tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post5697663688001840069..comments2023-04-20T04:34:11.624+10:00Comments on CAIRNS HILLBILLY WATCH - DAILY LIFE IN CAIRNS, QLD EXPLAINED BY RATIONAL, THINKING PEOPLE: BOB MANNING'S INSOLVENT COMPANY STIFFS CREDITORS OVER $500,000 - WITH TAXPAYERS FOOTING THE BILL AND MANNINGS BUSY PLANNING THEIR NEXT OVERSEAS HOLIDAYUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-76779212854382809652016-02-04T10:20:02.676+10:002016-02-04T10:20:02.676+10:00I heard the business was supposed to be managed by...I heard the business was supposed to be managed by the son. I also heard on the grapevine that Manning is having his salary as a Mayor garnisheed to pay off some personal loan. He has listed a lot of self-managed superannuation funds on his Council declaration of finances, so he surely wouldn't be short of a quid himself? Whatever is the situation, this is serious shit alright. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-82990479183308227942016-02-04T05:08:55.596+10:002016-02-04T05:08:55.596+10:00Regardless if it's Pynes, someone should take ...Regardless if it's Pynes, someone should take on crc - send in Chuck NorrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-29782859715071141452016-02-03T13:43:51.336+10:002016-02-03T13:43:51.336+10:00We could get Simon Wild We could get Simon Wild Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-36101956291262705172016-02-03T08:47:33.641+10:002016-02-03T08:47:33.641+10:00Why does the local ABC radio not talk about local ...Why does the local ABC radio not talk about local politics or anything serious. ABC radio in Perh regularly takes on councils and politicians. I heard that Pynes stoush with Brisbane was over him wanting to take on the council over corruption- is this true?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862778692955060081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-27313687949393095602016-02-02T21:13:35.861+10:002016-02-02T21:13:35.861+10:00As a small business owner I hang my head in shame ...As a small business owner I hang my head in shame that our city is represented by a deadbeat as Bob. I have heard the rumours that it was his son and so on that caused the problems with his business, but come on mate stand up and tell the truth where is your integrity? Surely we can do better. I know many people read hillbilly watch let's vote this clown out we couldn't do any worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-85231037243639420402016-02-02T10:47:31.734+10:002016-02-02T10:47:31.734+10:00… and still not a word on these serious "anom...… and still not a word on these serious "anomalies" in the Compost. Quelle surprise!Tony Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811119917896735831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-40275855540320927802016-02-02T07:13:50.880+10:002016-02-02T07:13:50.880+10:00And Gnome Manning 'gifted' John 'red a...And Gnome Manning 'gifted' John 'red arrow' Andrejic the CFO position, which never existed in its current context, it was created just for John. I guess it's good to be mates that go back to the port and airport days doesn't it? It's not a well kept secret that John and Sleepy are besties. Mind you, the word in financial circles several years ago was that Kevin Brown was lining up Andrejic to walk the 'green mile', hence the reason for him eagerly vacating the CAPL CFO seat suddenly. Then again that is all bullshit and maybe John left because he could no longer stomach the sight of Mr Browns stripey shirts and his endless ramblings about being a successful business leader and his grandiose plans? (Yawn, which we are still waiting with baited breath to see). And finally has anybody noticed that Michael Trout has popped up again in Katter country and is aiming to have another dip in the taxpayer trough! This shit is truly unbelievable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-41187347492894328722016-02-02T00:32:37.239+10:002016-02-02T00:32:37.239+10:00Tom Sawyer: Thanks for continuing to find anomali...Tom Sawyer: Thanks for continuing to find anomalies in this disgraceful event. You're correct of course, and it's despicable that the Cairns Council and the CFO John Andrejic essentially "gifted" the Mannings from the public purse.<br /><br />JOHN MACKENZIE'S HILLBILLY WATCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706009936388621005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-49801233544714212122016-02-01T19:10:00.197+10:002016-02-01T19:10:00.197+10:00and $7,425 to WIN, and $20,800.01 to the Cairns Po...and $7,425 to WIN, and $20,800.01 to the Cairns Post...<br />Guess they'll get that back from Unity advertising?Tom Sawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-74588289792231776122016-02-01T19:00:25.098+10:002016-02-01T19:00:25.098+10:00Hillbilly - look at the list of creditors of Belma...Hillbilly - look at the list of creditors of Belmar Events Pty Ltd (in liquidation, you will see that the Mannings declared Cairns regional council a creditor in the shape of $6,254.38. But Council didn't lodge a proof of debt. It claims zero. How can it be that Manning reckoned he owed Council that money, but Council hasn't claimed it?Tom Sawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-68753746630513237662016-02-01T10:17:28.175+10:002016-02-01T10:17:28.175+10:00"Cueball", the "Compost" and t..."Cueball", the "Compost" and the Manning-led Council have consistently sold Cairns short.Tony Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811119917896735831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-59199223978908499732016-01-31T19:36:38.501+10:002016-01-31T19:36:38.501+10:00When he was still fooling only himself with that e...When he was still fooling only himself with that embarrassment of a toupée, "coconut husk" was the moniker of choice in our house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-55929013051237840462016-01-31T18:44:18.994+10:002016-01-31T18:44:18.994+10:00Does Bob suffer from the Zika virus? You know; sma...Does Bob suffer from the Zika virus? You know; small head, brain damage...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-12701031225452416912016-01-31T16:36:26.625+10:002016-01-31T16:36:26.625+10:00If this stuff was reported in the main stream medi...If this stuff was reported in the main stream media, it could cost him the council election. So let's get it out there ! And why are Cue Ball and the CP hiding it ? Off with their heads !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-7139112498324192022016-01-31T15:49:58.429+10:002016-01-31T15:49:58.429+10:00Annon 14:17 you are correct. It should be eight-ba...Annon 14:17 you are correct. It should be eight-ball, egg-head, nude-nut, nugget-head, screaming skull, baldy, teaticle head, gnome, chrome-dome.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-28294476041168027852016-01-31T14:17:08.261+10:002016-01-31T14:17:08.261+10:00Your refer to John Mackenzie as "cue ball&quo...Your refer to John Mackenzie as "cue ball" this appears to be a personal attack. To keep you your argument credible try an avoid this ad homonym.<br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-21921508351538851212016-01-31T13:43:39.408+10:002016-01-31T13:43:39.408+10:00The Cairns Regional Council placed Bob's compa...The Cairns Regional Council placed Bob's company on the Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire Arrangemnents on 17 December 2014 - 9 weeks before it collapsed! Given that financial status, financial stability, and credit ratings are key success factors warranting pre-qualification, just how crook was this process? Now that's the sort of thing Rob Pyne should have referred to the CCC or raised in parliament.Tom Sawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-59693747284384572342016-01-31T11:51:19.259+10:002016-01-31T11:51:19.259+10:00
This article raises many serious questions that n...<br />This article raises many serious questions that need to be answered so hopefully someone has started the process of going through the proper channels. There maybe explanations not apparent to us.<br /><br />Some questions I have <br />Why did the Mayors family buy this business after becoming Mayor? Most people would assume it would disqualify them as clearly the business relied on council to survive. So either a benefit, or if recusing often a risk, to the business, the staff, creditors the bank and to the taxpayer. <br /><br />Were BOQ thorough in their assessment. We have such a bad reputation for business it hurts business. We need banks to reduce risk exposure as the taxpayers employees seem to be the ones shafted too often..<br /><br />Although they advise not to bother addressing the trading while insolvent claims should that be different for ratepayers? <br /><br />Pre approved supplier occurred December 2014 and true not soon after the company went into receivership. So this has to be thoroughly checked. If anything different occurred to normal then it is serious.<br /><br />Manning keeps demanding the government just give Fung a license. No accountability required, no proof of finance required, No proof of experience required, No proof of financial transparency required. Very typical of cronyism boys club who think the rules do not apply to them. He has done untold damage to the ports debate insisting the state government abandon all fiscal responsibility and break their own laws and dump a massive bill on taxpayers so his mates get some extra business. Then a director of Advance Cairns who I am sure gets our money as well to support projects that will expose the people to risk and expense but hey they do not care, Privatise the profits and socialise the losses as they say.<br /><br />His councillors should demand some answers or they are not fit for office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-30816179358123511022016-01-31T09:43:25.751+10:002016-01-31T09:43:25.751+10:00Any mayor who lost/gave back a $110 million free g...Any mayor who lost/gave back a $110 million free gift for a new civic centre but rejected the gift based solely on politics and "I didn't think of it so there for I don't want it" attitude then did the above should be sacked or stood down. If I was the current fed of state government I wouldn't give CRC a red cent,let the rate payers fume that they will have to pay the probable cost blow out to around 200 million by the time it is finished. Rate payers bemoaned Val but when you stack her against the current crop Val is like the best of the best and was a shining light in local governmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-61840531208447703002016-01-30T22:28:46.933+10:002016-01-30T22:28:46.933+10:00No wait, there's more...
Why would the liquid...No wait, there's more...<br /><br />Why would the liquidator discourage action against the director, Bob Manning, for trading while insolvent because of the possible risk of not being able to recover from him, when Manning's register of interests shows numerous self-managed super fund investments, retirement savings, and interests in 3 blocks of land?<br /><br />Those 3 blocks of land are the stuff we all dream of, right? A "place of residence" in Redlynch, and a "future place of residence" in Redlynch, and another "place of residence" in Cairns City (Harbourlights).<br /><br />Why on earth are these properties and those investments not available to the poor creditors???Tom Sawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-72993725889278245302016-01-30T20:02:39.081+10:002016-01-30T20:02:39.081+10:00I'm confused, Hillbilly.
Your article refers ...I'm confused, Hillbilly.<br /><br />Your article refers to Belmar Events Pty Ltd, in receivership.<br /><br />But in Manning's register of interests (which you can inspect at Council)he declares an interest in Belmar Pty Ltd - a different company.<br /><br />What's going on? Is there a consequence for a false declaration?Tom Sawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-73793673573501843252016-01-30T17:56:15.331+10:002016-01-30T17:56:15.331+10:00As always, we the people get to carry his bags whi...As always, we the people get to carry his bags while he is overseas. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-1267032409978180292016-01-30T17:00:25.162+10:002016-01-30T17:00:25.162+10:00Manning is a chump. What has that ass clown ever d...Manning is a chump. What has that ass clown ever done for Cairns as either Mayor or CEO of the port and airport? SFA. He has done nothing with infrastructure, nothing with the port, and what about that dumbass domestic terminal design, walking a fucking mile in rain and humidity. A dude told me that the design of the Tarmac in which vehicles drive on a road behind the planes as they are backing out and taxiing in is the second most dangerous in Australia besides Sydney airport. Manning was CEO during the design of this clusterfuck. The same dude told me incidents occur weekly but are so common that airport staff don't even bother to report it anymore. The same dude reckons the pavement where all the small planes and choppers park on the side of the highway is totally rooted and falling apart and they won't spend the money to fix it. Blah what tosser a Sleepy Bob is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-28712039917050376912016-01-30T16:36:16.302+10:002016-01-30T16:36:16.302+10:00Clarifying; Mr Robertson wrote the testimonial in ...Clarifying; Mr Robertson wrote the testimonial in support of a local business that had been nominated for a national award. That was way back before Donna and Peter Anderson sold the business - likely 2011. The testimonial document has had the date removed, which implies it is current - it is not. Why that document is now being used as a promotional tool is a question for the current owners. FYI, Mr Robertson also no longer works for this Council, having left mid last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-90152967661623176482016-01-30T15:56:32.419+10:002016-01-30T15:56:32.419+10:00Once again, the only REAL investigative news in Ca...Once again, the only REAL investigative news in Cairns is at a local blog. Not our local newspaper. Nor at our local TV news (although neither 7 or WIN is really "local"). <br /><br />Kudos, HBW!CBD Warriornoreply@blogger.com