Tuesday, Jul 15, 2003 at 09:24
Saw this recently:
"With effective from 9th June 2003, NAMP will be implemented.
Effectively the NAMP means that the possession of alcohol on
Napranum
land known as Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) is banned. If you are
found in possession of alcohol on this land the following penalties
will apply:
a.. fines up to $75,000
a.. 18 months imprisonment
a.. confiscation of vehicle
The NAMP does not apply to the waterways, except for the eastern
section of the Mission and Embley rivers. However, it does apply to
the popular tourist spots of
Stones Crossing and Pennefather River".
Alcohol can be carried on the Peninsular Development Road (the main
road into
Weipa) but not anywhere on the DOGIT land. Similar bans
will shortly be imposed on
Mapoon north of
Weipa,
Bamaga,
Lockhart
River and the rest of the aboriginal communities on the Cape will
follow shortly.
The entire passing of these laws has been undertaken completely
without consultation with either the communities or the white
residents of the Cape. Only a week ago, riots were experienced in
Napranum in protest against these laws. At one stage
Weipa was to
have been included in the
Napranum DOGIT but at the last minute was
excluded. The white
population of
Weipa were up in arms when this
first came to light and half of
Weipa was prepared to leave town had
this became law "
Maybe contact with the
Police at
Lockhart River on (07) 4060 7120 will give you an accurate up to date detail of the situation at Chilli beach.
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Follow Up By: Member - Willem- Tuesday, Jul 15, 2003 at 19:58
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2003 at 19:58
The only people who may search your vehicle are the
Police. And I doubt if they have the inclination or time to do it. Alcohol is a real problem in Aboriginal Communities and drastic steps have to be taken to kerb this problem. These laws are mainly to target the grog runners. But if you are there in a restricted area waving your can around and being silly then you can expect to be targeted.
Just take more tea bags to be on the safe side:-)Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment
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