Council News - July 20072007 Kimberley Art Prize16th July 2007 The 37th Annual Kimberley Art Prize held in Derby on Saturday 14th July attracted 139 entries and a truly impressive attendance by the public. This event is Western Australia’s longest running art prize and was originally designed to encourage, promote and support artists in the Kimberley. In her welcoming address, Shire President, Elsia Archer expressed the sincere appreciation of the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley for the generosity of the sponsors, the enthusiasm of the artists, the hard work of the coordinator and assistance of volunteers and the support of the public without whom such an event would be possible. Sponsors included:- • Inpex Browse Pty. Ltd. (major sponsor)
• Shire of Derby/West Kimberley
• Arc Energy
• Jila Gallery, Derby
• Monsoon Gallery, Broome
• Gecko Gallery, Broome
• Art House, Broome
• Denise Walker Art, Broome
• Anonymous donation by Derby patron The 2007 judging panel was headed by Dr. David Bromfield, Former Art Critic for the West Australian and Head of Art at the University of W.A., Mr. Bill Reed of Linneys in Broome (officionado) and Mr. Richard Kimbar, Head of the Art Department at Derby District High School. In the past, the Art Prize has only been open to residents of the Kimberley however this year a new “Open” category was added which attracted works from Exmouth and Carnarvon in W.A., Brighton in Vic. and Noosa in Qld. Cr. Archer extended warm thanks to this year’s sponsors and the judges and congratulations to the winners of all categories :- Overall Winner - “Bila (Bush Yams)” by Diane Wallaby of Yiyili Community
Oils and Acrylics - “Pentecost Crossing” by Ed Williamson of Derby
Open - “Bonny” by Yute Bannattee of Carnarvon
Drawings & Mixed Media - “Bush Honey Collectors” by Mark Norval of Derby
Watercolours & Pastels - “Geese” by Jean Elezovich of Camballin
Photography - “No Canoes” by Rod Hartvigsen of Broome
Young People’s - “The Creek into Galvans” by Jemma Norval of Derby
Indigenous - “Joornda Dreaming” by Marjorie Cox of Yiyili Community “The Kimberley Art Prize had gone from strength to strength in recent years and the generosity of sponsors has played a major part in that with some very enticing prize money now on offer and we look forward to the continuation of this most prestigious event” said Cr. Archer . John Pearson Chief Executive Officer
Derby Export Facility - Lead and Zinc 13th July 2007 The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley yesterday received notification via a media statement from Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) that there were some elevated levels of Lead and Zinc in and around the Derby Export facility. “At no stage were we notified of any concerns regarding heavy metal levels at the Derby Port by the DEC and to think that such an important and emotive issue was not communicated to the Council by DEC we find totally irresponsible” stated John Pearson, Chief Executive Officer for the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley. “To our knowledge Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd has met all its statutory requirements and for the DEC to release information to the public about elevated heavy metal levels without any specifics and then refuse to provide the tests results marginalises the community and creates unwarranted concerns pending full disclosure of the facts” continued Mr Pearson. We have been led to believe that whilst some levels may be higher than anticipated they as yet do not cause any health concerns to the public but should people have any concerns they should contact the DEC directly. John Pearson Chief Executive Officer 0429 911 436
Partial Road - Balanijangarri Road, Fitzroy Crossing7th July 2007 Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley, pursuant to section 58 (3) of the Land Administration Act 1997 proposes to close a portion of Balanijangarri Road, Fitzroy Crossing. The purpose of the closure is to rationalise the existing road reserve with the surplus land being amalgamated into the adjoining land which will facilitate the development of the Fitzroy Crossing High School. Details of the proposal are available for inspection at the Development Services Building - Loch Street, Derby and at the Fitzroy Crossing Library, Flynn Drive, Fitzroy Crossing and for download below. | File Type | File Size | File Name | File Description |  | 60kb | Partial Road Closure | Details for the Partial Road Closure of Balanijangarri Road, Fitzroy Crossing |
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Submissions on the proposal should be received by the undersigned at PO Box 94 Derby WA 6728 by 4.00pm 10th August 2007. John Pearson Chief Executive Officer
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