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Thursday 4 July 2013

WHAT CAUSED THE GROUND TO

SPLIT OPEN IN COOBER PEDY?

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A significant crack measuring around12 inches wide and a metre deepmysteriously appeared in the groundalongside the Oodnadatta Road in theCoober Pedy town area in June.

A council worker grading the OodnadattaRoad discovered the gaping crack in theground on Monday 17 June.

Graeme Norton, Council Power StationManager said “I don’t believe it’s erosionas it’s virgin ground and quite flat so it’snot subject to undue run-off from rain.My first impression was that there musthave been an earth quake”

Local who have been out to see the gapingcrack are saying it must have been causedby an earth quake. The only earthquakein the vicinity according to seismic stationsacross the world was 430km away atMulga Park - APY Lands on Sunday 9thJune measuring 5.8 magnitude.

But could a 5.8mag earthquake causeground cracking 430km from itsepicentre?

Seismologist Edward Cranswick, notedfor 22 years investigating worldearthquake sequences for the United StatesGeological Survey says, “Based on world-wide historical records of earthquakephenomena, one could make a case forboth possibilities -- the earthquake caused/did not cause the ground cracks”.

Discovering the cause of the cracks wouldtake a much deeper course of investigation.

The 1989 Newcastle earthquake was amagnitude 5.6 earthquake in New SouthWales on Thursday, 28 December 1989

It was one of Australia's most seriousdisasters, killing 13 people and injuringmore than 160.

The effects were felt over an area ofaround 200,000 square kilometres inNSW, with isolated reports of movementin areas up to 800 kilometres fromNewcastle.

Structural damage was reported over anarea of 9,000 square kilometres.

A number of people in Coober Pedy andOodnadatta did feel the ground move.

Local resident Mandy Sparrow livesunderground in a dugout in Coober Pedyand said she felt a possible earth tremoraround midnight on Sunday 9th June.

"I was at home and felt a vibration in theground. It felt like someone may havebeen using explosives. I noticed thegypsum mobile that hangs from myceiling, start swaying", said Ms Sparrow..

Other suggestions have been that the long,hot summer may have caused drying, butthe argument is that despite Coober Pedy issubject to extreme summer temperaturesthe region is quite green on top.

The Far North has experienced sub tropicalconditions since Cyclone Yasi passedthrough in February 2011 bringingwidespread rain and some flooding to someareas of the outback.. Rain and humidityhas been a consistent occurence even upuntil recently.

The area in question is about 500 metresfrom the local tip, a site that was chosenfor its clay base.

In some areas in the world ground with claycontent has been known to becomeunstable particularly if drought conditionspenetrate to the clay layer.

Experts have said that where the soil islargely clay, the ground is more prone tomovement once moisture evaporates.

In light of no immediate experts available inCoober Pedy we have added this possibilityto our speculation list that for some reasonthe clay level has become dry and a nearbyearth tremor has given our ground an extranudge, causing it to crack open!

The few earthquakes that Coober Pedy orthe local region has experienced over theyears have only been around 3 magnitude,more or less so far.

On the 20th June a 3.4 magnitudeearthquake occured towards Lake Eyre. Ofcourse it’s a sparsely populated area whichmeans it is unlikely to have been felt or causeconcerns.

The Geoscience Australia website alsoshows us that Mulga Park near Ernabella infact had 5 earthquakes on the 9 June.

The other 4 earthquakes measured from 3.3- 3.6 magnitude.

Such earthquakes are not uncommon forthe top section of the APY Lands.Communities are spread out across a largearea and there is not a great deal ofinfrastructure there compared to a city.

In 1988 Tennant Creek in the NorthernTerritory experienced a series of threepowerful earthquakes ranging from 6.3 to6.7 in magnitude shook the region with eachoccurring about half an hour apart. Themain infrastructure damage was severewarping of a major natural gas pipeline aslarge ground ruptures occurred and a 35kmlong fault scarp with up to two metresvertical displacement was formed.Source: Geoscience Australia.

"I went out to have a look at the crack in

the ground, and my impression was that it

was caused by a ground movement and not

water erosion.”

“The feature is too sharp and abrupt, and

relatively deep, with no surrounding

evidence of strong water flow. However,

as a geologist, seismology and landform

analysis are not my specialty, so am only

speculating," Ms Sparrow said.

The local council has put some frameworkin place to check whether or not therewould be any further movement of theground. Two weeks after discovering thecracks no movement has been detected.

Time will tell if further cracks haveappeared in the region as people begin tonotice irregularities. Already a crackacross the nearby bitumen on theOodnadatta Road has been discoveredwhich looks to part of the original feature.

Photographed above is part of a large crack discoved alongside theOodnadatta Road in Coober Pedy on the 17 June. Locals are concernedthat it may have been caused by an earthquake event (more pics pg 5)

Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 4 July 2013

“NO NEED FOR A FIRE UNIT IN

COOBER PEDY” SAID CITY EXPERTS1st June 1975 saw the formation of the Coober PedyProgress & Miners Association Emergency FireService, coming about despite opposition fromGovernment Departments in Adelaide who believedthere was no risk of fire in Coober Pedy.

Two local men, Albert McCormack and Bob Amorosiknew differently after the town experienced two majorfires, the first being Mastrides Fuel Depot in 1971 and theOpal Inn Hotel in 1975.

The first fire fighting unit, a trailer equipped with tankswas sponsored by the Progress Association. The firstfire truck valued at $14,000 was purchased with moneyraised by the community.

Early EFS members were Bob Amorosi joined 1972, AlbertMcCormack 1972, John Andrea 1975, George Van Brugge1976, Jose Calvo 1976, John Rieullion 1976, Dave Brooks1979, Lester Marsh 1979, Desmond Winen 1979, EdwardRadeka 1979.

The unit came under the CFS banner in 1982 and continuesto be CFS today. The first Fire Station was on PaxtonRoad, a cement block building situated opposite the CityGate Building. This building became too small to housethe unit’s equipment and in 19 they moved to their presentlocation on Hutchison Street.

Coober Pedy’s first Fire Captain Albert McCormack relatedto the Historical Society group who attended the CFS onSunday, how the unit began and some interestingoccasions experienced over the many years of hisinvolvement.

Peter Ikonomopoulos the present Captain of the CooberPedy CFS Unit showed us the equipment now used bythe CFS to fight fires and assist in road accident situations.

The Historical Society would like to thank Albert for histime spent researching his topic and for sharing hisexperiences with us, and also the CFS for their hospitality.

Judy UnderwoodChairperson Coober Pedy

Historical Society

Sunday night 23 June at 6.23pm the largest moon ofthe year peeped over the rocky outcrops to the Eastof Coober Pedy 14% larger than the average moon.

In 2012 many Coober Pedians who waited to see the eventwere disappointed that the sky was covered in cloudcausing a non event for much of the far north. This yearthe big moon was only visible for about 20 minutes beforeclouds once again obscured the view.

The proficient name for the commonly called Supermoonecliptic cycle is the perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Perigee is the point at which the Moon isclosest in its orbit to the Earth, and syzygy is a full or newmoon, when the Earth, the Moon and the Sun are aligned.

The association of the Moon with both oceanic and crustaltides has led to claims that the supermoon phenomenonmay be associated with increased risk of events such asearthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but the evidence ofsuch a link is widely held to be unconvincing. (Wikipedia)

The next Perigee Moon will will appear on August 10,2014, 14 full moons away..

Each month the moon's distance from earth varies betweenapproximately 357,000 km and 406,000 km

According to NASA, a full moon at perigee is about 14%larger and 30% brighter than one at its farthest point, orapogee.

PERIGEE MOON AT COOBER PEDY

From the North West Ridge, the 2013 Perigee Moon rises to the east and becomes visible to thetown folk for at least 20 minutes

Coober Pedy’s first Fire Captain AlbertMcCormack

Albert McCormack with current Fire CaptainPeter Ikonomopoulos

Right: A large group of localsincluding Historical Society

members turned out to hear firetales from the past!

Photos: CPRT

Thursday 4 July 2013 Coober Pedy Regional Times

- Coober Pedy - an underground ‘city’,

built on the back ofopal mining

� Coober Pedy is Australia’s real ‘DownUnder’, famous for its fabulous opals and bizarresubterranean homes. For generations, minershave dug into the white and orange rock to extractthe valuable, sparkling stone. The tunnels andchambers were converted into undergroundshomes in order to escape from the desert heat.

� Coober Pedy ‘evolved’ as the resultof a massive post war Opal Rush wherehardy pioneers developed a make or breakprecious gem industry in the desert terrain.

� See the extravagantly builtUNDERGROUND SERBIAN CHURCH with it’smagnificent stained glass windows and carvings.

� Visitors can stay overnight and experienceunderground life as the locals know it!

� Visit the OPAL FIELDS - you’ll believeyou’re on Mars. Join tours to local mines to seehow they work and get the chance to noodle(fossick) for your own opal

� Take a tour to the natural landscapesoutside the town (see film locations like MadMax: Beyond Thunderdome and Red Planet)including the PAINTED DESERT, the colourfulBREAKAWAYS and the MOON PLAIN

� Join the MAIL RUN out of Coober Pedyto deliver outback mail! Take a leisurely flightover the spectacular LAKE EYRE

The magnificent and colourful Breakaways

merge from the underground seabed

� Enjoy LAWN BOWLS, TENNIS andTABLE TENNIS in the friendly atmosphere ofthe United Club Sporting Centre.

� Spend a day on the most challengingGOLF COURSE in the world.

� Watch the local footy team play AUSSIERULES FOOTBALL & SRI LANKAN

CRICKET

� During Easter Coober Pedy holds itsannual OPAL FESTIVAL & GEM TRADE SHOW

� Coming soon - The COOBER PEDYGLIDING CLUB

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The man himself Mr Thompson toldme this, but what I can’t remember,

what year he finished his schooleducation in a white mans world, butanyway his first paid job was with the

National Railways.It was in the early 1960’s.

He told me that it was a very physical hardjob. He certainly wasn’t the only youngman, working on the railway gang,slogging it, lifting those heavy metalrailway lines and replacing those heavyjarrah railway sleepers.

He was stationed between Marree andAnna Creek railway siding, and whileworking in that area, he meet for the firsttime his mummy tjapu (mother’s sister)and her name was Katjiwala.

It was sometime then in the mid 60’s whenthe man himself became a member of theErnabella Choir and this is where manyAnangu people were converted toChristianity.

It was then in 1970’s my mother Pingkaiand father Kantji told me, that this manwas my kuta (my older brother/cousin) atIwantja (Indulkana). Iwantja was theration depot under the Department ofCommunity Welfare, so people fromWitjintitja (Granite Downs) and Walatinahad to camp there, or else they wouldstarve. Anyway my kuta would bring outhis guitar and was preaching the ChristianGospel and this is where I really got toknow him.

As the man himself would say “in the daysof flour, tea and sugar, I would take thechurch service along with my guitar, singhymns and praise the word” and that’show my parents and many other Anangugot the idea about Gods word.

It was still in the 1970’s but also 80’s thatwe saw great progress in the AustralianIndigenous struggle for justice and the manhimself was part of that movement. Thisis where that mans commitment grewstronger to Aboriginal politics and hefought for so many Aboriginal people fortheir Land Rights.

He was elected on the National AboriginalConsultative Committee (NACC)somewhere between 1973 to 1977. NACCwas the Aboriginal Governing Councilwhich would advise the Aboriginal Ministerof Affairs. The Aboriginal leaders believedthe consultative council could be a steptowards a stronger Aboriginal parliament,to deal with problems affecting theAustralian wide Aboriginal people.

Then the man himself was a member ofthe Pitjantjatjara Council when it startedin Amata. It was 1976.

Also in the 1980s my brother went toWestern Australia to support YungngoraPeople at Noonkanbah Station. Theywere fighting for their land which waswanted by mining companies and alsothe WA government. At that time theYungngora and Ngaanyatjarra Peoplewere on a collision course.

Again in the 1980’s, PitjantjatjaraCouncil members along with the manhimself, took the approach if we allstand together, which we did and joinedup with Utju (Areyonga), Kaltukatjara(Docker River), Imanpa and Mutitjulu(Ayers Rock) people and we took onthe Federal Government to claim backAyers Rock National Park. Again hewas our political muscle durning thosemajor clashes and yes again there wasso many of them, but he would argueand it was all to do with our LandRights. We won.

Then he was in Aboriginal and TorresStraight Island Commission (ATSIC)from 1989 to 2005. The man himselfwas the ATSIC Ngintaka RegionalCouncillor and also in Nulla WimilaKutju Regional Council which was arepresentative body for all of us Anangupeople. He worked within the structurebeing 1 out of 35 regional areas. Hewas responsible for administering somany excellent programs for ourpeople.

In 1994, the man himself received aOAM. They tell me if you read in “TheAustralian Roll of Honour” book mybrother received it for the service tothe Aboriginal Community but I knowhe did more than that.

While he was a member of ATSICNgintaka Regional Council, he was alsoon the AP Executive Land Holding Bodywhich started in 1981. So from 1981to 2012 the man himself had been aChairperson, Director and ExecutiveMember.

When the South Australia Parliamentchanged the South Australia LandRights act in 1985, they made it losestrength and power. All that hard workthose Tjilpi tjuta fought so hard forchanged. They then changed AP intoAPY. The man himself was voted in asan Executive Member for AnilalyaHomelands. In 2012, he didn’t standfor the APY Election.

What my friends have told me aboutmy brother, he loved wearing thosereally flash cowboy clothes and I knewmyself he was one of the best playinghis pitulu pantini song.

So much has changed since then.

We love you brother and miss you.

He was one of the Best Leaders, who leadus to Victory for Aboriginal Land Rights

Memories by Yami Lester

The Ngaanyatjarra Council joined in withour people, to fight for our Land Rights.He was involved right from thebeginning when they made the formalclaim to the lands around the MusgraveRanges. He was one of them who did iton behalf of his people. It was his Tjilpiand Pumpaku law. All those Tjilpi tjutaand the man himself went down toAdelaide and joined Premier DonDunstan and proposed the bill toparliament in 1978.

My brother was strong, outspoken, heworked so hard, he was our politicalmuscle durning those major clashes andthere was so many of them, but he couldargue with any politician and it was allto do with our Land Rights. He was oneof our leaders. He led the campaignwhich leads us to victory for LandRights from 1976 to 1981. I can stillhear him saying to me, “I will talk upfor Tjilpi Tjuta, Pumpa Tjuta, AnanguTjutaku” which he did.

In my mind he was our symbol for ourLand Rights.My brother was theChairman for Pitjantjatjara Council whenwe signed the agreement to thePitjantjatjara Land Rights Act withPremier Tonkin on the 2nd October 1980and one year later it came into force.

After gaining Land Rights it wasnecessary for us people to form a bodyto administer the land title. This bodywas named Anangu Pitjantjatjaraku (AP).

Durning that time the man himself hadalso been elected on the NationalAboriginal Conference (NAC) it wassomewhere between 1978 and 1988.NAC was established by the FederalGovernment in 1977 to provide a forumfor the expression of Aboriginal views.

Then in 1982, he and other PitjantjatjaraCouncil Executive Members joinedNgaanyatjarra Council to support thosepeople for their Land Rights and theytravelled to Perth Show Grounds to talkwith the Western Australian Governmentand their Opposition Party.

Yami Lester remembers

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COOBER PEDY LIONS CLUB

BUILDS UP MEMBERSHIPRecently the Coober Pedy Lions Clubmember's and the District Governor DonPritchard and his partner Gillian McKenziespent an enjoyable night at theUnderground Restaurant.

Don inducted the new committee in. Kyle Hayis starting her fourth year as President. CarolShearer as Vice President, Yvonne Geiszler asSecretary and Noel Hay as Treasurer.

Don stood up and gave a speech he told usthat as the District Governor he was able tohand out one award per year to a member thathas done so much for their club. He went onto say that this year it goes to the President ofCoober Pedy Lions Club Kyle Hay. Then tosurprise all there they ended up inducting anew member to the Club.

As President I would like to welcome GeorgeKoutsoumbos to the Coober Pedy Lions Club.As for the award I won I would like to thankall Lions Club members for everything we havedone throw out the year.

I would like to say a big thank you to thecommunity of Coober Pedy for their supportand most all to Don and Gillian for coming toCoober Pedy many times this year andsupporting our club so much.

Lions Club District GovernorDon Pritchard welcomes

George Koutsoumbos to theCoober Pedy Lions Club.


The opening in the ground points towards

North West Ridge in Coober Pedy

The far end of the crack tapers out andforks three ways

Date & time: Sun, 9 Jun 14:22:12 UTCLocal time at epicenter: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:22(Australia/Darwin)Magnitude: 5.8Depth: 1.07 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude: 25.9665°S /131.975°E [Map]Nearest volcano: Newer Volcanics Province(1645 km)Primary data source: USGS

GROUND CRACKS - DROUGHT OR FRICTION?

The much loved, community owned Coober PedyDrive-In is at risk of rolling the credits for the verylast time. The volunteer, non-for-profit Outback OpenAir Cinema Inc. committee (aka "The Drive-InCommittee") need to raise $120,000 to fund theupgrade of the old projectors (circa.1920 to 1930).

Chairman of the Drive-In committee, Steve Staines said"When I first became involved in the committee back in2001 we still had the old carbon arc lamp-houses. Thetechnology was developed in the 1800s so we were welland truly overdue for an upgrade," he said.

In 2002, despite the archaic technology, the Drive-Incommittee, with the support and endorsement of Council,reopened the facility with no money except a $1,000 loanfrom the then Treasurer Mr Kevin Woon.

"The facility had been closed for around three years dueto it no longer being commercially viable. The committeebelieved that it was a wasted community asset and took itupon ourselves to roll up our sleeves and re-open thismuch loved but dilapidated facility," said Kevin, now retiredfrom the drive-in committee but still living in Coober Pedyand heavily involved in the community-owned DustyRadio.

For 6 years the volunteer projectionists (led by Tina Boydnee Doulgeris) soldiered on fortnight after fortnight withthe ancient technology whilst the Council and the NorthernRegional Development Board (now Regional DevelopmentAustralia Far North) applied for grant funding.

In 2005 the committee secured the $18,000 grant moniesrequired to upgrade the old carbon arc lamp-house to axenon globe lamp-house. Funding was sourced from theFoundation for Regional and Remote Renewal, the DistrictCouncil of Coober Pedy, the Coober Pedy Lions Club,National Australia Bank (volunteers award), and the UlyssesMotorcycle Club (thanks to Mayor Steve Baines!).

On Friday 11 March 2006 the new xenon globe lamp-house screened its maiden movie, The Chronicles ofNarnia- the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

The Chairman at the time, Mr Kevin Woon was overjoyedand had the following to say (CPRT, March 2006):

"We have been working toward this for a long time andnow we have created a fantastic venue and upgraded theequipment to a standard that will satisfy even the mostdiscerning movie goer. All we need now is the support oflocals and accommodation providers (to encourage touriststo come along) and we can relive the heydays of the drive-in"

Although the drive-in heydays have not quite been relived,the facility and its volunteers, with the unwavering supportof Council have consistently screened movies eachfortnight for the benefit of the community.

This much loved community asset is now under threatdue to evolution in technology.

35mm film is being phased out in favour of digital medium.We need another urgent upgrade!

The drive-in provides a safe, affordable, alcohol-free venuefor our local families and youth to socialise in. It alsoprovides a highly unique experience for visitors to ourtown, many of whom have never been to a drive-in cinemabefore. Needless to say, our drive-In is a very special andimportant part of our community.

So come on Coober Pedy - let's save our drive-in! Let'ssave our 50 year old community cinema so that it can beenjoyed by Coober Pedians and our visitors 50 years intothe future!

For corporate donations please contact:Tina BoydSecretaryOutback Open Air Cinema Inc.P: 0419 416 824Email: [email protected]

SAVE OUR DRIVE-IN!"We have a number of new members and they have re-energised the committee. New blood is always a goodthing," said the passionate Chairman. "We will not let thecurtain come down on our community cinema for thelast time. This is show business and the show must goon!" said Steve.

The drive-in committee has commenced a fundraisingcampaign. Activities will include applying for grants,seeking support from mining companies, raffles, quiznights and more. Estimates from suppliers received todate place the cost of the projector upgrade at $120K,which will include:

* Supply and installation of new projector(approximately $90K); * weather and dust proof container inclusive of electricalfit-out, internal modifications and air-conditioning; * onsite works and freight.

At a recent 2013/14 budget meeting the Council matchedthe $10,000 that the cinema has raised over the past sevenyears in gate takings. $20k down, $100k to go.

If a new projector is not obtained within the next 6 to 12months, our treasured drive-in, steeped in historicalsignificance for all past and present residents, will be lostto future generations.

One way you can help is by donating your bottles andcans (see adjacent advertisement)!

There used to be 37 drive-ins operating in South Australia.The Coober Pedy drive-in one of only two remaining -the other is located at Gepps Cross.

Another crack spread across the bitumen from the larger opening

Did a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on the APY Landson the 9th June cause Coober Pedy’s ground tocrack? If so what are the underlying factors?

The crack in the ground on the Oodnadatta Roadhas become a local attraction and talking point.Despite sometimes intense heat in the outbackwe can’t deny that we’ve had plenty of surfacerain in the past few years. So much so that thearea is green. And that doesn’t happen often.


Coober Pedy Street and

Road NamesWhere did the name of your street come from? Part 33 in a series - by Sue Britt

TRAEGER STREET is named for the only officiallyordained pastor of the Lutheran Church stationed at CooberPedy, Pastor Fred Traeger, who arrived with his wifeGertie on April 24th, 1959. When they came, no dwellingswere visible excepting two small stores and a shed housingthe post office.

Pastor Traeger came to live on the newly-createdAboriginal reserve to fill the positions of part-timemissionary of the Lutheran Church and full-timeGovernment Welfare Officer. As an employee of theDepartment of Aboriginal Affairs, his salary was £400 ayear. It was suggested that Mrs Traeger could operate asmall store so the Aboriginal people could buy food,especially fruit and vegetables.

Initially the Traegers were to live in the prefab, corrugatediron building erected to serve as a welfare centre. On oneside of the breeze way there were 5 bedrooms, a bathroomand laundry. On the other side there were rooms meantto be used as a shop, a medical room, a ration room anda garage. Inside the unpainted walls there were nofacilities, no furniture, no chimney, no fireplace, no flywirescreens for doors or windows. The bulldozer had leftbig heaps of earth around the building. To use the garagethey would have had to lift the car 18 inches over theledge. It was 6 weeks before furniture and goods arrived.Meanwhile they had to conduct church services, providemedical services and dispense rations.

Mrs Carlaw, wife of an opal miner and former nursingsister, was in charge of the community’s medical kit atthat time. The first Wednesday of every month wasDoctors’ Day. That’s when the BCA plane piloted byAlan Chadwick arrived with Dr. Merna Mueller and anursing sister (BCA Rd CPRT 21/6/12). All the rest ofthe time Mrs Carlaw dealt with any and all medicalsituations using the medical kit. For difficult cases shecould consult with the doctors in Ceduna via the transceiveroperated by Mrs Field.

There was no church building of any kind at this time soPastor Traeger held his services out of doors. His first,held on May 10th 1959, was at Eight Mile. It was attendedby 31 people.

Pastor Traeger joined the new Progress Association. Theybuilt a Community Hall and asked the South AustralianEducation Department to provide a school. Thesuperintendent of primary schools was willing to provideclassroom materials and teachers for the nine Europeanbackground children in the community but not the shyAboriginal children who lacked the basic skills andstandards of cleanliness to attend.

Traeger’s store in 1966

Sunday School at the Lutheran Church 1964

Pastor Traeger preaching at the Eight Mile camp

Within 2 weeks of their arrival, Mrs Carlaw handed themedical kit to Pastor Traeger and went on holiday. Withsome bandaging instructions and a warning about the costof using the Flying Doctor service, he was left to face asevere influenza epidemic that started a day or so later.The Aboriginal people “went down like flies.”

After consultation with the doctor in Ceduna, PastorTraeger was instructed to give the patients withtemperatures of 104°F, injections of penicillin. He’d nevergiven an injection before and now he was circulatingaround the camps giving injections.

It took 4 hours to do the round and the injections were tobe given every 4 hours, which meant he no sooner finishedone round than he was off on the next – no time to sleep.It took a few days but eventually he was able to relocatethe families to a camp in the reserve and bed the patientsdown on the floor of the medical centre.

Tents, tinned orange juice, cylinders of oxygen and anursing sister arrived eventually and the epidemic subsidedin June with the loss of 3 lives.

Mrs Carlaw in her dugout kitchen

Pastor Traeger gave up his job as government welfareofficer to concentrate on running the store and ministeringto the congregation. He continued to conduct open airservices in the camps and to preach in the town hall. In1964, the Lutheran Church obtained a site where the TAFEis now and a church was built.

Pastor Traeger died in Adelaide 23/6/68 and Mrs Traegerdied on 23/6/77.

Information from:‘Goodbye to a Piece of History’ by Anne Johnson, CPRT4/12/91Geoff Byrnes, recollections 1993Rhonda Traeger, No Empty Desert, who did correctionsand added detailsHistory of the Coober Pedy Lutheran Mission by F.H.TraegerPhoto of Mrs Carlaw used with DMITRE permission topublishOther photos: Courtesy the Traeger family

Traeger’s store in 1960

One reason the native people had low resistance wasmalnutrition. Pastor Traeger went out to Mabel CreekStation to buy sheep. He borrowed an old wood stoveand set it on bricks outside. Then with bags of rice andpotatoes and 2 tins of curry powder from Brewster’sStore, he and Gertie set about cooking and feeding themob that had gathered. When they regained strength, theAborigines were keen to get back out to the fields to noodle.Pastor Traeger carried them and their belongings out toEight Mile where they set up camps and lived well forsome years. He carted their water, rations and supplies.

When Mrs Carlaw returned, Pastor Traeger was able torecall the chief stipulations of the Lutheran Mission, whichwere to educate the native children and set up a storewhere Aboriginal people could trade their opal for supplies.“I found this opal buying the most difficult of all myduties,” he said.

The Traegers decided to move into the main street. Nextdoor to Jacob Santings old dugout store, Wilsons had astore, 3 bedrooms, shower, post office shed, etc. ThenBert Wilson and Ron Gough moved the shop to the top ofthe hill (where the Opal Inn bottle shop is now). Theyleft the bedrooms and shed. Traegers bought these andconverted them into a shop. This was located where theDesert Cave now stands.

Pastor Traeger insisted on their rights to an educationtoo. He wrote to the Department of Aboriginal Affairsand asked for clothes and a bath. The native children,ranging in age from 5 to 15, were the first 21 children toenrol in school, in 1960, as most of the white childrenwere still away for the summer. Pastor Traeger, usinghis FJ Holden ute, would bring a full load of about 13children in to the Mission from Eight Mile. “For fourteenmonths we continued this work. I collected the childrenevery morning and brought them eight miles. My wifewould have the copper hot; we would bathe them anddress them and take them to school, collect them againafter school, put them back into their camp clothes anddrive them home again the eight miles.” They all startedin Grade 1 with teachers Geoff Byrnes and AnatolyWaniarcha. .

In December 1961, the Traeger’s store was destroyedwhen a kero fridge caught fire. They lost everything butthe clothes they wore and their car. Early in 1962, with agreat deal of community help, they built a new store.

See also page 7 where the Traeger’s sonGordon and his wife Rhonda visited

Coober Pedy last week

Gertie inside Traeger’s store


PRIVATE SESSIONSThe Royal Commission is now gathering information in private sessions in various locations around Australia. People who wish to tell the Commission of their experiences of child sexual abuse within an institution are encouraged to contact the Commission so that arrangements can be made for them to attend a private session.

Private sessions are held in the presence of one or two Commissioners and allow individuals to tell the Commissioners in confi dence about their personal experience. The setting is private and informal. No one from the institution is allowed to be present. Individuals who talk to the Commissioners in a private session are not cross-examined on the information they provide. The information is kept confi dential unless the individual agrees to it being made public.

If you experienced sexual abuse as a child in an institution, witnessed child sexual abuse in an institution or would like to provide information on behalf of another individual about their abuse as a child in an institution you are invited to contact the Royal Commission by:

1) Telephoning 1800 099 340

2) Emailing [email protected]; or

3) Writing to GPO Box 5283, Sydney NSW 2001

If you need support or more information call 1800 099 340 or visit theRoyal Commission’s website at www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au

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COUNCIL OPPOSES

TAC CONSTRUCTION ..Residents in Coober Pedy will be pleased to learnthat Council has passed an important motionrelating to the construction of a TransientAccommodation Centre in Coober Pedy at it’sJune 18 Council Meeting whereby Council will‘publicly state its opposition to the constructionof a Transient Accommodation Centre in CooberPedy until after a Social, Economic and CulturalImpact Assessment has been completed so thatCouncil and the community have anunderstanding of what the likely impacts ofconstruction of such a facility will have on ourtown’.

Previously, the State Government had told theCoober Pedy community that they are going tobuild a 60 bed or a 30 bed TransientAccommodation Centre within the town. TheState Government consulted with the UmoonaCommunity who opposed the TAC and SeniorOfficers Group who approved of the TAC priorto deciding to construct the facility in CooberPedy.

Community members set about to demandconsultation, and achieved some communityconsultation workshops over the past fewmonths. At each consultation public servantsencountered a high degree of opposition by long-term residents to the proposed development. Theopposition has come from both indigenous andnon-indigenous members of the Coober Pedycommunity.

On a number of occasions the Senior OfficersGroup, lobbying for the development, wasexplained to residents as a group consisting of amajority of State Government employees whoseoriginal scope was to coordinate governmentservices in Coober Pedy, [mainly for the APYLands]. The SOG group, we have been told wasformed by Council in 2006 in a bid to help thesedepartments avoid duplication of governmentservices. The Senior Officers Group has beenlobbying the State and CommonwealthGovernments for funding to construct a TransientAccommodation Centre in Coober Pedy.

At various barbeques and meetings, Council andthe community have been told that Coober Pedyis lucky that the State Government have eventaken the time to consult with the communityand that it could have been built withoutconsulting us.

Many Coober Pedy residents believe that thisfacility has the potential to change Coober Pedyfor better or worse. Whether the facility is ofbenefit or detriment to the town will depend on -1. Location; 2. Rules and regulations for tenants;3. Management; 4. Policing; 5. Visual and socialimpact.

At the June District Council meeting it was clearthat Council does not oppose the developmentin-principle (the facility is mentioned numeroustimes in the Coober Pedy Strategic Plan 2013-2018) however Council does currently opposethe development due to the lack of importanceplaced on consultation and planning to date.

This became evident when Council passed thefollowing motion at the Council meeting on 18thJune 2013: (Reprinted from minutes)

Moved: Cr S Staines Seconded: Cr PAthanasiadis

C56-13That Council publicly state its opposition to theconstruction of a Transient AccommodationCentre in Coober Pedy until after a Social,Economic and Cultural Impact Assessment hasbeen completed so that Council and thecommunity have an understanding of what thelikely impacts of construction of such a facilitywill have on our town.

Cr S Staines called for a Division.

For: Cr D Bowman, Cr M Maylin, Cr R Berry,Cr S Staines, Cr P Athanasiadis and Cr B Rapaic.

Against: Cr C Crisa and Cr R Walker

CARRIED

Further information: A TransientAccommodation Centre is a place that providessupport and accommodation to people who areexperiencing or at risk of homelessness.

It is desirable that a variety of services areavailable onsite, including health, education andemployment assistance. The maximum amountof time that a person is generally permitted toreside within a Transient Accommodation Centreis 12 weeks after which Housing SA may needto find the homeless person a permanentresidence within the community where the TAClocated

VISIT TO COOBER PEDY BY

GORDON & RHONDA TRAEGERThis past week the Historical Society members wereprivileged to enjoy a visit from Gordon and RhondaTraeger – the son and daughter in law of Pastor Traeger.They came to Coober Pedy in 1960 to help Gordon’sparents run the store. Gordon later took on the job ofbaker, baking 350 loaves of bread every day. Their twosons attended the Coober Pedy School, first at the oldtown hall and then at the “new” school built where theschool is today. The original building still stands,now being used as an Art Room and the small adjacentbuilding now being the Archive Room. Gordon andRhonda left Coober Pedy in 1968.

They enjoyed their visit, looking up people they hadworked with over 40 years ago, sharing their experiencesand photos with members of the Historical Society onTuesday night and with Mr Prizzi’s Year 5/6 Historyclass on the Thursday morning. The children askedmany questions of the Traeger’s eager to learn what itwas like to live in Coober Pedy when they were here.

The Historical Society values greatly encounters withpeople from Coober Pedy’s past ,as from them we canlearn so much of the social conditions of our town inearlier times. If you have photos of historical interestor a story to tell about our past, please contact theHistorical Society at PO Box 216 Coober Pedy SA5723. Judy Underwood

Rhonda and Gordon Traeger today

Gordon in bakery at Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy welcomesJourney of Recognition

Coober Pedy will welcomeAustralia's Journey to Recognitionon Thursday, an epic relay aroundthe nation to see Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoplesrecognised in the constitution.

Catacomb Anglican Church willwelcome the Journey with a Blessingservice and morning tea on Thursday4 July, 10:30am.

Although Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples have lived in thisland for more than 40,000 years,keeping alive the world’s oldestcontinuous cultures. Australia’sfounding document does notrecognise the first chapter of ournational story.

Recognition campaigners are takingthe message of the movement aroundAustralia: that fixing the historicalexclusion of Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples fromAustralia’s Constitution is the rightthing to do.

Campaigners have already walkedmore than 700 kilometres fromMelbourne and have visited 30communities. Now driving throughthe centre of the country, CooberPedy is the second stop on the roadfrom Adelaide to Alice Springs.

Event details:Thursday 4 July, 10.30amCatacomb Anglican Church


COOBER PEDY police are suggesting local home and vehicleowners review their home and vehicle security practicesfollowing a spate of break-ins over the past fortnight in thetownship.

Offenders are targeting homes where the occupant is absentand stealing property including cash and opal.

Vehicles parked at accommodation venues are also beingtargeted with property including digital cameras, mobilephones and MP3 players being stolen.

Police encourage both locals and visitors to remove allvaluables from their cars or at the very least, lock them in theglove box or the boot out of sight of opportunistic thieves.

Home owners are reminded of the value of a security alarm asa deterrent and recommend home owners secure valuableitems.

Home and vehicle security tips can be found atwww.police.sa.gov.au / Community Initiatives / CrimePrevention.Tips on vehicle security can be found at http://w w w. p o l i c e . s a . g o v. a u / s a p o l / s a f e t y _ s e c u r i t y /safety_security_tips/vehicle_security.jsp

In the meantime police are asking anyone with any informationin relation to these crimes or if they witness any suspiciousactivity to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report onlineat www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au

SAPOL NEWS

Time for a homeand vehicle

security review Friday, 21 June 2013

Alcohol seized anddestroyed - Coober Pedy

BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam took out top honoursfor both Overall Winning Team and Best Captain atan action packed mine emergency competition overthe past weekend.

Regional miners - emergency response competitionThe team’s skills were very evenly matched, seeing strongcompetition and some tight scoring from adjudicators.

SACOME’s Chief Executive, Jason Kuchel said “We’reextremely pleased to host the SA Mines EmergencyResponse Competition in South Australia. The event givesparticipants an excellent opportunity to meet with eachother and learn from each other’s skills, which may becalled upon in the event of a real emergency”

“It also provides a great opportunity for some friendlyrivalry.”

Teams participated in adrenaline raising events includingUnderground Search and Rescue, Rope Rescue, BreathingApparatus/Confined Space, Road Crash Rescue, Skills,First Aid and Fire Fighting and Theory.

The purpose of the competition is to get teams thinkingoutside of the square and well prepared for any emergencythat could occur on a mine site or in surrounding areas.

OZ Minerals’ General Manager Prominent Hill, BrianKilgariff was on hand to present the SACOME Perpetualtrophy.

Mr Kilgariff said ‘It was great to be able to hold the 2013Mines Rescue Competition at OZ Minerals Prominent Hill.The competition is really about continuous improvementin safety related skills, and the activities enable teams tolearn from each other.

He said another benefit of the competition was therelationship building between neighbouring operations,enabling mutual assistance if the need was to arise.

“I was very impressed by the caliber of all the teams’, MrKilgariff said.

The annual competition is hosted by SACOME and puttogether by a team of volunteers from variousorganisations.

The South Australian resources industry is committed tothe promotion of workplace safety and the implementationof effective OH&S programs.

“Ensuring a safe and enduring sector is critical, and thisevent provides an opportunity for emergency responseteams to brush up on their skills and training, and shareinformation” said Mr Kuchel.

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy’s(SACOME) annual SA Mines Emergency ResponseCompetition was held from the 21st to the 23rd June atOZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine, with reigning championPerilya Limited keen to defend their trophy alongside fiercecompetition from Prominent Hill, Olympic Dam, andCooper Basin ERT (Santos Limited).

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 A vehicle suspected of illegally trafficking alcohol ontothe Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytajatjara (APY) lands wasstopped by police early Friday morning on the StuartHighway near Coober Pedy.

The Holden stationwagon with seven male occupants wassearched and alcohol seized along with a small amount ofcannabis in three re-sealable plastic bags.

Police issued two occupants of the vehicle with cannabisexpiation notices, while three expiations were also issuedfor occupants not wearing their seatbelts.

It is illegal to take alcohol onto the APY lands, with policehaving the authority to seize and destroy alcohol if someattempts to traffic it into the area.

Keep yournumber plates

Friday, 28 June 2013 2:15pm

Sturt police encourage vehicle owners to utilise 'Plate Safe'screws to secure number plates to vehicles.

Thieves steal number plates to place on their own vehi-cles, when committing offences particularly petrol thefts!

Replacing stolen number plates can be costly and timeconsuming.

Plate Safe screws can be obtained through the Neigh-bourhood Watch shop.

www.neighbourhoodwatchshop.com.au


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Against the odds Roxby player swoopson the ball

A great mark by Roxby player

Photos: CPRT

Roxby coach peps up the players athalf time

Roxby playersdemonstrate their

experience in team-work, taking them to

a win againstCoober Pedy

Final scoreRoxby Downs 10-10-

70Coober Pedy 8-6-54


Jamahl Witcham, Julian Crisa, DylanCameron and Corey Edwards contestingthe ball

Jye Burgess & Darryl Doolan going for the ballHector Hannes, Allan O'Toole, Trevor Hannes,and Kingsley Brown at quarter-time huddle

SAINTS VS ROXBY HOME MATCH

Martin Grava - so close and yet so far!

Julian Crisa shows Marty how to get the ball

This tactic demonstrated that nobody couldget the ball!

Saints take possession in a scrumage


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MINERAL LEASES

Notice of Application for Category 3 DevelopmentPursuant to Section 35 (5) of the Development Act 1993

Notice is hereby given that an application compromising a Category 3 Development has beenlodged with the Council for a development assessment.

Details of the application are as follows:Development Number: 691/40/12Applicant: Aboriginal Family Support Services IncNature of Development: Temporary Change of Use of Office and Consulting Rooms

(Community Support Facility)Subject Land: Allotments 223 and 224 Giles Street Coober PedyZoning: ResidentialCertificates of Title: Volume 5087 Folio 925

The application may be examined at the office of Council located at Hutchison Street Coober Pedyduring normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant representationsin writing concerning this application to reach the Council office at the above address no later than5.00pm Friday 19TH July 2013.Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personallyor be represented by another party by the Development Assessment Committee in support of thatsubmission.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of the each representationreceived will be forwards to the applicant for a written response. If you have any further questionsplease contact Phil Cameron on 08 8672 4600.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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: Musgrave Minerals Limited

Location: Pallatu area – approx 390 km WNW of Marla

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 12

Ref: 2008/00156

Applicant: Marmota Energy Limited

Location: Lake Callabonna area – approx 175 km northeast of Leigh Creek

Pastoral Leases: Frome Downs, Moolawatana

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 53

Ref: 2013/00055

Applicant: SAPEX Limited

Location: Eurelyana Creek area – approx 100 km northeast of Coober Pedy

Pastoral Lease: Nilpinna

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 154

Ref: 2013/00064

Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the DMITRE website: http://www.minerals.dmitre.sa.gov.au/public_noticesor by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

S. WatsonActing Mining Registrar

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POSITION VACANT

Saturday 13th July at 2.30pm

against Hornridge

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For further information pleasecall George on: 0467964606

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District Council of Coober Pedy

Assistant Youth DevelopmentOfficer

28 hours Fortnight - weekend work

required

To commence A.S.A.P

Job Specification is available at

Council’s front desk.

Please submit cover sheet addressing

job spec, and resume.

All Enquiries and Applications to

Sophie Reynolds on 0427 264 969

Applications Close 16th of July 5pm

District Council of Coober Pedy


YOUTH MATTERS

Sophie ReynoldsYouth Development

OfficerDistrict Council of

Coober Pedy

The Drive-in theatre started in Coober Pedy in 1966and was run by the Coober Pedy Miners Association.The opening night of the drive-in was a BBQ and araffle. The first prize in the raffle was a brand newgrey HD Holden Ute.

It was one of the busiest Drive-ins in Australia. The moneyraised went back into community development andprograms.

There were 37 Drive-in theatres in South Australia andnow there are only 2. Wallis Mainline at Gepps Cross andCoober Pedy.

There are many stories about the drive-in. A miner thatwas not happy with the movie lit up a stick of geligniteand threw it at the screen. That prompted the managementto show a message before each movie. “PATRONS -EXPLOSIVES ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT INTO THISTHEATRE”

The hamburgers were so good there was a line up to getinto the canteen. You could miss the movie standing inline, just catching up with friends.

You didn’t need a car to get in. There were always extrachairs at the canteen you could use and if you thoughtthey weren’t comfortable enough you could always bringthe lounge suite from home and many did.

Even in the 1960’s the projectors were old. 35mm reel toreel. These are the same projectors that are used today.There aren’t too many places in the world that use workingantiques and Coober Pedy is one.

Start looking for the posters around town and the CooberPedy Regional Times, What’s on and Visiting Servicespage for upcoming events.

The drive-in committee is working in with Daryl Dentonof the Northern Saints Recycling depot. If you are takingsome bottles in for refund, Daryl has a tin there. Helpyour town and make a donation.

I have a plan, I’m starting a celebrity support drive, startingwith all the famous people that have met me. I’m going towrite to them and see if they will be a “local legend” andsupport the drive-in.

Woof WoofCharlie Paris

The show must go on

Charlie Paris, Dog Reporter([email protected])

Celebrity gardener Viesturs and I discussingfundraising ideas

This is where the problem starts. In the next few monthsthe drive-in needs to go digital or close its doors forever.

The drive-in committee are looking at many ways to raisemoney to upgrade the building and to buy and house thenew digital equipment.

You may have seen the Chocolate Frogs around town fora dollar, part of that money goes to the drive-in. Pleaseremember any chocolate you eat in the name of a goodcause with never put on weight.

Look for the “SAVE OUR DRIVE-IN” tins.


Mine Rescue Training(Alternate Saturdays)

LEGO CLUB 10am—12pm5 year olds and up Lions Club.Does not run on the LastSaturday of the Month

DRIVEIN CANTEEN6.30 - 9.30pm. Every 2ndSaturday. Tracy Harris:0488 208 747 or ph:8672 5642

CP SHOOTERS CLUB9am and 11am Pistol

CFS TRAINING 10PMLast Saturday each month

FRIDAYS

TUESDAYS

BABY BOUNCE RHYME &

TODDLER STORY TIME 10am

Library Catering for 0 to 5 y/o

SUNDAYSCP SHOOTERS CLUBRifle 10am -

Golf (CP Golf CourseRegistration 12:00 noon

Tee off time 12:30

United Bowling Club

Lawn Bowls 1.30 pm

PLAY TIME

Catering for 0 to 5 year olds

2.00pm—3.30pm

School Gymnasium

SATURDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAY

ART & CRAFT PLAYGROUP10.30am—11.30am Lion’s HallCaters for 2-4 year olds & caregivers

TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI PUKULPA12pm—2pm A Playgroup for 0-5 yearolds and caregivers. Home Makers,Umoona Community, Lunch &Activities.“Pick up available Ph: 86723066”

DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm

CFS TRAINING 7pm

New Members Welcome

AMBULANCE TRAINING7.30pm Umoona Roadevery Tuesday except school holidays

LITTLE MUSICIANS10.30am—11.15amCoober Pedy Area SchoolMusic RoomCaters for 3 to 5 year olds

TINY TACKER PLAYGROUP0 - 2 year olds 10am—12.30pmCommunity Health MeetingRoom (behind Dr. Kami’s)

CP SHOOTERS CLUBFriday night shotgun 7pm -

GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUMFree Internet and ComputerAccess & Training for over65s.Phone 86 723 299

FOOTY TRAINING at 6.30 pm.

CP Social Scrabble 7.30pmUnited Club . All skill levelswelcome

AA 8pm Underground Catholic

Church - Hutchison Street

Contact Dave 0409349753

SOCCER Workshop 6pm

School Oval 10-16 year olds

Veterinary Dates

ACTIVE GIRLS GROUP3:15 till 4:30pm, age 10 -15 y/oMUSIC/HOME ECONOMICSroom at school

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CUT ‘N PASTE - 2013 1.30pmto 3pm at Bungala (nearCentrelink) Ages 5-17 Pleasecall Tanya Lauder 0439 864 166for more info. Every 2ndSaturday

JUNIOR FOOTY TRAININGat 4.30 - 5.30 pm Oval

WHAT’S ON & VISITING SERVICES?

June 29th,

July 27th,

Aug 31st,

Sept 28th,

Oct 26th,

Nov 30th

COOBER PEDY LIONS CLUB

Trash & Treasure Roger Absalom BVMSRedgum Vet & Pet BoardingPort Augusta 08 86423308

Coober Pedy Clinic

Dates 2013

Please phone the Clinic; leave name,phone number, and details. Just prior tothe trip, Roger will phone you to confirm

the date and time of the appointment.

Monday 4 March

Tuesday 5 March

Tuesday 30 April

Wednesday 1 May

Monday 1 July

Tuesday 2 July

Monday 16 Sept

Tuesday 17 Sept

Monday 18 November

Tuesday 19 November

CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm atSchool Gym

COOBER PEDY

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Free Internet and ComputerAccess & Training for over65s.Phone 86 723 299

CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pmat School Gym

GREAT Breakaways BoltSaturday 21 September

Coober Pedy Golf OpenOctober 5 & 6

MarreeAustralianCamel Cup

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Winton QBOA Opal FestivalJuly 12, 2013

Coober Pedy Races10th and 11th August

Birdsville RacesSeptember 6, 2013

50th Henley-on-Todd RegattaAlice Springs

August 17, 2013

Waters + Younger2013 Visits to Coober Pedy

Phone: 8331 9477 AdelaidePhone: 8672 5979 Coober Pedy

Fax: 8364 4676Email: [email protected]

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SAINTS

Home Games

13 July Saints v Hornridge 2.30

NEW TIME 10am - 2pm

JUNIOR FOOTY TRAINING

4.30pm Oval

Dates may change subject to availability

MONDAYSKarate -Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults only

Karate -Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults

Thursday contin..

Mondays and Thursdays

at the Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class

7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults

only

KarateKarateKarateKarateKarate

Term 1 Tuesday 29th January

to Friday 12th April (Easter falls

on Friday 29th March

until Monday 1st April)

Term 2 Monday 29th April

until Friday 5th July

Term 3 Monday 22nd July

until 27th September

Term 4 Monday 14th October

until Friday 13th December

School Terms

2013


WHAT’S ON - around Coober Pedy?

OPAL FIELDS GOLF CLUB

FAMILY DAYMINI GOLF, AMBROSE

SUNDAY JULY 7th Another fun/family day Golf Ambrose will take place 2.00pm on

Sunday 7th July with a BarBQ Tea to follow.

You can bring your own team or become part of a team of 4.

Young people are most welcome as there will be PUTT PUTT MINI

GOLF.

Non Golfers can come along after for eats and drinks at the 19th.


Football: Coober Pedy v Roxby Downs

Far North LADDERPositionTeam P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS % Won

1 Hornridge Sporting Club 7 5 2 0 2 0 872 413 211.14 20 71.43

2 Olympic Dam Football Club 7 5 2 0 2 0 690 458 150.66 20 71.43

3 Roxby Districts Sporting Club 7 5 2 0 2 0 660 470 140.43 20 71.43

4 Andamooka Football Club 8 3 5 0 1 0 525 801 65.54 12 37.5

5 Coober Pedy Football Club 7 0 7 0 2 0 365 970 37.63 0 0

Far North Football LeagueInc Round 8 - 22/06/2013

Roxby Districts 4.2, 5.3, 8.6, 10.10 (70) defeatedCoober Pedy 3.1, 6.3, 8.5, 8.6 (54)

GOALS, Roxby Districts Sporting Club :Ricky Prosser 4, Jared Greenbank 3, Craig Hall 1,Callan Haugum 1, Kain Zeptner 1

Coober Pedy Football Club :Kelvin Henry 3, Jamaal Witchen 2, Mark Bell 2, JyeBurgess 1

BEST, Roxby Districts Sporting Club :Cody Kenny, Jared Greenbank, Luke Godfrey, RickyProsser, Craig Hall

Coober Pedy Football Club :Benjamin Buller, Colin Liddle, Martin Grava, JyeBurgess, Jamaal Witchen

FAR NORTH SPORT & RECREATION

Saints Daryl Doolan and Roxby player take a tumble


FAR NORTH SPORT & RECREATION

Coober Pedy v Roxby Downs

Phil Cameron, Steve Baines and Dave Bowmanelbow-bending after the match

Mark Bell with one eye on the match gets acuddle from son Corey

Jamahl Witcham looking for a teammate

Dylan Cameron clears the ball out of the backpocket

Caleb Warren, Corey Edwards, Kingsley Brown

Jamahl Witcham showing good sportsmanshipafter the game

Corey Edwards contesting in the ruck, with ColinLittle coming into crumb

L-R Dylan Cameron, Ben Buller & Julian Crisagoing for the mark

Locals engrossed in the game despite the cold

ANOTHER CLOSE

FINISH FOR THE

SAINTS

A windy day on Saturday the 22nd June greeted theCoober Pedy Saints and the Roxby District Miners atOZ Minerals Oval. With Captain Dylan Warrensitting out with a hamstring strain suffered in theone point loss to Andamooka the week before, MartinGrava became acting captain and duly won the tosssending the Saints kicking with a breeze that slightlyfavoured their end.

The game started ominously for the Saints with the ballspending the first few minutes of the game in the Minersforward half leading to them kicking the first goal. TheSaints quickly responded with the next one. Roxby Districtswere 7 points up at the end of the first quarter which wasof some concern to the Saints as they had to kick againstthe breeze in the second quarter.

The second quarter saw a spirited contest between thetwo sides with the Saints kicking the ball long and rovingwell off the packs with both Jamaal Witchem and KelvinHenry sharking goals in the quarter. The Miners onlymanaged one goal with the wind coming through a freekick from 30m out. Coober Pedy was in front by 6 pointsand looking like they could go on and win the game.

However, the experienced players of Roxby Districtssuch as Ricky Prosser, Cody Kenny and JaredGreenbank came to the fore in the second half and putthe Miners back in front by a point at 3 quarter time.The last quarter saw the Miners superior fitness outrunthe Saints kicking the only two goals of the quarterincluding a great goal from Greenbank. The Minersending up winning by 16 points.

Multiple goalscorers for the Miners were Ricky Prosserwith 4 and Jared Greenbank with 3 whilst for the Saints,Kelvin Henry kicked 3, Mark Bell 2 and Jamaal Witchem2. Best players for the Miners were Cody Kenny, JaredGreenbank, Luke Godfrey, Ricky Prosser and Craig Hall.For the Saints, Ben Buller, Colin Liddle, Martin Grava,Jye Burgess and Jamaal Witchem made the best playerslist.

A good effort by the Saints but more will be needed forthe next game against Olympic Dam on the 6th July inRoxby Downs starting at 2:30pm. This will be JyeBurgess’s last game for the Saints as he is moving onand the Coober Pedy Football Club wishes him all thebest for the future.

The last home game for the Saints this year is on the13th July at 2:30pm against Hornridge. See you there.

by Mark Bell


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SAINTS VS ROXBY DOWNS

Dylan Cameron aims for the ball in a toss up

Arthur Kyrtzaliotis tosses the ball out from theboundary line

Martin Grava scrambles for possession with aRoxby player

Martin Grava kicks the ball away from theRoxby goal end

Locals turn out with rugs and warm gear to watch the Saints vs Roxby Downs play at home

Final score

Roxby Downs 10-10-70

Coober Pedy 8-6-54

Photos: CPRT

Roxby and Coober Pedy player collide Ben Buller kicking forward for the Saints

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