2014 argus issue 3

Volume 9, Issue 3

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13th - 27th February, 2014

Proudly brought to you by Mount Morgan Promotion & Development Inc. ABN 21 391 526 801

Local gets crafty for new Mount Morgan business - pg 3

Dedicated locals honoured at Awards Ceremony - pg 4

Museum welcomes exciting addition- pg 7

Official Year Ones: Abbie Tyne and Ethan Pfeiffer were among the young locals to kick off the new education year last fortnight. See page 6 for photos of our proud Preppies and Year One students.

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Customer Service Centre 32 Hall Street Mount Morgan Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm

While many of us have seen many changes in our lives like radio, TV, automatic cars, and of course modern technology - now in future years it would appear many things we take for granted will disappear. Whether these changes are good or bad depends in part on how we adapt to them.

The first that we may see go is the POST OFFICE. It will certainly be a strange world without the Post Office.

The business of the post office has been greatly reduced and financially this has had a bad effect which could determine its closure. Nowadays much of communication is by emails and undoubtedly most of our mail is junk mail or bills. However we can send our cards and letters for the time being.

Secondly we could see the CHEQUE being outdated as its financial cost to banks is enormous. The plastic card and on line transactions will lead to the eventual demise of the cheque facility. Currently even signatures may disappear from plastic cards - changes never stop.

The younger generation simply does not read the NEWSPAPER or subscribe to a daily delivery. It is modern technology where they can obtain some of their information. However it may happen soon that a subscription will be asked so the entire publication can be viewed. Not too much is free.

How many of us will be sad when holding a brand new BOOK is not the order of the day. Again we have a small modern gadget in the technological world that will replace the paper book and will allow hundreds of stories in its memory. Thankfully this may not happen too soon.

Then there will be the disappearance of the LAND LINE TELEPHONE. In time to come this will disappear and the mobile phone will take over. Actually this is possibly the fastest of yesteryear conveniences that are disappearing now, especially with modern youth.

Possibly the greatest loss is happening at the present time or has already happened and that is our PRIVACY. With cameras on all streets and in many buildings, even on your computer and in your phone you cannot hide anyway today. Even Google Street view can let the world know where you live and what your home looks like.

Thankfully, many of these things do not trouble us in Mount Morgan too seriously as we reside in a comfortable country and a reasonably carefree community.

While many of these items will disappear in future years there is one thing that cannot be taken from us and that is “Our Memories” – of how it used to be.

As Always……Think Clean – Be Tidy.

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Meet Mount Morgan’s “Crafty Nanna” When it comes to needlework and craft, local resident Jo-Anne Dehaas says it’s something she has had a passion for since before she can remember.

Knitting, crocheting, and even sewing clothes for her dolls as a child; Jo-Anne certainly knows a thing or two about taking on tapestry.

Soon, Jo-Anne will be sharing her interest with the Mount Morgan community, when she opens the doors of “The Crafty Nanna” – a new store in Mount Morgan specialising in all things crafts.

Located in Morgan Street, The Crafty Nanna will offer a wide range of craft supplies and include items for scrapbooking, card making, jewellery making, quilting, haberdashery, candle wicking and quilling.

An array of wools and fabrics will also be available.

“Ever since I can remember, I’ve been knitting and crocheting,” Jo-Anne said on her initial interest.

“Growing up, I also did a lot of sewing. I learnt how to sew on one of those old treadle sewing machines.

“It’s just been something I’ve always loved doing.”

Over the years Jo-Anne has expanded her skills and interests; adding scrapbooking and jewellery making to her repertoire.

“I’ve been scrapbooking for about 9 or ten years.

Jewellery making I’m only new to – but I’ve found once you learn, you’re addicted,” she laughed.

Jo-Anne said she is looking forward to sharing her interest with the local community.

And she certainly isn’t the only one.

“The feedback I’ve been receiving about the shop has just been amazing,” Jo-Anne said.

“Quite a few people are really looking forward to the shop opening in town, and that’s great.”

Jo-Anne, together with her husband Peter moved to Mount Morgan early last month. She said along with positive feedback about The Crafty Nanna, they have found the town wonderful.

“We purchased a house here in Mount Morgan and made the official move at the start of January,” Jo-Anne said.

“It’s a great place. It’s also closer to work for my husband and it just reminds me of where I grew up – the Atherton Tablelands.”

When making the move to the Mount, the pair brought with them much more than just their household items.

“We brought a lot of craft supplies,” Jo-Anne laughed.

Jo-Anne brings The Crafty Nanna to Mount Morgan from Emu Park, where she and Peter resided for two years prior, with Jo-Anne operating her business for 18 months.

When asked about the name of the business, Jo-Anne laughed: “Well, I’m a nanna and I’m crafty.”

And the term “Nanna” is no exaggeration.

“Between us Peter and I have six children, and grandbaby number 13 is due this month.”

The Crafty Nanna will be located at 61 Morgan Street.

Along with a variety of craft supplies, Jo-Anne is also looking to see a range of workshops available through the store.

“I’m looking to do scrapbooking classes, card making classes and jewellery making classes,” Jo-Anne said.

“At this stage, I’m really interested in getting feedback on suitable times for these classes – whether that be nights, weekends or certain times of day.”

Adult and children craft workshops will be available. To register your interest, please contact The Crafty Nanna at: thecraftynanna@hotmail.com The Crafty Nanna store will officially open next Tuesday, February 18.

Saturday, March 29th Masonic Hall, Mount Morgan Good prizes & raffle! Lucky door & lucky spots!

Tea & coffee prior to start. All welcome!

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Award ceremony honours local volunteers

Three of Mount Morgan’s dedicated locals have received recognition for outstanding commitment to the emergency services.

Kevin Porter, Colleen Roberts and Jim Orr were among 20 Central Queensland residents to be honoured at an Australia Day Achievement Awards Ceremony in Rockhampton last month.

The event, which was hosted by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, acknowledged the efforts of emergency personnel who have gone above and beyond in their service to the region.

The presentation saw Kevin Porter presented with the second clasp for his National Medal; recognising an outstanding 35 years with the State Emergency Service (SES).

Colleen Roberts was awarded with a State Emergency Service Meritorious Service Medal, recognising an impressive 25 years of service to the SES. For Jim Orr, the day included the honour of an Australia Day Achievement Medallion, which was presented in recognition of his exceptional service to the Calliungal Rural Fire Brigade.

For each of the locals, the recognition proved a great surprise.

“We were very proud to receive these awards and to be nominated,” Colleen said.

“It was a surprise. We really had no idea about the nominations until we received a letter inviting us to the ceremony.”

Echoing Colleen’s words, Jim said the award was totally out of the blue.

“It was unexpected,” he said.

“I didn’t think I had done all that much extra to receive the award but it was a really nice surprise.

“I have no idea who dobbed me in,” he laughed.

For the dedicated locals, last month’s acknowledgements gave an opportunity to share how it all started.

For Jim, initial involvement with the rural fire service was a combination of influences.

“I’ve always been pretty fire conscious - growing up on a property, having to deal with bushfires and the like,” Jim said.

“Another influence was a friend of mine - Haydn Johnson who has been in the Gracemere Fire Brigade for years. I saw what he did and thought it was something I would like to try, so I signed up with the Calliungal Fire Brigade.”

For Colleen, joining the SES crew came as a result of her husband, Graham’s involvement.

“I joined the SES on the first of February 1988,” Colleen said.

“It was mainly due to Graham’s involvement. He enjoyed it thoroughly.

“I had young children at the time and thought I would volunteer my time to the welfare side of it – helping doing sandwiches and things like that. When the kids got older I thought I would go into the rescue side of it. I really enjoyed it and have been in it ever since.”

For Kevin, his three decades of involvement commenced with a less conventional introduction to emergency services.

“My starting was a funny one,” he said.

“I was in the CB Radio Club and was approached by Robby Butler, who was the nominated controller of the State Emergency service at the time, back in 77. He asked us, with our CB radios and our cars, if we’d like to join his group and use our radios to a better advantage for the community. So I decided to, and on the 15th of February 1978 I joined the State Emergency Service.”

Along with 35 years with the SES, Kevin also has dedicated an impressive number of years to other emergency services departments.

The next two years will see further milestones for Kevin – with this July marking his 30th year with the fire service and August 2015 marking the 30th year with the ambulance service.

As well as last month’s recognition proving an unexpected surprise, the ceremony was also particularly significant for Kevin, with this year marking his final year of official involvement with the local SES. “I’ve decided it’s time to give the helmet back,” he said.

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“I’ve learned a lot, I’ve really enjoyed the journey along the way but I think it’s time I just sat back and took it a little easier for a while,” Kevin said.

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Kevin will officially retire from the SES this Saturday; his 36th anniversary since signing up with the local crew.

“I will officially retire on the 15th. I went to the training night last Monday night and thanked everybody for all of their time and efforts along the way. It was a little bit emotional but it was good.”

Congratulations Kevin, Colleen and Jim! Pictured left: recipients of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Australia Day Achievement Awards. Photo supplied.

Pictured below: local SES members Colleen Roberts and Kev Porter were among the proud recipients at last month’s event.

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Pictured below: Local resident Jim Orr receiving his Achievement Medal during last month’s official presentation. Photo supplied.

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6 Last month marked the commencement of the 2014 education year, and with that, a major milestone for a number of young locals.

January 28th was the first day of schooling for 33 preppies, who proudly donned the Mount Morgan Central School uniform for the first time.

It was also an exciting day for the 30 students who made the transition from pre-primary to become official year ones.

The junior grades were among 220 local students to head through the gates of Mount Morgan Central.

Pictured: Mount Morgan Central’s Prep and Year Ones looked every bit settled one week into the new education year.

Above: Mount Morgan Central’s 2014 Prep students, present on Friday, February 7.

Left: Mount Morgan Central’s 2014 Year One students, present on Friday, February 7.

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For former local Kevin Inglis, a recent trip to Mount Morgan was also the fulfilment of a personal pledge.

Kevin made a trip to the Mount Morgan Historical Museum last week, where he made a special donation on behalf of his late father.

The Sydney resident presented the local museum with a rifle which had been owned by his family since the early 1900’s.

“The rifle was owned by my grandfather, George Inglis,” Kevin said during his visit last week.

“It was a patented rifle back in 1899 and my grandfather bought it in 1902.”

Kevin said the rifle had been passed down from his grandfather to his father, Roy Inglis, who kept it in his possession for another 5 decades.

Kevin was presented the rifle by his father, who made a special request of its future location.

“At around 85 years of age, my father gave me the rifle and told me to make sure it goes to the Mount Morgan Museum,” Kevin said.

“He requested that this was to be hung in the Mount Morgan Museum and although it’s taken me some time to get here, it has always been my desire to fulfil his wish.”

Kevin made the official donation last Wednesday morning, during a presentation and morning tea held by the Museum for the special occasion.

The rifle was presented in a framed display case, with a specially crafted wooden plaque.

This new addition is available for viewing at the Historical Museum 7 days a week, from 10am to 4pm. For further details, please phone the Mount Morgan Museum on: 4938 2122.

Pictured: Kevin Inglis and President of the Mount Morgan Historical Museum, Dasher Hunt stand by the newest addition, during an official morning tea last Wednesday, February 5th.

Kevin said his family had strong ties to the local area.

“My father was very patriotic to this area,” Kevin said.

“He was born here in Mount Morgan in 1909. He had a sister who lived here and his mother, my grandmother, who lived until she was almost 100, lived in Possum Vale for many years.”

Kevin said his family continued to reside in Mount Morgan for a number of years prior to moving to elsewhere in the region.

“My brother and sister were born here in Mount Morgan.

Our family was in Goovigen when I was born though, but we spent time here before moving to Rockhampton where I grew up.”

With a piece of his family’s history now on display at the Museum, Kevin said he was proud to see it shared.

“It’s great,” Kevin said.

“To donate it to the Museum, I just think, ‘where else would it go?’”

“For my father, if it were to keep going down the line you may have a 22 sitting there, and yeah that’s good but if it’s in a museum it’s going to be presented and preserved for always.”

Between 2014 and 2018, Australia will commemorate the ANZAC Centenary – recognizing 100 years since Australia’s involvement in World War I. In recognition of this event, we are looking to introduce a special display at the Mount Morgan Historical Museum.

This display will include items from Gallery 2 and present details of the ANZACS, other past conflicts as well as a special recognition of the involvement and service made by local residents.

We are currently seeking interest from members of the community who would be interested in having some of their personal, relevant items on exhibition.

Items can also include photographs (which we would happily make copies of).

For further details, please contact us 4928 2122 or drop in and see us at the Museum (Morgan Street).

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Mount Morgan Range closer to reopening The reconstruction of the Mount Morgan Range has proved far from smooth travels for the Department of Transport and Main Roads, but after months of round the clock repair works, the mammoth task is almost complete.

The Department announced last week that well over half of the required works have been accomplished, with the road expected to be reopened in just two months.

“Repairs are continuing at the Mount Morgan Range which suffered extensive damage during the 2013 floods,” a Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said last week.

“This included 35 slips of varying severity with 20 on the road and 15 in the cuttings above the road.

Above: works being conducted at the Mount Morgan Range - soil nailing and netting. Photo supplied.

“We have completed about 70 per cent of the reconstruction work and remain on track to have the range open to traffic by April, weather permitting.”

Works have included the removal of debris and the completion of a full geotechnical assessment, followed by major reconstruction efforts.

The Department announced that works are now underway at all eight major fill locations following works in December 2013 to establish a strong platform to reconstruct this section of highway.

“Minor range reconstruction works, where significant excavation was not required, are now complete,” the Spokesperson said.

“Planning is also well advanced for road resurfacing and the installation of new guardrails before reopening the Burnett Highway to traffic.

“We are committed to reconstructing the range as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Official reopening dates will be announced in upcoming issues of the Argus, as works continue to progress.

An official event in celebration of the reopening is also set to be held by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated; with further details to follow.

In the interim of the Range’s closure, the Razorback Road remains open to traffic travelling between Mount Morgan and Rockhampton.

Motorists using the Razorback Road are reminded to remain vigilant, drive to the conditions and obey all road signage to ensure their own safety as well as that of other road users and road workers.

Above: works conducted at the Mount Morgan Range - reinforced earth embankment. Photo supplied.

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2014 is well underway, and for us, this also means the countdown for this year’s Festival.

Preparations are coming along well, and we feel it’s only fair to join you in on some of what’s to look forward to this year.

First, we will take a sneak peak at the festivities set for the Friday evening (May 2nd)…

This event last year was considered a great evening and we’re looking forward to bringing you another. The evening for 2014 will follow a similar format to 2013; with some fantastic amusements on offer at the Mount Morgan Dam. The night will include children’s amusements as well as a BBQ and bar operating. We’re also pleased to announce that the Festival’s official opening ceremony will be held during this event once more. The night will also see the return of the Pride in Your Town Community Awards, held by MMPAD. We are delighted that this presentation is again going to be held and be a part of our programme.

We are endeavouring to also have some great entertainment.

We look forward to updating you on the specifics.

Again we will be having a children’s competition as part of the Friday night event. Last year the competition was the creation of lanterns. This year it will be homemade “masks– enhancing the theme of the weekend, being “comedy”.We look forward to seeing the creativity of our young locals! This is in its early stages on being put together so please follow the details in the Argus over the coming weeks.

And last but not least… the fireworks! We’re excited to announce that a fireworks display will also be held as part of the night’s fun.

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We are excited to announce that as part of the 2014 Golden Mount Festival, we are looking to introduce a percussion group to the festival’s annual street parade.

In the lead up, two of our hardworking members, Nicholai and Greg, are willing to train all those interested in becoming involved.

Percussion tuition classes will be held from 4pm until 5pm each Wednesday afternoon behind the Running of the Cutter stature in Morgan Street.

Don’t be shy! Simply bring yourself and something to you can use as your instruments, or anything that will make a noise.

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In the lead up to this year’s Festival, the GMF Committee will be holding a fundraiser garage sale!

Join us at 10am on the 6th of April at the Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall.

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Hi Argus readers, Firstly, a big thanks to all who have helped us kick off the 2014 Argus with some great local news. We always love receiving your story ideas and/or event invitations, so please be sure to keep them coming.

We’re also lucky to have the continued regular advertisement support from a number of our local businesses, as well as columns from some very dedicated locals. A very big thanks to you all!

Speaking of regular inclusions, isn’t it wonderful to see the return of Wildlife Matters?! Greg and Trish do some amazing work for our local wildlife and it’s always exciting to hear about their activities.

Along with local inclusions, it’s fantastic to even be receiving contributions from readers outside of the Mount. Last issue’s inclusion from Colleen James was magic – how great were those blast from the past soccer photos?!

If you have an inclusion, please feel free to send it our way. You can email mmpad@bigpond.com or drop in and see us at the Rail Museum/ Tourist Information Centre.

2014 Projects:

Along with bringing you the Argus each fortnight, it’s looking to be another eventful year for community projects here at MMPAD. Here is a glimpse into some of the projects we have in the pipeline for 2014:

Mount Morgan billboard:

As we mentioned last Argus, we have an exciting promotion on its way to the Capricorn Spire in Rockhampton. In just a couple of weeks visitors will be able to see Mount Morgan featured on a 3.6m X 3m billboard!

This will include promotional photos of some very familiar and favourite sites in the Mount. We feel this is going to be a great way to further encourage tourism to our local area and a different avenue for us to present what the golden Mount has to offer.

The billboard is located at the front of the spire and will be on display for the entire year. Be sure to keep an eye out for this local promo!

Trivia Night

That’s right trivia fans, one of our very next projects will be another trivia night! We have had quite a few requests for another following our last in late 2013… So who are we to deny you another great trivia night?

The next will be held 7pm Friday, March 28th at the Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall.

For this event, we will be teaming up with the Mount Morgan Rugby Union Club; with funds going toward the local union club and our 2014 restocking of the Mount Morgan Dam with fish fingerlings.

Pride in your Town Awards

This year will also see the return of the Mount Morgan Pride in your Town Community Awards. We were thrilled with the response it received last year, especially being the first year being held.

This year will again see nine categories. Nominations will open early next month, and remain open until the end of April.

Restocking of the Mount Morgan Dam

For the past few years, our team has taken pride in seeing the Mount Morgan Dam become home to thousands of native fish fingerlings. This is achieved through a restocking management plan for our local water way, which was established with the assistance of Fisheries Qld in 2010.

The management plan outlines a number of native fish to be released– including Golden Perch, Saratoga, Silver Perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish.

On the cards for this year’s restocking are 7,500 Golden Perch and 1,000 Sleepy Cod. We are hoping to see our new aqua acquaintances released in April. Be sure to keep an eye on our regular updates for details – as we would love to welcome you to come along and join us for the next release.

Silver Wattle Fun Day

This year will also see the return of the Silver Wattle Day! This event was a huge hit last year, and we’re very excited to be hosting it again this September. Silver Wattle Day is held in celebration of National Wattle Day, as well as Mount Morgan’s very own wattle.

The event will again offer some fantastic fun – with live entertainment, children’s amusements, water activities… and a couple of new additions to the programme!

New Mount Morgan Phone Book

Another project outlined for this year is the production of the 2014 Mount Morgan Phone Book. Our last production was in 2012, and we agree there are a few changes to be made.

Although this project is a little way off, please feel free to let us know in advance if your details require changing.

Signage upgrade

We are also hoping that this year will see some exciting upgrades to the visitor signage found throughout the local area. We have recently submitted a couple of grant applications to help see this achieved.

We have our fingers and toes crossed that we will soon be able to bring you some good news about our plans to upgrade this signage through an exciting combination of local history and modern technology.

Want to know more?

As we’re nearing the end of the column, that will about do it for the project outline. A reminder though that you can find out more on the above discussed, as well as all of other projects set for this year by stopping by our office.

We are also eager to hear other project ideas, so if you have a few thoughts on a positive community activity – please feel free to share it with us.

Happy birthday!

Lastly, for this fortnight’s update – we leave with a special birthday message!

We want to wish one of our hard working volunteers, Jenny King a very happy birthday for the 15th of February! Birthday wishes also go to local resident and our former Argus layout designer, Gina Richards for the 18th of February!

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by Trish & Greg Mathers A beautiful little Agile Wallaby came into care a few weeks ago.

She was found at Struck Oil standing on her own in a person’s yard.

Luckily they rescued her and brought her to us. She weighed in at 357gms (bit less than a can of drink). We have had Agile wallabies in before, but never one this young. I am quite amazed at how fast she is progressing compared to the Swamp wallabies that we raised and released over a year ago now. Although she had colour, she had very little fur, but in just a couple of weeks was fully furred and bright as a button.

She is on 4 hourly feeds around the clock now and is just starting to stand up, although we support her weight. Around Mount Morgan we seem to have mainly Swamp wallabies and Pretty-face (Whiptail) wallabies. As we move a bit further away from the town area, Eastern Grey kangaroos and Agile wallabies occur, as well as the previous two.

Many joeys come into care as a result of car accidents. Please take care not to hit them. Sonic devices are really cheap and they do work, although not 100%. If you happen to hit one please drag it off the road and check to see if it has a joey in the pouch. If so, please tuck it safely into an old jumper, towel, or whatever you have and keep it warm and quiet. Never pull a joey off the teat forcibly, you may need to cut the mum’s teat as close to the body as possible and leave teat in the joeys mouth.

You can always drop any native animal at the vets. They do not charge members of the public for rescuing native animals.

Please take note of where you found it. Most animals (babies excluded) must go back to the exact spot they were found, as they are territorial.

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From your State MP Update - Burnett Highway – Mt Morgan Range Reconstruction The Mount Morgan Range is still undergoing reconstruction following 35 landslips in January 2013.

Work is progressing steadily and at this stage completion is due at the end of April, weather permitting.

Get Ready Queensland – and let’s stay safe this Summer When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not so much a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. The more prepared we all are, the faster we’ll bounce back afterwards.

That’s why I am asking for your help to Get Ready Queensland.

Get Ready in one of these ways: • Sign up for your personalised One Step at a Time online program at http://getready.qld.gov.au/register • Download the Get ready Queensland fact sheets http:// getready.qld.gov.au/be-prepared • Talk to your local council to find out about their local Get Ready initiative http://www.qldcouncils.com.au/ web/guest/find-your-council Help us to become the most resilient state in Australia – get ready now and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at us.

Get ready tip Most Queenslanders know they need a torch, a radio and spare batteries. But don’t forget you’ll need to charge your phone if the power is off, so consider getting a charger for your car. And think about putting your photos on a USB stick to take those important mementos with you if you have to evacuate.

Emergency Contacts Dial 000 for Police, Fire and Ambulance in an emergency SES: 132 500 for help with a damaged roof, rising flood water, trees fallen on buildings, or storm damage.

Non urgent medical help - 13 HEALTH ( 13 43 25 84) Disaster Co-Ordination Centre Rockhampton – 1300 652 659 (when activated) Council Afterhours Emergency Contact – 1300 22 55 77 General Enquiries – 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

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The Mount Morgan R.S.L. Club has served the community for the last eighty years. We want to serve this community for the next eighty years.

Property identification

Marking your property makes ownership clear and deters theft as marked property is more difficult for the thief to offload. Marked property also helps police to identify and return it to the rightful owner.

Property that is most at risk of being stolen is desirable, usually small, has a good re-sale value and is able to be off loaded and sold quickly. Typically, this includes computers, cameras, multi-media devices, satellite navigation devices, mobile phones, power tools and bicycles.

Follow these steps to mark your property: STEP 1. Mark your property by engraving or microdoting them. Where possible, mark your property with a code on the top right hand rear corner of the item or near to the manufactures serial number. Take a video or photograph of property that can’t be marked, such as jewellery.

STEP 2. After marking your property, visit your local police station, police beat shopfront or neighbourhood police beat and tell them your code. You can also collect ID warning stickers to place on your engraved items and on your doors or windows to act as a deterrent to wouldbe intruders.

STEP 3: Keep accurate records. Write an inventory as this will help you make an insurance claim and assist police recover stolen items. List the serial, make and model numbers and keep the original receipts of valuable items and store this information along with any valuation certificates in a safe place.

We know times have changed. We all have to adapt and change with the times.

We, members of the RSL, want to invigorate and make our RSL Club something to be proud of.

At our last month’s meeting (January), we were asked if we wanted to amalgamate with another club. The vote was a resounding no - by 100 percent.

But we need this community’s support.

• We need community input • We need your membership • We need returned service people, ex-service, ex National Service, serving personnel, reserve personnel • We need a social membership • We need input and suggestions from this community I think we should have, and have the right to have a Mount Morgan RSL Club that we can be proud of.

I think it would be great to have this RSL opened at least once a month for some type of entertainment. We could have guest speakers, musos, poets, breakfast at the Dam, comics at the Club or a combination of all of the above.

There is available to us a licensed community service club thanks to one of our RSL members, Frank Molloy, with the help of his wife Rose. It has kitchen facilities (with a retired chef at hand). We have a performance stage and the hall is wheelchair friendly.

We have all we need to make it a success - but only with community support.

On the 22nd of February, at our RSL Club Room (the Community Services Hall), the club will be holding an information and memorabilia display. This will be held from 2pm until 4pm. Licensed with tea and coffee and nibblies.

The 5th Light Horse Regiment Mount Morgan Troop will be in attendance in regalia on this day also.

Come along and talk to us. Join us, bring your family along. Kids are welcome (under supervision). Bring your mother-in-law along if you have to. See you there.

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Mountain Mick’s Bacon & Bread

Stuffing

With the recent passing of June Morrison, Mount Morgan has lost one of its favourite citizens. June will be fondly remembered by her friends and many locals for her cheerful, bright and happy personality. June had a great love of music and was gifted with a delightful singing voice which she freely shared when asked to perform at many functions in Mount Morgan. June loved the Patsy Cline song “Crazy: and she herself rendered it to the joy of all.

With her parents and husband Alan, June was comanager of the Queensland National Hotel for many years and patrons enjoyed their special country hospitality. The Hotel was quite renowned for its first class dining room.

Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, Sunday roast chicken was always eagerly waited on - watching the moist tender chicken being sliced and served up, but what I always waited for were those magic words“anyone for stuffing?”... “Stuffing?

Oh yes please!” This recipe is the way my mum would make her bread stuffing. I add extra bacon and call it bacon and bread stuffing, but this is a memorable addition to the roast chicken meal. As a child I would sit and watch my mum make this every week and we would watch as the chicken swelled up as it was stuffed and then stitched up with some thread (I use a bamboo skew). So I hope you really enjoy this stuffing recipe from my childhood, again with my twist.

I have also used this stuffing on all poultry and I have also stuffed a loin of pork with it and you can actually stuff a loaf tin and cook extra stuffing. Anyway slowly roast chicken at 150 degrees Celsius.= {356 degrees Fahrenheit}, and I love the stuffing cool the next day.

Shopping list: • 4 slices bacon • 3 cups bread fresh or stale - torn in small pieces, plus 1 whole piece of crust • 1 onion chopped fine • 1 tomato chopped fine • 2 tablespoons mixed herds {which include thyme} • 3 eggs • salt & pepper- black

How to make it: Mix all stuffing ingredients together set aside for five minutes. Put the whole crust under the mix at bottom of the bowl to soak up any extra egg. Now stuff the chicken cavity with stuffing mix use the whole piece of crust to block the hole sew up with thread. If any stuffing mix is left, you can stuff the neck skin or put into a muffin tray and bake as mini stuffing muffins.

Now bake slowly for 3 & 1/2 hours at 150 degrees Celsius serve and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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In the latter years, June resided at her unit at Gracemere Gardens to be closer to her family but she will always be remembered as a “true blue loyal” Mount Morganite.

Thank you June for sharing your talent, your friendship with many and leaving Mount Morgan with many happy memories of you. Enjoy your rest.

The new babies room: will be open in the beginning of March, and as you can imagine, we’re very excited to expand our Family Centre. We will enjoy watching, sharing and developing your child’s interests and achievements and become part of your family. If you would like to enrol your child please phone Lisa now: 4938 1772. Our centre is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Kindy Care Mount Morgan offers friendly, caring and professional child care service. The majority of our staff are locals and take great pride in being part of the Mount Morgan community; taking part in many community events throughout the year. Kindy Care Mount Morgan recognises the diversity of our beautiful town and we make every effort to be part of the community spirit. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and equitable within the community. We have an open door policy - you are welcome anytime to see your child engaging in learning.

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Public Notices

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Mount Morgan Blue Care Clothing Shed: will be open Notice of meeting: Mount Morgan Agricultural Show from 10am until 12:30pm each Friday morning.

Society invites all Show Society Members, Volunteers and interested people a thank you BBQ the Neighbourhood Watch: to next meeting to be heldat2pm, Showgrounds, Sunday 11th Sep 2011.

With a meeting Saturday, February 22nd at the Conference Room and idea forum Footbridge Corner.session to follow. Please RSVP for catering by Friday 9th Sep: 04032 92061

Research - information request: Information is being sought for an upcoming project. If you know of any past information regarding: Nessie Chardon, WORK WANTED: Trailer repairs, small welding jobs, the Mount SchoolPeter: of Arts and Library, please gates made toMorgan order. Phone 4938 2965 / phone 0411 893John 778.on: 4938 2548 / 0429 055 165 or email: bullocky@westnet.com.au NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?: RJ Electrician Pty Ltd. Mountno.

Morgan Licence 72288. Phonebook: Phone: 0431 To 576ensure 101. the accuracy of all details within the new local directories, local HANDYMAN - ALLSORTS: home maintenance, residents are encouraged to provide residential details mowing, gardening, rubbish and cleaning.

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If removal you have had a change Clayton on 0401 381 436. address, a change of name or would not like your contactDETAILING: details included (if motorbikes, details havetrucks been and in past MIM’S Cars, prints), please the MMPAD Office machinery.

Wash, contact polish, interior cleans plus more.at: For61 a job well done callMount Mimi on 0438 518or626.

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GARAGE SALE: C 15th L A SFebruary, S I F I E8am D S- 4pm.

Jock Preston - Lot 3, Preston Lane (behind the Lawn WORK WANTED: Fencing, small welding Bowls Centre).

Includes kitchenware, crockery,jobs, trees lopped, chain saw work and rubbish appliances, cutlery, tupperware/ other plasticremoved. & glass PH: Peter 49382965 or 0411 baking 893778.trays/cake tins, storage containers, glassware, books & novels, cookbooks, linen, DVDs, WANTED: Slasher/ Operator for music 8 acreCDs block&in plant pots plastic & ceramic, bric a brac.

Struck Oil. Please phone Sharon on: 0417 004 221.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday 3rd Septmber (Only after 7:00am). 25 Crown Street, Mount Morgan.

Date Claimers

LOST DOG: Buddy, male, black and silver silky Feb 15: Mount Morgan Show Mount terrier cross.

Wearing collar withSociety tag andAGM. flea collar.

Morgan Showgrounds, 3pm.Sunday Positions available.

Missing from River Street, Aug 14. Reward Feb 20:Phone Mount Morgan United offered.

Anne: 0434 592 065. Free Information session. Topic- Raising Children’s Self Esteem. 9:30am - 11:30am, Mount Morgan Hub. Sep Swinging BridgeRSL Community Consultation Meeting, Feb7:22: Mt Morgan information & memorabilia Community ServicesCommunity Hall, 6pm. Services Hall. display. 2pm-4pm, Sep 9: Diggin’It! CompCare - nominations March 1: MountGardening Morgan Blue Auxiliaryopen.

Trash & Treasure.

8amCent - 12 Sale. noon.Saint 21 Gordon All welcome!

Sept 10: GMF Mary’s, St. 2pm March Bouldercombe Progress Assn Sept 10: 11: Grocery Cent Sale at QCWA Hall, EastInc St, Annual 2pm.

General Meeting.

7pm, Recreation Bouldercombe.

Sept 18: GMF Barefoot Bowls. 1pm. Dee Bowls Club.

Ph Secretary, 4934at0002 for more details.

Oct 1: “SpringLorraine Time Social” St Marys Church, 2pm.

March 22: CWA Grocery Cent Sale.

CWA Hall, Oct 8: State School P&C Car Boot Sale. State School2pm.

March 28: Trivia Night! Hosted by MMPAD and Mount grounds, 8am- 1pm.

Morgan Rugby Union Club. School of Arts Hall, 7pm.

Phone Camille to register a team: 4938 2312.

March 29: OES Cent Sale. Masonic Hall, 2pm. Good prizes & raffle, lucky door & lucky spots, tea & coffee Mount prior to start. All welcome. Morgan

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