Mount Morgan Argus 2 - 16 July 2015

Volume 10, Issue 11

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2 - 16 July 2015

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Council backs proposal to reinstate historical Mount Morgan Mine Rockhampton Regional Council has thrown its full support behind the announcement of the Carbine Resources proposal to restart the historical Mount Morgan Gold and Copper Mine operations.

Mr Patrick Walta, Executive Director of Carbine Resources Limited briefed Council in a deputation this morning on the Mount Morgan Mine Carbine Resources Project which will see Carbine acquire the mine from its current owner, Norton Gold Fields Limited.

Carbine has reportedly spent $2 million dollars in research and has successfully completed a scoping study to assess the viability of restarting tailings operations to recover the remaining gold, copper and pyrite resources.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow said the Council will support the next chapter of the Mount Morgan Mine which is set to create jobs within the local Mount Morgan community.

“There are so many boxes that this project would tick if it could all come together. I commend this measured approach to bring life back into this mine and if there is anything Council can do to provide further support, we will do that,” Mayor Strelow said.

Over the next 12 months Carbine Resources will plan financing for the project and look at ways to raise $80 million in order to generate a compelling value proposition to get funded.

“There’s no geological risk, and it’s well known that resources are there, so this is a significant milestone to find an innovative and economical solution to breathe life back into a mine that has remained dormant for 25 years,” Mayor Strelow said.

Carbine Resources is currently in the process of developing an agreement to assist the Department of Natural Resources and Mines with the site water treatment plant.

“By doing this we believe we can improve the performance of the existing facility and ultimately reduce the level of water in the Open Cut,” Mr Walta said.

“We are hoping to execute this agreement in the near future which will result in Carbine have permanent on-site presence at Mount Morgan.

In terms of tailings reprocessing, Carbine Resources is planning to have representatives on site in the New Year. These representatives will be responsible for site based requirements associated with the feasibility and development of the Tailing Reprocessing Project.

Recently Carbine Resources won the 2015 Austmine Innovation in Mining Award for the work they have completed at Mount Morgan to date.

“This has been a fantastic achievement by our technical team and a real credit to their dedication to the project.

Peer recognition within the industry is important for validation of our innovative process solution for the site,” Mr Walta said.

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“To have a process and a processor who is addressing that long term issue and providing employment in the community, which is desperately needed, makes for an exciting future not only for Mount Morgan, but the Region.

“This is the next chapter for Mount Morgan, and we are very keen to see Carbine rehabilitate the site and have it up and running as a mine once again,” she said.

Carbine Resources Executive Director, Mr Patrick Walta said the company had completed three phases of test work as part of the company’s sequential derisking of the project.

“The results have been encouraging to date, showing that we are able to economically extract gold, copper and pyrite from the remaining tailings on the mine site.

“The extraction of these three products is important as not only does it provide an economic benefit that allow the raising of capital for mine re-development, it also provides a mechanism for site remediation,” Mr Walta said.

Mr Walta said site clean up and remediation was achieved through the removal of pyrites from the tailings, which effectively eliminates the source of acid mine drainage.

When the locked clicked in place on the doors of what was once, P and A Ramm, Ramm’s Betta Electrical, Ramm’s Retravision and finally Mount Morgan Bi-Rite, it signalled the end of an of era for John and Keith Ramm pictured above.

The last trading day for the family-run electrical appliance store was on Saturday, 27 June 2015. The recently-announced closure brought back many memories for both long and short term Mount Morgan residents.

DRAFT BUDGET CONFIRMS COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO SEWERAGE The rollout of Mount Morgan’s sewer and reticulation network extension is set to be ongoing with Council’s draft budget outlining a $500,000 investment in the project for the new financial year.

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The project involves a significant expansion of the existing gravity reticulation network.

Rockhampton Region Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the project is part of Fitzroy River Water’s dedication to providing an economical solution to properties that are currently connected to inadequate or failing wastewater management systems.

“This has been a long time coming for Mount Morgan residents and we are happy to see the rollout of the sewerage network progress forward over the next twelve months with more funding from Council,” Cr Rutherford said.

“Updating critical infrastructure for residents in a growing Region is a fundamental priority for Council.

“Construction scheduling has been prioritised in order to first service the most critical properties with failing onsite wastewater management systems.”

Once the Mount Morgan Sewerage Extension project is completed, the reticulated sewerage system will service approximately 450 Mount Morgan properties.

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EMOTIONAL FAREWELL HERALDS END OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TERM HIPPY (Red Cross Program) and now this year the Playgroup that’s just started and working with the preprep children.”

Blair said he was happy that during his time, the school has really turned Literacy and Numeracy results around and the work with Explicit Instruction had also proved valuable.

Photo: Cass Donald It was a day tinged with sadness and 10 large buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken as Mount Morgan Central State School farewelled Principal Blair Harp on Friday, 26 June.

Blair’s wife Jeanne and his four children were present at the farewell and bore witness to the high regard in which Blair was held by staff, students and the community.

As a parting gesture, Blair and his family purchased 10 large buckets of KFC – a piece of chicken for all the students. The significance of which Blair related to gathered audience.

Blair said in his family, whenever someone celebrated a birthday, they had the opportunity to choose where they wanted to have dinner. Most often it was KFC. So instead of the greasy chicken, Blair chose to remember the good times and family togetherness that these dinners represented. He said KFC stood for Kindness, Forgiveness and Compassion, a message he wanted to leave with the gathered students.

Tears flowed freely as students and staff made presentations.

Blair first came to Mount Morgan in 1995 and stayed until the end 1997 as a teacher. At the end of 2010 he applied for and accepted the position as Acting Principal.

In 2011, he was appointed to the permanent role of Principal of the school.

“With the warmth of the staff, it’s an excellent working environment. It was the previous principal who alerted me to the position of Principal and when the opportunity presented itself, I jumped at it,” he said.

Blair said there were so many highlights from the past four and a half years. He particularly enjoyed working with the high school and other local educational providers within the framework of the Mount Morgan Educational Precinct. The precinct concept was one designed by himself and High School Principal, Paul Nicholson, at Blair’s kitchen table.

“That was really exciting, as was having B4 Learners,

“We’ve really turned the NAPLAN results around and have become one of the most improved schools in Central Queensland – this is brilliant,” he said.

Blair said the School Opinion Survey from parents was now in the “Satisfied – Very Satisfied” category for every area. Staff satisfaction had traditionally been very strong, something he credited to the dedication of school staff.

Blair will miss the staff, students and community of Mount Morgan immensely.

Blair will be the first to admit that the positive progress was not all of his work.

“I cannot take credit for the improvements and achievements of recent years. All staff, teachers, teacher aides, support staff, cleaning and grounds, administration, visiting staff, plus the P&C – It’s been a team effort!”

“Students have responded to our efforts. Teachers have kids motivated, and families support us brilliantly!”

“There is also a core group of staff, some of which have been here for ten and upwards of twenty years who have continued to maintain a positive and warm culture.

“These people are a gift to the local community. Their investment in the lives of young people up here has been immeasurable.”

Blair has always had a connection with Mount Morgan with his Grandmother growing up in the town.

As well as this, when he was younger, his father would drive him to Mount Morgan for music lessons each Saturday with Frances Saunders.

For Blair, the farewell was very emotional.

“I was a blubbering mess. I was so touched by the way my contributions were acknowledged; by the number of parents and staff who attended. And reading the messages from the students, I was deeply moved.”

Blair will be replaced by Brad Carlson who has also taught previously at the school.

Pictured above: Blair with wife Jeanne, their four children and the State School Captains.

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MMPAD NEWS New Staff Paul, who has been Project Officer with MMPAD since February, is leaving to pursue his engineering career but will still be involved with MMPAD on a voluntary basis.

Paul has been a driving force behind such projects as the billboard promoting Mount Morgan at Midgee on the Bruce Highway, the Fettler’s Carriage display at the Rail Museum, the Business Networking Event and the ongoing project of the town map and attractions brochure.

We would like to extend a big warm welcome to Jackie Murray to the MMPAD family. Jackie is our new Project Officer and will be taking up the baton on some of Paul’s ongoing projects as well as injecting some new life into the MMPAD website.

We are very pleased to have her onboard along with her professional skills in journalism, communications and design.

Angeliza Wanstall is in her 8th week in the position of Project Officer and is thoroughly enjoying the challenges of the role along with meeting lots of new folk from around the town and beyond.

One of the projects she is working on at the moment is the beautification of the rockery gardens at the Railway Complex.

We would like to invite the townsfolk to contribute to a rose garden by way of donation of rose plants or cuttings struck from your own gardens. If you would like to get involved in this project please contact us and ask to speak to Angie.

Following the AGM for Mount Morgan Promotion and Development the Executive is:- President - John Steinberger, Vice President - Kerrilyn Page, Treasurer Paul Johnstone and Secretary - Del Rowley. Executive Members are Sarah Dalton and Margaret Johnson.

Tourist Information Centre & Rail Museum MMPAD is working towards the reestablishment of rail operations at the museum. Volunteers who wish to help with work on the steam engine Hunslett #3 are invited to make contact. We also have volunteer positions available at the tourist counter, so come on down and get involved.

MMPAD Projects The fisheries license to restock the No. 7 Dam is currently in the process of being renewed from 2015 to 2020. This will allow a maximum of 8840 fingerlings to be released each year - including Golden Perch, Sleepy Cod, Eeltailed Catfish and Saratoga.

If you have a great idea or project you would like to see happen in Mount Morgan please contact MMPAD on 4938 2312 or drop in to the Railway Station complex.

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CHRIS TO BRING TASTE OF ASIA TO MOUNT MORGAN

Singapore – and all the flavours in between,” Chris said.

The concept of the establishment is of an Asianstyled kitchen, the next step up from a street hawker.

The Hungry Dragon won’t have an extensive menu, but it will be changed weekly. Such is the variety of Asian dishes.

“People can go into a corner shop (kitchen) and get four or five dishes and a soup off a menu, that’s what we are trying to establish here.”

Mount Morgan will be offered a little taste of Asia when Chris and Cheryl Cunynghame open the Hungry Dragon on 9 July 2015.

The restaurant will operate from the Dee Bowls Club every Thursday and Friday for a unique Asian dining experience. Saturdays will be reserved for catered functions such as birthdays with the menu being decided by the customer booking the function.

Chris, a qualified chef, spent from 1980 until the early years of the new millennium preparing meals for naval personnel, customers of the Lion Lea Hotel and Mount Morgan’s Railway Hotel.

He qualified as a chef in the Australian Navy and was in charge of a galley and the sustenance of 300 personnel on a Naval Destroyer.

While based in Australia, the ship upon which he served travelled extensively throughout Asia and this is where his love of Asian food was born. He has since visited different parts of Asia on holidays.

Chris plied his profession for several years after leaving the Navy before taking on a mining career, then spending 18 months at John Cani Estate Aged Hostel.

While the many and varied flavours of Asian food appeal to him, it’s more the simplistic nature of the cooking process that is attractive to Chris.

“It’s a quick and ready meal. A lot of Asian meals are slow cooked but the whole idea of it is to have meat and vegetables in a wok and out on a plate as quick as possible,” he said.

Asian food is his speciality and he believes there’s a definite market for Asian food in Mount Morgan.

“Asia starts the top of India and works its way down to

“Asian food has a variety of different flavours. It goes from spicy to neutral… has a great variety of tastes and flavours.”

“We’ve put a lot of forethought into our menu.

“We’ve had to make a lot of adjustments too because typical Asian food has some hidden surprises like chicken feet and we’ve had to increase the amount of meat in the dishes because Australians are used to this and we’ve had to tone down the amount of chilli used,” Chris said.

“The reason why we’ve toned it down is because there will be no alternative to Asian food. There will be no steak, chips and gravy.

As much fresh food as possible will be sourced locally.

“Due to our location, even in Rockhampton, it is sometimes difficult to source the variety of Asian vegetables they have down south.

“Sourcing meat has not been a problem, but here have been issues sourcing fresh fish. The price varies considerably.

“Being in this environment we should be easily able to afford fresh fish, but that’s not the case. We have been lucky with prawns and there will be a lot of prawn dishes on the menu.”

“A chef likes to be able to source his own food and change the menu according to what’s available.

Chris and Cheryl are excited about their venture and to them the Dee Bowls Club is an ideal location.

“Not many people like going to pubs, but they would probably come out to a place like this. It’s always pleasant here, it’s clean and tidy and has a good vibe about it,” he said.

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IGA PRICE MATCH CAMPAIGN UNDER WAY IGA Mount Morgan is one of the many IGA stores across Queensland making the Price Match Promise.

“They have told us that we have great specials, but we could do better on our everyday prices,” he said.

Price Match is an initiative that aims to encourage customers to support their local Independent.

“Price Match is a reason why it “pays to shop independent”- we know price is important to our customers,” Mr McGilvray (pictured below) said.

IGA Mount Morgan owner, Hugh McGilvray said IGA customers have told us that they wanted to shop local.

He said since the campaign kicked off on 18 June he had noticed people coming into the store to check out the hundreds of everyday items that are part of Price Match.

“We are very pleased with the response to the campaign from our customers,” he said.

Price Match is a first for the IGA brand - matching the price on hundreds of everyday items each week including breakfast cereal, coffee and pasta, to ensure locals can shop at their local IGA at no additional cost on everyday products.

“IGA Mount Morgan is in a great location - we know our customers, we see them every day if they are shopping for school snacks or dinner for the family.

“We employ locals, support local producers as well as local community initiatives such as our great Golden Mount Festival, Mount Morgan Rodeo, Mount Morgan Show and many more...we are part of the local community,” he said.

Price Match is a long-term initiative, that delivers value to the customers.

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Alexis still flourishes 15 year old Alexis Bishop continues to flourish as each new milestone helps her development.

Alexis has Cri Du Chat Syndrome which is a genetic disorder that affects about one in 50,000.

Her mother, Marie Maroney and family and friends continue to raise awareness and funds for Cri Du Chat Support Group of Australia.

“The Primary School held a free dress day with the proceeds going towards the support group and we are currently selling raffle tickets in a 50-prize multi-draw,” she said.

A more in depth story on Alexis (pictured with her mother Marie) and her progress will be in the next issue.

Marie hopes to take Alexis to the Cri Du Chat Conference on the Gold Coast in September of this year. The conference enables families directly impacted by the syndrome to come together and share stories.

“We haven’t been able to go in the past due to finances but due to the fundraising we’ve conducted on behalf of the Support Group, we have had conference fees waived,” Marie said.

“The amount of support that the community has given us has been marvellous,” Marie said.

Pampered Pets

A Chemical Free Romance

Meet Suzie, this issue’s Pampered Pet. Suzie is a Blue Cattle Dog who was adopted by Wally and Sandra about eight years ago when her former owner, Gordon Turner passed away.

Wally and Sandra always remarked about what a beautiful dog Suzie was and when no one wanted to keep her after her owner died, they were approached and decided to keep her and it’s something they have never regretted.

Suzie likes nothing better than a ride in the car - unless it’s going on holidays in the caravan with Wally and Sandra.

Her other favourite like is Schmackos.

Wally and Sandra are always greeted

by Suzie when they arrive home and one of the first things she does is stands near the place where her Schmackos are kept.

At 11 years old, Suzie has endeared herself to her adopted owners and has really thrived in her new home.

This yummy rice pudding is a great gluten and sugar free breakfast option and makes good use of leftover rice. Any type of rice can be used, I prefer short grain rice for this as it gives a creamier texture, but long grain or brown can be used. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon.

Method: In a medium saucepan bring 1 ½ cups of water to the boil. Add rice and stir.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (skip this step if using leftover rice). In another saucepan, combine cooked rice and 1 ½ cups of milk, honey and salt. Cover and simmer gently until thick and creamy, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in

By Angeliza Wanstall remaining milk, beaten egg and Director of A Chemical Free Romance and mama of two precious (6th genera- raisins. Cook for 2 minutes on tion Mount Morgan bred) kiddos. low heat stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Ingredients: ¾ cup uncooked rice or 2 cups of leftover cooked rice 2 cups of milk, divided 1 Tbs honey ¼ tsp sea salt 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup raisins 1 Tbs butter 1 tsp vanilla extract

PRIDE IN YOUR TOWN Unfortunately we start this edition on a very sad note due to the loss by fire of the “Waltzing Matilda” building in Winton. Not just a loss to Winton but to every Australian and overseas visitor who had the opportunity to visit there.

How would we feel if we lost our Museum? I feel certain that every person in the area will go into their “sheds” and look for items discarded years ago. Good luck Winton for your redevelopment and tourism.

Steve Parish, one of our famous photographers and journalist quoted “because of our eccentric animals, characters and landscapes we have attracted people in every walk of life from around the world. After all, no other continent has an Uluru, a Kangaroo or a Koala”.

Perhaps because of our difference Australia has become a country of many quirks.” He goes on to say how he gets a thrill to find a new Quirk in his travels.

In Queensland alone we have many quirks and space does not allow full description but here are a couple.

At Emerald we have The Big Easel. It stands 82 ft. high was constructed in 1999 and is a reproduction of a Van Gogh’s sunflower painting.

Travelling to Tully we are greeted by “The Big Golden Gumboot” What else when Tully receives the greatest rainfall in Queensland. Sarina has “The Big Cane Toad”.

It was originally only made of paper Mache but Council eventually cast it in fibreglass to become a permanent fixture in the town Centre.

Have you been lucky to have visited these?

9 The Big Barramundi at Normanton and Daintree, the Big Bolt and Nut at Roma, Big Bulls at Rockhampton, Big Captain Cook at Cairns, the Big Cassowary for Mission Beach, the Big Cockatoo at Mossman, Big Cow at Yandina, Big Mud Crab at Cardwell, while the Big Crocodile is featured at Daintree, Hartley’s Creek and Normanton.

Of course many localities have a “Big” to show off the main item produced in that area or what it is known for.

Good examples of this are the Big pineapple at Woombye, Big Apple at Thulimbah, Big Banana at North Mackay, Big Mango at Bowen, Big Orange at Gayndah, and the Big Sapphire at Anakie, and the Big Rum Bottle at Bundaberg.

Also Quirks are often found atop of buildings especially Cafes, motels or in front of Tourist information centres.

They clearly stand out and are a very good promotion gimmick.

Of course Mount Morgan has an outstanding BIG and of course it is our “Stack”. Is there better? As Steve Parish says “Quirks” are interesting.

Think Clean – Be Tidy and use the Bins……so important.

A Valuable Service Ends This month sees the end of an era and a valuable service with the closure of Ramm’s Electrical store.

We wish Keith, John and Rhonda the very best of health, good luck and a time to enjoy a well-earned holiday.

Your courteous and helpful service far exceeded that of other suppliers within the CQ area, and you will certainly be missed by the public of Mount Morgan. A big thank you to all three.

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MOUNT MORGAN SHOW ON AGAIN The Mount Morgan Show is on again this year and the committee is urging all interested persons to get behind the event to ensure its success.

The Show will be held on 8 August 2015 and anyone willing to assist in the planning for the Show or would be available to assist on the day are urged to contact the Secretary, Heather on 0437 503 467 or via email at mountmorganshow@gmail.com.

Big Top Entertainment will present three 30 minute shows during the day as well as providing roving entertainment.

Free Face Painting will also be provided by CQ Funky Faces, Johnson Park Petting Zoo will be back and is always a winner with the little ones and Bob Pacey will be entertaining the crowd with his bush poetry.

As in past years, there will be fun and entertainment for the whole family. From horses, cattle, poultry, caged birds, arts and craft, photography, cooking, sewing and needlework, the best our region has to offer will be on display. Don’t forget the licensed bar, great burgers, competitions, side show alley, and the fireworks.

Ring events with horses and cattle will commence at 8 a.m. and will run throughout the day.

Our special attraction this year is Big Top Entertainment’s Circus Spectacular.

Gate fees have been kept at the same price as last year with $10 for adults, $7 for pensioners and students and a family pass for two adults and two students of $30.

Every gate ticket can also be entered in the draw for the three lucky gate prizes of a lawn mower valued at $499, a $100 Stewart Towing and Service Station Petrol voucher and a $50 George’s Workwear and Country Outfitters voucher.

With more than 20 years experience providing quality entertainment, Big Top Entertainment’s performances should provide a unique experience for Show goers which they could not experience at other Shows.

Big Top Entertainment’s Aerial Rig which will be the centre piece of their performances at the Mount Morgan Show.

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Live music will be provided from 4 pm until the fireworks at 7 p.m. and speaking of the fireworks, if they are anything like last years you won’t want to miss them.

Get on board and help continue the great tradition of Mount Morgan shows.

MOUNT NETBALL TEAM WINS FINAL

BY MADDY MACKAY

Blood, sweat and tears is what it took to bring two netball teams from Mount Morgan State High School to the interschool Grand Finals.

On Friday, 19 June the two Open teams travelled to Rockhampton to compete in the school netball grand finals.

At the start of the season, the Mount Morgan netballers never imagined they would be fronting up the season’s grand final.

The two teams battled it out against Glenmore State High School [GSHS] and North Rockhampton State High School [NRSHS].

Mount Morgan Rodeo Assoc Inc presented a cheque for $5060.60 to RACQ Helicopter Rescue Service.

This money was raised by selling tickets around town, stalls selling little people and Christmas cakes, a Valentine's day dance, barefoot bowls and an auction of local tradies.

The club also catered for local functions, all to help finance our awesome rodeo.

This outstanding effort was a result of the overwhelming support of our volunteers, sponsors, the community of Mt Morgan and surrounding areas and our contractor, Colin Bell and his workers. The Mount Morgan Rodeo Assoc. would like to thank everyone for a job well done.

The Mount Morgan Open C2 girls coming home with a gritty win against NRSHS 14-12, and the other Open team missing the title with a loss of 25-11.

All players gave an outstanding performance and worked well as a team.

Most Valuable Player [MVP] awards were awarded on the night, these were determined by the coach of the opposing side.

A determined and solid performance from Taliah Reid (Open C1) and Maddison Mackay (Open C2) earned these two players MVP awards for their respective teams.

It was an excellent experience for the girls to test their talents by competing in a school activity and they are determined to make the finals again next year.

CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL There was a bit of doubt on Wednesday, but Mr Mckay’s predictions were spot on and we were very fortunate to see the sunshine Thursday for our Annual Athletics Carnival.

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2003 Girls - 1st - Raelene Alley, 2nd - Emily Robinson and 3rd - Micheala Botting and 2003 Boys - 1st - Latrell Hayden, 2nd - Blake Torney and 3rd - Ryan Allen

It was very close, but at the end of the day Blue House were the overall winners on 530, then Green House 486 and Gold House 430.

Age champions on the day: 2010 Girls - 1st - Amarli Martin, 2nd - Victoria Connolly and 3rd - Jasmyne Marsh; 2009 Girls - 1st - Monifa Steger, 2nd - Halarney Bishop and 3rd - Chelsea Youl and Naykaisha Singh; 2009 Boys - 1st - Greyden Howie, 2nd - Alexander Allen and 3rd Corey Saunders, 2008 Girls - 1st - Destiny Veber, 2nd Rylie Toby-O’Leary and 3rd - Bridget Arnold and 2008 Boys - 1st - Zaine Wright, 2nd - Jai Anderson and 3rd Travis Ireland.

2007 Girls - 1st - Chloe Kane, 2nd - Laicey Gibson and 3rd - Jazmin Mansell; 2007 Boys - 1st - Kyran Brady, 2nd - Axle Royes and 3rd - Julian Oram; 2006 Girls - 1st Rachael Bannah, 2nd - Precious Dridan and 3rd - Ellah Donald and 2006 Boys - 1st - Ec-Juan Wilkes & Max Moore, 2nd - Leon Brown and 3rd - Cain Saunders.

Information: M. Buckley Photos: Cass Donald Top: Blue House Captains Zephyr Jacobson & Brooke Passmore.

Below: Sports Carnival Age Champions.

2005 Girls - 1st - Lara Martin & La’Karna Hayden, 2nd Delta Polizzi and 3rd - Shiann Hixon and 2005 Boys - 1st - Bruce Johnson, 2nd - Angelo Hayden-Bray, Daniel Dans & Joe Hoffman.

2004 Girls - 1st - Claire Noonan, 2nd - Brooke Passmore, 3rd - Lanie Martin & Anyarna Wilkes-Hayden and 2004 Boys - 1st - Cody Brown, 2nd - Alexander Connolly and 3rd - Joshua Masters.

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H U N G R Y

D R A G O N

OPENING THURSDAY, 9th July 2015 Dee Bowls Club Mount Morgan MENU CHANGING EVERY WEEK OPEN Thursdays and Fridays Available for Functions Saturday Bookings open Monday, 6 July Phone 0425 917 553 and if not answered, please leave a message and we will ring back as soon as we get phone reception into town or leave us a message on our Facebook page Hungry Dragon

Bringing a touch of Asia to Mount Morgan!

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News from The Dee River Oldies The Dee River Oldies Group has been busy in recent weeks attending a morning tea at the Multi-purpose centre in Wowan to join in their festivities celebrating the State of Origin.

Everyone enjoyed a lovely morning tea while being entertained by the Olsson Family. The entertainment was followed by a Cent Sale and then it was time to head home.

The Group held a street stall on 18 June which was well patronized, despite the cold weather.

On Monday, 22 June the Golden Oldies took their usual bus trip to the Pilbeam Theatre for Morning Melodies.

Twenty-five of our members enjoyed Irish ballads of John McNally. We returned to have a roast meal at the Grand Hotel. The winners of our bus trip raffle were Keith Watts and Malvene Ingram.

On Wednesday, 24 June the Group had Morning Tea in the Anglican Church hall, where Anita from Rockhampton 60 and Better Program, arranged for Kelly from CQ Mobility Aids, to inform us about the equipment and services she provides.

Kelly was very informative, and quite a few of our members bought aids on the day. We are hoping to have another guest speaker next month.

MOUNT MORGAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM NEWS The museum has been very fortunate to have received donations from two families.

The Lyle Nicholson family kindly donated a well presented book that outlines the World War I effortS of family members: Albert Thornhill Nicholson, Cyril Robert Nicholson, Edward Roy Nicholson, Leonard Maurice Nicholson, Edward Walter Royce Nicholson and Nolan Dyson Nicholson.

These family members were the New Zealand part of ANZAC for this family, while the Australian family contingent consisted of David Morgan, Edward (Ned) Morgan, David Arthur Morgan and Percy Archibald Morgan.

The descendants of the late Doctor Samuel Jabez Richards have also donated a book that outlines his efforts during World War I. This well put together book includes some of Doctor Richards War Diary entries.

Included in the back of the book is Doctor Richards last letter.

These books are both on display in our World War I section for the community and visitors to view.

If there are community members who would like to donate articles, photos or items to the museum we would be very pleased to receive them.

The winners of the Lucky Door prizes were May Larson, Elaine Millers and Betty Inslay. The winners of the raffle were Betty Ware (1st prize) and Val Young (2nd prize).

The next meeting of the Dee River Oldies Group will be held on 21 July.

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My time at MMPAD From 24 to 26 June, I experienced what it was like to work in the workforce with the MounT Morgan Promotion and Development Association.

During my time at MMPAD I came face to face with problems that can occur whilst working on the set tasks that were given to me.

Throughout my placement I met new people and learnt the basics of the job. The roles and responsibilities of this job will increase the possibility of me securing a job later on in life.

MMPAD has given me an eye opening experience and I definitely will consider this line of work in the future.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to my twin sisters, Jill Bryant and Judith Curtis who turn

60

on the 9 July 2015.

Thank you for being there for me and your families Love Lauren, Bryant & Curtis Families

by Maddy Mackay

13 The description of the tail makes me almost certain that I have seen a couple in our backyard trees! They are found in many forest types in eastern Qld.

by Trish & Greg Mathers 0400 591 504 Gosh, we have some amazing animals in Australia!

Hundreds, probably thousands, have never been seen or heard of by most of us, yet they are all an essential part of the ecosystem. For instance: who has ever heard of a Tuan?

It is also known as a Common wambenger, Brush-tailed phascogale, or a Black-tailed phascogale. It is described in 'Australia's Small Marsupials' (Bay Books) as being about 45 centimetres long from nose to tail-tip, with dark bluish-grey fur and a black brush-like tail.

We have had numerous calls in the last couple of weeks for injured wallabies on our roads. Please take care when driving, always slow down in areas that you know are hangouts for wallabies and roos, especially from twilight to daylight.

We had an adorable little swamp wallaby (unfurred) come into care recently, and an influx of baby possums (three in all). Two of the baby possums were orphaned because their mums were killed by dogs. Most have been passed on to other carers. We also had the usual assortment of birds coming in as well.

Skippy still continues to thrive. I have included a cute photo of him taken recently.

This species is apparently rarely seen, and is squirrel-like in appearance and is mostly arboreal (living in trees).

However, the Tuan is a great hunter, and feeds on birds, small rats, reptiles and insects, and has been known to raid poultry yards.

It can descend trees head-first or stay upside down pressed close to the tree trunk. One of the characteristics of this little animal is that it often carries its tail fluffed out like a bottle-brush flower.

Microchip your pet for ONLY $30!

Mount Morgan Pets in the Park Microchipping Day Sunday 2 August 2015 | No.7 Dam | 10am - 2pm

A microchip is the best chance your lost pet has at going home.

Complete the Microchip Application Form at www.rrc.qld.gov.au and jump the queue or call 07 4932 9000 for more information. EFTPOS payment available at the event.

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If you have something you’d like included in this issue, please note that inclusions are required by Friday, 10 July. For details: mmpad@bigpond.com / 4938 2312.

CLASSIFIEDS NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?: RJ Electrician Pty Ltd. Licence no. 72288. Phone: 0431 576 101.

FOR SALE: IPAD. Silver, almost new receipt $700, Harvey Norman. $550 ono. Includes cover/charger.

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AGM NOTICE: The Mount Morgan Rodeo Assoc. Inc will hold its AGM on Sunday, 5 July 2015, 10 am at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds. All Welcome.

Date Claimers July 4: Blue Care Trash and Treasure - Uniting Church, Gordon St. 8 a.m. - 12 noon July 4: CWA Cent Sale. 2 p.m., CWA Hall, East Street Mount Morgan. All welcome.

July 5: Dance - Community Service Hall 1p.m. - 5 p.m.

Entry - $6 adults, $2 children. Raffle, lucky door and Light Supper.

July 12: Old Time/New Vogue Dance. Baree School Of Arts. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Supper and Sausage Sizzle. Lucky door, raffles, lucky spot. Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival. Admission: $10.00. Everyone welcome, bring a friend. Now on Facebook.

Ph: 4938 2484 or 4937 1145 July 16: Golden Mount Festival Association Bingo. St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall. Doors open at: 9 a.m., play starts at 10 a.m.

July 19: CD Night. Baree School of Arts. 4 p.m. Light supper, lucky door and raffles. $5.00 entry. Old Time/ New Vogue/Line Dancing Bring a friend.

Ph: 4938 2484 or 4937 1145 August 1: Blue Care Trash and Treasure - Uniting Church, Gordon St. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

September 26: Massive Cent Sale for Leukaemia at School Of Arts, 2 p.m. Enquiries phone carol 4938 1459.

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THANK YOU FROM THE RAMM FAMILY Keith & Beryl, and John & Rhonda thank all the customers who have supported them for more than 50 years.

It has been a privilege to serve the Community and we will miss all the good friends we have made.

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