18 june 2015

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Volume 10, Issue 10

18 June to 2 July 2015

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PATRIOTS ON THE MOUNT

The distinctive and unmistakeable thrum of Harley Davison motorcycle reverberated throughout the hills of Mount Morgan on the weekend of 2 June.

Members of the Patriots Motorcycle Club cruised into town on Harleys, Triumphs and Suzukis late on Friday, 2 June as part of their annual Brahma Run. The Moreton Bay Chapter of the Patriots, whose membership consists of former and currently serving members of Australia’s defence forces spent Friday night and Saturday Moring in the town.

ground and to catch up with his son in Rockhampton.

Eddie said the town hadn’t changed much and he was pleased to see that the Mount’s reputation for hospitality was still a major feature of the community.

As serving members or veterans of the armed services, the group took a moment to pay their respects to Pte Victor Jones – former Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company paymaster and the first Australian to be killed in an Australian-styled uniform by visiting his memorial located at the East Street Suspension bridge.

Among the 20 strong contingent visiting Mount Morgan were representatives of Australia’s Navy, Army and Air Force.

Club President, Jason Colefax said the entire group was impressed with the service received at the Leichhardt Hotel.

“It was really amazing. Great service is one of the highlights of our visits to small towns,” Jason said.

For one Patriot Club member, the visit provided a trip down memory lane.

Eddie Lehr, a former 42RQR veteran, owned Golden Mount Taxi Service over eight years ago.

Eddie now lives in Kingaroy and the trip to the region provided him with an opportunity to see his old stomping

Above: Eddie Lehr returned back to Mount Morgan with the Patriots in early June.

HISTORY ON WHEELS A little slice of history rode into town at lunchtime on Saturday, 3 June as 30 riders from the Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland paid their first visit to this historical township.

The trip was organised as part of the rally which takes in a timed run to the Capricorn Coast and back to Mount Morgan.

The club members travelled from Rockhampton, Mackay, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Maryborough and Brisbane. There was even a Mount Morgan representative in the contingent of riders.

This is the largest historical group in Queensland.

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It was an impressive display of history and “real steel” ranging from a 1927 AJ to 1975 Triumph Tritons.

Qualification for the club is based purely on the age of the motorcycle – it has to be 30 years old before December of the year joined.

Mount Morgan’s representative in the historical stakes was a 1944 Indian Motorcycle owned by Peter Jongedyke.

Peter has lived in Mount Morgan for the past six years and was instrumental in persuading the club to take advantage of Mount Morgan’s hospitality.

The club is expected to return to Mount Morgan in a couple of years.

CAPRICORN CARAVAN CLUB VISITS MOUNT MORGAN A brochure on a meeting table was all it took to convince 35 members of the Capricorn Caravan and Campervan Club to spend the Queen’s Birthday weekend in Mount Morgan.

Sarah Dalton from the Silver Watter Caravan Park sent the group a brochure, inviting them to visit the Mount.

The Club decided to spend the weekend here and participated in a range of activities over the weekend.

These activities included Lawn Bowls at the Dee Bowls Club, a painting competition with a Mount Morgan theme, a bus tour of the mine, a visit to Mount Morgan Historical Museum, an evening meal at the Grand Hotel and disc bowls at the No. 7 Dam. The club members enjoyed their visit so much, that they have already booked their Christmas Party.

Vice President Keith Gale congratulated Sarah and Mark on a job well done.

Pictured below: Gloria and Keith Gale and Colleen and Harry Wood warm their hands over the open fire at the Silver Wattle Caravan Park.

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RODEO VOLUNTEERS’ EFFORTS REWARDED WITH SPECIAL LUNCH Mount Morgan Rodeo Association held a special luncheon to thank its volunteers for their hard work.

Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc started this year off with selling tickets around the town, stalls like the Little People and cakes, Valentine’s Day dance, auctions, a trades night to raise funds to go towards the rodeo.

The club also catered for local clubs to raise funds and held barefoot bowls days.

The Association would like to thank the sponsors, the community, contractor Colin Bell and his workers and the volunteers for a job well done.

The Association was able to present over $5000 towards the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service.

Pictured left: the volunteers and sponsors of the Mount Morgan Rodeo Association who worked tirelessly towards raising funds for the Helicopter Rescue Service and to hold the 2015 rodeo.

The group is looking forward to the 2016 rodeo which promises to bigger and better.

SERPENT REFLECTS DIVERSITY .

While attending to the Indigenous garden at the front steps, it became apparent that the significance of the space was easily overlooked.

After consultation with school, the P&C, The Hub, business owners and community members, and collaboration with fellow artist Alicia Rush, an application was made to the Regional Arts Development Fund to create The Rainbow Community Serpent.

It was approved October 2014, to commence in March.

However, Cyclone Marcia resulted in a delay in steel supply and progress was only able to be made mid May! A creative public art installation at Mount Morgan Central State School, representative of the local Indigenous carpet snake totem will be created in the Indigenous garden area at the school.

Work started on Sunday, 7 June when a motivated group of volunteers turned out to participate in the first of a series of workshops.

The base layer of concrete was placed on the welded frame of the Rainbow Community Serpent, with 18 adults and children engaging in all aspects of mixing concrete, barrowing and application of render.

The second workshop will be held on Sunday, 20 June and a third workshop will be held on Sunday, 5 July.

What is the Rainbow Community Serpent?

The sculpture is the concept of Kirra Swain, an aspiring artist, who volunteers once a week at the Mount Morgan Central State School assisting with the maintenance of the gardens and grounds

The serpent is a representation of the local Indigenous carpet snake totem, with an emphasis on the region’s overall rainbow community, consisting of many cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.

The serpent is 10 metres long with a 70cm diameter!

During the MMCSS Naidoc activities in July, a symbolic gesture of unity will involve all students placing intertwined handprints in metallic paint over the body of the snake in an interpretive carpet snake pattern.

This will provide an opportunity for reflection, and inspiration for envisioning a brighter future for all.

Get involved, all suggestions and positive input are welcome! For more info, call Kirra on 0411 865 621.

5 This edition of Pride in Your Town continues telling the stories of the good women behind the General Managers of Mount Morgan Limited.

After the wonderful Hilda John and with the appointment of Glenister Sheil (1950 – 1964) we meet his wife, Agnes May (Maisie) Sheil. Mrs Sheil had a happy friendly disposition and always had a beaming smile for everyone. She was a tireless worker for the Red Cross and left great memories of the Red Cross concerts.

She was very fortunate to have the experienced carpenters and electricians from the mine to assist with back drops and lighting etc. With good local talent these concerts not only were enjoyed by locals but many Rockhampton folk also. Maisie was a good tennis player and with a lawn court in the grounds of the residence, she often entertained and welcomed local players. Pink lemonade was served for refreshing drinks. After leaving Mount Morgan she continued her loyal work for the Red Cross.

The next General Manager was Mr Loy Hennessey (1964 – 1974) whose wife, Beverly, was a city girl and much more reserved in nature and with a young family to raise was not so involved in the activities of the town.

Bev did enjoy her golf and made friendships in that field. When possible she would give her services to town activities, but mainly devoted her time to her family.

In 1974 – 1982, Mr Ossie Wilson became General Manager and for the first time a local lass became the wife of the General Manager. Patricia Barker was a local lady who had been working in Canberra, but on her return to Mount Morgan caught the eye of Ossie and so they married.

Pat needed no introduction to the Mount and was very much respected for her wonderful musical talent which she willingly volunteered at many functions.

Like Bev Hennessey she had a young family, but also devoted much time to her Church.

Pat also enjoyed her golf when time permitted. Pat and Ossie now reside at Taranganba and all their children have been most successful in their chosen fields.

Some were lucky to inherit Patricia’s musical talent.

The last married General Manager was Len Newcombe.

He arrived with his wife, Hazel, from Tennant Creek about 1984. Len had a very short stay in Mount Morgan and Hazel hardly had time to settle in to local activities.

Hazel, to those who met her was a very friendly, delightful person and always ready to entertain at Staff parties.

All these wives were valuable assets to our community and gave willingly of their many talents and time. Mount Morgan was so lucky to have had such great women behind successful men.

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IT’S A TRY!!!

Mount Morgan’s Lorikeets went on a try-scoring rampage on Saturday 13 June in its home against Brothers. The Lorikeets posted seven tries and five conversions in their 45-19 win. Point scorers for the Lorikeets were Wade McEffer, Neville Blake (2 tries and 1 conversion), Scott Toby (1 try and 4 conversions), Gerry Bray, Dylan Forbes and Robert Spence.

Man of the Match was Nathan O’Brien. Coach Clinton Connolly said it was difficult to choose the man of the match as the team’s performance was outstanding. “The backs played well showing great ball handling skills.” he said.

The win on Saturday brings the Lorikeets wins to five for the season. They also had one drawn match and one forfeited game. The Lorikeets will play the Boars at Victoria Park in Rockhampton on Saturday..

Gladstone A-Grade had a convincing win over Brothers in the second game of the double header at Newman Oval on Saturday.

Gladstone won 47-34.

Pictured left (Photo - Bill Howie).

Brothers and Gladstone seeking to gain adavantage from the scrum.

Top: (Left and Right) - Gerry Bray defends off Brothers’ players to cross the line for a try.

Middle: Lorikeets take the tackle in what was a Lorikeets dominated game at Newman Oval on Saturday.

IN FOCUS This is the first in what is hoped to be an informative column about photographs and photography. This week’s column was written, and the photo taken by Susan Scrivener. Susan is one of the members of the newly formed Mount Morgan Photography Club, but is an avid photographer. The idea of the club is to share ideas and tips and while it’s still in infancy, it is hoped that the club will provide a valuable resource for Mount Morgan photographers. If you want some constructive feedback on your photos, please submit one for comment by the experienced photographers in the group. You can submit your photos to mmpad@bigpond.com.

There is nothing better for emerging photographers than to get feedback on particular images and what can be improved and what has been done well within the context of the photo.

If you would like to become a member of the club, contact Eve-lyn Rogers on 0427 203 570.

The purpose of the club is to build on the skills of Mount Morgan’s photographers.

You can view this photo in colour in the Argus on the MMPAD website.

This photo was taken recently at Cania Gorge with a Canon 700D and a 14mm wide angle lens. Cania is a beautiful place only a couple of hours drive away.

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The textures, contours, and colours of the escarpment are fascinating. There are easy walking trails and good facilities.

I liked the lower angle of the shot.

It made the trees look more imposing, and the wide angle lens makes them seem to lean inwards, drawing the eye up to the cleft in the rockface.

The almost straight line of trees on the right and the line of rocks and logs on the left reinforce this illusion. It was an invitation to explore, perhaps to find more of the ancient Aboriginal artwork that we had discovered earlier.

I would like the opportunity to retake the photo at an earlier time of day. The low to the left location of the sun overexposed the sky, and if it were in a different position, the sky would be a more natural blue and the trees would have been better outlined against it.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Mount Morgan Gazebo The Mount Morgan community has indicated that more work needs to be done to lift the visual appeal of Morgan Street.

At the Mount Morgan Community Conversation meeting held in April 2015 it was decided that as an initial step a new Gazebo would be placed where the old ‘tree of knowledge’ used to be.

Rockhampton Regional Council is consulting the community on which style of Gazebo is preferred via a community survey.

Gazebo Options Please choose Option 1 or Option 2. Both options reflect the heritage style of Morgan Street.

Return Survey Please return the survey to: Mount Morgan Customer Service, 32 Hall Street, Mount Morgan Mount Morgan News Agency, 45 Morgan Street, Mt Morgan, or Morgan Street Gazebo Consultation, PO Box 1860, Rockhampton QLD 4700

I prefer option 1

Online Survey Alternatively, please complete the online survey at www.rrc.qld.gov.au.

This survey will close at 5pm, 3 July 2015.

For more information please contact Community Engagement Officer, Wade Clark: Email: wade.clark@rrc.qld.gov.au or phone: 4936 8577.

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Pampered Pets

Wool and warm items needed this winter On any given night in Australia one in 200 people are homeless, cold and hungry.

You can help now by donating wool, yarn and warm items for the 2015 Homeless Connect event.

Rockhampton Regional Council is partnering with Government, business and community sector agencies to ensure help is given again this winter for the event, which is now in its sixth year.

Rockhampton Regional Council’s Communities Committee Chair, Councillor Rose Swadling said donating warm items and wool had enormous benefits for those who needed it most in our community.

“Winter is here so imagine how difficult it can be for those who don’t have adequate shelter or housing, particularly given our recent cyclone aftermath,” Cr Swadling said.

Meet “Mad Max” this issue’s Pampered Pet. Max is a Golden Retriever, Smithfield Cattle Dog and Ridgeback cross.

Max is a much-loved companion that has the gentle nature of the Golden Retriever, the protective instincts of the Cattle Dog and the “joie de vive” of the Ridgeback before maturity.

There is nothing he likes more than to have a game of soccer with his owner.

His owner, Peter acquired him one day when he went to help his daughter get her keys out of a locked car.

Six years later, Max is healthy and is a loyal and faithful companion.

If you have a pet, that you would like to include in this section email mmpad@bigpond.com.

“It’s not a hand out, it’s a hand up for those who need it most in our community, so thank you to our volunteers for your endless hours of love and commitment to make these colourful and beautiful items.

“Your donations of clean jumpers, woollen blankets and warm clothing in good condition can take the pressure off people who are doing it tough and rough.”

Homeless Connect provides an opportunity for those who are less fortunate, and for those who do not have safe, secure and affordable housing to attend a day where different services and agencies are on hand to provide basic essentials and help. The Homeless Connect Event 2015 is on Thursday, 16 July 2015.

If you are interested in getting involved in Homeless Connect, contact Rockhampton Regional Council on 4936 8569.

Mount Morgan Library relocates for refurbishment Mount Morgan locals entering the doors of the Mount Morgan School of Arts will find the Mount Morgan Library in a welcoming 'pop-up' space while the library next door undergoes a refurbishment over the next two months.

Well-used library services such as the internet computers, the community noticeboard and the printer/ photocopier- as well an extensive range of books, DVDs, magazines, ebooks, toys, sports equipment and audiobooks are available for the community to access.

The same friendly and professional staff assistance is still on hand to navigate the great range of resources and services on offer through the Rockhampton Regional Library Service.

There are some great colouring competitions currently running at the library with some terrific prizes to be won.

Pick up an entry form for the Minions, Inside Out and The 26th Storey Treehouse to win passes to Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas and the Pilbeam Theatre.

Entry forms need to have a library card number registered – don’t forget that library membership is free!

The Mount Morgan Library is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm (closed 12noon – 1pm) as well as Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Phone: 4938 1169 or 4936 8043.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 25 June at 5.30 p.m.

Mount Morgan Tourist Information and Historical Railway Complex 2015.

Nomination forms can be collected from the Railway Complex and are to be received by 16 June.

Positions open include: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary and two positions for Executive Members.

Address to Secretary PO Box 142, Mount Morgan Q 4714

CHURCH SERVICE HONOURS VOLUNTEERS The Anglican Parish of Saint Mary’s Mount Morgan thanks the professional and volunteer personnel who joined in a National Day of Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 31 May The Service of Thanksgiving was presided over by Revd. Father Paul Gribble with Keith Hare and Noel Kearney assisting.

An enjoyable morning tea and good fellowship completed an enjoyable morning. The freewill offering which was given by all present was given to the local Blue Care Committee.

Pictured Noel Kearney presenting the cheque to Margaret Hall of Blue Care,

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SNAKES ALIVE!

from a wide variety of spaces and places including a home brew storage cupboard. On this occasion it was an Eastern Brown that had to be dealt with at chest height and the brown came out spoiling for a fight when Peter opened the door. Obviously, it thought the home brew was worth protecting.

“This was one of the scariest removals I’ve had to do,” he said.

“The snake was at chest height and being an extremely venomous one in a confined space…well it got the adrenaline going.”

Peter first learned the art of snake removal from a professional snake handler 35 years ago at Mount Tambourine.

“I learned a lot about snakes and their behaviour from him,” he said.

Peter removes about 100 snakes a season from homes and businesses around Mount Morgan. Most are pythons, tree or carpet snakes, but he’s removed browns, taipans and death adders on the odd occasion.

“The worst part of the removal business is not knowing what you are dealing with, so it’s best to treat them all as deadly until you know for sure,” he said.

What happens to the snakes that he captures – he releases them back into the bush away from habited areas.

Transporting snakes from the site of removal to the bush brings with it, its own set of problems. One time he left the snake inside the car in a sack overnight and when he went to get it out in the morning – it was gone. He eventually found it behind the dash.

When you awaken in the middle of the night and find that a snake has curled up beside you, you don’t really stop to ask the snake whether it’s venomous or non-venomous.

Adrenaline kicks in and either the fright or flight (or sometimes both) instinct kicks in and has you running screaming from the room.

This alleviates the immediate problem of putting distance between you and the reptilian intruder, but it doesn’t solve the problem of ejecting the snake from the room. So…what do you do?

Well, if you live in or around Mount Morgan then the solution is easy, you call Peter Wills, Mount Morgan’s very own “free of charge” snake catcher.

Peter is often called to remove serpentine menaces

“It’s amazing that such a big snake could fit in such a small place,” he said. “Of course I am now banned from transporting snakes inside the car – the boot is fine, but not inside.”

Peter has been bitten by a tree snake, but has been lucky and careful in not having to endure the more painful venomous bite.

He puts this down to a healthy respect of these much aligned reptiles.

Peter and family lived in Mount Morgan in the 1990s.

Two of his children, Michael and Rachel attended Mount Morgan State High School. He moved back about 10 years ago with his wife Linda.

Photo: Peter Wills with a Scrub python that recently had a chicken dinner (Notice the bulge in the snake’s stomach). . This snake was caught near a residence behind the Big Dam.

KNITTING UP A STORM

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group is based in Mount Morgan. The Mount Morgan group meets every Friday morning between 10 – 11.30 a.m.

Ten large bags of warm items were created by the Mount Morgan group for this year’s Homeless Connect event. The yarn is donated to the libraries’by members of the community.

Knitting needles and crochet hooks are also donated.

The Mount Morgan Lively Knitters have about 16 regular members and each year they create warm items for the Homeless Connect initiative.

These items will be handed out to needy people at the Robert Schwarten Pavilion on the 16 July.

Cr Rose Swadling (RCC’s Community Committee’s Chair) commended the Mount Morgan Community for its generosity and encouraged those in need to attend the event.

Mount Morgan knitters and crocheters have been knitting and crocheting up a storm to keep the homeless warm this winter.

The group is part of the Lively Knitting & Crochet Book Clubs which meet at Rockhampton Regional Council Libraries – one group is based at the Rockhampton Regional Library (meeting every Wednesday morning) and the other

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She said it was wonderful people like the ladies from the Mount Morgan Lively Knitters and Crochet Team that make her job possible.

Above: Left to right standing Sarah Anderson and Cr Rose Swadling and sitting - Cheryl Johnson, Tereasa Bannah, Anne Lee, Lesley Bruce, Jean Kilby and Mary Geany

This is always a sign of starvation in birds. We fed him up as best we could (he fed himself). We only had to supply him with grubs (mealworms mostly), and a little chopped up dog sausage, and after a few weeks he was good to go.

With any black and white birds, they should, as a rule, always be released exactly where they were found.

One of the sweetest local birds we could meet is the Peewee; also known as the Mudlark or Magpie Lark.

The reason being they are very territorial and will fiercely guard their territory from intruders.

Even if you are not familiar with this little bird, you would surely be able to identify it by its call – 'Peewee, Peewee'.

This little Peewee however was only juvenile.Alocal family of Peewees, which incidentally only showed up after he came into care, adopted him even before he was released.

The Peewee is a very fine looking bird, both in stature and dress. It always looks immaculate in its black and white suit, with black wings with white patches, white stomach and back. It has black and white stripes on the head.

The male differs from the female in that it has a white eyebrow and black throat, while the female has a white face and throat.

The Peewee has a long thin beak, which is perfect for hunting grubs and insects, which is their diet.

They are brilliant little birds to have in your garden, as they hunt out grubs and insects from your lawns and garden beds.

It is sad though that insecticides and pesticides have made them very hard to find in many suburban areas these days.

The little Peewee in the photo came into care a few weeks ago from a vet who had thoroughly checked him out and could find no injuries, yet he could not fly.

The vet thought possible muscle injury, so he was left to rest in an aviary with restricted space to recover. He was also starving when he came into care. If you look closely at the photo, you will see his keel bone (breast bone) sticking out sharply.

They came every day to visit him and talked to him through the aviary, with never a hint of malice.

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June 20: Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc will hold a Barefoot Bowls day. Names in by 11.30 am with 12 noon start. BBQ lunch and bar operating. Lots of fun and prizes. Open to everyone.

June 21: Dance - Billy Lawton Band, Community Service Hall, Mount Morgan. 1-5 p.m. Entry: $6 (adults) and $2.00 (children). Raffle, Lucky Door and light supper.

June 26: Golden Mount Festival Association Night Bingo at St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall. Doors open 6.30 p.m. Starts at 7.30 p.m.

June 27: Bouldy Bush Markets, 8 am to Noon. Call Janine 0149 141 160 to book a site.

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