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The tragic death of Oodnadatta Pink Roadhouseowner Adam Plate at the Targa AdelaideChampionship Rally on Friday 24 August has numbedthe outback town of Coober Pedy and local pastoraldistricts.

The many pastoral families and remote town’s folk whohave known Adam since he arrived at Oodnadatta in 1974with his then girlfriend Lynnie Trevillian, are still comingto grips with the loss of their outback icon.

When news of the shocking accident reached the FarNorth on Friday, Mayor Steve Baines of Coober Pedyturned his thoughts immediately to the Plate family.

“On behalf of the residents of Coober Pedy I extend mycondolences to Lynnie and the family. Our thoughts arewith you all at this very sad time.”

“Adam was a true outback legend who stood up for whathe believed in and Outback South Australia is a betterplace because of him”, said Mayor Baines.

Adam Plate died tragically when the Mitsubishi Evo VIIhe was driving in the Targa Adelaide Championship Rallyin southern Adelaide hit a tree and rolled down anembankment.

An eye witness saw Mr. Plate’s Mitsubishi slide around asweeping left-hand bend at about 100 km/h and go into aslide, clipping a tree. The car then, flew through the airand rolled three times before landing in a paddock.

The crash happened on Main Road at Chandlers Hill duringthe Clarendon stage of the rally in the Adelaide hills. It isbelieved that the wet road conditions were caused by rain.

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TRAGIC DEATH OF ADAM PLATE

NUMBS OUTBACK COMMUNITIES



Adam & Lynnie Plate’s famous Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta. Photo taken during the 90’s

The outback has lost a strong advocate inAdam Plate. Pictured lobbying the state

government in 2011 for fairer electricity prices.To date noone has won this battle

Below: one of the thousands of signs made byAdam Plate and placed across the Far North

to aid travellers, since the 1970’s

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REGIONAL TIMESTICA RETIRES

AFTER WINNING AT

INNAMINCKA

Wind Rain Humid Min Max

Marree’s Tica with Dion Khan - co-owner

Horses like Tica from Marreehave put Bush Racing in Australiaon the map.

Co-owner Robert Khan of the 9K9Syndicate at Marree said, “Tica hasnow won 15 races in a row sincewe got him into shape afteracquiring him in August 2009”.

Tica won first place at Innaminckaon the weekend, straight afterwinning in the Opal Inn Coober Pedy Cup.

“We decided that after the 2012anniversary of his first race atInnamincka, we would retire him. Heis now 11 years old”, said Robert.

Tica has won races with distancesfrom 400 mt - 1400 mt. The Syndicatebacked Tica at Innamincka on the daywith $1000 at $1.70 on the day andmore than recouperated expenses.

Watch out for a coming Channel 7documentary on Bush Horse Racingfeaturing Tica.

Thursday 30 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times

Police News

- Coober Pedy - an underground ‘city’,

built on the back of opalmining

� Experience life in the outback town ofCoober Pedy, famous for its fabulous opalsand bizarre underground homes. Forgenerations, miners have dug into the whiteand orange rock to extract the valuable,sparkling stone. The tunnels and chambersthey dug were cool and dark, perfect to escapefrom the desert sun.

� Coober Pedy ‘evolved’ as the result ofa massive post war Opal Rush where hardypioneers developed a make or break gemindustry in the scorching desert terrain.

� See the extravagantly built undergroundSerbian Church, with it’s magnificent stainedglass windows and carvings

� Stay overnight in an undergrounddwelling and experience underground life asthe locals know it!

UNDERGROUND

BOOKS

� OUTBACK MAILRUN TOUR

� Cards & Stationary

� Computer Supplies

� Desert Parks Agent & other tours

� Maps & Books on the area

� Local Information/Road report

� Phone: (08) 8672 5558

� Visit the opal fields to see one of theworld’s strangest views. Join tours of localmines to see how they work. Get the chanceto noodle” (fossick) for your own opal treasureor you can find opals in many outlets.

� There are some amazing naturallandscapes outside the town (some of themused as locations in films like Mad Max: BeyondThunderdome and Red Planet) including

� The Painted Desert, the colourfulBreakaways and the Moon Plain.

� Go Star Gazing on the Moon Plain; it’san eerie place and the stars are brilliant.

� Join the Mail Run out of Coober Pedy todeliver the mail! Drive to Anna Creek, theworld’s largest cattle station (it’s the size ofBelgium), to see the dog fence (the world’slargest man-made structure) and follow partof the Old Ghan Railway line. Meet the peopleof the outback, hear their stories and don’tforget to drop off their mail!

� Take a once in a lifetime flight over thespectacular Lake Eyre.

The magnificent and colourful Breakaways

merge from the underground seabed CRIME STOPPERS

COMBATS THE PUBLIC’S

FEAR OF REPRISALSCRIME STOPPERS is separate from theemergency telephone number system, andallows a member of the community to provideanonymous information about criminalactivity.

This service allows any person to provideanonymous crime solving assistance to theauthorities without being directly involved in theinvestigation process. That person could also beeligible for a reward if the reported informationresults in an arrest.

The program provides anonymity (callers aregiven a code number instead of being asked fortheir name and calls are not traced or recorded)and pays rewards when their information leadsto an arrest and/or conviction.

You can ring the phone number or go online andtell them all the information you want and youdon't have to give your details.

The number to ring is 1 800 333 000 or postanonymously online at:https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au/help-solve-crime/crime-stoppers-information-report

The authorities, especially the police, cannotremove crime from communities on their own.Forensic science and investigative skills are vital,along with information from the public.

Crime Stoppers recognises that someone otherthan criminals may have information about crime,and was developed to combat the public's fearof reprisals, public apathy, and a reluctance toget involved.

Major Crime Detectives haveidentified a suspect in the 1990disappearance of Karen MichelleWilliams 22 years ago fromCoober Pedy.

review and said that inquiries havealso taken place in Victoria andWestern Australia.

“We believe that these new enquiriesmay identify more people who knowsomething. I hope that after 22 yearssomeone will have the moralcourage to now come forward,” hesaid.

“We now have a renewed focus anddirection to this investigation.” Doyou know what happened to Karen?

There is a $200,000reward offered to anyonewho provides information

that leads to an arrest.

Karen’s story: 16-year-old KarenMichelle Williams disappeared fromnear Dawes Street and MedwayDrive, Coober Pedy on Saturday, 4August 1990 between 5am and 6am.

In October 1990 her disappearancewas declared a Major Crime.

Major Crime detectives establishedthat Karen had been at the Opal Inn,

Coober Pedy on the evening of Friday, 3 August1990 and into the early hours of Saturday, 4August.

At about 3am, Karen left the Opal Inn with anumber of friends and went to Sergio’sRestaurant on Hutchinson Street.

Sometime around 5am, Karen left the restaurantwith three friends and they were all driven to thecorner of Medway Drive and Lehman Place by ayoung local man.

Karen’s friends got out of the vehicle there andwent to a nearby property, while the local mandrove Karen a short distance further to DawesStreet, where she was allegedly dropped off.Karen has not been seen since.

The suspect was identified followinga review of the historic case. Newinformation was unearthed and as aresult the suspect was identified. Hehas been spoken to by Detectives anda sample of his DNA has been taken.

Detectives can’t at this stage revealwhat the new information is, as it maycompromise the investigation.

Major Crime Detective BrevetSergeant Paul Ward is leading the

SUSPECT IDENTIFIED IN

KAREN WILLIAMS ENQUIRY

Karen Williams aged 16 disappeared

from Coober Pedy in 1990


Snow change for our youth

Recently Coober Pedy had a visit from a group called thePinnacle of Terror. Pinnacle of Terror is a youth suicideand drug abuse prevention program, developed byDelhuntie Park Youth Centre Inc. The two-part Holisticprogram challenges participants through adventure, teambuilding and character development.

Church, Grant Holtham, Brooke Doran and all the parentsthat tagged along. The youth of Coober Pedy enjoyed theworkshop and hope to see The Pinnacle of Terror againin the future.

Some of the challenges were: Step of fear; a wobbly, fivemeter high, vertical ladder that participants climb and,upon reaching the top, pose no-handed for the team below.Rock Climb: seven meter vertical climb including twometer overhang section. Leap of Faith: participants leapfrom a small platform seven meters above the ground toa trapeze bar three meters in front of them. The participantthen hangs upside down from the bar.

Youth also participated in team building exercises, whichmade them think outside the box and work together as agroup.

The group did a two day workshop at the FamilyRecreation Hub, with a BBQ at the Community Youth Shedon Friday. I would like to thank all the volunteers thathelped with the program.

Special thank yous to The Coober Pedy Community

Sophie ReynoldsYouth Development

OfficerDistrict Council of

Coober Pedy

It has been 27 years since the School has takena group of youth to the snow. This year in July,eight of the Coober Pedy Area School studentsgot to go away on a 10 day trip to the snow. Ittook around 25 hours in travel to get there butit was well worth the effort, with all the youthseeing snow for the first time.

Pinnacle of Terror challenge

The students were all well behaved on the trip, andall contributed to a fantastic camp. With an evennumber of girls and boys, each group becamecompetitive towards each other. There werechallenges between ten pin bowling and who cookedthe best dinner. Lamb and pork roast, beef stir-fryand spaghetti bolognaise were the best dinners onthe camp.

A big thank you to Mr Kenny’s parents who let usstay at their house and who cooked us a deliciouslasagne. All up the students had a wonderful timeand are hoping to go back in the future.

For 5 days, students were learning how to snowboard. Some students became pro’s going down afew of the more challenging runs whereas otherswere happy to stay on the beginner’s hill.

By the end of the trip we had one person with twodislocated shoulders, another had a fractured wrist,and everyone else had sore bottoms from hittingthe snow too many times.

Stacey taking a breather waiting for theothers on the Summit

Katina, Zoe, Kyle, Kylie, Tom, Adam, and Paolomaking their first snow man’

‘Students in their snowboarding lesson, high fivingas they make their way down the hill’

Alex conquering the step of fear

The pinnacle of Terror setting up for the day

Stevie with amazing balance on one foot

The kids workingtogether in a team

challenge


DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY

Councillors may recall that a letter regarding theCancer Council Car Rally was included in the Julyagenda.

Since the July meeting I have had discussions with MrJames Freeman who is the organiser for this event.

The Cancer Council car rally will be passing throughCoober Pedy on the 4th May 2013 and will consist of 200vehicles and 400 people.Mr Freeman advises that CooberPedy will be the first stop on the first day of the rally andthey would like to make it a special evening.

Mr Freeman has asked council to consider the possibilityof allowing the rally to use the town oval as their venue.He assures me that no vehicles will be driven on the ovaland no tent pegs will be used. The proximity of the ovalto town and the fact that it is protected, has sufficient carparking for the rally cars, has showers and toilets, andhas a stage area is ideal for their needs. The intention is toalso include the Coober Pedy community in their activities

Strategic Plan Review

The District Council of Coober Pedy has commenced areview of its current strategic plan document 2007 - 2012.

This review will set the policy direction objectives of theCouncil for the next 4 to 5 year period. Part of thisimportant process includes the linking of long termfinancial and asset management plans to the document toenable integrated sustainable outcomes to be determined.The revised plans will then be considered into the futurewhen drafting annual business plans and associatedbudgets.

Council has enlisted the help of consultants to helpfacilitate the review, which includes consultation meetingswith key stakeholders and the general public. This processenables important third party input into shaping the futuredirection of Coober Pedy and there are many national,state and local issues that require consideration.

Members of the public are invited to attend a workshopmeeting at the TAFE campus on Tuesday evening betweenthe hours of 7pm to 9pm on the 18th September 2012.

as much as possible.

The rally will cover all costs associated with hire of theoval and facilities as well as spending a considerableamount of money in the town for fuel, food, drink, etc.Mr Freeman is prepared to put council in touch with othercouncils whose ovals and facilities they have used if werequire references.

After speaking with Mr Freeman I believe in would be inthe best interests of the rally and Council to have the eventbased at the town oval.

I seek some indication from Council as to yourpreparedness for the facilities to be used for this event.

Media Commitments this month:8th August 2012 Australian Geographic10th August 2012 ABC Radio re Water for Growth Update.

Steve BainesMayor

MAYOR'S REPORT - Mtg Tues 21 August PUBLIC MEETING


STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW

The District Council of Coober Pedy pursuant toSection 122 of the Local Government Act 1999 has

commenced a review of its strategic plan.

The strategic plan will set the policy objectives forCouncil for the next 4 to 5 yr period and will alsoinclude long term financial and asset management

plans.

This process includes consultation with its keystakeholders and general members of the public.

General members of the public are hereby invited toattend a workshop meeting with the strategic plan

review consultants at the TAFE Campus –Hutchinson Street Coober Pedy from 7pm to 9pm on

Tuesday evening 18th September 2012.

Further details can be obtained from Council’s officeon Hutchison Street or by phoning 86724600.

Phil CameronChief Executive Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE


RECREATION & SPORTING FACILITIES

LICENCE – COOBER PEDY FOOTBALL

CLUB.

Council is currently renewing its recreation andsporting facilities licence to the Coober Pedy Football

Club pursuant to Section 202 of the Local GovernmentAct 1999 and has prepared a new draft licence

agreement for consideration.

In accordance with Section 202 of the Act andCouncil’s public consultation policy the draft licenceagreement is now submitted for consultation from

interested members of the public.

Any submission from the public must be submitted tothe Council prior to 5pm on Friday 21st of September

2012.

Copies of the plan can be obtained from Council’soffice on Hutchison Street or from the WEB

www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au


PUBLIC NOTICE


COUNCIL BY-LAWS

Council is currently reviewing its suite of by-laws thereforeCouncil pursuant to Sections 246, 247 & 248 of the LocalGovernment Act 1999 has prepared new draft by-laws forconsideration.

Council by-laws are created in order to licence, prohibit,regulate and control specific activities within the Councilarea.

In accordance with Section 249 of the Act and Council’spublic consultation policy the draft by-laws are nowsubmitted for consultation from interested members of thepublic.

The nature and effect of the by-laws are as follows:-By-law no1 – Permits and PenaltiesTo create a permit system for Council by-laws, to fixmaximum and continuing penalties for breaches of Councilby-laws and to clarify the construction of such by-lawsand to repeal by-laws.

By-law no2 – Movable SignsTo protect visual amenity and public safety on roads andfootpaths by setting standards for moveable signs andregulating their placement in a manner which recognisesthe advertising needs of businesses to maximise economicviability.

By-law no3 – Local Government LandFor the management and regulation of the use of and accessto local government land owned by, or under the care,control and management of, the Council (other than streetsand roads), including the prohibition and regulation ofparticular activities on such local government land.

By-law no4 – RoadsFor the management of the use of roads in the Council’sarea.

By-law no5 – DogsTo limit the number of dogs kept on premises and or themanagement and control of dogs in the Council’s area.

By-law no6 – NuisancesTo prevent and suppress certain kinds of nuisances in theCouncil’s area.

By-law no7 – CatsTo limit the number of cats kept on premises and or themanagement and control of cats in the Council’s area.

Any submission from the public must be submitted to theCouncil prior to 5pm on Friday 28th of September 2012.

Copies of the by-laws can be obtained from Council’s officeon Hutchison Street or from the WEBwww.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au


PUBLIC NOTICE


COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 14

Council is currently reviewing its CommunityManagement Plan 14 pursuant to Section 196 of the

Local Government Act 1999 and has prepared arevised draft plan for consideration.

In accordance with Section 197 of the Act andCouncil’s public consultation policy the draft plan is

now submitted for consultation from interestedmembers of the public.

Any submission from the public must be submittedto the Council prior to 5pm on Friday 21st of

September 2012.

Copies of the plan can be obtained from Council’soffice on Hutchison Street or from the WEB

www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au


Illegal Rubbish

Dumper..

From the rubbish you dumped outside the waste dumpwe have got your name. You probably own a Holdenand a 4x4. The tracks were that of a 4x4 and thespare parts that of a Holden. You owned a Konica TV.

We are investigating the possibility of the Council’sLawyers prosecuting you. If you are found guilty theCourt could lay a penalty of up to $5000 onto you.

Illegal dumping causes environmental harm, healthhazards and is very costly to the community.

Rubbish dumped illegally outside the tip


Where did the name of your street come from?

Part 13 in a series - by Sue Britt

Coober Pedy Streetand Road Names

WARD STREET is named for Government GeologistMr L Keith Ward. When 14-year old Willie Hutchisondiscovered opal in February 1915, he also foundenough water for the men and camels to stay on inthe area for a week.

By March 1917, the first of these wells, Jungle Well, inthe centre of a 10-acre reserve north of the diggings, hadbeen sunk to a depth of 78 ft. A further 100 ft of handboring resulted in finding water that was too salty to drink.(The Discovery of Coober Pedy) Distillation of the saltywater was not possible due to the scarcity of fuel to heatit.

The year 1919 brought rain. News of rain brought anopal rush. Men released from railway construction,returned soldiers and strikers from the mines in BrokenHill came with their camels and horses. L K Ward wasDirector of Mines by then and he supported the newly-formed Progress Committee in the establishment ofsanitation practices. As the well sinking project had failedto find potable water, the construction of a concrete tankin a catchment area was mooted.

In his official report, L K Ward recorded that the value ofopal won from the fields increased from £750 in 1916 to£52,425 by the end of 1920.

The population rapidly increased to about 400, an amazingnumber of people considering the lack of water. It wasMr L Keith Ward’s support at a state government levelthat was instrumental in converting the opal fields to atownship.

The members of the New Colorado Prospecting Syndicatespent the time gouging the hills nearby searching for thesource of the floaters found by the boy. The opal theyfound was taken to opal buyer Tully Wollaston and alsoto L K Ward, who in March, 1915, declared the find a‘highly encouraging one.’ He said the specimens were‘quite the best obtained in South Australia.’ He furtherrecommended that the Minister of Mines (Sir RichardButler) support the ‘careful and systematic prospectingof the find’.

In October 1916, Mr Ward came to the Stuart RangeOpal Fields to inspect living and mining conditions. Hefound the O’Neill brothers who had pegged several 40acre blocks in Big Flat Field soon after they arrived inMay 1915. They were always struggling with the watersupply, or the lack of it.

In the 3 years after the discovery of opal the averagerainfall was less than 1 inch. The O’Neills were “usingwater only for drinking and didn’t even dampen a cloth towipe their faces.” (Hard Liberty) Their partner, FredBlakeley, recorded how they saved and reused every dropof water. If it had not been for a lucky thunderstormenabling the men to bail water out of the crabholes intotheir tanks, they may well have perished.

Mr L. Keith Ward, SA Government Geologist 1916

The O’Neill brothers using camel power to sinkJungle Well.

Information from The Discovery of Coober Pedy by KathCrillyHard Liberty by Fred BlakeleyThe Register Adelaide 15/3/15 and 14/5/21 with quotesfrom reports by LK Ward

Realising that it was crucial to secure a water supply,‘Ward drew up an agreement with the O’Neill brothers tosink four wells at a price of 30 guineas per foot.’ Theyused camel power to raise the buckets of dirt.

The 2012 Coober Pedy Races provided a greatopportunity for parents living in Outback SA to cometogether for RICE (Remote Isolated Children’sExercise) activities.

While RICE has been supporting families and youngchildren in remote and Outback South Australia since 1976,it was the first time in its recent history that the organisationhosted its management committee meeting outside of PortAugusta.

RICE Executive Officer Rob Kay said the managementcommittee, which includes parents who use RICEservices, hosts eight meetings a year, and said they nowplan able to hold at least one of those a year outside ofPort Augusta.

The meeting and social get together were held on Friday,August 10 and saw the launch of RICE’s strategic planfor 2012-2015 as well its new promotional dvd. Staffalso hosted activity days for the Coober Pedy Races onthe Saturday and Sunday (August 11 and 12), setting up aplay area and activities for younger children.

RICE has almost 100 families that use its services but MrKay said the organisation is working hard to furtherincrease its profile, with the aim of having all families inremote and Outback areas of the state aware of the uniqueservice.

“We are continuing to operate the service as we havealways done, by offering Outback Childcare, kindergarten,toy and book libraries, play days, crèches, and health andwellbeing support, but we want to know that everyone isaware of our services,” Mr Kay said.

RICE staff are easily recognisable in their red shirts andRICE branded 4WD vehicles and deliver their range ofservices to families living across 650,000 squarekilometres of South Australia, from their base in PortAugusta.

RICE at the Races

RICE Management Committee members at the recentCoober Pedy meeting were Petie Moore, Jodie Keogh,Rob Kay, Gillian Fennell, Lucy McTaggart and LindaHaydon.

RICE at the Races Sarah and Jessica Haydon enjoyingthe RICE activities at the Coober Pedy Races with Elmo.

BOLD NEW PLAN

FOR OUTBACK

TOURISM GROWTHA dynamic new plan for growth is set to boosttourism across South Australia’s Outback.

The DAP contains 16 actions designed to increasevisitation to the Outback and ensure it has unique appeal.These include promoting the Explorer’s Way, fillingstrategic gaps in RV-friendly facilities and liaising withoperators on ways to build better air tourismopportunities for the region.

Developing new commercial opportunities, building newaccommodation and investigating experiencedevelopment are among other priorities.

OTWP chair Rob Coro said the DAP was an importantstep forward.

“This plan is a very thorough and focused approach toOutback tourism in the coming years,” Mr Coro said.“We are confident the agreed actions will make a realdifference as they are implemented and look forwardto helping make them a reality.”

SATC chief executive Jane Jeffreys said the OutbackDAP would shape efforts to market and develop theregion during the next three years.

“DAPs are practical, realistic lists of tasks that the SATCand regional stakeholders believe are achievable by theend of 2015.”

The plans have been produced for South Australia’s 11non-metropolitan regions.

DAP stakeholder groups will meet every six months totrack progress on the action list, and will add new itemsas goals are achieved.

Copies of the Outback DAP are available via the RegionalDevelopment Australia Far North Website http://www.rdafn.com.au/


OPALTEK

CLOSED DOWNLarge wholesale parcel of rough,cut & set opal jewellery for sale.

Majority of opal from 14 & 23 mile.For details call John at Camperagent

on Port Wakefield Road 82855000or A/H 0418819956.

Flexible payment terms.

HYB

DP

TI12

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SPEEDING PENALTIES ARE CHANGINGOn 1 September 2012, the penalties for speeding are changing. Research shows that speeding increases the risk and severity of crashes and reducing speeding will save lives and injuries on our roads.

Speeding penalties from 1 September include:

> The expiation fee for the lowest offence will reduce from $260 to $150 and demerit points will double from 1 to 2.

> Higher demerits and expiation fees for higher level offences.

Aside from the $60 Victims of Crime levy, all revenue collected from anti-speeding devices goes into the Community Road Safety Fund.10km/h to

< 20km/h<10km/h 20km/h to

< 30km/h30km/h to < 45km/h

45km/h or more**

$150

$330

$670

$800 PENALTIES RISE WITH INCREASED CRASH RISK

$900

EXCEEDING THE SPEED LIMIT

EXPIATIONFEE*

2DEMERITPOINTS

3DEMERITPOINTS

5DEMERITPOINTS

7DEMERITPOINTS

9DEMERITPOINTS

* $60 victims of crime levy also applies. Additional fees apply to road trains exceeding the prescribed speed limit (road trains).

** Immediate loss of licence applies for 45km/h or more.

For more information visit sa.gov.au/towardszerotogether

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Letters to the editor

OZ Minerals approached the Coober Pedy Area Schoolin 2011 about the possibility of engaging theirstudents in a project which would beautify theProminent Hill Village Area and also assist with futurerehabilitation of Prominent Hill mine site.

On Friday the 17th of August students Bradley Jeffreeand Patrick Kiely-Cavanagh, assisted by Brian Underwood,George Hewaa and Greg Burns upgraded part of the schoolnursery to protect the seedlings during the summermonths.

The students have been nurturing seedlings from SA AridLands and will be in a position to pursue commercialopportunities when the seedlings are mature and readyfor sale. To date, personnel from Prominent Hill havevisited the school students to assist with educationalawareness of environmental and horticultural activitiesassociated with the program.

Bradley Jeffree and Patrick Kiely-Cavanagh

School Nursery Upgrade after completion

THUMBS UP

Coober Pedy Lions Club forthe great breaky for our Black

Dog Riders and Channel 9Today Crew on August 23rd

School students will benefit by increased knowledge andawareness of environmental, horticultural, social andfinancial activities associated with this project.

The project is aimed at continuing social engagement withour local community and the possibility of developing asustainable business opportunity for the local school andits members.

Seedling project receives upgrade

Oh Adam, Adam – You had more lives than a cat butfinally and fatefully you have now left us. Doing whatyou loved – Driving fast, this time too fast. But I’msure you will mount an argument against that opinion.How you loved an argument.

You arrived in Oodnadatta with camels and Lynnie. You leaveus in a motor vehicle having fathered four of the loveliestpeople anyone could meet.

Adam, you personified the term, “thinking outside the square”decades before it became a fashionable public servicestatement.

In the 1970s’ tourists were locally commonly described as‘terrorists’, yet you encouraged them (whether the roads werewet or dry!) and what a valuable asset tourism has becometo the Outback. Your remotely located, life saving, pinkinformation signs were welcome relief for geographicallyembarrassed travellers.

Your understanding of occupational health and safety waslimited to wearing thongs and T shirt as you welded yetanother piece of recycled junk iron into something useful.

Adam, many a copper, government bureaucrat and somepoliticians finalised their day with an exasperated: “BloodyAdam…….” As you breached, broke or just blatantly ignoredanother (stupid?) government rule or regulation.

If there was a light coming into Oodnadatta at 3.00 a.m. itwas generally Adam returning with the supply truck or mailrun as your days were timeless. They had to be in order tosurvive financially or to continue to do all those unnoticedthings that keep a Community alive.

Thank you Adam for being just that… ‘Adam’ and may theOutback continue to develop a smattering of ‘Adams’.

To the Plate Ladies who have now tragically lost both theirmen folk. Our hearts go out to you, floating on some tears.Adam wouldn’t want any tears but, “damn you Adam, someof us just can’t help it.”

R.I.P.

Lincoln Gore(retiree – Berri)

Editors note: Lincoln Gore was a Police Constable at Oodnadatta during theearly 70’s; a Detective at Coober Pedy in the early 80’s and the

Police Sergeant at Oodnadatta in the early 90’s.

... politicians finalised their day withan exasperated: “Bloody Adam…….”


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HEALTH MATTERS by Monique Harding, Health Promotion Officer, Coober Pedy Hospital & Health Service, Tel 8678 9226

The Ankata underground mine at Prominent Hill wasofficially opened by Premier Jay Weatherill on Friday17 August

The $148m mine was constructed to target a high-gradedeposit located west of the existing open pit at theProminent Hill copper-gold operation.

Mr Weatherill said OZ Minerals’ operations in the state’snorth were a true example of how companies can sharethe benefits of the mining boom with surroundingcommunities and the state.

“OZ Minerals shows how the resource and energyindustries in the 21st Century can lead the way in showinghow to share the benefits of resources development withSouth Australian communities,” he said.

“This new mine will add a further 220 jobs to its 1200-strong workforce even more pleasing is that employmentopportunities have remained locally-focused, withapproximately 80 percent of the OZ Minerals’ workforceliving in South Australia.”

“OZ Minerals also runs many programs aimed ateducating their employees and give active support forpeople who might otherwise not have been able to sharein the mining boom by finding meaningful work here atProminent Hill.”

“OZ Minerals has set such an example in these fields thatI had the pleasure, only a few weeks ago, of presentingthe company with the industry’s own award for excellencein Social Inclusion.”

“Prominent Hill is a world-class copper and gold depositand South Australia also has several other major approvedprojects under construction that in their own right will besignificant drivers for investment, infrastructure, skillsand new jobs.”

OZ Minerals Managing Director and CEO Terry Burgesssaid the commencement of the Ankata underground mineis a significant milestone for OZ Minerals and is a highlyvaluable addition to Prominent Hill.

“Major projects like these require a lot of dedication andeffort from multiple parties to get them up and running,”he said.

Premier opens newProminent Hill operation

OZ Minerals’ MD & CEO, Terry Burgess and SA’sPremier, the Hon. Jay Weatherill taken at lastFriday’s Prominent Hill underground official

opening ceremony

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The Mail Medallist Daniel Pegler (Roxby Districts)23 votesRunner Up Chris Jeruk (Hornridge) 18 points

Leading goal kicker Dale Summerton (Olympic Dam)

Best u21 Lachlan Munro (Hornridge) 6 votes

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Mail Medal Awards heldSaturday 25th August 2012

OODNADATTA AWOKEN BY EARTHQUAKE

Earthquake occured approximately 13 km from Oodnadatta township

Residents living inOodnadatta and as faraway as Algebuckinawere shaken awake by anearthquake overnight onthe 19th August.

The quake which registered3.4 magnitude occured at adepth of 10km.

Residents said when thequake occured their clocksread 1.57am

Location Coordinates forthis earthquake areLongitude, Latitude-27.598, 135.324


On 11th August, 2012, EileenKampakuta Brown passedaway in her home at UmoonaAged Care, Coober Pedy.She was 80. Eileen dedicatedher life to the preservation,revival and teaching ofAnangu culture with agenerosity of spirit thattouched everyone that knewher. A courageous andhumble woman, Eileen alwayslead Inma - traditional dancefor her country, her peopleand everyone’s future. Shetravelled everywhere to tell herstory and spoke up stronglyagainst the Government’splans to build a nuclear wastedump in South Australia.

The Early Days -

always on the moveEileen Brown was born around 1932 toYankunytjatjara parents east of Iltur - Coffin HIll. Notlong after she was born the family travelled eastthrough the spinifex and sandhill country ‘Ananguway’ by tjina – foot, living off the land. They passedthrough Fregon and Pira Mili - Mimili before reachingAlpanyinta - Sailors Well, where they settled formany years.

“It’s from our Grandmothers and our grandfathersthat we’ve learned about the land. My Grandfatherand mother looked after that land - that was theirmanta.

Now I am talking on behalf ofthem, so that the kids canhave it behind when we leaveit. My grandchildren,daughters and sons.”

One day Eileen decided to run away to WintinnaStation to reunite with her family. She packed all herdresses and blankets into a pillowcase and earlythe next morning she slipped away. She followed

sheep tracks all the way toWintinna and when she saw theulpuru – dust she knew she wasclose. “At dinner time, kalala,midday, I heard a dog bark. Aie!I went around a big waterhole. Onthe tree I saw some young girljust across. She didn’t see me.Eileen Crombie yaadangka – inthe yard.”

Everyone there was so happy tosee her and she sat down by thewarm fireside they shared tea anddamper. From Wintinna Eileenwent on to work at many of thebig pastoral stations acrossnorthern South Australia such asAckaringa, Evelyn Downs,Oodnadatta and MountWilloughby.

It was at Mount Willoughby thatEileen met her future husbandTommy Brown. “Every morningukara tjuta – we young girls, usedto swim in the waterhole. Thisday, I had a petticoat on and apretty dress. There was some-

body sitting down near. Eileen Crombie and I, wewere swimming in the waterhole. I was the last oneto go in. And afterwards, while we were swimming,we saw who it was sitting there. It was Tommy Brown.When I came out of the water, I saw a glass shining.Eileen Crombie and a lot of kids were there but hegot the mirror right on to me. I was shamed andducked again, I went down again into the water swim-ming. Every time I came up out of the water, he’dshine the mirror again.”

Soon after the day at that waterhole Eileen left MountWilloughby working again at Alpalyinta, Wintinna andWallatina. Tommy Brown returned to his home atOodnadatta, but not long after, tracked Eileen downat Wallatina and gave her a present. “It was a littlebag, a pretty bag; scented soap, glass, lovelycomb… My mind went back to the time when he wasshining the glass, shining the mirror towards me asI was swimming. Suddenly I remembered, ‘Oh! Hemust have put that very mirror in there, in the littlebag for me.’”

Later they were married firestick marriage – Ananguway. Eileen left her job, rolled up her swag and withTommy they travelled to Evelyn Downs and ontoCoober Pedy. “And so we travelled along with thecamels, travelling and camping, travelling andcamping till we reached Coober Pedy. We had beenmarried Anangu way. Now in Coober Pedy we gotmarried in the Church, in the Lutheran Church.”

Kupa Piti Kungka TjutaIn the late 1980s Eileen joined the Kupa Piti KungkaTjuta, Senior Aboriginal women’s council of CooberPedy. Eileen Unkari Crombie, Ivy Makinti Stewartand Emily Munyungka Austin had founded thecouncil because they were worried about the lossof the traditional culture, especially for the youngerAnangu women living in town.

The Kungkas worked tirelessly throughout the 1990swith little resources to share important women’scultural knowledge, saying at the time, “We knowwhat we are doing and what we are trying to do isvery important. We don’t want our culture to die. Wewant it to give strength to the land and also strengthto ourselves, to our children and grandchildren whowill have something more than video games, drinkingand drugs and walking the street… And we knowthat our Aboriginal culture is very important, not justfor Anangu but for our beautiful country, Australia.’Eileen Brown became an invaluable member of thegroup, contributing to their collective achievementsby sharing her extensive cultural knowledge andinspiring many younger women to get involved.

Irati wanti –

The poison leave it

It was at one of the Kungkas weekly meetings thatthe Senior Women learned the Federal Governmentwanted to build a nuclear waste dump not far fromCoober Pedy.

Eileen Crombie remembered the meeting, “We wentwild. Straight out we said wanti – leave it. We wereall saying it must be deadly poison if they want tobring it all the way over here, and we were frightenedproperly.”

Many of the women were talking immediately abouttheir experiences of the atomic tests. “We’ve hadenough poison, enough sickness, from the bomb.We knew enough about the irati – poison from whenwe were young girls. We knew we had to fight it.”

Remembering the atomic testsOn the morning of October 15, 1953 the BritishGovernment detonated an atomic bomb called TotemOne at Emu Junction, a flat claypan 280 kms north-west of Coober Pedy. Eileen Brown was living atWallatina at the time and recalled the day clearly,“Westward we noticed the smoke when the sun wasgoing down. We were all watching the sun goingdown funny. We thought the farmers were burningstumps, cleaning them up… We could see the lightclear. Smelling a different smell… We got up in themorning from the tent…

Everyone had red eyes. Right here the smokecaught us, it came over us. Us lot.. We tried to openour eyes in the morning but we couldn’t open them.We had red eyes and tongues and our coughingwas getting worse.”

Eileen Kampakuta Brown AMEulogy

Eileen in 1968 at Indulkana

“It was here at Alpanyinta that I grew up. I wasworking – I learnt whitefellas’ work, work with thesheep… We stopped at Alpanyinta until I was grownup. And then Mr. Marousen took us to WelborneHill Station for work. I just worked inside the house– washing dishes, washing the clothes, sweepingthe floor. Everything! No mop – no, we shined thefloor on our knees! I learned English there atWellbourne Hill with the whitefella boss. Like he’dsay, ‘Get a bucket and bring it!’ and ‘Boil the water!’.I kept this katangka – in my memory. Just that waywe learned English. No school. We had our brainsthough.”

For their honeymoon themarried couple caughtthe train fromOodnadatta to Mareeand together theycontinued to travel andwork across the country,caring for many children.Tommy Brown was aminister and he had aHome Church atIndulkana, Oodnadattaand Mimili. “We weremarried a long time, myhusband and I. Weweren’t in love at first butI learnt to love him later.But he was already inlove with me. When I wasa young girl until hepassed away, I had onlythat one love. Nobodyelse.”


,

Adam PlateWe are all stunned and deeply saddened by thistragic loss to the outback and to the Plate family.

We would like to convey our sincerest sympathy toeveryone affected especially to Lynnie and the girls,

from all of us atRadeka Downunder

Adam PlateWhat a loss! This untimely accident has left usspeechless! We extend our love and support to

Lynnie, Alice Tilly and Ruby.John’s Pizza Bar family and staff

Nick, Maxine, Peter, Stephen and all

Rest in Peace AdamYou will have a good friend in Greg Meegan

(the cork ) whorecently passed away, to look after you.

Long live motor sport.Simon Munday

RIP Adam

You will be sorely missed by all and in particular byLynnie, Tilly, Ruby and Alice, our thoughts go out toyour family, what a legend, what an Icon and what a

darn good bloke.Deepest Sympathies from all of us at

Old Timers Mine, Coober Pedy.Rosie and Trevor Berry

RIP Adam,You will be sorely missed by all, We are all stunned

and deeply saddened by this tragic loss, ourthoughts go out to your family, from the Talbot

family Coober PedyGavin and Kelly Talbot

Adamwas a unique character who has left an indelible markacross the outback. His vision and passion have seen

the area become a popular tourist destination.Our thoughts and prayers are with Lynnie and their

daughters Alice, Tilly and Ruby.Jackie and Tony Williams, Mount Barry Station.

AdamWe are the richer for knowing Adam in both work and

social settings. A larger than life character with apassion for the bush----Thanks Adam for your

contribution to our lives!Our love to Lynnie, Alice, Tilly and Ruby. May God give

you Peace...Sincerely,Jeanette and Garry Coombes, Goolwa

AdamCan’t imagine an Oodnadatta without Adam. RIPAdam. Our thoughts are with Lynnie and family.John and Jeanie Badman and Ron Roesch

Adam PlateMy Gosh, as a business housing a VIC we pointed

visitors heading in the Oodnatta direction to the PinkRoadhouse for info & direction. Lynnie & Family, TheBig Rig Complex & VIC in Roma Qld are thinking of

you…Kylie Alexander

RIP Adam.Sincere sympathies extended to Lynnie and whanau.

Kia kaha.Arohanui Lana Temara (RN)

Adam PlateThe William Creek community

extend their sincere condolences to Lynnie, Alice, Tillyand Ruby on the tragic loss of Adam. We acknowledge

his passion and commitment to the people of theremote outback of South Australia and his expertise inthe iconic signage of the Oodnadatta Track over many

years.

Adam,what can we say that hasn’t already been said.

You have had a huge impact on the Outback andalways voiced your opinion about subjects you were

passionate about.I’m sure many travelers would owe THEIR lives to you

for your advice and assistance on outback travel.We’ll miss your dry sense of humour and quirky

comments, but your legacy will live on Adam, we’llmake bloody sure of that!Dave, Mel, Karen & Jeff

Mt Dare Hotel

Adam,your signs gave me confidence that I was on the right

track back in the days when there were far fewerHighways Department signs.

I always appreciated those pink beacons.I found your advice about tyre pressures and the like

spot-on. You'll be missed.I used to like hearing you on the radio in the mornings

when Regional ABC would go to the top for localinformation.

My sympathy goes to you, Lynnie, in this sad time.Sue Britt, former SOTA itinerant teacher

The injured navigator Patrick Chan was airlifted to hospitalwith injuries after the accident which occurred just after1pm (ACST).

Adam Plate and Patrick Chan were entered in theSUPALOC Early Modern event and were tipped to comein third by fellow rally enthusiasts.

On Tuesday 21 August Adam sent an enthusiastic pictureto the Coober Pedy Regional Times from his iphone. Adamand Patrick had been busy preparing for the event.

Adam pointed out that the cars stickers promote theOodnadatta Track area and SA Outback.

“We’re true to the outback,” said Adam. “We’re runninga Four Wheel Drive!”

Rally organisers and the Confederation of Australian MotorSport have issued a statement, saying they are deeplysaddened about the death and working with authorities asthey investigate the circumstances.

In 2009 Adam and his close friend Trevor Wright ofWrightsair Air Charter at William Ck (navigator) enteredAdam’s 1983 Porsche Targa into the 2009 Classic AdelaideTarmac Rally to promote the Outback and for 4 days ofhard driving through the Adelaide Hills. The class theyentered was “Thorougbred Touring”.

Since their arrival at Oodnadatta 38 years ago, Adam andhis wife Lynnie have revolutionized the way travelers areable to access the remotest of areas in the far north,fighting long and hard for better road conditions.

Travelers, 4wd explorers and locals have considered Adamto be synonymous with the outback. From his home andbase at the the Pink Roadhouse in Oodnadatta, Adam hasrendered the outback safe and made it possible for 4wd’sto travel into the Simpson Desert.

With his wife Lynnie by his side, Adam provided a vitalrescue and repair service, remote signage, mud maps,information as well as a warm fire or a swimming pool intimes of flood, fire or extreme heat. Travellers found ahome away from home there.

Adam continually lobbied the state government for betterroad conditions for pastoralists and travellers alike

The Oodnadatta Track was named by Adam Plate around1980 to become consistent with the Birdsville andStrzelecki Tracks which link together forming afascinating tourist route.

Adam Plate and Trevor Wright with Adam’s 1983Porsche Targa at the 2009 Classic AdelaideTarmac Rally

Adam Plate of the Pink Roadhouse and Pat Chanof Adelaide at scrutineering on Tuesday, preparingtheir 2001 Mitsubishi EVO7 for 4 days of hecticcompetition rally driving on closed public roads inthe Adelaide Hills.

The Pink Roadhouse is the travellers oasis in the desert,despite the remote areas folk still experience close to thirdworld conditions. Adam has been the driving force behindall progress brought about in the outback during the last38 years. Next to his family, the outback was the love ofhis life.

Adam leaves behind his wife Lynnie and three daughters,Alice, Tilly and Ruby. The far north communities willfeel this loss for years to come.

PLATE, Adam - 13/3/1949 - 24/8/2012

Died tragically pursuing his motor

racing dream

Dearly beloved husband and soulmate

of Lynnie

Adored father of Jack (deceased)

Alice, Tilly and Ruby

Loved son of Carl (deceased)

and Jocelyn

and brother and brother-in-law of Miro

and John

Gina and John, Cassi and John

Cherished brother-in-law of Kay and

Richard, Annie, Paul and Robyn

Adam was passionate about his wife,

children, family and friends.

He was an unorthodox outback visionary

who challenged life to its limits

He will be dearly missed and

remembered always

Coober Pedy Regional TimesTRAGIC DEATH OF ADAM PLATE



NUMBS OUTBACK COMMUNITIES Continued from page 1

For details of theFuneral Service to be

held in Adelaidesee page 16


I'll always remember Adam with his wry smile, his casualwit, his contagious chuckle and his dry sense of humour.With his wisdom born from experience, his ingenuity andlegendary hospitality, he was the epitome of the Australianoutback.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of 44 gallon drumlids and signs across the outback, secured to star droppersand driven into the ground. All of them emblazoned with"The Pink Roadhouse - Oodnadatta" and some insightfullocal knowledge or a little piece of otherwise unknownhistory about the location. These rustic, handwritten,unauthorised signs will be a tribute to Adam, forever Ihope. They will remain as testament to the outback spiritthat he embodied and be a constant reminder of one ofthe characters that opened this region up.

Each time I drive past one of those old signs, wherever Imay be in the outback, I'll see you there mate, dressed inyour cap, work shirt, shorts and thongs. You'll have cansof pink and white paint and your sledge hammer on hand.You'll give me a smile and a wave... and I'll be wavingback.

I'll miss you Adam. The outback is certainly a smallerplace without you.

With the fondest of memories

Steve Staines - Coober Pedy

The outback is a lesser place today due to the partingfrom this world of a true legend. Adam Plate was aman who built something from nothing.

Adam made a home, brought up a wonderful family andbuilt a tourism icon in a business, social and geographicalenvironment that most people would cringe from. Theyliked to visit but never stayed. He thrived where othersfeared to tread. He kept a town on the map and createdthe now legendary “Oodnadatta Track”.

He loved the outback with a passion and that passion wasinfectious. He loved the outback's beauty and the freedomthat its remoteness brought. He never had much time formeetings. Adam was a man of action. Sometimes he tookaction before he got the right permit or license or piece ofpaper. This occasionally landed him in hot water but he

Coober Pedy Regional Times

Adam Plate - A true outback legendand a damn good bloke

I remember a few years ago I was a green, twenty-something year old, trying to develop tourism in theoutback. I spent many nights in Oodnadatta intermittentlyover the years. Adam’s numerous tours of places such asthe town dam, the clay plan and Shepherds Waterholebrought the place to life. Its beauty and character Icouldn’t see without his insight, knowledge and memories.Most nights I'd end up at the Plates for supper, enjoyingtheir hospitality but most of all their company. The longnights would often end chatting with Adam over a Dewarsabout anything, everything, something and nothing.

Adam was extremely intelligent. He had a face of stoneand a dry sense of humour. He always made me laughand he always made me think. He taught me to see thingsfrom a variety of perspectives and never to judge a bookby its cover. He taught me about the importance of havinga vision and the persistent determination required to makeit a reality. He taught me not to follow the crowd and tothink outside of the square. He was not a lecturer, he wasa conversationist. Adam imparted his wisdom effortlessly.I have never met anyone quite like him and probably neverwill.

always took it in his stride. If he thought he was righthe'd stick to his guns. He ignored the tentacles ofofficialdom that reached out from the far south to the farnorth as best he could. Bureaucracy is insidious thoughand is as doggedly determined as he was. It was a losingbattle. I admired the tenacity in which he fought it and hisrefusal to rollover and accede.

He was never a good politician as he always spoke hismind. There was never any confusion about what Adamthought and where he stood on a matter. He was a straightshooter.

He was a pioneer in the true sense of the word. He was amaverick who refused to conform. He was a man whocarved a life and a living out of very little. He workedwith whatever he had to create things or keep things going.He was a bush mechanic, a historian, an innovator, anentrepreneur, a visionary, an explorer, a larrikin...and Iwas privileged to call him my mate.

Adam Plate and Lynnie Trevillion in 1976 atOodnadatta - the beginning!

Adam lobbied the state government for betterroad conditions for pastoralists and travellersalike

2011 saw the outback electricity prices soar -Adam did his part for Oodnadatta residents

EDITORIAL by Steve Staines

Adam Plate - A true outback legendand a damn good bloke


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Over the years, the VARIETY BASH hascovered over 83,312 km’s, raising more

than $16 million for children who aresick, disadvantaged or have special

needs in Victoria.

When: Thursday August 23 – Saturday

September 1

Arrival (Marree):

Saturday August 25, 6pm

Marree Hotel,

Oodnadatta Track

Departure:

Sunday August 26, 7am

Marree Hotel,

Oodnadatta Track

Arrival (Birdsville):

Sunday August 26, 6pm

The Birdsville Hotel,

Adelaide St

Where: Variety Bash Route: Marree to

Birdsville

Continental Drift 3D [PG]

The Coober Pedy

Golf OpenSat 29th Sun 30th Sept

Far North Footy Grand

FinalSaturday 8th September 2012

VARIETY BASH

William Creek is proud toannounce it will be hosting the

Australian National Finals ofBronco Branding held onSaturday, August 17th 2013


Eileen Brown and the other Kungkas began to travelthe country, telling their story and spreading theirstrong message ‘irati wanti – the poison, leave it’.They wrote letters and spoke out. Slowly peoplestarted to listen and take notice. They worked withAboriginal and environmental groups, churches,unions and the South Australian Government andnever backed down, campaigning for six long years.“Kids were growing up and we were still fighting thatradioactive waste, that poison.”

They earned international recognition for theirtireless work, winning the prestigious American-based Goldman Prize for the Environment. The prizeis given annually to “grassroots environmentalheroes” from six geographic areas and isconsidered the environmental Nobel Prize.

The Kungkas never gave up and they won that fightagainst the government in 2004 when the FederalGovernment announced they would no longer buildthe waste dump in South Australia.

In 2005, the Kungkas published the story of theirstruggle in a book called ‘Talking Straight Out’, whichEileen co-edited. The book was launched on theanniversary of that first fateful test at Emu Junctionwith many family, friends and supporters inattendance.

Soon after, Eileen and the Kungkas travelled to AliceSprings to pass on their inspiring victory to CentralAustralian residents facing a similar proposal.

Eileen Brown teaching Inma at Kulini Kulini Bush Camp, 2003

While Aged Care provided Eileen Brown with arelaxing, safe place to live she was more akin to anin-house consultant as she never stopped working,instead embracing her number one job as ‘teacher’by mentoring and supporting all Aged Care staffwhich they are forever grateful. All Aged Care staffhave been touched by Eileen Brown’s warmth,generosity and patient guidance.

On January 26, 2003 Eileen Brown was awarded aMember of the Order of Australia. Her award wasfor service to the community “through thepreservation, revival and teaching of traditionalAnangu culture and as an advocate for Indigenouscommunities in Central Australia.” She was awardedmany other accolades in recognition of herremarkable contributions to the community and thereis no doubt her legacy as a cultural leader andteacher will continue for many years to come.

Eileen Brown will be sadly missed by all her family,friends, Aged Care Care Board, staff and residents,and the broader community. A funeral service washeld on Wednesday 29th at Mimili.

There will be a memorial service at UmoonaAged Care on Saturday 1st September at 11am.

Eileen Brown was awarded a Member of the Order

of Australia.

Coober Pedy

Eileen often spoke of retiring but as most peoplewho knew her could attest, she did nothing of thesort. She worked tirelessly to share her Ananguculture by teaching the younger generations at anyopportunity. She attended Law and CultureMeetings and Tjilpi Pampa gatherings on the APYLands; worked with the Coober Pedy Area Schoolstudents through the Grandparents KnowledgeProgram; facilitated weaving and language teachingat the Tjitji Tjuta childcare, mentored youngAboriginal women from Adelaide that wanted to learnabout their culture; and participated in mentoringcamps with the Council ofAboriginal Elders and AgedCare Rights Advocacy Service.

Since 1999, Eileen was an active board member ofUmoona Aboriginal Aged Care and was part of avisionary team of Coober Pedy Elders that lead thedevelopment of the community care model into thesuccessful residential facility it is now. She was oneof the first residents to move into Aged Care in 2002,shifting from House 5 with Mrs Ivy Stewart who shewent on to share a room with for the next ten years.

While being a strong cultural woman she was alsoan active Christian and was a member of the RevivalChurch since the early nineties. Almost everySunday she would go to Pastor Deane’s church andeach Christmas attend a Christian camp atCarrackalinga. Later on she became involved inother churches, travelling to Oodnadatta andattending various singsongs.

Eileen Brown, Eileen Crombie and Eadie King outcamping

Eileen Brown with malu wipu (kangaroo tail) at AgedCare

Eileen Brown with bush tucker.

Eileen Kampakuta Brown AM

Eulogy


Tanya LauderChild Community LinksOfficer District Council

of Coober Pedy

“Child Community Links is funded by the Australian Government Department

of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs”.

FAMILY MATTERSChild Community Links

Francine HoaniChild CommunityLinks Assistant


From the twitch of my nose to the wriggle of my toes, musicwill start my body moving. I just can’t resist a good beat. Ican dog dance to Slim Dusty and wiggle my hips to Elvis.

I have such a wide interest in all music that I have nevergiven it any thought about which is my favourite.

My Dad is stuck in the 80’s as far as music goes; he listens toit on CD while he is working around the house. He likes othermusic, but it is the music of the 80’s he has grown up with andthe bands of the 80’s he knows the best.

He also enjoys talk back programs on ABC radio and to hiscredit he is always up with the latest wheat prices.

My Mum has very different taste in music. There have beentimes that Dad and I have been trapped in the car on a longtrip and its Mum’s turn to choose a CD, I can hide in the backand try and block my ears but Dad has no escape. He has tosuffer through it sitting in the front, right next to a speaker.

Once Dad remembers Mum’s taste in music came in very handy.

He was working out bush with a group of people and one ofthe ladies was playing some music. My Dad said “I knowthat song, it’s from the 1930’s, that’s Billy Holiday, and she’sa very good singer” Well, the lady was very impressed theDad knew the singer and Dad was impressed that the ladywas the cook of the camp and from that day on he got specialservice and his lunch was always better than every one else’s.

To say Mum has different taste in music is an understatement.It can be almost strange.

Don’t forget it is Father’s Day coming up on September2nd. It’s so easy getting Dad something. Any ‘80’s mixedCD will do. They all sound much the same to me. I needto save some money to get this present and that meanscutting back on my spending. Looks like no chickennuggets, ice creams and fluffy toys and save up for aCD.

Thinking about Wendy and her Bush ballads and poetry Icould write Dad a poem to go with his CD. If I write agood poem maybe Wendy can make it into a song.

Daddy’s Little Girl

I’m Daddy’s little girlI love him with all my heartIt’s been that way from the startLaugh, giggle and being silly togetherSeeking each other in all types of weatherIt’s more than puppy love, daddy believes in meOur commitment to each other is easy to seeI help him when ever I canA day of work is well plannedWe work in the shed, laying in dirt and dust without acareWorking under the car, getting grease in my hairLeisure time is serious tooIt’s family time, with great things to doThere a photo in his wallet where his money used to beThe picture is special; it’s of Mum and me.I love you Daddy, Happy Fathers Day

Charlie ParisLets all dance to Dad’s new 80’s CDWoof Woof

Radiators, Hoodoo Gurus, Daddy Cool, The Cockroaches thatbecame the Wiggles and Midnight Oil. The list was an endlesssmorgasbord of good taste.

Mum likes her music loud, and if she can LOUDER the better.She is famous with her friends because she fell asleep in alarge speaker at a Rolling Stones Concert.

Mum also likes a good waltz and the blues. She has beenknown to sing in elevators if the elevator music is somethingshe knows.

Then there is her Country Music, that’s where I get my loveof Slim Dusty from. Early Aussie bush music developed intothe modern country music we know today. From Slim Dustyand a “Pub with no beer”, Rolf Harris with his song “Tie meKangaroo down, Sport” and “True Blue” and “Old Man Emu”by John Williamson. Music that makes you want to sing andtap your toes. Mum and I do a very physical with lots ofactions “Home among the Gum Trees”

I like to dance along to any type of music. I love it all. Thereare 1000’s of different types of music, if you are talking Punk;you need to say which type of Punk. Punk Blues, PunkCabaret, Punk Jazz or Punk Rock. There are music types Ihave never heard of. I read about music types called the“New Weird America” music (I didn’t know there was “OldWeird America” music) and not to forget Freak beatmusic?????

All these different types of music and no one have ever writtenDog Dance music. Instead of Disco or Hip Hop we couldhave Dog Dance A Go Go venues.

She can sing alone with any old musical. Mum’s relativestook her to see the musical “Oklahoma.” She loved it so muchshe sang along with all the actors; she was just a little louderthan the people on the stage. (The relatives never took her toa musical again.)

She and I share the love of all Australian music. I enjoy it,however Mum will proudly tell people she was there when itall started. Before these bands were famous they were allpub bands, you paid a few dollars to get into your local club/pub and dance all night to the best music. Music and bandsthat would be world famous in the future. From AC/DC, ColdChisel, The Angels, INXS, The

A few weeks ago I met a lady from Charters Towers,Wendy Oss, an incredibly talented person who cansing and recite original bush poetry.

Wendy who is also known as “The Soap Box Poet” wasappearing at the Desert Cave, where she entertained localand overseas guests alike. The tourists from overseaswere delighted in the variety of Aussie songs Wendysang and the way she involved the audience..

I caught up with Wendy the day before she left CooberPedy. She said she had a wonderful time, with lots tosee and do. She will need to come back again.

With all this talk of music and dancing, I am going toput on my mint condition Ernie Sigley record, yes Imean RECORD!! And dance around the room with Mum.(Anyone under the age of 35 may need to ask theirgrandparents who Ernie is)

Charlie Paris, Dog Reporter([email protected])

WENDY - VISITING SONGBIRD

Charlie the musician!

I was having a great sing along with Wendy until pushy paws Mummy Dog got in the way

Looking to see if there are any Poetry or MusicFestivals on around here

At home the cat takes cover in a tree when themusic gets too much

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MINERAL LEASES

Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with

Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the

Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the

undermentioned areas.

Applicant: Lost Sands Pty Ltd

Location: Noorina 2 area – approx 200 km

north of Cook

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 571

Ref: 2007/00392

Applicant: Lost Sands Pty Ltd

Location: Noorina 1 area – approx 200 km

north of Cook

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 770

Ref: 2007/00391

Applicant: Sunshine Alliance Resources

Pty Ltd

Location: Wynbring Rocks area – approx

147 km north of Ceduna

Pastoral Lease: Mulgathing

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 522

Ref: 2010/00321

Applicant: FMG Resources Pty Ltd

Location: Mount Riddoch area –

approx 120 km southeast of

Coober Pedy

Pastoral Leases: Anna Creek, Millers Creek,

Billa Kalina

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 743

Ref: 2011/00130


Location: Warriner Hill area – approx

100 km ESE of Coober Pedy

Pastoral Lease: Anna Creek

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 239

Ref: 2011/00131


Location: Parakylia area – approx 70 km

WNW of Andamooka

Pastoral Leases: Parakylia, Roxby Downs,

Billa Kalina

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 455

Ref: 2011/00134


Location: Mount Vivian area – approx

110 km WNW of Andamooka

Pastoral Leases: Parakylia, Mount Vivian,

Mount Eba, Millers Creek

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 641

Ref: 2011/00135


Location: Jims Hill area – approx 100 km

ESE of Tarcoola

Pastoral Lease: Coomdambo

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 70

Ref: 2011/00137


Location: Andamooka area – approx

50 km northwest of

Roxby Downs

Pastoral Lease: Billa Kalina

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 68

Ref: 2011/00154


Location: Kingoonya area – approx

120 km SSE of Coober Pedy

Pastoral Leases: Bulginnia, McDouall Peak,

Mt Eba, Millers Creek

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 650

Ref: 2011/00156


Location: Tarcoola area – approx 150 km

south of Coober Pedy

Pastoral Leases: Bulginnia, McDouall Peak,

Pt McDouall Peak,

Commonwealth Hill

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 486

Ref: 2011/00157


Location: Tarcoola area – approx 175 km

southwest of Coober Pedy

Pastoral Leases: Mount Christie, Mobella,

Muckanippie, Mulgathing

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 154

Ref: 2011/00158

Applicant: Woomera Exploration Pty Ltd

Location: Mount Carulinia area –

approx 20 km northwest of

Oodnadatta

Pastoral Leases: Mount Sarah, Todmorden,

Allandale

Term: One year

Area in km2: 693

Ref: 2011/00188


Location: Sundown Outstation area –

approx 130 km NNW of Marla

Pastoral Lease: Ayers Range South

Term: One year

Area in km2: 768

Ref: 2011/00189


Location: Mount Howe area – approx

130 km north of Marla

Pastoral Leases: Ayers Range South, Tieyon

Term: One year

Area in km2: 854

Ref: 2011/00190

Plans and co-ordinates can be

found on the DMITRE website:

http://www.minerals.dmitre.sa.gov.au/public_notices

or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

J. MartinMining Registrar

www.pir.sa.gov.au3258932

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Saturday 15 September9:30am – 12noon.

Contact 0421319693Maxine Turner (Public Officer)

PUBLIC NOTICE - AGM

FAREWELL to MILA

Mila will finish at the Italian Clubthis Friday 31st August

Mila first began working as awaitress at the Italo-Australian

Miners Club in 1974 and becamethe Manager in March of 1992

Come and join us forfarewell drinks.

Full story next edition CPRT13-9-2012

Mick Cox and Mark Harrison

Outgoing President and Vice

President

Italo- Australian Miners Club

(2011-2012)

ITALIAN CLUB

The family and friends of the late Mr Adam Plate are invitedto attend his funeral service.

2pm, 31st August, 2012

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish420 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, Adelaide

The family would like you to join them afterwards at a Wake at the Palais Hotel, The Esplanade, Semaphore tocelebrate Adam’s wonderful life.

A memorial service will be held in Oodnadatta at a later date to be advised.

In lieu of flowers donations to journeybeyondroadtrauma.org would be appreciated.Inquiries to Charles Berry & Son, 08 8332 2088

FUNERAL SERVICE - MR ADAM PLATE


Coober Pedy Area School School Services Officers

(2 positions available)

Coober Pedy Area School are looking for School service officers - 2 positions.These are specialized positions and involve personal care support in schools andpreschools.

Key responsibilities and duties• Helping with toileting of students and providing personal care support• Attending to the personal hygiene of learners and following personal

care plans• Providing personal care support including assistance with transfers and

positioning

Personal skills and abilities• Willing to toilet students who have continence care needs• Ability to provide toilet support including changing and dressing

students• Ability to lift and support students during toilet support

Job and Person Specifications are available from school.Applicants are asked to submit an Expression of

Interest with two referees by Monday 17th September

Coober Pedy Area School is an equal opportunities employer.

If you require further information about the position please ring John Sutton on (08) 8672 5077.

John Sutton, Principal – Coober Pedy Area School

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An Office for Recreation and Sport(ORS) traineeship incentive program iscurrently available to assist the ongoingdevelopment and growth of the sport andrecreation sector in South Australia.

The Recreation and Sport TraineeshipIncentive Program, offers entry levelopening to a career in the recreation andsport industry.

Under the 2013 Recreation and Sport TraineeIncentive Program administered by ORS,eligible recreation, sport and fitnessorganisations are able to apply for a financialincentive of $5,000 towards offsetting thewage and administrative costs of taking ona trainee.

The 2013 Recreation and Sport YouthTraineeship program is currently openuntil Monday, 15 October and is availableto organisations such as:• State Sporting Organisations;• Community Recreation Organisations;• Outdoor Recreation Organisations;• Fitness Organisations;• For Profit Sport and RecreationOrganisations; and• Sport and Recreation Clubs.

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District Council of Coober Pedy

NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting held on 6th August 2012 the District Council ofCoober Pedy resolved as follows.

Adoption of Valuation

Pursuant to Section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, adopted for the yearending 30th June 2013 the Valuer-General’s valuation of capital values relating to propertywithin the Council’s area totalling $176,274,360.

Declaration of Rates

Pursuant to Sections 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, declareddifferential general rates on land within its area for the year ending 30th June 2013 varyingaccording to the use of the land as follows:

Land Use 1 Residential 0.2985 cents in the dollarLand Use 2 Commercial – Shop 0.9141 cents in the dollarLand Use 3 Commercial – Office 0.9141 cents in the dollarLand Use 4 Commercial – Other 0.9446 cents in the dollarLand Use 5 Industry Light 0.9446 cents in the dollarLand Use 6 Industry – Other 0.9446 cents in the dollarLand Use 7 Primary Production 0.9446 cents in the dollarLand Use 8 Vacant Land 0.1834 cents in the dollarLand Use 9 Other 0.9446 cents in the dollar

Pursuant to Section 152(1)(c)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999, declared that a fixedcharge of $340.00 will apply to all rateable land within the Council’s area for the yearending 30th June 2013.

Sewerage Separate Rate

Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999, declareda separate rate in respect of all rateable land within the area of the Council and within theSewerage Scheme Area for the year ending 30th June 2013 for the purposes of makingavailable, supporting and maintaining the Coober Pedy Sewerage Scheme, being a rate of0.4327 cents in the dollar based on the capital value of the rateable land, with the exceptionof those properties that cannot be connected.

Water Annual Service Charge

Pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, declared an annual servicecharge for the year ending 30th June 2013 on land within the Council’s area to which itprovides or makes available the prescribed service of the provision of water based on thenature of the service and varying according to land use category as follows:

Land Use 1 Residential $160.00Land Use 2 Commercial – Shop $595.00Land Use 3 Commercial – Office $595.00Land Use 4 Commercial – Other $595.00Land Use 5 Industry Light $595.00Land Use 6 Industry – Other $595.00Land Use 7 Primary Production $160.00Land Use 8 Vacant Land $128.00Land Use 9 Other $160.00

Payment of Rates

Pursuant to Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1999, rates will be payable in fourequal or approximately equal instalments to be received on or before 21st September 2012,14th December 2012, 15th March 2013 and 14th June 2013.

P Cameron, Chief Executive Officer

Please Note:

New Waste Depot Fees Apply

Opening Hours Weekdays 1pm—4pm

Opening Hours Weekends 9am—1pm

Closed Public Holidays

Every Rateable Property will receive 4 x $5 Waste Depot Vouchers withfirst Rates Notice that can be used up until 30 June 2013.

All Payment of Waste Depot Fees must be done with Vouchers.*Voucher are available at Council Office Monday—Friday 8.30am—5pm

New FeesCar / Sedan 5.00 per load inc GSTStation wagon / Van 10.00 per load inc GSTUte only or up to 6 x 4 trailers only 15.00 per load inc GSTUte only & up to 6 x 4 trailers only 20.00 per load inc GST6 x 4 Trailer with Cage 25.00 per load inc GSTUte only or up to 7 x 4 trailers only 25.00 per load inc GSTUte only & up to 7 x 4 trailers only 30.00 per load inc GST8 x 5 trailers 30.00 per load inc GST8 x 5 trailer with cage 40.00 per load inc GSTUte plus 8 x 5 trailer 45.00 per load inc GSTUte plus 8 x 5 trailer with cage 55.00 per load inc GST2 to 5 ton single axle light truck and skip bins 70.00 per load inc GST5 to 10 ton single axle truck 90.00 per load inc GST10 to 20 ton tandem truck or semi trailer 120.00 per load inc GSTRoad train and 20 plus ton trucks 200.00 per load inc GSTCar Tyre Dumping fees 5.00 per tyre inc GST4 x 4 Tyre Dumping fees 10.00 per tyre inc GSTTruck Tyre Dumping fees 15.00 per tyre inc GSTEarth Moving equipment Tyre Dumping fees 50.00 per tyre inc GST

District Council of Coober Pedy


Acting Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, AnneGale, is warning people not to buy goods fromtravelling conmen selling from the back of vans orcars.

The warning follows a recent report received by Consumerand Business Services (CBS) of a white van with NSWregistration plates selling audio visual equipment in theSouth Plympton area. CBS issued a similar warning inOctober 2011, for the Victor Harbor region.

“Typically, these traders will tell consumers that they havesurplus stock of high quality equipment that they can sellat greatly reduced prices by cash only,” Ms Gale said.

“Any product guarantee that might be provided with thegoods is worthless. Don’t be fooled by their to-good-to-be-true, cash-only prices for ‘high-end’ multimedia andelectronic goods.

“These goods are likely to be poor imitations and maynot work properly. Consumers should not deal with thesedodgy traders.”

The person in the van in South Plympton sold some audiovisual equipment that the conman claimed was excessstock from a well-known retailer, worth $12,000 butavailable through him for $3,000.

The person who purchased the audio visual equipmentreceived a receipt with the company name HarmanGroup Electronic Pty Ltd handwritten on it.

Under Australian Consumer Law, for unsolicited salesconsumers have a 10-day cooling off period during whichthe trader cannot provide any goods or services or acceptany payment in relation to that sale.

“Any traders selling products from vans are breaking

the law, and consumers are entitled to have their money

refunded and the contract nullified.” Ms Gale said.

“However, these are travelling conmen who will

disappear as soon as money changes hands, making it

extremely difficult to receive your entitled compensation

for the dodgy products.

“Breaches of these laws are subject to penalties of up

to $10,000 for individuals and $50,000 for companies.”

If consumers are approached by someone selling goods

from a van or car, or come across anyone claiming to

be from the Harman Group Electronic company, they

are urged to contact CBS on 131 882.

VAN SCAM IS BACK: CONSUMERS WARNED

The annual William Creek Campdraft and BroncoBranding was held on Saturday, August 18th 2012.

SA Tourism Minister Hon Gail Gago opened the eventsaying what a great pleasure it was to be at the WilliamCreek Camp Draft and Bronco Branding and whatmagnificent weather the outback had turned on for theoccasion.

Bridie Ferguson, Commodore Station came first andsecond in the IMX Resources/Mike Maylin ContractingCampdraft, and brother Corey from Wirraminna Stationcame third.

Local participant Nathan Keough from Peake Station tookout the Wrightsair/Miner’s Store Novice Bronco Branding, with Matt Williams, Richard Nunn and Cameron Williamson the ground.

The Mount Barry Team consisting of Tony Williamscatching and Matt and Cameron Williams and Reg Hunterhelping out on the ground took first in the OZ MineralsSingles event. The Macumba team of Eddie Nunn andGreg Warren, with Gregory Warren, Colin Greenfield andRichard Nunn won the Anna Creek/Williams Cattle CoDoubles competition.

WILLIAM CREEK OZ MINERALS CAMP-

DRAFT AND BRONCO BRANDING 2012

The Line Energy Steer Ride was won by Aaron Oldfield,Macumba and the T&R team of Brad Pritchard andGraham Bramley won the Opal Inn Chute Dogging.

It was also the final round of Bronco Branding SA for2011-2012, and the Singles Champions were the Mt Barryteam, with Tony Williams as catcher. There was a tie inthe Doubles event between the Mt Barry team, TonyWilliams and David Hunter, and the Macumba team- withEddie Nunn and Greg Warren .

The committee would like to thank all those who assistedon the day- particularly those who travel great distancesto help us out. Special thanks to the Roxby AmbulanceService , and a big thank you also to those who sponsorour events- without sponsorship , these events could notbe held.

Next year William Creek is proud to be hosting theAustralian National Finals of Bronco Branding – this eventwill be held on Saturday, August 17th 2013.

Wrightsair sponsored Anna Creek team withGordon Warren catching in the singles.

Former William Creek inhabitants Neville Jacob,Penong and Ben Rose, Wilmington

Chloe Nunn, Margie Nunn, Adriana Jacob andJoanne Wake

Aaron Oldfield showing the style he used to winthe Steer Ride

by Helen Williams

Doubles Winners- the Macumba Team - ChloeNunn, Greg warren, Hon Gail Gago, Eddie Nunn,Gregory Warren and Colin Greenfield

Continued page 20

Normie Sims with Corey Ferguson and Bill Drew


President: James Michie

Vice President: Chris Warrior

Treasurer: Glenys Veenstra

Assistance Treasurer: Josie Warrior

Secretary: John Di Donna

Assistance Secretary: Les Pullen

Handi Capper Pistol: Dale Price

Assistant Handi Capper Pistol: James

Michie

Handi Capper Rifle: James Michie

Assistant Handi Capper Rifle: John Di

Donna

Firearms Licensee: James Michie

Range Officer: To be nominated or

appointed by an executive on the day

PR officer: Les Pullen

Social Committee : Nigel Nona, Declan

Carter, Josie Warrior

Firearms Instructors: Chris Warrior, John Di

Donna, James Michie

Coober Pedy Shooters Club Welcomes allSponsors, Members, and New Shooters for 2012

COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS RESULTS

3 - 26 August 2012

COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc.

ShotgunSponsored John’s Pizza Bar & RestaurantFriday Night 3rd August WinnersCongratulation to:1st John Di Donna Scored 162nd Les Pullen Scored 123rd Peter Scored 11

ShotgunSponsored John’s Pizza Bar & RestaurantFriday Night 24th August WinnersCongratulation to:1st Dale Price Scored 172nd John Di Donna Scored 163rd Nigel Nona Scored 6

ResultsPistol ShootBracket 25M Double Handed (rim fire)Sponsored The Mud HutSaturday 4th August WinnersCongratulation to:A Grade NONEB Grade Les Pullen Scored 587.2C Grade Les Load Scored 562D Grade Nigel Nona Scored 562.1

ResultsPistol ShootBracket 25M Strongarm with H/Cap (rim fire)Sponsored Coober Pedy Lions ClubSaturday 18th August WinnersCongratulation to:A Grade Dale Price Scored 584B Grade James Michie Scored 590.2C Grade Pierre Strzabala Scored 631.2D Grade Glenys Veenstra Scored 683

ResultsPistol ShootBracket 25M Strongarm with H/Cap (rim fire)Sponsored Coober Pedy Lions ClubSaturday 25th August WinnersCongratulation to:A Grade Dale Price Scored 613.1B Grade James Michie Scored 583.1C Grade Pierre Strzabala Scored 625.1D Grade Josie Warrior Scored 511.1

Rim Fire Prone25m /50m Rapid FireSponsored Mary HarmsSunday 8th JulyWinnersCongratulation to:1st Dale Price Scored 89 + 70 Total 1592nd James Michie Scored 79 + 63 Total 1423rd Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored 67 + 71 Total 138

Rim Fire Bench Rest25m /50m Rapid FireSponsored Mary HarmsSunday 5th AugustWinnersCongratulation to:1st John Di Donna Scored 100.6 + 100 Total 200.62nd Guy Foley Scored 97 + 88 Total 1853rd NONE

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Rim Fire Prone25m /50m Rapid FireSponsored Mary HarmsSunday 5thAugustWinnersCongratulation to:B Grade Marganovic Scored 53 + 53 Total 106C Grade Clint Indelacto Scored 24 + 57 Total 81

Rim Fire100m (PRONE)Sponsored Mary HarmsSunday 8th July WinnersCongratulation to:1st Clint Indelacto Scored 592nd Steve Marjanovic Scored 433rd NONE

Rim Fire100m (BENCH REST)Sponsored Mary HarmsSunday 8th July WinnersCongratulation to:1st John Di Donna Scored 97.22nd Guy Foley Scored 58NONE

Rim Fire Bench RestBest Individual 25/50 combineSponsored Outback weddings (Rose Berry)Sunday 19th AugustWinnersCongratulation to:1st John Di Donna Scored 100.3 + 100 Total 200.32nd Guy Foley Scored 98.1 + 85 Total 183.13rd NONE

Rim Fire ProneBest Individual 25/50 combineSponsored Outback weddings (Rose Berry)Sunday 19th AugustWinnersCongratulation to:A Grade Dale Price Scored 92.1 + 83 Total 175.1B Grade Steve Marjanovic Scored 67 + 67 Total 134C Grade Clint Indelcato Scored 62 + 43 Total 105

Rim Fire Bench RestBest Individual 25/50 combineSponsored Outback weddings (Rose Berry)Sunday 26th AugustWinnersCongratulation to:1st John Di Donna Scored 100.3 + 97 Total 197.32nd Guy Foley Scored 97 + 84 Total 1813rd NONE

Rim Fire ProneBest Individual 25/50 combineSponsored Outback weddings (Rose Berry)Sunday 26th AugustWinnersCongratulation to:A Grade Dale Price Scored 97.1 + 80 Total 177.1B Grade Steve Marjanovic Scored 63 + 41 Total 104C Grade None

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William Creek Camp Draft &Bronco Branding 2012

Brendan Nagle, Nilpinna, makes a spectacular dismount during his Steer Ride.Bridie Ferguson and Corey Ferguson took out prizes in the Campdraft.

Hon Gail Gago opening the event

Photo: Peter Rowe

Photos: Helen WilliamsWilliam Creek Camp Draft &Bronco Branding 2012

Winners of Bronco Branding SA Singles event for 2011-2012. Mt Barry Team- Matt Williams,Gerry Nunn, Secretary Bronco Branding SA, Tony Williams, Cameron Williams and Reg Hunter

Josh Scott from Peake Station holds on inthe Steer Ride

tragic death of adam plate numbs outback communities · 2012. 8. 29. · •tyres •tyre repairs...

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