Sue Britt 86723542, LEGO CLUB 10am—12pm Coober Pedy experience Motel All Sundays 11am – 4pm 5 year olds and up Lions Club Located at Coober Pedy Area School June Maclean 86725029 or Fri - 22nd July Chris Challis 86723905 CINEMA PROGRAM Sat - 23rd July BOYS GROUP 12-17 year olds 6.30-9.30pm. Every 2nd Sun - 24th July BABY BOUNCE RHYME & Boys Group 3pm – 4.30pm Saturday For an appointment call Home Economics TODDLER STORY TIME 10am Tina mobile: 0488 208 747 or Library Catering for 0 to 5 y/o ph:8672 5642 0410321921

TUESDAYS ZUMBA 3.30 pm Kids CP SHOOTERS CLUB COMING 6pm Adults - the Umoona 9am and 11am Pistol ART & CRAFT PLAYGROUP Gymnasium OUTBACK EVENTS 10.30am—11.30am Lion’s Hall Outback Cinema Caters for 2-4 year olds & caregivers THURSDAY X-MEN FIRST LITTLE MUSICIANS 16 July 2011 TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI PUKULPA 10.30am—11.15am CLASS Oodnadatta Ozminerals 12pm—2pm A Playgroup for 0-5 year Coober Pedy Area School SATURDAY 16 JULY olds and caregivers. Music Room GATES OPEN 7:00PM— Bronco Branding & Home Makers, Umoona Community, Caters for 3 to 5 year olds Lunch & Activities MOVIE STARTS 7:30PM Campdraft FOOTY TRAINING: 6 pm - Tony Williams 86707961 CHEERLEADING 3.15 - 4.15pm Oval SUNDAYS School Gymnasium 5-12 year olds CP SHOOTERS CLUB 50c per session $2 joining fee (not on FRIDAYS Rifle 10am - over School Holidays) TINY TACKER PLAYGROUP Coober Pedy Annual 0 - 2 year olds 10am—12.30pm Golf (CP Golf Course Races 6/7 August SOCCER Workshop 4.30pm – 6pm Community Health Meeting Registration 12:00 noon School Oval 10-16 year olds Room (behind Dr. Kami’s) Tee off time 12:30

FOOTY TRAINING: 6 pm - Oval CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm United Bowling Club at School Gym SA STATE SCHOOL TERM DATES Lawn Bowls 1.30 pm DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS 2011 ACTIVE GIRLS GROUP 3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm T/1 31 Jan - 15 Apr 3pm – 4.30pm age 10 -15 y/o CFS Training 2- 5 T/2 02 May - 8 Jul AMBULANCE TRAINING MUSIC/HOME ECONOMICS Alternate Sundays room at school T/3 25 Jul - 30 Sep 7.30pm Umoona Road T/4 17 Oct - 16 Dec every Tuesday except school holidays PLAY GYM CP SHOOTERS CLUB Catering for 0 to 5 year olds 2012 T/1 30 Jan - 5 Apr Friday night shotgun 7pm - 2.30pm—4.30pm T/2 23 Apr - 29 Jun School Gymnasium GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm T/3 16 Jul - 21 Sep T/3 08 Oct - 14 Dec Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 What’s On in COOBER PEDY? ARETAS OPAL & PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIES Hutchison Street

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Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 FAMILY MATTERS - Child Community Links

Tanya Lauder Child Community Links Officer District Council of Coober Pedy “Child Community Links is funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs”.

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Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 CHARLIE DOES HER ABC’S!

Charlie's Radio Debut (almost)

If you turned on the ABC radio on the morning of Tuesday 28th June, you would have been very surprised to hear the transmission coming from the main street of Coober Pedy.

Media stars meet. Here I am flanked by producer Petria Ladgrove (left) and presenter ABC’s Morning Show presenter Ann Jones (right) Ann Jones from ABC North & West with the show’s producer Petria Ladgrove at the new Gazebo in Hutchison Street Coober Pedy Greg Curnow showed his concern for Coober Pedy with his comments about solar electricity, I did know about it because I was invited along to telling Ms.Gillard and Mr.Rann to get into gear and be interviewed. Well not just me, there were some make their plans clear for the future of the town very important people from around Coober Pedy and drag themselves into the 21st century with their that were interviewed that day. They talked about approach. the rising cost of Electricity, and covered Mining and Tourism as well as the local football team the Dear Greg, I am doing my best to cut down on my “Coober Pedy Saints”. water consumption by never having another dog bath. A personal sacrifice but one I am willing to Mary from the famous “Tom and Mary’s make. Taverna” shared her recipe for Moussaka with everyone. Mum and I were writing it down and somehow missed part of it. So we have decided we will invite ourselves to dinner the next time you are having it Mary. I like dessert as well, anything with cream on top is great or just cream with cream Coober Pedy Area School choir live on air with on top will be fine. Ann Jones!

There was only one thing to top the Moussaka recipe and that was the Coober Pedy School Choir. The Choir was incredible, good on ya kids! I would Graham Arn from Andamooka was listening to his love to join your group. I sing in dog, does that radio. Graham sent me a few comments via matter? facebook, he wondered if the lack of trees in Coober Pedy made it harder for me to lift a leg when I need to. I declined to be interviewed because I only speak dog and a dialect of dog at that. I am fluent in Graham I’m a girl dog, we don’t do that. Outback Dog, it is like a normal dog language but more direct. When I say Woof, that is just what I I did assure Graham that trees have other uses as The ABC’s Ann Jones giving me an ear rub! mean, no if’s or but’s about it, Woof is Woof to an well. Trees are good for chasing cats up. We have outback dog. a couple of good sized trees in our yard, one for each cat. He He! I may have chosen not to be interviewed but that There was one thing that was never made clear at doesn’t mean that I wasn’t going up to meet the the broadcast, and that is what do we call the new interviewers and the ABC crew. Dad and I listen to structure in the main street? Over the air it was the radio all day. We love Ann Jones and Petria referred to as a Gazebo and a Rotunda and a Band Ladgrove. We drove up to the main street as they Stand. I’m confused, so I will sniff out the answer were packing up. I was going to ask them for their to this and let you know what it is. autographs. Dad left me in the car and went over to ask if they would like to meet me. “Charlie Paris” Woof Woof, Charlie Paris. they said, “we read her page in the paper” I was so thrilled I forgot to ask for their autographs.

Can you imagine Dad and me have been listening to Ann Jones since she started and all that time she has been reading my page.

That’s it, I’m famous.

A proud supporter of ABC This is me listening to the Anne Jones Morning Show on my car radio (I’m sure she’s wondering if I’ll write her up!) [email protected] Cross Media-Dog Reporter, Charlie Paris Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates Indemnity MINERAL REGISTRATIONS NATIVE TITLE NEGOTIATONS NOTICE TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH NATIVE TITLE Advertising agencies, advertisers and other contributors accept full responsibility PARTIES MINING ACT 1971 (SA) for the contents of advertisements and other submitted, signed material and Mining Act 1971 TAKE NOTICE that Darryl Borrett Lot 1666 Crows Road, Coober Pedy, in the state of South agree to indemnify the publishers against Australia is the registered holder of Mineral Claim (MC) 4285 and proposes to undertake mining Notice is hereby given in accordance with operations of an extraction nature on said tenement incorporating land below.MC4285 any claim or proceedings out of the Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the publication of such advertisements or Minister for Mineral Resources Development – Approximately 75km east of Coober Pedy, total area Approx. 45 hectares proposes to grant an Exploration Licence over the material. undermentioned area. Area: Longitude 555665mE Latitude 6790514mN Provision of material or copy for Applicant: Adrian Mark Brewer (50%) and Longitude 5355581mE Latitude 6790621mN publication in the Coober Pedy Regional Teale and Associates Pty Ltd Longitude 557006mE Latitude 6791248mN Times constitutes acceptance by (50%) Longitude 55681mE Latitude 6791473mN Location: Prospect Hill area – approx advertisers, advertising agencies and 150 km east of Marree Nature of Proposed Mining Operations: Sand extraction for the manufacture of concrete and land- other contributors of this condition. Pastoral Leases: , Moolawatana scaping supplies. Term: Two years Take Notice: if, two months after this notice is given to all who hold or may hold native title in the Land, Area in km²: 45 Ref: 2011/00113 there are no native title parties in relations to the Land to which this notice relates Darryl Borrett may c apply ex parte to the Environ. Resources and Dev. Court for a summary determination pursuant the M ARDLE Plan and co-ordinates can be found on the PIRSA website: Mining Act 1971 (SA) authorising entry to the land for the purpose of carrying out mining operations http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/public_notices on the Land, and the conduct of mining operations on the Land. or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. FREIGHT Take Notice that if within 6 months from the initiations of negotiations Darryl Borrett and any native title J. Martin Provides a Weekly Service Mining Registrar parties have not reached agreement, any party to the negotiations or the Minister may apply to the Department of Primary Industries Environ. Resources and Dev. Court pursuant the Mining Act 1971 (SA) for a determination in relation to Coober Pedy & and Resources to the conduct of mining operations on the land. Surrounding Areas 2552629 www.pir.sa.gov.au Any person who holds or may hold Native Title in the Land is invited to contact Darryl Borrett as set out below. POSITIONS VACANT PO Box 18 Coober Pedy Area School Coober Pedy SA 5723 Are looking to employ Telephone: (08) 86723 587 Coaches & Supervisors to deliver after school activities on Tuesdays POSITION VACANT Truckin’ Frozen, Perishable and and Fridays General Freight. Starting Term 3 Week 2 for 7 weeks Also Specialising in Livestock, from 3:15pm to 4pm. Wool and Bulk Cartage Coaches will be given lesson plans to follow although will need to complete some training before beginning. Coaches and supervisors INDIGENOUS MINING EMPLOYEE MENTOR Adelaide: (08) 82805033 will need undergo a police check (which the Port Augusta Based Mobile: 0408 859 037 school will pay for) and need to be over 16 years of age. Fax: (08) 82805788 $80,000 + salary package including fully maintained vehicle Payment Schedule is below Address: 397 Burton Road Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives by (payment is in the form of a honorarium and Burton SA providing moral support to overcome hurdles of employment? Do you want to be part of the growing is tax free) Mining and Resource sector in the north of South Australia? Volunteer/Beginner community coach $0 - $20 per session The mentor will assist Indigenous mining employees ‘off site’ by bridging the gap between the mine site Community coach with intermediate experience and community/home environment, and provide support for the employees to feel they are in positive $25 - $50 per session employment. Community coach with high experience $45 - $60 per session The position, based in Port Augusta will involve extensive travel to various mining sites and requires the Supervisor $30 - $50 per session person to develop sound working relationships with on-site mentors, company staff, community members and family of the employee. The activities scheduled for Term 3 are Gymnastics & Martial Arts. The role is to support and assist Indigenous employees and their families to understand expectations Please contact John Sutton on ph: 8672 5077 in the workforce and assist to empower independence and enjoy meaningful employment. BUSH LOGISTICS COPPER CITY HAULAGE This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual wanting to fast track their career into the heart of the mining boom. TRANSPORT TRANSPORT & Contact Alice Fargher on 08 8641 1444, email [email protected] to discuss the position. Job Freight Needs and Person Specifications can be downloaded from www.rdafn.com.au Carriers to Outback SA. General & Heavy Applications should address the Job and Person Specification and be sent to: Adelaide - Coober Pedy- Claire Wiseman, Deputy CEO APY Lands twice weekly Carriers Regional Development Australia Far North PO Box 1762 Out of Areas PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 CARRIERS FAR NORTH Locations Flinders Ranges area Closing date for applications is close of business 11 July 2011. email: Lee Payne Including: Hawker, Leigh [email protected] Creek, Arkaroola, Marree, THE MINERS TRANSPORT CO P/L Copley, Parachilna, General Carriers Nepabunna, Lyndhurst, General Carriers Tel: 08 82626313 Road Trains - Flat Tops - Depot - Adelaide Quorn and Stations fax: 08 82625143 Departing Adelaide - Curtain Siders 12 Myuna Street Ring for a quote Wednesdays & Fridays We Transport Regency Park Ph: Ph: -or as required (full loads) 82681795 Twice weekly from Adelaide to (08) 82859999 Almost Anything Email Servicing Coober Pedy - Coober Pedy: Coober Pedy and APY Prominent Hill - Servicing the Outback C/- Miners Store [email protected] Surrounding Areas since 1961 ph: 86725051

Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011 500,000 TONNE IRON ORE SHIPPED OUT OF CAIRN HILL & NEW VILLAGE COMPLETED With the loading of the Star of Abu An additional milestone, one of many recent Dhabi in Port Adelaide IMX Resources developments for the Cairn Hill mining (ASX:IXR) has shipped 500,000 tonnes operation, is the commissioning of a 66- Personnel of ore from the Cairn Hill mine, south- person accommodation village in Coober from Exact east of Coober Pedy since the Pedy for mining personnel and the Mining dine commencement of shipping operations introduction of a Coober Pedy Living in the in December 2010. Allowance. comfortable community The ore is from the first phase of the Cairn The accommodation village has been built Hill operation, which is expected to deliver in Coober Pedy to support the local dining room at 7.9 million tonnes from two pits, generating community, some of whom will be the new approximately A$250 million of revenue per employed for catering and housekeeping Accommodation annum at current prices. services. The village accommodates the Village in mine’s fly-in, flyout staff. Coober Pedy The crushed ore is transported on a dedicated haul road to a rail siding at Rankin “IMX Resources is very keen to support Dam (on the Tarcoola-Darwin railway line) the population of Coober Pedy,” said IMX “That’s why we have employed locally local Indigenous people. for loading onto trains for export through Resources Managing Director, Duncan where we can, why we support local sport, Port Adelaide. McBain. education, opal mining and health activities The Cairn Hill project employs about 200 and why we established the Coober Pedy South Australians through the mine, road Living Allowance. and rail haulage and port operations.

The allowance roughly equates to an Mr McBain also said the mine was additional $10,000 per year, encouraging achieving all targets, including loading six employees of both IMX and our mining trains per week and setting new crushing contractor, Exact Mining Services, to settle records and the development work for in the Coober Pedy community. Phase II of the project was proceeding as planned Cairn Hill is about to employ an additional four aboriginal people, adhering to a We are now exporting two ships per commitment to training and employing of month, or roughly 145,000t.

An overview of the new Accommodation Village in Coober Pedy accommodating the mine’s fly-in, flyout staff. The village employs local people in catering and housekeeping services

The GREAT Breakaways Bolt is a marathon style event from the Breakaways, along the Dog Fence down the Oodnadatta Track and finishing at the Town Oval.

Participants in the ‘Bolt’ can either walk, run, or ride a portion of the distance, doing either 5, 10, 15, 20 or the full 35 kilometres. Entry fees: Child $15.00 Adult: $25.00 Family: $50.00 If anyone would like to participate / volunteer or would just like more information, please contact myself Jayde Frew at the District Council of Coober Pedy on 08 8672 4600 during business hours or email [email protected] Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 17 National Bronco Branding Championships

Margie Nunn, Jayne Nunn and Kellie Barrett Left: Billy Drew riding Rosie MARREE Judges Vincent and Wayne Williams

Third place in Doubles

Pictured: Mark Sutton, Outback Communties Authority with Todd,Tony and Patrick Williams and Nathan Drew and David Hunter with Bill McIntosh, Outback Communities Authority-

THUMBS UP Bully Booth aboard Rosie- judged Champion Bronco Horse.

TO: Darrell and Sharon Bell and Peter and Genine Litchfield along with a small band of workers all in need of a huge pat on the back for a fantastic weekend.

Left: Corey Ferguson, Chris Reynolds, Bully Booth and David May, Tony Williams, Todd Williams, Nathan Drew and Patrick with Bill McIntosh OCA, Williams- second in the Singles National Bronco Branding - Second in the doubles Championships at Marree Far North Football League ROUND 10 2nd July 2011 Coober Pedy 14 goals 16 behinds 100 pts defeated Andamooka 12 goals 9 behinds 81 pts Best players for Coober Pedy1st D Warren 2nd A Shakes 3rd J Crisa 4th M Grava 5th D Dodd Goal scorers Z McKenzie 6 goals, D Warren 3 goals, R Williams, D Dodd, B Buller, B Lennon, C Jonas 1 goal each Best players for Andamooka 1st A Monfries 2nd W Monfries 3rd K McKenzie 4th J McKenzie 5th B Saints celebrate their second win for season Harris Saints and Andamooka fly for the ball Goal scorers A Monfries 5 goals T Paull 4 goals K McKenzie W Monfries D Evans 1 goal each

Hornridge 8 goals 5 behinds 53 points defeated Roxby 4 goals 7 behinds 31 points Best players for Hornridge 1st B Casey 2nd P Watkinson 3rd B Colemann 4th J Elliott 5th L Gersch Goal scorers B Casey, K Forrest, B Grimston, B Kelly, K Lynch, J McCarthy, L Munro Best players for Roxby Districts 1st S C-King 2nd J Telfer 3rd C Osbourne 4th R Prosser 5th C Kenny Goals scorers R Prosser 2 goals, A Lane, B Whales 1 goal each Scotty Murray and Ian Murray (Port Augusta) Saints Cpt Aaron Shakes looks for a way out Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 18 COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS NEWS

COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc. PO Box 1006, COOBER PEDY, SA 5723 John Di Donna The Coober Pedy Shooters would like to welcome Secretary all new shooters to our new club 0427 649 389

SHOOTERS RESULTS 24 June - 3 July 2011 All New shooters are welcome A Big Thank you Shotgun Shoot Results Bracket Friday Night Shotgun Prone Iron Sights The shooting club would like to thank Sponsored John’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant 25m/50m Rapid Fire Jeff Woolfwinch for generously 24th June Winners Sponsored Mary Harms donating a new Congratulation to Sunday 26th June Winners Diana Air Rifle 1st John Di Donna Scored 12 Congratulation to: 2nd Elissa Sellers Scored 10 A Grade Dale Price Scored 84 + 85 Total 169 which we are planning to use for B Grade Harley Staines Scored 74 + 42 Total 116 the up coming air rifle Shotgun Shoot Junior shooting gallery. Bracket Friday Night Shotgun I Grade None Sponsored John’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant 100m Prone Iron Sights 1st July Winners 1st Dale Price Scored 85 Congratulation to 2nd John Di Donna Scored 71 1st John Di Donna Scored 11 3rd Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored 66.1 2nd Derek Rowe Scored 9 Congratulation to Derek Rowe prefect score 20 Results (second shoot) Prone Iron Sights 25m/50m Rapid Fire Results Sponsored Mary Harms Pistol Shoot Sunday 3rd July Winners Bracket Drop Down Targets Congratulation to: Sponsored The Underground Motel A Grade Dale Price Scored 95.1 + 83 Total 178 Saturday 25th June Winners B Grade Harley Staines Scored 35.1 + 45 Total 80.1 Congratulation to: C Grade None Master Grade John Di Donna Scored 58 Junior - None A Grade James Michie Scored 54 100m Prone Iron Sights B Grade Pierre Strzabala Scored 44 1st Dale Price Scored 75 C Grade NONE 2nd Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored 68.1 D Grade NONE 3rd John Di Donna Scored 59 COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc.

Results Pistol Shoot Sundays Rifle 25m/50m Bracket Drop Down Targets Sponsored The Underground Motel Saturday 2nd July Winners Rapid Fire\ 100m Prone Congratulation to: Master Grade Dale Price Scored 59 (UN-SCOPED) A Grade NONE B Grade Les Pullen Scored 44 Sponsor: Mary Harms C Grade NONE Starting Time: 10:00 AM Friday Night Shotgun D Grade NONE 25m/50m Prone Rapid Fire Sponsored by Results (rimrifle) John’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant Pistol Shoot 100m Prone (rimrifle) Bracket Centre Fire 20 Shots 20Mins Sponsored The Underground Motel Starting Time: 7:15PM Saturday 25th June Winners 26th JUNE Congratulation to: 3rd JULY Each Friday B Grade Dale Price Scored 146.2 (9mm) 10th JULY B Grade Dale Price Scored 169.2 (.22) 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH JULY C Grade Glenys Veenstra Scored 137 (.22) D Grade NONE Rifle Fees Range Fee + Ammo $12.00 (45 SHOTGUN FEES See ya at the Rounds) Range Fee + Club Ammo + Clays $20.00 Extra sighting Ammo $5.50 Per Range Fee + Clays + Own Ammo $10.00 shed Box 410 Shotgun Fees NOTE: Prices may change without Range Fee + Ammo + Clays $15.00 notice

Thursday 7 July 2011 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 19 REGIONAL SPORT & RECREATION By Helen Williams Australian National Bronco Branding Championships at Marree The Australian National Bronco Branding Championships were held at Marree on Sunday, June 12th, following the Marree Races and Gymkhana on Saturday June 11th 2011.

An excellent crowd saw some great competition from Australian both local, state and interstate teams- all competing for National Bronco the prestigious awards of national champions. The Marree Branding community are to be congratulated for their efforts over Championships many weeks to have everything just right, and it was a Novice winners- very well run and organized weekend. Greg Warren Jnr with Chloe, Eddie The current Singles champions, the Contractors from and Longreach Qld, also made the journey to Marree, and were once again awarded the honour of Singles Justin Nunn Champions. This is their fourth Australian title, and the first back to back title winners. The team consists of catcher Peter Kleinschmidt with his ground crew of Caroline Doyle and Mick and Trisha Bischel. Second was More page 18 Tony Williams’ Mt Barry team and third was the Bischel family’s Redrock team- Mick catching and Trisha and Rebecca on the ground with Peter Kleinschmidt.

Locals Alan Fennel, Station and Mark (Phantom) Speirs, Roxby Downs, were reigning doubles champions and were there to contest their crown. Luck wasn’t with them on the day, and the eventual winners after some hard fought competition were the Litchfield family from Marree, Gordon and Adam as catchers, with Kane, Peter and Ian as their ground crew. Not far behind them was the B41 team of Bully Booth and Corey Ferguson, with David May, Chris Reynolds and Bill Drew doing the ground work.

Tony Williams’ Mt Barry team came third in the Doubles with, Tony and David Hunter catching and Tony’s sons Patrick and Todd and Nathan Drew on the ground.

Young Oodnadatta local, Greg Warren caught well to win the Novice division, assisted by the Macumba ground crew of Eddie, Justin and Chloe Nunn. Bill Willoughby from Booleroo Centre was second in the novice and Chris Colin Greenfield Billa Kalina- ready to rope The crowd at Marree Reynolds, Commodore Station finished third.

Bully Booth’s bronco horse, Rosie was a popular choice for Best Bronco Horse. National Doubles Champions-the Former well known Oodnadatta Track identity Jim Nunn Litchfield family, Snr, together with wife Leonie and son Matt of Australia’s Adam, Peter, Amazing Race fame, also made the journey to compete Gordon, Peter and catch up with friends and relations in the area. and Kane pictured with The next Bronco Branding and Campdraft event is at Outback Oodnadatta on Saturday, July 16th, and this will be followed Communities by the William Creek event on Saturday, August 20th 2011. Authority representatives Mark Sutton and Bill McIntosh and Mineke Maguire, Stockman's Hall of Fame, Longreach Qld.

National Singles Champions- The Contractors from Queensland The team consists of catcher Peter Kleinschmidt with his ground crew of Caroline Doyle and Mick and Trisha Bischel.

Young Ben Hoddle, Leigh Creek was taking it all in Page 20 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 July 2011