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CONTACTS AND DEADLINES | Phone: (08) 8962 1040 | Editorial and Letters to the Editor: [email protected] | Advertising: [email protected] | | Accounts: [email protected] | Deadline: 4pm every Tuesday for that Friday’s edition. with Acting Mayor Barkly Regional Council News Noel Hayes Scullion visits Ali Curung for community safety report n early April the Fed- and prevention and divert eral Government Min- young people away from ister of Indigenous the criminal justice system. Affairs Nigel Scullion The community has also Icame to Ali Curung for an been calling for the airstrip important visit. to be sealed for a number I was there, along with the of years. Mayor Steve Edgington Minister Scullion has and Councillor Lucy Jack- agreed to write to the NT son, to welcome Minister Government to find out Scullion to the community. where Ali Curung is placed His visit follows on from on the priority list for air- the alleged sexual assault strip upgrades. of a young boy in Ali Cu- Minister Scullion also rung, along with reports of DISREPAIR: The Sport and Recreation building. heard about the opportu- social dysfunction and a nity to reform the School marked increase in alcohol KEY COLLABORATION: Minister Nigel Scullion, Priorities for Ali Curung in- in a state of disrepair and Council to have greater consumption, violence and second on the left, met with Deputy Mayor Noel clude the need for: not fit for purpose as a community involvement in criminal activity. Hayes, far left, the Mayor Steve Edgington, second l a new multi-purpose sports and recreation facil- their children’s education. During the day-long visit from right, and Council staff. Sports and Recreation ity. Later, Sharen Lake, Catho- Minister Scullion, who building; The basketball courts are lic Care Regional Manager is also a Senator for the about some of the chal- ship with police to help pre- Tennant Creek, gave eve- l an upgrade to the bas- also in a similar state. , met lenges faced by Council’s vent and minimise crime ryone a tour of the new committed Night Patrol and anti-social behaviour ketball courts; and Focusing on community with local police, mem- l childcare facility. bers of the Al Curung Lo- team, including working and keep community mem- sealing of the airstrip infrastructure, such as Council continues in its cal Authority and repre- long and irregular hours, bers out of the judicial sys- The Sports and Recrea- a new sport and recrea- collaboration with both sentatives from Barkly dealing with dangerous tem. tion building is one of those tion building and enclosed the Northern Territory and Regional Council, includ- situations, and cultural dif- We also discussed the old Nissen huts which were basketball courts, provides Australian governments to ing staff from Night Patrol ferences within the patrol Council’s five-year commu- designed as light aircraft an opportunity to increase represent the interests of and Sports & Recreation, team. nity infrastructure program hangars during the First out-of-school-hours activi- our residents and advo- to talk about community He also heard about the which has been driven and World War and used ex- ties for young people. cate for improved facilities safety. great work they are doing. developed through the tensively throughout the It is important to provide and community safety and It was a good opportu- The team has formed a Local Authorities of each Second World War. programs that lean to- better living conditions and nity for the Minister to hear positive working partner- community in the Barkly. Unfortunately, this one is wards early intervention support. Meet Cr Jane Evans Councillor Jane Evans joined the Council in September last year after the NT local government elections and represents the Kuwarrangu Ward. Cr Evans worked in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia for many years. She moved to Elliott four years ago where she is the manager of the Elliott Store. Having grown up in the small outback town of in South Australia, Cr Evans has a strong understanding of the challenges and issues faced by living remotely. She is passionate about the town and the region and is committed to supporting local youngsters with more youth programs and activities.

l NO MORE signage is set WHAT’S NEW... to be installed in Purkiss FORWARD THINKING: Mayor Steve Edgington with Reserve as part of an ongo- Senator Nigel Scullion and CEO Steve Moore. l Council received a lot of ing collaboration between great entries for the Dob Council and the NO MORE in a Dumper logo contest. Domestic Violence Cam- Winners will be announced paign. Exploring for the future shortly and invited to the l The Mayor Steve Edgington and Australia. Fencing to the new ex- next Ordinary Council tension of the Tennant Council CEO Steve Moore went to Other information presented during Meeting on Thursday, 31 in Tennant Creek should be Creek Cemetery is well un- Geoscience Australia in Canberra the day included: May to collect prize money l removed, relaxed, retained derway and nearing com- for a presentation and update on the an update on the Mt Isa Super and certificates. or made more restrictive. pletion. The next stage will Northern Australia survey. Basin by the Department of Energy l While in the capital city the Mayor and Environment; The Department of Tour- l The second round of the involve the commencement and CEO met with the Barkly Regional l briefing on the Mining Investment ism and Culture has en- Council’s 2017-18 Commu- of a beautification program. Council’s counterparts from the Mt Isa Outlook from the Minerals Council of gaged Council to complete nity Grants Round opens l The Mayor Steve Edging- City Council, Mayor Joyce McCulloch Australia; a Barkly Visitor Experience on 1 May, 2018. Visit htt- ton and Regional Director and CEO Sharon Ibardolaza, as part l briefing about Northern Australia by Masterplan. The focus is on ps://www.barkly.nt.gov.au Martin Plumb (Department of the Tennant Creek and Mt Isa Cross the Office of Northern Australia; and Tennant Creek and how the for more details. of the Chief Minister) met Border Commission. l an update on water infrastructure recently committed $5.5m l Council waived the Civic with Jemena staff - Paul Both councils joined forces last year by the Department of Agriculture and from the NTG can best be Hall hire fees for the three- Adams, Managing Direc- in a cross border alliance designed Water Resources. spent to support and grow month long Michelangelo tor, Kin Wah Yew, Deputy to bolster economic development and Council is committed to working tourism in the region. A con- Exhibition (7 April-7July) in Managing Director and jobs creation for both regions. collaboratively with the Mt Isa City sultant will be engaged to Tennant Creek as part of its Jonathan Spink, NGP Pro- This alliance dovetails into a multi- Council and both the NT Government complete the plan. commitment to supporting ject Director - to discuss the million dollar Australian Government and the Australian governments to help l Council delivered a writ- the community. Opening progress of the Northern initiative dedicated to boosting develop the economy in relation to ten submission to the Liquor hours: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm. Gas Pipeline and the con- investment in resource exploration in tourism, mineral resources, roads, rail, Commission in regard to Tickets: $10 (adults) and $5 struction of the Compressor northern Australia and parts of South logistics, agriculture and water. whether current restrictions (children). Station at Warrego.

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2 TENNANT AND DISTRICT TIMES FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 news Tennant man jailed for breaking cousin’s jaw ALWYN Williams was treatment and three of his broken another man’s jaw “The only thing that op- Husband remains drunk when he stum- teeth had to be removed. several years ago. erates in your favour in bled into his cousin’s Two weeks after the Chief Justice Michael terms of the circumstances house late one night, event, in September last Grant said Williams’ re- of this offending is that demanding a lift year, Williams turned him- sponse to his cousin mov- you ran away and did not home. self into the police station ing him out of his home continue with the assault.” a suspect in He kept on humbugging where he was arrested and was angry and dispropor- Chief Justice Grant said even though his cousin remanded in custody. tionate and the force of the he could not see in any ob- told him he was too drunk Appearing in the Su- blow was significant. jective sense that Williams to drive. preme Court in Alice “This is not a case where had shown any genuine When Williams was told Springs recently, Williams the fact you were drunk remorse even though he woman’s murder to leave the yard, a push- pleaded guilty to causing makes your conduct less had pleaded guilty at an and-shove argument en- serious harm. serious,” he said. early stage. AN inquest into the death of a a number of mistakes had been made - sued before he punched his The court heard the of- “You were voluntarily He sentenced Williams young woman whose body was including, failing to declare Ms Green’s cousin in the face, knock- fender had committed a intoxicated. That is, you to imprisonment for two found on a vacant lot over four death a major crime until four years later. ing him to the ground and string of property damage, drank of your own free years and eight months years ago continued at the Ten- The inquest also heard the detective breaking his jaw. motor vehicle, unlawful will you got drunk of your with a non-parole period nant Creek Court House last constable who had been sent to Tennant He then ran off when his entry and stealing offences own free will and your of 16 months. week. Creek to investigate the matter was rela- cousin went into his house in the past. history shows that you The sentence was back- The inquest into the death of Sasha tively inexperienced; that crime scenes and returned with a knife. He also had breached must have know that you dated to October last year Green* began in Alice Springs last were not searched thoroughly and that The victim had to be suspending sentence or- can be violent when you to take into account time November. DNA evidence had been accidentally medevacced to Darwin for ders four times and had are drunk. spent in custody. The mother-of-two had a deep puncture destroyed. wound to her upper right thigh when she Further, it was contended that the prime was found in Casey Street in November suspect, who was arrested at the time, 2013. had been released too soon and without Her husband, Rodney Shannon, who charge. was sleeping beside her, stopped giving John Lawrence SC, on behalf of the Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory evidence at the two-day inquest last year Green family, said such investigations for fear of incriminating himself. didn’t get the attention they deserved Shannon told the inquest the couple had because Aboriginal people were still been drinking at a Casey Street unit with considered by many as “unworthy” and two others when his wife asked him to “second-class citizens”. leave with her. Casper Green, Ms Green’s father, has He said he wanted to stay because it claimed for several years that the matter was pouring rain but he left with her and would have been handled differently if went across the road where they spent his daughter was a white woman. the night. He said he wanted the offender to be NT GOVERNMENT “That’s all I’ve got to say, other than “locked up for good”. that I’ve got no more comment,” he said. The 25-year-old’s parents, Casper DECISION ANNOUNCED Coroner Greg Cavanagh told Shannon Green and Louise Rankine, have lobbied Ms Green’s family wanted to know what for years to find out what happened to happened on that vacant block and said: their daughter. “Thanks for not being helpful”. They believe she was stabbed at the Last week, the inquest, that was open to unit and believe they know who is re- the public, heard the police investigation sponsible. into the case was inadequate with the Police say Shannon remains a suspect. lawyer representing police admitting that *Name used with family permission. start.run.grow.

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Fracking protests ramp up BORROLOOLA man Scott McDin- Lauren Mellor from Frack Free NT ny was amongst hundreds of pro- said there were serious concerns that testors who took to the streets the NT Government and the onshore gas in Darwin last Sunday, united in industry could not be trusted to properly their stand against the NT Gov- implement and maintain the 135 recom- ernment’s decision to give the mendations that were supposed to help green light to fracking. regulate fracking in the decades ahead. Last week, the NT Government lifted Meanwhile, Chief Minister Michael its moratorium on fracking following the Gunner and several Cabinet Ministers, release of the final report by the Scientific including Barkly MLA Gerry McCar- SMALL GRANTS (UP TO $10 000) Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the thy, were at Station Northern Territory. on Tuesday for gas industry talks with Speaking at the Nightcliff rally, Mr representatives of the NT Cattlemen’s infrastructure. McDinny - a Garrawa man - said his Association. community had made it clear they did Agenda items included water, land ac- LARGE GRANTS (UP TO $100 000) not want fracking on their land. cess and royalty compensation. “We are already dealing with lead In other news, days after the fracking poisoning in our water at Borroloola,” announcement, Federal Treasurer Scott he said. Morrison announced a $259 million boost to the NT to compensate for lost “It’s a disgrace on the NT Government. GST revenue as well as a $550 million “The United Nations Declaration of boost for remote housing. Indigenous Peoples’ Rights states that He had previously suggested that the Download the guidelines www.nt.gov.au/artstrail all Indigenous peoples have the right Territory should lift its fracking mora- 0395JF to self determination and autonomy, to torium if it wanted a “leave pass under clean water, to healthy lives. Water is the GST formula” although as he made precious, water is life. the announcement in Alice Springs on Department of Tourism and Culture We will not allow any more water to Tuesday, the Treasurer denied the two www.nt.gov.au/artstrail become poison.” decisions were linked.

Stories from Julalikari Julalikari is one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal Corporations, bringing a range of community services and businesses to the Barkly Region. Julalikari is owned and controlled by the Aboriginal people of the Barkly.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CORPORATE SERVICES SUPPORT OFFICER Fulltime Position Two Fulltime Positions

NEW SKILLS: Students completing their Certificate II in Construction. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high level Training in Construction The Corporate Services Support Officer has a vital role in administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Julalikari’s CDP, with funds from the Australian Government, is facilitating training in Tennant ALL SMILES:providing general and corporate administrative support within Julalikari’s Housing Officer Lee Ann Wortley Creek and Elliott, in Construction. and Community Connections Manager Tracey Munckton. We are two weeks into the training course being led by Centre for Appropriate Technology trainers. Executive Officer and Executive Fifteen students from Elliot and 10 studentsManagement team of from Tennant Creek are involved in the training. the Corporate Services team. The role is varied and ensures “The trainers are engaging and the attendance is showing that students are enthusiastic about finding work in the construction industry,” said CDP Managern Brody Moore. A donation received with thanks Julalikari. Other responsibilities will include, but are not Students are learning a number of practical skill based units that will prepare them, and provide Julalikari’s Manager of Communitythat corporate services operations function efficiently and Connections, Tracey Munckton, wrote to Colgate Palmolive seeking donations work readiness for construction teams on remote and town based projects. towards the Youth Patrol program. These skills will include: working in the construction industry, interpreting plans, calculating Tracey said they asked for a donation of toiletries, and were enormously surprised to receive four boxes of small limited to: measurements, Work Health and Safety, concreting, levelling procedures, using carpentry tools and tubes of toothpaste and toothbrushes,effectively. only two weeks after writing to them. preparing surfaces. These and a few other small toiletries will be bundled up and given to the children and young people who use the Youth Patrol bus service at night. The current training course will be completed by 5th July 2018. ‘’These small bits and pieces, along with the food we give kids at night might help to get them off to school in the Those companies who may have work for these students should call the Tennant Creek CDP office morning,” said Clary Satour, Co-ordinator of the Community Patrol services. on 8963 2200 and register your interest. “That’s the most important service the Youth patrol provides – getting kids home at night so they can rest and go to • Maintain CEO diary and appointment schedule by school the next day.” The Support Officer will coordinate Corporate Service support planning and scheduling meetings, conferences to ensure all divisions of Julalikari operate to maximum TENNANT AND DISTRICT TIMES FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 5 and travel. efficiency in such matters such as: • In the CEO’s absence, manage incoming communications. • Human Resources • Ensure that all reports, business papers and • Procurement correspondence are filed and CEO is appropriately • Information Technology prepared with all documents prior to meetings. • Asset Management • Prepare board agenda papers, take minutes and • Health, Safety and Environment System draft action lists and coordinate follow up from • Property and Building Management board meetings. • Organise JCAC and staff events as requested.

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This position is responsible for providing operational and advisory support to the organisation in the HOW TO APPLY implementation, management and evaluation of the integrated Quality Management System, Risk Management processes and Health, Safety and Environmental Program Position description enquires and applications containing a of Julalikari. resume and cover letter outlining your experience are to be directed to Janis Whittard via [email protected] The position includes the implementation and maintenance or on (08) 8962 2699. of safety and quality plans and procedures that allow the organisation to respond to industry standards, relevant Applications close on Tuesday 8th August 2017 legislation and current best practice.

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news Media Mob worker’s dreams come true BARKLY Regional Tennant Creek is evidence now in the Media Mob Barkly means that Barkly Arts’ Media Mob that hard work and consis- department. Regional Arts can provide worker, Sean Bahr- tency can provide path- During this time he has pathways for arts workers Kelly has received ways to opportunities you had numerous success- and artists in the Barkly two incredible film- didn’t think you could get es from winning major into the greater Australian making opportuni- from Tennant Creek. awards, to working with art sector. ties over the past few Sean Bahr-Kelly has NITV, ICTV and ABC. In March Sean Bahr-Kel- months. worked for Barkly Re- Having a major funded ly was selected to work for This young man from gional Arts for five years arts organisation in the two weeks in the camera department on a new Netf- lix series, which was being Learning | Boarding | Leadership | Opportunities | Success filmed in Alice Springs. Straight after this job he then landed a five-week Meet Scholarships camera internship position College staff on a major feature film. at the Meetand bursaries Screen Australia an- College staff Bluestone Motor Inn nounced the five recipients in available of the Top End Wedding Tennant Creek Katherine Internship program. Alice Springs & Elliott Est 1965 The paid internships will give Indigenous screen practitioners the oppor- AAAAND CUT: Sean Bahr-Kelly with Elliana Lawford on the set of Top tunity to hone their skills End Wedding. on the set of the feature film Top End Wedding pro- a feature film of this scale side incredible Indigenous Yovich) who has gone duced by Goalpost Pic- in and around the beauti- creative talent to bring AWOL somewhere in the tures, directed by Wayne ful Top End with the likes this story to the screen,” Territory, reunite her par- Blair and co-written by of Miranda Tapsell and said founding partner and ents and pull off their Miranda Tapsell and Josh- Wayne Blair at the helm producer at Goalpost Pic- dream Top End Wedding. ua Tyler. is a remarkable and rare tures, Rosemary Blight. Production will com- The five recipients of opportunity. “Goalpost Pictures are mence this month and will the internship are Heath “Being from Darwin committed to creating shoot in , the Tiwi Baxter (Darwin), Sean myself, I am especially professional develop- Islands as well as Kakadu, Bahr-Kelly (Tennant proud that we can support ment opportunities for Katherine and Darwin Creek), Rachael Ch- local talent and I con- emerging Indigenous tal- from 16 April – 31 May. isholm (Darwin), John gratulate this group of ent including this intern- Top End Wedding is a Hodgson (Alice Springs), interns and look forward ship program on Top End Goalpost Pictures fea- and Elliana Lawford (Dar- to watching their career Wedding as well as on our ture in association with win). progress throughout the internationally successful Tapsell, Tyler & Condie Come and have a chat with our friendly staff and “Practical and hands-on years ahead.” TV series Cleverman.” and Kojo Entertainment, experiences like this are The internships will be The film is a heart-warm- with principal production

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l Guests at the launch were the first to view the Which Way? Right Way commercials (stills pictured on the right). Domestic violence campaign launched SIX television commercials that deliver a pow- she said. erful message about domestic violence were “This project saw organisations and individuals get launched at a community event last weekend. cracking for the greater good of their regional and Created in Tennant Creek, and featuring an all-local remote community to add a powerful example of col- cast, the Which Way? Right Way project is a col- laborative, community-driven work.” laboration between the Women’s Refuge and Barkly TCWR CEO Mary Ryan said she was really happy Regional Arts. with the commercials and was impressed at the level Each commercial focuses on domestic violence sce- of local input. narios, highlighting the impact it has on the community “From the feedback I have had, the advertisements as a whole. have widespread appeal,” she said. The project was funded by a Federal Government “There was a huge turnout at the launch last Saturday grant to the Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge (TCWR) which shows the whole community is on board and which engaged Barkly Regional Arts (BRA) to create being proactive about dealing with the social problems the package that also includes a song, behind-the-scenes that have drawn so much attention to Tennant Creek. video, branding and logo design. “It is very clear that the town and the wider region Funds will also be used to screen the commercials for have zero tolerance for domestic violence.” ten weeks on Imparja, 9Go and 9Gem. Ms Ryan said support for the project from locals and BRA Artistic Director Kathy Burns said the media community groups and organisations had been fantastic package was community driven and designed specifi- and the messages should go a long way. cally for the Barkly region. “For example, the Tennant Creek Hospital has agreed “Every aspect of this project has been created by the to play the commercials on a loop in their waiting room local Tennant Creek community including the script, and they will be widely distributed on social media music production, acting, crew, filming and editing,” platforms as well,” she said.

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Barkly Beats hits the stage AFTER working throughout the holidays with country music great Warren H. Wil- liams, musician Rachel Pelser and local legend Dr Fluoride, Tennant youth turned on a fabulous con- cert last Saturday night. Following on from a successful guitar-making workshop last holi- days, the kids honed their musical skills in a series of drumming, guitar, keyboard, beat-making and dance classes called Rock CIVIL CONSTRUCTION with the Doc. Barkly Beats hit the stage fol- BULK HAULAGE lowing the launch of the new domestic violence commercials, MINE CONTRACTING Which Way? Right Way. T+618 8962 2056 phillipsearthmoving.com.au EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE The school holiday program was funded by Territory Families.

TENNANT AND DISTRICT TIMES FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 7 Little Eva, Moonlight Creek & the Aeroplane Dance Lest We Forget

When Japan entered World War Two Station, due west of Burketown, where Gaston reported his events of the The late Dinny McDinny recounts in December 1941 wars in a modern they arrived on the 14th December mission, crash and survival to the travelling in a dugout canoe with a Australian context were something 1942 to be rescued. USAAF that became part of our national senior uncle that led to finding a body people went to, they did not happen The other surviving crew members story however the first Australian’s and identifying it as one of the missing here. failed to locate the wrecked bomber the Yanyuwa and Garrawa traditional American Airmen and the late Steve The Australian War Memorial and our and decided to head for the coast. Staff owners of the south-western Gulf of Johnson subsequently recounts events national memory immortalise citizens Sergeant Grady Gaston, 2nd Lieutenant Carpentaria were reporting the events of the men sailing to Vanderlin Island to who went to war and it is right that we Arthur Speltz, 2nd Lieutenant Dale as they were unfolding in song and report the discovery, of a letter written honour them, but a deeper exploration Grimes and 2nd Lieutenant John Dyer dance telling both the story of the war by his father delivered by canoe to identifies Australians impacted by the carrying two 45 calibre pistols, a few and the air crash on country. the Policeman at Borroloola and the war that came here. bars of chocolate, a jungle knife, a The film, ‘Aeroplane Dance’ KA – eventual recovery of the deceased On the 7th December 1941, Japan fish hook and line, and some matches WAYAWAYAMA made near Borroloola American. destroyed US Battle Ships at Pearl reached the Gulf of Carpentaria and in 1993 captures sound and vision Following a series of events on Seven Harbour and by the 15th February then disoriented followed the shoreline reflecting dramatic oral histories of Emu Station it is reported in the film 1942 Japan had captured Singapore. in a north-westerly direction. local Aboriginal Elders recounting their that Jack Keighran and his uncle ‘Strike On the 19th February 1942, Japan On 15th December 1942, a large formative years during World War Two a Light’ a stockman, found inscribed bombed Darwin with more bombs search party consisting of seven men and the events of the B-24 bomber Bailer Shells hanging from trees near than Pearl Harbour and continued raids of the North Australia Observer Unit crash, the missing air crew and the the coast telling the story of a survivor inland as far south as Katherine over (NAOU) including Aboriginal and search. that subsequently led to the stockman two years. Non-Aboriginal soldiers known as In the film Aeroplane Dance the late, finding Staff Sergeant Grady Gaston On the 21st July 1942, Japanese Nackeroos or Curtains Cowboys, fifteen Dinny McDinny recounts the intense alive after 141 days in the wilderness. forces landed at Buna in Papua and Volunteer Defence Corps members, a fighting in the sky, many Aboriginal For the United States Airforce the commenced their move over the local policeman and Aboriginal trackers people seeing the war for the first time, crew of “Little Eva” are remembered as Kokoda track and by October 1942 set out from Escott Station to find the planes coming from the south-east heroes for their gallantry and bravery Japanese forces were within 40 miles crash site. flying over the coast and one plane in war, those making the ultimate of Port Moresby. The searches located the wreckage falling from the sky. sacrifice and the three crew members Despite an Allied victory at the Battle after five days where they found In the film, the late Jerry Brown, eye who survived. of the Coral Sea a Japanese landing six parachutes and two charred witness to the rescue of Staff Sergeant For the Yanyuwa and Garrawa a in Australia was viewed as a distinct corpses which they buried at the site. Grady Gaston sings the story of the traditional man, ‘Karrijiji, called Frank possibility when the USAAF 321st Lieutenant Frank Comans of the NAOU crashed plane at WABIRRWABIRRA who composed the many verses telling Squadron was moved to a primitive set out with a small party to follow the his traditional country and later of the fallen plane with its noes to airfield at Iron Range on Cape York. tracks of the survivors. recounts how in the stock camp on the east and tail to the west, of the By December 1942, the Second They tracked the missing American air Seven Emu Station he provided the Bi-planes with wings outstretched World War was on Australia’s door crew for more than 130 km however the starving American with a bed, food, searching and who choreographed the step, not just something people went wet season conditions made it difficult new trousers and nurtured him with dance among the elaborate fuselage, to overseas but imminent invasion particularly at stream crossings and the compassion as he began his long road the dancer’s headdresses depicting Bi- dramatically affecting how Australians trail was finally lost at Settlement Creek to recovery. plane wings and the elongated arms of saw themselves and their future. near the border between Queensland As a traditional Aboriginal man who the dancers performing ancient ritual World War Two saw hundreds and the Northern Territory. walked on country, a pioneering movements is also a hero immortalising of Allied aircraft flying missions in The survivors travelling west walked stockman who mustered and drove the American’s, reporting on the war in northern Australia resulting in crashes over 300 miles crossing crocodile wild cattle from horseback and a Northern Australia and documenting across land and sea including the Gulf infested creeks and rivers to Seven Emu bushman living in rudimentary stock language, culture and lore for countless of Carpentaria, reflecting treacherous Station finally finding an abandoned camps in the Gulf, the late Jerry Brown generations. weather, poor navigation, damage in paperbark hut on the 24th December castigates the Americans in the film For Australians in remote regions of battle and inexperienced air crews. 1942 where they made camp. advising, they should have stayed at the Northern Territory we can reflect “Little Eva” from the 321st Squadron Starving, exhausted, fighting the plane, they were lost, not knowing on the military history of “Little Eva” to 90th Bombard Group was an American infections and wet season biting that country, not knowing the names of help remember the effects of a war we Consolidated B-24 Liberator which, insects the four survivors of the “Little the places. did not go to, but that came to us and returning from a bombing mission, Eva” finally rested on ancient country In the film Aeroplane Dance the late changed our lives forever. got lost and crashed having exhausted of the Yanyuwa near the mouth of Steve Johnson from Vanderlin Island But more importantly, together as its fuel supply on 2nd December 1942 the Robinson River in the Northern recounts Aboriginal people from the First Australians and those who came north-west of Burketown in the Gulf of Territory. stations mobilised including traditional later we can stand united in a spirit of Carpentaria. Tragically 2nd Lieutenant Dale Grimes, people from Wollogorang to walk reconciliation, reflecting on a burning The aircraft, “Little Eva” was returning the bombardier was drowned in the across country heading east, searching aeroplane falling from the night sky, with four other B-24s from a bombing Robinson River too weak to swim for the missing American airmen. seen by so few yet talked about by so raid on a Japanese troop convoy about against the flooding stream, 2nd In the film, Eileen Rory born at many. 80 km north of Buna, Papua New Lieutenant John Dyer died on 10th Wollogorang recounts the Manager Living together as Australians Guinea but lost contact in a severe February and 2nd Lieutenant Arthur telling the people to conduct a search brings both challenges and rewards thunderstorm. Speltz the Co-pilot died in the night of adding a subtle but cutting colonial however the distinct possibility KA- With a disabled radio, poor navigation 24th February 1943 at the hut. connotation depicting that time, “the WAYAWAYAMA ‘Aeroplane Dance’ and out of fuel the pilot, Lieutenant Staff Sergeant Grady Gaston, the ball white people travelled in a motor car, may have been performed for the last Norman Crosson, gave orders to turret gunner, was rescued on 23rd but we had to walk.” time on country in 1993 looms large, bail out. Most of the crew members April 1943 when he was discovered by Eileen recounted, after extensive however together we must ensure parachuted to safety, however two an Aboriginal stockman and taken back searching they didn’t find the plane subsequent generations continue the crew were killed when the plane to Seven Emu Station to be cared for in but found a parachute described by the cultural traditions of their elders. crashed near Moonlight Creek. the remote stock camp. old people as a mosquito net, however On the seventy fifth anniversary of a The crew had been instructed to meet Staff Sergeant Grady Gaston was more importantly they found tracks war time event on Australian soil, while at the crash site however only Crosson eventually transported by one of the heading west. we solemnly reflect on over 100,000 and Sergeant Loy Wilson arrived there. Bi-planes used in the air searches to In the film the late Mr Pyro adds Australians who have died in war, we Crosson and Wilson then went east to Cloncurry, where he was collected by wisdom in prophetic interpretation of remember them. what they assumed was the east coast the USAAF on 11th May 1943. the events, the airmen walked west but of Cape York walking 60km to Escott Upon recovery Staff Sergeant Grady on the beach at low tide. Lest We Forget

Gerry McCarthy mla • Member for Barkly

References: Aeroplane Dance; Borroloola 1993 Film Australia, Australian War Memorial, Wikipedia.org

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• Perpetrator behavioural change programs. Photo by KARL HERZOG. • • Tennant remembers fallen heroes is paramount. From page 1. tralia and New Zealand at the bloody The purpose of the grant funding is to: Bugler Peter Gilham has become a battlefield at Gallipoli in 1915. • regular at Anzac Day services and the It was the first major military action haunting tune - one of the traditional involving the Anzacs in World War I and military bugle calls that marked phases although the Allies’ plan to capture Con- • of the day - made all the difference. stantinople was supposed to be swift, the Natasha Nichols’ rendition of the na- Ottoman Turks put up a strong defence tional anthem was delivered beautifully and the campaign carried on for eight long months. and students from the Clontarf Academy • raised the flag. By the end of 1915 when the allied After the service, celebrations and forces were evacuated from the Gallipoli Two-Up games were held throughout the peninsula nearly 9000 Australians lives afternoon and into the evening. had been claimed during action, from wounds and disease. • Brian Coleman entertained the crowd In what was to become a famous slaugh- and afterwards DJ Nathan Collier kept ter, 747 Australians died on the first day the music pumping. of battle. President of the Tennant Creek branch During the eight month failed cam- of the RSL, Kevin Rowland, said the day paign, more than 19,400 Australian was a huge success. soldiers were injured. In total, ap- “We’re very grateful to the many people proximately 130,072 Allied and Turkish [email protected] who contributed to making our Anzac deaths were recorded. Day successful and memorable,” he said. Out of the devastation, the Anzac legend “Tennant Creek has a heart of gold was born with characteristics such as [email protected] and so many people worked hard and honour, valour, resourcefulness, loyalty, 08 89244251 donated generously to ensure everything mateship and humour becoming embod- ran smoothly. ied into what it means to be an Aussie. “A big shout out to Nicole Civitarese Today, Anzac Day honours and remem- who was the chief organiser this year, bers all Australians - past and present she did a fantastic job.” - who have served and died in all wars www.nt.gov.au Anzac Day honours the courage and and operational service. sacrifice displayed by troops from Aus- More photos on pages 10-12. 0494JF TENNANT AND DISTRICT TIMES FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 9 ANZAC DAY 2018

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letter to the editor RAY’S There’s always someone worse off RUDYARD Kipling once said: “I thought I was hard done by because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.” There is always USED CARS someone worse off. Letters LMVD 431 World history teaches us without doubt that NO RACE ON EARTH HAS AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM to the Servicing Tennant Creek and TO HARDSHIP there are always people that have QUALITY CARS surrounding communities done it harder. FOR LESS $$$ Another thing history teaches us is that people moti- Rear of the old vated by anger and prejudice never deliver a positive Editor result. History is a great teacher providing it is factual is, no human beings evolved in Australia from some Rockets building, and not concocted to suit a cause. primeval life form, Australia is millions of years old This is Australia and we all have a right to comment and we are all the descendants of immigrants at some 171 Paterson Street. on the community we live in, regardless of colour or point in time. creed, and I will. This is 2018, every one of us has rights and equally, All sale proceeds will be put back I wasn’t born yesterday, I’ve seen plenty and I’m not every one of us has obligations to the society in which into employment opportunities for bluffed by the bullshit. we live. Tennant Creek locals! Regardless of fashion or political correctness the fact – G.D. Egan, Tennant Creek.

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12 TENNANT AND DISTRICT TIMES FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 news Quilt workshops coming to town A PRIZE-winning quilter is coming “If there’s anyone out there who’d love to to Tennant Creek next month to learn quilting but is experiencing financial share her skills with residents. hardship, I urge them to talk to me about it Elizabeth Chadwick, a qualified quilting and see what compromise we can make.” instructor, will be assisted by friend and Sewing machines, cutting boards and avid quilter, Joy Stinson. rotary cutters will be provided at the The women have been invited to Tennant workshops but participants will have to Creek by Jenny Kitching who has financed purchase patterns and materials, the Decorative Quilting Workshops project There’ll be a pop-up shop with sewing with support from the local CWA branch. accessories on sale each day. The workshops will be held at the CWA Jenny said as a way of giving back to the Hall for six days from Wednesday 16 May community, the Girl Guides have been in- through to Monday 21 May and people can vited to attend a complimentary workshop. attend for as many days as they choose. “It’s a really good opportunity for the Jenny said she fell in love with Eliza- younger ones to be introduced to quilt- beth’s work when she met her through ing,” she said. family connections while on holidays in “And who knows where it may lead for Adelaide. them?” “I have always wanted to learn quilting Elizabeth, who started quilting about 15 and I thought it would be a good opportu- years ago, came across foundation paper nity to share the experience with others in piercing several years ago and completed a Tennant Creek,” she said. course with Quiltworx America to become “This town is full of creative people but one of the first certified instructors in Aus- so often they work in isolation. tralia to teach the technique. “These workshops will be an opportunity Since she moved to Adelaide about five to come together and to learn together. years ago, Elizabeth has been teaching “I’m very excited about it and I know quilting and working in the industry. others have been enthusiastic as well. She has also written a few simple patterns “That’s why I’m hoping there’ll be a good which have proved popular with beginners turnout at the workshops.” as they are easily achievable. Jenny said workshop fees have been kept “I’ll be teaching these quilt top patterns to a minimum to make them affordable. as well as basic paper piercing,” Elizabeth “At $100 per day and reduced prices said. for consecutive days, it’s good value for “And I’m looking forward to meeting money,” she said. everyone in Tennant Creek.”

WARMTH AND STYLE: Elizabeth shows off one of her prize-winning quilts (left) and another masterpiece (right).

ON THE WORLD STAGE: Barkly Mayor Steve Edgington and daughter Aimee, who works at Disneyworld. Mayor’s Disneyworld tour from daughter BARKLY Mayor Steve Edgington Tennant Creek to the thousands of sightseers increase in the number of travellers visiting and wife Nicci dropped into to see which who visited the famous tourist attrac- our wonderful town,” he said. their daughter Aimee who is work- tion every day of the week. “[We are] very proud of Aimee. Her em- ing at Disneyworld in Orlando in the “It really is fantastic to have Tennant Creek ployment is part of the Disney Australia and United States. being promoted on the international stage by New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program The Mayor said Aimee was promoting our daughter and hopefully it may lead to an and she’ll return next January.” TENNANT AND DISTRICT TIMES FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 13 Phone (08) 8962 1040 Fax (08) 8962 1369 Email [email protected]

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST COMMUNITY GRANTS NOW OPEN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION - BARKLY REGION Barkly Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the second round of the 2017/18 Community Grants Program. JulalikariJulalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation is currently recruiting for: Council Aboriginal Corporation has a 40-year strong presence in the Barkly region with a successful track record of delivering a multitude of construction, repairs and maintenance, The Grants Program seeks to support community-based projects in the areas of arts and community programs, projects and employment and training outcomes. culture, sport and recreation, community safety and community development. Groups or individuals can apply for amounts of up to $3000 per project. Julalikari is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified reputable construction companies interested in a collaboration under an MOU arrangement (view to a future The grant application program opens on 1 May 2018 and closes on 31 May 2018. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTJV arrangement) to deliver construction projects across theCORPORATE SERVICES SUPPORT OFFICER Barkly region and beyond. Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from Council Head Office, 41 Peko Our vision is to combine resources to enhance overall capacity and capability and forming a Road, Tennant Creek, or downloaded from the website https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/ Fulltime Position solid partnership with shared values and objectives. Two Fulltime Positions news-events/news/community-grants-program EOI Pack (tender documents) and lodgement details as follows: Please send all grant applications to the Grants Manager Susan Wright on susan. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high level www.tenderlink.com/adcentre/The Corporate Services Support Officer has a vital role in [email protected] and mark the email Community Grants Program 2017/18 Second Round. Call 08 8962 0000 for details. administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Tenderlink reference:providing general and corporate administrative support within AU-806206 Executive Officer and Executive Management team of Closing Date - 4.30pm CST,the Corporate Services team. The role is varied and ensures Thursday 24 May 2018 Julalikari. Other responsibilities will include, but are not For further inquiries please contact Elliot McAdam onthat corporate services operations function efficiently and (08) 8962 2699 or [email protected] Times limited to: effectively. PUBLIC NOTICES Classifieds [email protected] • Maintain CEO diary and appointment schedule by The Support Officer will coordinate Corporate Service support ADVERTISING DEADLINE: planning and scheduling meetings, conferences to ensure all divisions of Julalikari operate to maximum 4pm each Tuesday for that Friday’s edition. and travel. efficiency in such matters such as: • In the CEO’s absence, manage incoming POSITIONS VACANT communications. COMMUNITY FEEDBACK -• PUBLICHuman Resources LANEWAYS Ensure that all reports, business papers and Procurement • Barkly Regional Council has received several• complaints from residents correspondence are filed and CEO is appropriately regarding public laneways located between• housesInformation Technology in Tennant Creek. prepared with all documents prior to meetings.Council is now seeking feedback from the community• Asset Managementon the future of the laneways in Tennant Creek to assist in determining which, if any, laneways should be removed or • Prepare board agenda papers, take minutes and closed. • Health, Safety and Environment SPublicystem Housing Safety Offi cer draft action lists and coordinate follow up from Feedback must include the name or names of the• laneway(s),Property and Building Management what you would like done DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT board meetings. to the laneway(s) and your name and contact number. Administrative Offi cer 5, Remuneration Package Range $90,576 - $95,292 Mark the envelope ‘Public Laneways Tennant Creek’ and either post to the CEO, Barkly Public Housing Safety • Organise JCAC and staff events as requested.Regional Council, PO Box 821, Tennant Creek, NT, 0861, deliver by hand to Council Tennant Creek reception, 41 Peko Road, OR email to [email protected] by 11pm (ASCT) on Three ongoing vacancies are available 13 May 2018. Public Housing Safety Offi cers help to promote a safe and secure community in and around public housing, working with people and organisations to help reduce antisocial behaviour. Any enquiries can be directed to the Executive Assistant on 8962 0076. SAFETY AND ASSET MANAGER The Public Housing Safety Offi cer’s primary role is to engage and communicate with tenants and their visitors, and they also have certain powers under the Housing Act to assist them Fulltime Position in managing antisocial behaviour. BEREAVEMENT Public Housing Safety Offi cers undergo specialised training and are appointed under the Housing Act. This position is responsible for providing operational and For further information about this vacancy please contact Leon Spurling on 08 8951 5496. advisory support to the organisation in the PAPULU APPARR–KARI HOW TO APPLYQuote vacancy number: 51180127 Closing date: 03 May 2018 ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Applications should address the Selection Criteria. For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit www.nt.gov.au/jobs or contact us on 1300 659 247.

implementation, management and evaluation of the 0469JF integrated Quality Management System, Risk Management EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST processes and Health, Safety and Environmental ProCLEANING SERVICESgram Position description enquires Colin Hardaker and applications containing a www.nt.gov.au/jobs 1300 659 247 Papulu Apparr-Kari Aboriginal resume and cover letter outlining your experience are to be Passed away on 10/4/18 in Alice Springs. The Northern Territory Government is aiming for an inclusive and diverse of Julalikari. Corporation is seeking expressions of workforce. All equal employment (EEO) groups are encouraged to apply. interest in cleaning services of the new directed to Janis Whittard via Will be sadly missed by [email protected] wife Dorothy and family. Language Centre on Windley Street. or on (08) 8962 2699. The position includes the implementation and maintenance Information can be obtained by A funeral will be held at the Tennant Creek Cemetery of safety and quality plans and procedures that allow the emailing [email protected] on Saturday 28th April at 12.30pm. organisation to respond to industry standards, relevant or phone 0408 621 382. Applications close on Tuesday 8th August 2017 legislation and current best practice. WANTED REGIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES The position is also responsible for managing and The Barkly Regional Council is currently recruiting for the following positions: l Human Resources Advisor – Tennant Creek maintaining physical and portable assets to ensure they l Youth, Sport and Recreation Team Leader – Ali Curung meet legislative requirements, our asset management INDUSTRIAL SHED l Regional Animal and Environmental Health Coordinator – Tennant Creek obligations and, policy and procedures. FOR 3 YEAR LEASE. Barkly Regional Council is seeking individuals with commitment and enthusiasm to take on these important roles within our organisation. 200 + square metre shed space, door height minimum 3.2 metres with a small Please refer to www.barkly.nt.gov.au/careers for more information, position office or the shed with somewhere to descriptions, application details, and closing dates for receipt of applications. place a demountable office. We value diversity. Suitably qualified Local, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Call Gavin 0459 995 013 and Disability applicants are encouraged to apply for these positions.

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