The Gordonvale water tower sits prominently at the southeast corner of Norman Park, and was constructed between 1932 and 1935 using day labour during the Great Depression.

After consultation with the local Gordonvale community a decision to remove the structure has been reached. Restoration of the tower was expected to be about $840,000 whilst removal would be about $150,000.

The water tower structure is constructed of reinforced concrete and consists of a tank supported by braced legs and foundation. The first Australian Concrete Structures Design Standard was not available until 1934.

Therefore, this tank and tower would have been designed prior to any Australian standard for concrete design and most likely used a British Standard for the design.

The tower was constructed to supply water to the sugar mill, fire services and as a general water supply. The tank had a capacity of 60,000 gallons or 272,000 litres and was filled using the aid of an electric pump. Water was drawn from the Mulgrave River.

During the depression, the government funded a variety of civic projects across the state to provide employment for its citizens during this difficult time, including the Gordonvale Water Tower. Many water towers and other civic projects were built across Queensland and other parts of the country during this time.

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across Australia that were built in the earlier part of the last century. Many are still in use today such as the Innisfail Water Tower, whilst many others are no longer used as water storage but are used for a variety of other purposes.

It is noted than within the Local Government Area there are three water towers which have all been decommissioned but are all still standing. These are at Gordonvale, Holloways Beach and Newell Beach which was built in 1963 and had repairs carried out in 1990.

In 2012 a community survey was undertaken by Cairns Regional Council which sought public opinion as to whether it should be removed or restored. Of the 353 responses received 158 (48.9%) supported restoration and 165 (51.1%) considered it should be removed. 30 offered no comment.

The survey results were summarised by CRC staff and a variety of suggestions were received with the most popular being to use it for a memorial, a monument or a plaque detailing the history of the tower and the town (WW2, settlers, town history, sugar mill, etc – but not cane toads). Using it as an observation deck/lookout was also very popular.

Given the costly estimate for restoration, about $840,000, and the restrictions that would be placed on further upgrades to the park, removal of the tower is considered to be the most appropriate option. The tower is also likely to exceed the threshold for listing on the state heritage register. Work is expected to start in the new financial year.

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Well it’s that time of year when the swimming pool is our best friend. With an increase in bather loads, hot weather and increased rainfall (if the wet season decides to arrive) make sure you are running your pool for at least 8 hours a day, preferably 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours mid-afternoon.

Also, if you have a chlorinator ensure it is turned up for these peak summer months. You need to check and clean the cell on your chlorinator regularly as calcium build up will decrease its effectiveness at maintaining chlorine levels for that sparkling pool. Also remember that even though the family dog is looking hot and his tongue’s hanging out, every time he jumps in the pool it’s like having a pool party and you will have trouble maintaining balanced, sparkling water.

Regularly drop in to your local Gordonvale Pool Shop (which is now open Saturday mornings) to get your water tested and ensure a trouble free swimming season.

The Gordonvale branch of the Australian Red Cross will be holding a cent sale at the RSL Hall in Gordon Street Gordonvale.

The date for the event is Saturday the 23rd of March with doors opening at 1pm for a 2pm start. Cost of admission is $3. There are great prizes including a lucky door prize, raffles and a delicious afternoon tea.

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Mon – Gordonvale Goanna’s Playgroup 9.30 - 6th – Winter Season starts Touch Footy Mens 11am, QCWA Halland Womens Teams

Mon – Brownies (aged 7-10 ½ yo) Guide Hut 22nd – JP Signing Service, Gordonvale Hub 4pm-6pm10am-2pm

Mon – Guides (aged 10 ½ - 13) Guide Hut 23rd – Red Cross Cent Sale, 1pm doors open 6.30pm-8.30pmfor 2pm start, $3, Gordonvale RSL

Tue – Active Games in Norman Park 3.15pm Tue – Rangers (aged 13-18yo) Guide Hut 7pm-9pm13th – Marino Moller Lawyers Race DayWed – Gumnuts (age 5-7yo) Guide Hut 4pm-5.30pm

18th – JPMI Civil Construction Race Day Sat – 4F Fun Fitness group meet at Julie’s Tasty Treats between 6.30-7am. Walk, ride etc25th – Pet Show, St Michaels School 9.30am -

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Congratulations Lauren Guernier with your fantastic photo of Horse Surfing. Please contact Mulgrave News to arrange collection of your prize – a $5.00 gift voucher from The Feed Shop.

We had a wonderful response to our first Pet of the Month competition of the year. Four fun photos of animals in water were entered which you can view on our Facebook page.

Each month there will be a new theme. For our April Pet of the Month photo challenge we would like to see your Pets relaxing/sleeping. The winner’s photo will be featured in the April issue of Mulgrave News. Entries close 20th March.

Photo entries to be emailed to admin@mulgravenews.com.au or visit our Facebook page and post your photo on the Wall. To see all photos entries you can visit our website www.mulgravenews.com.au or our Facebook page. Please ensure you have permission from the animal owner before submitting entry. The winning photo printed each month receives a $5.00 gift voucher from The Feed Shop.

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Thomas Bros Butchers and Bakers were established in Gordonvale in 1896 and, in 1915, Mr. Naunton T Thomas, purchased a butchering business in Gordon Street from Mr. William Fooks which was completely destroyed by fire in 1927.

In November of the same year, they moved into new premises on Norman Street which was described as: “…one of the most up-to-date of its kind in Queensland. Possessed of fine large show windows and lighted throughout with electric lights, concrete floors and fibro cement wall linings with fly-proof gauze protectors.” The bakery was in a house next door to the shop.

A five-legged heifer bred by Thomas Bros. was entered into the 1931 Show under the category of a sideshow, prompting a Cairns Post reporter to write: “This freak caused quite an interesting conversation between cattlemen.”

In 1933, a three thousand pound upgrade to the premises included the butcher shop, freezer rooms, administration offices and a new, modern bakery, putting the lot under one roof with a fifty foot frontage on Norman Street.

In the 1940’s, Thomas Bros Butchers had their slaughter yards in an area between Jacob Close and Leighton Crescent. Cattle from their three thousand acre holding paddock at “Barrine” (Top Gate”), were led down to Gordonvale by the head drover, Tom Thomas on Robson’s Track, (also called “Thomas’s Track” at the time), to an open area opposite Coombe Street where the S.E.S. now stands.

At one stage the cattle were also held in what was known as the “Town Common” which included today’s Gordonvale State High School grounds between Cairns Road and the Bruce Highway, below what was then called “Leonie’s Hill”.

Mr. Tom Thomas died in 1950 having lived in Gordonvale all his life. He was described as “…one of the most prominent horse owners in the far north and an all-round sportsman.”

Thomas Bros Butchers and Bakers continued to trade until 1969 when they closed their doors for the last time and the premises were purchased by Mr. T Houlihan. Thomas Street, Gordonvale, is named after this pioneer family.

Acknowledgements: State Library of Queensland, Mrs. M Hoolihan, Mr. I Thomas and other members of the Thomas family.

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The markets are back once again. Head on down and grab your freshest local The Mulgrave Settlers Museum, 60 Gordon Street, Gordonvale reopened on produce and soak up the atmosphere this Saturday at Norman Park. Tuesday 29 January. Opening hours are 10.00am to 2.00pm. See some of the

paintings of well known local artist Ivy Zappala whose inspiration has developed from the theory that ‘only those who see the invisible can do the impossible’.

The water tower at Gordonvale’s Norman Park will be thoroughly documented for historical purposes before it makes way for public space. Following public consultation regarding the future of Norman Park, Council yesterday voted to North Queensland will have another eclipse on May 10th this year. This will be remove the 78-year-old structure, which is deteriorating and represents a public a annular eclipse, where the moon is slightly smaller (97%) than the sun.safety risk. Photographs and detailed drawings would be taken of the structure, See below for more info.with copies to be submitted to various historical organisations. Council is http://www.eclipse.aaq.org.au/index.php/teacher-resources/eclipse-currently investigating further improvements to Norman Park, such as enhanced information/annular-solar-eclipse-10-may-2013facilities and playground equipment, with work to commence this financial year.

To keep up to date with whats happening around Gordonvale check the Gordonvale has never had flouride and now fluoride will be removed from all website www.FocusOnGordonvale.com. If you have something to add to the water supplies within the Cairns region by February 13. Cairns Regional Council weekly e-newsletter just send an email to M.Edwards4@cairns.qld.gov.au.has backed a policy statement by the Local Government Association Queensland in determining its position. Infrastructure associated with fluoridation will be re-deployed into other areas of Council operation, where possible.

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For every $20 spent at Walters SUPA IGA (excluding Cigarettes and cig products) customers receive a token to deposit in the Community Token Box of their choice. Spend $100 and receive 5 tokens, etc.

The value of the tokens is paid to the Community Organisation twice a year.

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Youth FundJazmine Elder was a recent recipient of $200 from the Gordonvale Community Youth Fund after her selection in the girls Under 13 Australian Futsal team and will travel to Barcelona in Spain in May this year.

Jazmine’s selection is a result of a successful campaign at the national Under 13 championships which were held in Cairns in June last year. In that competition Jazmine was awarded 5 “all star awards for the best and fairest.”

Congratulations Jazmine and we wish you all the best. As well as Jasmine the Gordonvale Youth Fund are able to assist Sharni Macor, Ashleigh Fahlstrom, Krysen Swaffer and Eboni Macor to attend the Camp Drafting, Sporting, Gymkhanna and Mounted Games State Championships in Rockhampton later this year.

The Gordonvale youth fund is set up to assist children who have been selected to represent their organization in state or national championships. Every Saturday a group of hardworking volunteers sell raffle tickets at the Old Gordonvale Hotel to raise the money. A big thank you to Paul and Fern Campbell for their continued support. Thanks also to Chalky, John Keating, Stalking and Darcy for assisting on Saturday mornings. Your efforts have not gone un noticed.

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Thank you for supporting our new photo competition. We had four photos of the Gordonvale area affected by rain entered.

Congratulations Donna Rondeau you are our lucky winner with your wonderful photo of Walsh’s Pyramid with storm clouds. Please contact Mulgrave News to arrange collection of your prize - $5.00 gift certificate from Julie’s Tasty Treats.

Each month there will be a new theme. For our April Your Town photo challenge our theme is ‘Buildings’. This can be an entire building, or the roofline, etc., ensuring that this photo will automatically be recognised as Gordonvale area. The winner’s photo will be featured in the April issue of Mulgrave News. Entries close 20th March.

Photo entries to be emailed to admin@mulgravenews.com.au or visit our Facebook page and post your photo on the Wall. To see all photos entries you can visit our website www.mulgravenews.com.au or our Facebook page. The winning photo printed each month receives a $5.00 gift voucher from Julie’s Tasty Treats.

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The Yarrabah boy inthe Swannies jumperBy Wesley Hull

Young Tyrese Bounghi, from Gordonvale State School in Far North Queensland, probably has to pinch himself every now and then. A week ago he was just another 12 year old boy going to school and playing footy. But last Saturday he wore a football jumper donated by the Vietnam Swans Australian Rules Football Club based in Saigon. Now he is about to become the pride and joy of his home towns of Yarrabah and Gordonvale as a new face of international Aussie Rules football. Last Saturday saw an International Day in Yarrabah, a small indigenous community east of Cairns, which was organised by local club Pyramid Power Junior AFL Club.

At this event, kids from the community were asked to come down, have a kick and wear the donated jumpers from a number of international clubs. These included the Manchester Mosquitoes (England), Reading Kangaroos (England), Dublin Demons (Ireland), Orange County Bombers (California, USA), Baulkham Hills Hawks (Sydney, NSW) and the Vietnam Swans. Photos of the boys were sent around the world, and the shot of Tyrese was seen by the Swannies, prompting the club to request an interview with him to encourage a cultural exchange and further the “Brother Club” concept developed by Pyramid Power.

Initially, Tyrese was asked about his Australian Rules football background. He proudly stated that he played for both the Gordonvale State School team and his local club, Pyramid Power, adding that it was his grandfather in Yarrabah who “played a bit” and introduced Tyrese to the game just three years ago.

When asked if he had a sporting hero, he said there were no AFL heroes, and he didn’t support any national AFL clubs. His hero is still Matty Bowen from the North Queensland Cowboys Rugby League team who has been an inspiration to many young indigenous kids who dream of making the big time one day.

When Tyrese was asked whether he wanted to make the big time, he said yes. When asked if he would succeed, he said yes again with a crooked grin of certainty. He was asked if he knew anything of Vietnam, but confessed to knowing only what his interviewer had told him. At this point, an atlas was hurriedly sought and Tyrese was shown where Vietnam was.

Whether he knew last week or not, one thing is certain. He now knows a lot more about Vietnam and their Australian Rules football team and he has been instrumental in bringing an Australian Indigenous community and people of a South East Asian country one small step closer to each other. This whole story is symbolic of the concept of cultures meeting cultures through Australian Rules football., with Tyrese being a beacon of international “brother clubs”.

Singing ClassesExperienced local singers Nikki Doll and Susie Tutin will be starting exciting new singing classes at The Hub on the Friday 8th of March. Classes will consist of juniors (ages 6 to 11) and seniors (ages 12 to 18).

Also community classes will be held for interested singers of all ages. Everyone is welcome. A choir will also be formed from all classes which will hopefully be ready for this year’s ANZAC Day ceremony.

Nikki and Susie believe that learning to sing and being involved with music has positive advantages for mental and physical well being. Tests have proved that students who actively take part in music improve their academic outcomes as learning music improves many aspects of our lives such as better health, improved co-ordination, mathematical and thinking skills, the ability to communicate and share with others as well as developing confidence and self-expression.

Their aims are, not only to improve children’s and adult’s singing and performance abilities, but also to create more community spirit by bringing people together from Gordonvale and also the surrounding areas and would like to offer their services to prepare the singers to perform some appropriate songs to the public on ANZAC day coming up in April.

Performances will also be held by all classes mid- year and at the end of the year for the enjoyment of friends and families and members of the public. Nikki and Susie aim to create a very happy and friendly atmosphere and want to encourage everyone not to be shy and to come along and have lots of fun and make new friends.

All enquiries (re: fees etc) can be made by calling Susie on 0401 044 903 or emailing: sutu10@hotmail.com

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Gordonvale Turf ClubNaming GordonvaleGordonvale Turf Club has started 2013 racing season with a new and refreshed committee.

The AGM was held on the 24th February resulting in President- Cameron Riches, Senior Vice President- David Chalk, Junior Vice President- Michael Piccolo, Treasurer- Gary Riches, and Secretary- Kerry Coppin. Committee members- Allan Barnard, Eric Baker, Kent Alley, Janelle Lloyd, Tony Dall’Alba, Dean Piccolo, Arthur Baker, Gordon Coppin, Ralph Baker & Darcy Benham.

Over the past 3 years Gordonvale Turf Club race meetings have experienced a massive turn around not only financially but also in attendance numbers, the number of horses starting and the amount of Prize money on offer at each meeting.

This year Racing Queensland granted a 3rd race meeting to the Gordonvale Turf Club which will be run on 13th April 2013 due to Track Renovations at Cairns Jockey Club. Sponsorship packages for this race meeting were snapped up within days of being on sale.

The Day naming rights sponsor for the April meeting are Marino Moller Lawyers. The other 4 race sponsors are Louie’s Liquor Barn, Parkview Tavern, ECU Bank and Underwood Party Hire.

Gordonvale Turf Club is also racing on the 18th of May, this is going to be a record breaking race day with prize money on offer just under $45,000. This race meeting has had all its races sold out with JPMI Civil Contractors Sponsoring the $10,000.00 Roy Marsh Memorial and also naming rights to the event. Other Sponsors include Tuff Tyres, Ye Olde Gordonvale Hotel, Great Northern Hotel and the Mulgrave Central Mill.

There are still many tent site packages available for both race days. If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to contact Cameron Riches on 0427 999 121 or cameron@richesgroup.com.au

The township of Gordonvale has had a very interesting history. The area was first surveyed in the late 1800’s by a white police constable and aboriginal tracker. The area was given the name Plain Camp as it displayed wide open grassy plains.

The local aboriginal tribes had regularly set the once large expanse of rainforest alight, to attract quick grass growth and in turn encourage wallabies, bandicoots etc as a readily available protein food source.

By the late 1890’s as the area developed, it was then known as Mulgrave, but that was soon changed to Nelson to honour the Hon. Hugh Muir Nelson, Premier of Queensland, 1893-1897. The name change to Nelson posed another problem, as mail was mistakenly sent to Nelson New Zealand.

On the 22nd January 1914, the Department of Lands gazetted the name change from Nelson to Gordonvale after other names such Gordonville, Gordon, Gordonborough, Gordonham and Gordonby were unsuccessful.

Gordonvale was named after John Gordon, who was originally from Northern Ireland. In 1870 he left Ireland for New Zealand and joined his brother in mining ventures. After hearing the news of the Palmer River gold rush, in 1873, John Gordon set up mining operations near Cooktown for three years. With the development of the Port Douglas area, he was reported to have brought the first team of bullocks to the area to commence his butchering operations. In 1879, he started a mining operation at the newly discovered Mulgrave goldfield at Goldsborough.

After sustaining many financial losses in mining, John set up a butchering operation near the Pyramid Mill site, just downstream from Pete’s Bridge. Once again business wasn’t too good, so John moved his butchering business to Gordonvale and set up near the Mulgrave Mill in Gordon street, where he operated a butchering and cattle owners association for 25 years.

John then became a founder and original mortgagee of the Mulgrave Central Mill and was a director of the mill for over 30 years. John Gordon was well known for his involvement in the Gordonvale community and his tireless work with worthy charities and patriotic activities. His legacy to the Gordonvale Presbyterian Church can be seen in the construction of the church hall, which bears the inscription, John Gordon Memorial Hall 1936.

John Gordon married Elizabeth Mary O’Byrne in 1901, but did not have any children. He died in March 1929 and lies in an unmarked grave in the Gordonvale Cemetery.

The Mulgrave Settlers Museum is hoping to gain funding to place a granite boulder with a suitable plaque on John Gordon’s grave site to acknowledge and commemorate his valuable contribution to the town of Gordonvale.

Information supplied by Mulgrave Settlers Museum. Our current display is on Ivy Zappala’s art work. We also have a short DVD narrated by Ivy explaining her paintings, which depict local scenery and characters of the region. We are open Mon-Sat 10am-2pm.

Next year in 2014 will be the 100th year anniversary of the naming of Gordonvale . The Mulgrave Set t lers Museum - emai l : settlersmuseum@bigpond.com, ph: 07 4056 1810, along with The Gordonvale Focus Group (contact Steve Brain - email: S.Brain@cairns.qld.gov.au,ph: 07 4044 3071 or mobile: 0488 148 778. We would like to hear from you if you have any photos relating to this subject or can help with ideas to celebrate this important community event and advertise Gordonvale.

Events Crew ProgramWe still have places available and new participants can easily catch up to where we are in the program.

This FREE training will give you an entry level understanding of just about everything to do with project management in events, from concept development, promotions through to production.

The Events Crew program supports emerging event managers/cultural enablers, through a 10 week workshop training program culminating in the crew playing a part in the production and staging of a live music event.

Please download an application from www.cairns.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/arts-culture/creative-partnerships/cairns-events-crew. Gordonvale Events Crew training is being held at Gordonvale RSL, 94 Gordon St, Gordonvale. Training is every Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm commencing on 13 February 2013. Gordonvale music event will be held on Thursday 11 April 2013 at Gordonvale RSL.

For more information please contact: Lisa Christensen | Creative Partnerships | l.christensen@cairns.qld.gov.au | 07 4032 6620 or Mark Edwards | Gordonvale Community Hub | m.edwards4@cairns.qld.gov.au | 07 4056 6712.

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NEW

NEW

Glorious Goldsborough Valley!$475,000 negotiable

Waterfalls at your doorstep, rainforest views, a spring fed creek, spacious living for everyone and room for everything.

• 3 large bed plus office and 4th bedroom/retreat downstairs.

• Main bedroom has WIR, en suite.

• Soundproofed Kids retreat has large living area with it's own bathroom separating 2 large bedrooms with robes plus a study nook.

• Massive living areas.

• So much more.

5-7 Cradle Close, Goldsborough

Secluded Rainforest Lifestyle!Present All Written Offers

Owners have moved on and this amazing propertymust be sold. • Split level, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

• Polished kwila floors & tiled throughout• Lovely gardens, fruit trees, water features &

seasonal creek with a rainforest backdrop• Pool, gazebo & ponds

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