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June 19, 2013
Category: Local News
Convenience is back with the Burdekin Duck
By Trish Gallacher
Gary and Linda Archer would like to welcome locals and tourists to explore the convenience the Burdekin Duck Roadhouse and campgrounds has to offer.
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Video: To fly or not to fly
(Pictured above: Melanie Dunlop encourages anyone with a fear of flying to overcome it with Skydiving.)
By Trish Gallacher
Recent conversations with my friends and peers have brought to my attention the amount of people who are afraid to fly. I for one do not understand this as I have a real crave for travel, especially overseas. My last adventure was to Phuket where I sat an eight hour flight, it left me feeling a bit tired and cranky but the in house movies, video games, great service and munchies on board kept my mind off the long journey.
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The Daily Riddle – Wednesday June 19
When young, I am sweet in the sun.
When middle-aged, I make you gay.
When old, I am valued more than ever.
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Where to get your coffee with a smile!
Source: Trish Gallacher
Sam Williamson and Tye Bolton-Hall from Shots & Giggles are a duo expert team when it comes to serving the best coffee with a friendly smile.
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Why pay for CLASSIFIEDS when you can post them on E-village for FREE
Pictured: SOLD – This picnic table was sold on the E-village Classifieds.
By Danielle Rice
Having trouble selling an unwanted item? Or want your social event to be seen? Charters Towers E-village are now inviting you to add your classifieds for FREE.
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Prickle Patch Photolab dig for gold in the annual photography competition
Pictured: (L-R) Ten Days In The Towers President Pat Ives presents Nikki Power (centre) with her winning photograph proudly donated by Prickle Patch Photolab.
By Trish Gallacher
Nominations in the annual competition have been extended to this Friday June 21, 2013.
Join in the spirit of Ten Days in the Towers this year and enter our Photographic Competition. Entry is open to everyone and is unlimited in number of entries but photos must have taken during the event to reflect the theme “Digging for Gold” and symbolize the people, an event or a happening during this period.
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Everyone welcome at Commmunity Day
By Trish Gallacher
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre invites you to hold a store at Community Day which is held annually on the last Sunday in August at Centenary Park.
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The Daily Riddle – Monday June 17
They come out at night without being called, and are lost in the day without being stolen. What are they?
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Shane Knuth comes to visit 60 and Better
By Penney Wilson
This morning, 14th June, Shane Knuth visited with the Charters Towers 60 and Better Program to present them with their very own Queensland Flag. Shane kindly donated the Australian Flag to the 60 and Better Program in time for their ANZAC Day luncheon and promised to order a Queensland Flag for them as well. As Shane’s valuable assistant Verna explained, getting hold of the Queensland Flag meant going through a few channels to obtain one.
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Norah’s Netball News – June 17, 2013.
Wednesday night will see the final round of Netball as it comes to a halt for three weeks, over the school holiday period. Due to some school commitments, some teams have had to change their game times and days to endeavour to ensure their rounds are complete.
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The Daily Riddle – Thursday June 13
You use a knife to slice my head and weep beside me when I am dead. What am I?
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The Daily Riddle – Wednesday June 12
Some form a parliament,
Others a company, congregation or convocation,
The mob can see a murder, or clamor and wake,
A bouquet is presented when flushed. What are we?
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The Defining moment in your Life – have you had one yet?
By Penney Wilson
While watching a Celebrity Apprentice program, the contestants were asked to do an art work which depicted a defining moment in their lives.
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Make a Promise to Visit Porcupine Gorge in June
By Alexis Gillham
A North Queensland company has become the first naming rights sponsor for the Porcupine Gorge Challenge since its inception 12 years ago, representing the event’s growth. Townsville–based Rydweld Pty Ltd, which began in 1994 in Julia Creek when two brothers decided to start their own family business manufacturing Toyota tray bodies, has signed on as principal sponsor of the event for the next three years.
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Local event applauded by Charters Towers Community
Picture: Charters Towers Burnouts Cars & Bike Club inc
By Trish Gallacher
The Charters Towers Burnouts Cars & Bike Club inc have been commended by the community for their efforts in entertainment on the weekend. The annual Burnout Competition was held Saturday night June 8, 2013 at the Charters Towers Go Kart Track and attracted over 2000 people to the event.
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The Daily Riddle – Tuesday June 11
There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it?
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2013 Art Competition kicks off this month at Don Roderick Gallery
A reminder that the not-to-be-missed Don Roderick 2013 Evolution Mining Art Competition being held at the Don Roderick Art Gallery will run for two weeks from the 29th June to the 13th July, with opening night being Saturday 29th June at 6.30 pm.
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