Mount Morgan Argus 30th July - 13th August

Volume 10, Issue 13

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30 July to 13 August 2015

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Lucky to be Alive Page 4

Work Experience Winds Up Page 6

Rotary Celebrates Achievements Page 12

Rehabilitation Continues

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It’s been just over 15 years since the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (NR&M) held an historic meeting in the old library (ballroom) of the Mount Morgan Mine General Office.

It was a meeting that laid the cornerstone of a long-term plan for managing the Mount Morgan Minesite’s environmental issues – a responsibility which the State Government had accepted in 1992 when negotiating the terms of closure with Mount Morgan Limited.

This meeting lead to the development of the Mount Morgan Minesite Rehabilitation Plan which provided the foundation for the State Government continued management of the environmental impacts of just over 100 years of mining on the site.

Throughout operation, the Mount Morgan Mine extracted approximately 7.5 million ounces (250 t) of gold and 360,000 tonnes of copper, also generating almost 134 million tonnes of waste rock and tailings (Coleman, 1985).

At the time of mining, the environmental impacts of Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) were not well understood and neither the general public nor the mining regulators of the day were as concerned with protecting the environment as they are today.

Since the departure of Mount Morgan Limited, there have been three mining and exploration companies present on the site. These include: Perilya Limited (1993-2000), Moonraker (2001 -2010) and Norton Goldfields Limited (2010 to present).

A spokesperson for the Department said the companies that

had been on site since 1993 had undertaken exploration of mineral resources, investigation of reprocessing options and feasibility studies. There have been no mining activities.

Currently, Carbine Resources Limited is negotiating with Norton Goldfields to progressively acquire the leases.

Regardless of which company undertakes tailing reprocessing activities, the State Government has responsibility for managing the environmental impacts of more than 100 years of mining.

It’s a responsibility that was reaffirmed with a $2.7 million dollar allocation in the recent State Government Budget to continue the ongoing management of the site.

Since 2000 a number of studies have been undertaken over the years in order to understand the site aspects fully, these include studies on: Soil/waste rock/tailings, water (surface water, groundwater and downstream) fauna and flora, Aboriginal and cultural heritage, Fireclay Caverns, Pumpback system (seepage interception system SIS), Open Cut Pit, Water Treatment Plant (WTP), cover trials and weed monitoring.

The following remediation works have been undertaken on site: • Replaced Electrical Substation (2014) Replacing the aged/inefficient substation was part of building site resilience as this is a critical piece of infrastructure required to operate all pumps, water treatment plant and evaporators.

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Evaporators The evaporators were installed in 2012 to assist in lowering the overall water level in the Open Cut Pit.

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Lime Dosing (Water Treatment) Plant The WTP was commissioned in 2006 to assist in lowering the Open Cut Pit water level to minimise the risk of pit overtopping, to help dewater the pit to release the pressure off the Mundic Wall and to create freeboard in the pit so that tailings and waste rock can eventually be returned to fill this void.

Subsequent upgrades in 2010 and 2013 have been undertaken to the WTP to increase throughput and operational efficiency.

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Dee River Dams Project 2004 This project involved the removal of 3 derelict dams dormant in the Dee River adjacent to the mine.

These dams were filled with remnant tailings and acid mine drainage contaminated water and during rainfall/flow events an acid flow would head down the Dee River. The tailings and stored contaminated water was captured and relocated in to the Open Cut Pit. The river has vastly improved in quality since this time and there have been no major fish kills in the Dee River since the completion of this project.

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Cover Trials Project 2003 Trial project undertaken provides information to inform final broadscale rehabilitation strategies, including what species will simulate the natural eucalypt/acacia woodlands, how much soil will be needed, erosion characteristics, seepage issues.

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Seepage Interception System Ongoing improvements to the SIS to improve seepage capture and minimise groundwater leaving site.

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Mundic soil removal project 2004 In 2004, a project was undertaken that removed contaminated soil in and around the Mundic area (near the big stack) and this helped to reduce contaminant loads leaving site during a rainfall event.

A spokesperson for the Department said as a result of the works completed to date, the water quality in the Dee River had gradually improved over the years, despite the Open Cut Pit spill in 2013.

“The last major fish kill in the Dee River was reported in 2003, there is a significant increase in vegetation growth along the Dee River and the river is often near neutral pH downstream of the confluence with Fletchers Creek,” the spokesperson said.

The Department’s priority on site is water management and a major component of that is lowering the water level in the Open Cut Pit to prevent releases and to reduce the seepage.

Long term, a reduced water level in the Open Cut Pit may facilitate the return of overburden dump and tailings to the pit as part of the broader site remediation activities.

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LUCKY TO BE ALIVE Peter headed home and at 7 a.m. received a call from the surgeon who told him that the camera had revealed a ruptured appendix and that they had to operate immediately. This alarmed Peter as Linda was on Warfarin, a drug to help prevent blood clotting. The surgeon assured him that everything was right to continue with the surgery.

That evening, he was told everything had gone well.

The next morning when he arrived at the hospital Linda was up and sitting beside the bed. A doctor was there and was concerned because Linda was listless and unresponsive.

As Linda is an epileptic the doctor thought she may be having a seizure, but Peter assured him it wasn’t. The physiotherapists came in to help Linda become mobile after the operation, but her listlessness dissuaded them from proceeding.

“Without warning the alarms went off in the ward and a lot of medical staff came running, it was very frightening. I was chased out into the hallway. I didn’t know what was happening. I thought Linda was having a heart attack,” Peter said. It turned out that Linda’s blood had dropped severely.

Peter’s exile to the hallway was one of the longest moments of his life. One of the nurses realised who he was and how stressed he was and provided him with a cup of coffee and a social worker to settle him down.

After this initial fright, Peter spoke with the surgeon who had operated on Linda – he revealed that the appendix was gangrenous.

There is little doubt in Linda Wills’ mind that she is lucky to be alive. After a burst appendix, almost six weeks in an induced coma, just on three months stay in Intensive Care and three bouts of pneumonia, this claim is not made lightly, but made by someone who understands completely, just how precious life is.

Linda’s story began in October 2013 when she started experiencing severe abdominal pain. After four days of this constant pain and no relief in sight, Linda’s husband, Peter drove her to the Rockhampton Base Hospital at 4 a.m. in the morning.

The majority of this story is recounted through Peter because even to this day – almost two years on, the events of those months are lost to Linda.

“When I got her to Rockhampton, they thought she might have had a bowel obstruction which they checked out and found to be incorrect,” Peter said.

“They didn’t know what was wrong because of the pain she was in, even with the pain relief,” he said.

“They put her on a drip and said they would have to get the surgeons to have a look in the morning. They said they would have to put a camera down through the naval because externally there was nothing to see and to just touch her stomach, caused Linda excruciating pain.”

Not long after this revelation, Linda was placed in the Intensive Care Unit and put in an induced coma, which she was in for about six weeks. This began the long road to recovery, whereby Peter became a constant visitor to the ward.

One day Peter arrived at the ICU and there was dialysis machine beside the bed. Linda had had a liver bleed through the night and because there was a drain tube in her stomach, they picked up on the liver bleed fairly quickly.

“I lost my first wife after she had been on dialysis so seeing the machine there hit a very raw nerve,” he said.

The healing process for Linda was long – eight times the toxins from the gangrenous, ruptured appendix had to be cleaned out and it was a healing process that was complicated by three cases of pneumonia, including the “super-bug” pneumonia, weak veins and an allergy to penicillin.

“Every time they changed the lines, they had to take her into the operating theatre – her veins were that fine,” he said.

The impact on Peter during this long ordeal, was such that his doctor had put him on anti-depressants. But nothing was that easy...the medication affected Peter severely causing him to have headaches, chest pains

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Linda was also worried that their other dog, Max, wouldn’t recognise her. The surgeon suggested to me that it might be an idea to bring him in to give her a boost.

“I told the surgeon that I couldn’t exactly smuggle him in a brown paper bag,” he said.

In the end they brought Linda down to the front of the hospital and as soon as Max saw her, he jumped on the chair and then onto the bed, nearly knocking the lines out.

Peter and Linda have the highest respect for the Rockhampton Base ICU staff.

“They kept me informed all the way through. We’ve visited them since Linda came out of hospital in 2014 and they were happy to see her doing so well,” Peter said.

and massive tremors.

“It seemed Linda was getting better and I was going downhill,” he said.

Throughout this entire time, Linda had a trachea tube in her throat and couldn’t talk for awhile. She communicated through writing when her strength started to return.

Linda said when she saw the staff she commented on them saving her life three times and she was surprised to hear that the number of near-death experiences was higher than three.

“I feel really grateful to be here,” Linda said.

The recovery process has been slow and painful, marred by a fall, but one which has been blessed by the help and support of good friends and a loving family.

“One morning I walked into the ward and one of the nurses said there was someone who wanted to talk to me and that someone was Linda. It was the first time anyone had heard her talk in months. It was music to my ears,” Peter said.

What’s on the horizon for Linda – well she’s now considering some kind of volunteering work involving people.

During the time she was hospital, Linda’s dog Mitzi died, although she wasn’t to find out until much later.

Whatever Linda decides, it will be done wholeheartedly and with the steadfast determination that helped her win her battle against the odds.

“I’ve been told that I am good with people. Maybe I can help someone out they way I have been helped,” she said.

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WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK WINDS UP

Hi my name is Maddison (Maddy) Noonan. Last week I completed a five day work experience with Mount Morgan Promotion and Development (MMPAD).

For those who don’t know me, I attend Mount Morgan State High School and have done so, for the past year and a half.

After I graduate from school, I hope to be accepted into university to study psychology, journalism or Bachelor of Arts (performing arts). I haven’t yet decided if I want to be therapist, journalist/author or a drama teacher when I am older.

I chose to do my work experience at MMPAD because it was suggested by my aunt who is a former MMPAD employee.

This has been a great opportunity for me to learn about journalism. The experience has lived up to expectations set by my friend who did work experience with MMPAD earlier in the year.

I’ve been interested in journalism ever since I could remember and this opportunity has given me the chance to learn, see and feel what it’s like to be a journalist.

I was set tasks that were achievable such as making flow charts and setting up a Mail Chimp account.

I was even lucky enough to meet and interview Jim Pearce who is a member of the Queensland Parliament for Mirani.

My work experience at MMPAD gave me the chance to learn more about journalism while having fun doing so. I hope reading about my time here will encourage other students to do their work experience with MMPAD in the future.

INTERVIEW WITH JIM PEARCE By Maddy Noonan - Photo Angeliza Wanstall

On Wednesday, 22 July, State Member for Mirani, Mr Jim Pearce visited Mount Morgan and I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview him while I was on work experience.

Jim shared some of his plans for Mount Morgan.

“I’ve been coming to this community for over thirty years,” Mr Pearce said in the interview.

“I like the community and I like the people,” Mr Pearce said.

He said he enjoyed coming to the Mount because there was so much history for people to learn about.

Jim also discussed one of the plans for youth in our community with me.

“I’ve just been down to the skate park to have a look,” he said.

“They’re working on building toilets at the local skate park.”

He said he wanted to upgrade the railway tracks at the railway station for train rides. Mr Pearce hopes to accomplish these goals in the near future.

Thank you for you help, Maddy!

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GREY NOMADS GIVE BACK

Guests of Mount Morgan’s Silver Wattle Caravan Park have been enjoying our fresh mountain air along with the good old-fashioned, small-town hospitality that the whole town has offered.

The great service at local pubs, the warm welcome at NewsXpress, the great fashion offered at Debbie Rose Boutique and the general feel of Mount Morgan is often talked about around the daily Happy Hour campfire.

On one such occasion recently, several of the Grey Nomads suggested that they would like to give something back to the community that had welcomed them so warmly.

As a result of this desire to give back a ‘Big Brekky BBQ’ was planned.

These Nomads, led by Susan Baker and Max Cross, took it upon themselves to negotiate a great deal on groceries at the IGA, and even drummed up the support of the Grand Hotel with few Gift Vouchers to raffle.

The breakfast was offered to the rest of the guests of the park, in return for a $5 donation. In total, over $300 was raised and donated to Mount Morgan Central State School.

Above: Top Grey Nomads enjoying breakfast around the campfire.

Bottom: Peter Watson from Victoria with a $20 Gift Voucher to the Grand Hotel.

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PRIDE IN YOUR TOWN This article could not have been presented without the valuable assistance of Doctor Ray Boyle. Ray researched Mount Morgan Limited in great detail when doing his studies for his Doctorship and has kindly given us so much information from his research. Thank you Ray; very much appreciated.

Over the long term of nearly 100 years of mining in Mount Morgan both the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company and Mount Morgan Limited contributed a great deal to many Mount Morgan organizations.

benefitted with company employees working at the grounds preparing for the Show day.

The cost of this labour was never billed to the Show Society. Nearly all committees and organizations benefited in some way from the generosity of Mount Morgan Limited; be it monetary, free labour, equipment and many other ways.

While this is all commendable, the greatest gift was employment of thousands of locals. May the Golden years once more return!

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All though these donations and assistance were not always known to the public, they were valuable contributions in all cases.

Possibly one of the greatest benefits to our town was the electricity supply. About 1893, the mine had its own electricity supply but refused to supply the town.

When the mine reopened in the 1930’s electricity once more became the subject between the Council and Mount Morgan Limited.

The General Manager assisted the Council to seek assistance for a loan and subsidy from the Government but the application was delayed for one year. Mr. Adam Boyd G.M. and the Council then came to an agreement and after the skills of a locally trained electrician, highly trained in electric motor technology converted the existing mine power supply of DC to AC enabling it for town use.

The Government did not see this arrangement between Council and Mine as satisfactory but the agreement between Council and the Mine continued until 1953 when finally Mount Morgan was connected to the CREB power station in Rockhampton.

Most sporting facilities benefitted very well from donations and assistance from the Company.

The Golf Club received enormous assistance over a number of years when they had to transfer their course from the Horse Paddock (behind Glen Gordon) to the present course situated at Hamilton Creek.

Besides donations of money they received interest free loans, professional services for the initial set up and construction of the Club House over many years at no cost. Other sporting bodies that greatly benefited were Newman Park, and the tennis association while many others received donations etc.

Before the Government took control of the Hospital, the Company’s contribution extended to donations to Nurses and Doctors for relaxation and sporting benefits and to machinery, medical appliances repairs, and construction work when needed, all without cost to the Hospital. It was a service that benefitted all.

For each year in the 1950s the Mount Show Society

Miss Marley is her name and she is a princess, except when she has a roll in the black soil in her owner’s bottom bottom paddock.

Gaye and Geoff welcomed Marley into their lives when she was a three month old pup. Marley’s canine companion is a Blue Cattle Dog. Marley owns us, not we own her, she dines on whatever we eat and loves to go visiting the elderly at Mount Morgan hospital.

Her favourite thing to do is tear up cardboard and leave it strewn everywhere, and leave her old bones buried in our bed.

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MMPAD UPDATE We are pleased to introduce two new volunteers to the MMPAD family.

Stacey Ward and Aleisha Anderson-Ross joined our team last week and are settling in well.

They have both kicked off their volunteer experience punching above their weight, helping to create and improve the systems for the Mount Morgan Tourist Information Centre.

The volunteer time generously donated to MMPAD by our existing 14 volunteers is greatly appreciated.

MMPAD volunteers have a range of activities they can choose from depending on their skills and experience – including reception duties, tourist information advisor, grounds keeping, maintenance and restoration of historical artefacts.

If you are interested in volunteering please drop down to the Railway Station and check out what we do.

The gardens upgrade here at the railway complex is coming along nicely. The hedges have been trimmed and drip irrigation installed by Mount Morgan based RRC workers.

Hardworking MMPAD volunteers have refreshed the beds with new soil, fertilizer and mulch (see before and after photos). Some miniature roses have already been donated and more donations of rose bushes are welcome.

It would be lovely to have specimens growing here which have been cultivated from cuttings of long-established roses from Mount Morgan’s domestic gardens.

Of particular interest in the media at the moment is the Dropping off the Edge report released last week. The report is published every eight years and has revealed that disadvantage remains entrenched in a number of communities across Australia, including Rockhampton.

However, Mayor Margaret Strelow said it wasn't all doom and gloom for the region. Mount Morgan was ranked as the fifth most disadvantaged community in Queensland in the 2007 report, and has moved up to 12th position this year.

"The significant improvement in Mount Morgan is particularly encouraging. Mount Morgan is fast leaving behind the stigma of disadvantage and taking its place as an affordable and desirable place to raise a family," she said.

Our community organisations, groups and services have all played a monumental role in this progress and we're looking forward to more in the future.

Above and below left: The garden area at the Mount Morgan Historical Tourist Railway has been given a new lease of life with the clearing of the area and the planting of the miniature roses. *** Above right: Stacey Ward and Aleisha Anderson-Ross have recently signed up to volunteer at the Mount Morgan Historical Railway Station.

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AROUND THE RIDGES Fine wine and cheese was the order of the day at the Grand Hotel on State of Origin “decider” night.

The Grand Hotel Manager, Paul Walker, introduced the hotel’s new dining menu and wine to residents and visitors alike.

Treasury Wines representatives Carissa and Jeremy were on hand to ensure all patrons sampled a wide variety of the wines.

Queensland’s win was just icing on the cake of a lovely evening.

Mount Morgan’s Lorikeets are still on top of the ladder despite their first loss this season.

The team travelled to Biloela on Saturday, 25 July.

Unfortunately, despite a hard-fought contest, the Lorikeets went down to a much stronger Biloela team, 26-7.

Nathan O’Brien was Mount Morgan’s only try scorer, and Todd Toby (pictured above) converted the try.

Above: Hazel Johnson, Maggie Johnson and Andy Johnson enjoy the wine and cheese at the Grand Hotel Wine and Cheese evening.

The Lorikeets will have an opportunity to redeem themselves in front of a home crowd when the play Biloela at Newman Oval on 8 August. Play starts at 3 p.m.

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August: Rodeo Committee members will be manning the BBQ at the Mount Morgan Show as well as selling “our little people”.

We have two new raffles starting - a lovely oil painting donated by Barbara Gould to be drawn at the Show and our Father’s Day Raffle - 1st Prize: $300 Voucher from a Man’s Toy Shop, 2nd Prize: $200 voucher from a Man’s Toy Shop and 3rd Prize: $150 car service donated by Mount Morgan Mechanical (Peter De Haas).

September September 5: Car boot sale at Mount Morgan Showgrounds- bring along your unwanted goods, especially car parts. $5.00 per car entry.

NEW COMMITTEE FOR 2015 - 2016 President: Barbara Gould Vice President: Nicole Foster Treasuer: Dick Needham Secretary: Maggie Johnson Publicity Officer: Stormy-Rose Cochran Events Co-ordinator: Peter De Haas Grants Officer: Abigail De Haas

13 September - Barefoot Bowls - Welfare Bowls Club.

2 p.m. Start. $10 teams of four, but we will find you a team if you’re on your own. BBQ and bar open.

26 September - Our first gymkhana will be held.

Details in the next issue. This event is planned for our youngsters to show their skills.

10 October: Tradies Auction Night. Grand Hotel 6 p.m. with auction to start at 7 p.m.

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Rotary celebrates achievements

It was celebrations all round for the Mount Morgan Rotary Club earlier this month, as the local group celebrated a year of achievements; a promising year ahead and a new Executive at its annual Club Handover.

Held at the Welfare Bowls Club on Saturday, July 11, the event welcomed club members as well as family and friends, members of the community, and visitors from Rockhampton West Rotary Club.

Together the group celebrated some of the major milestones that have been achieved by the club over the 12 months; each outlined during an address by outgoing President, Helen Jessop.

“It has certainly been a wonderful year,” Mrs Jessop said.

One key projects discussed during the night included the Club’s “Helping Hands” activity – which saw a number of prosthetic hands crafted by the community, and sent on to landmine victims throughout the world.

With a successful year behind them, the Club then looked toward the next 12 months, with a brand new Executive.

As with each year, the evening officially welcomed the club’s new president – who this year, is Rosemary Izzard.

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Lyn Porter – in recognition of her outstanding service above and beyond during and after TC Marcia

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Camille Steinberger – in recognition of her dedication to the community during her time with Mount Morgan Promotion and Development; and

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Margaret and Doug Hoehne – in recognition of the couple’s inspiring support to the community, in particular, it’s of the aged citizens.

The Rotary Club member to receive a Paul Harris Fellow was Kelvin Crone.

Kelvin has assisted his Club with events such as Dan Murphy sausage sizzle, May Week celebrations throughout many years, and his contribution as the Fine Sergeant for the club has been appreciated following the sad loss of our long term Fine Sergeant Abbie Rowe.

Congratulations to all of the recipients for their awards.

The Mount M o r g a n Rotary Club would like to sincerely thank all who attended the evening, with a special thanks to the Mount M o r g a n W e l f a r e Bowls Club for hosting the event and members and supporters of the Mount Morgan Hospital for supplying a delicious meal.

Rosemary was officially presented the Rotary Collar and Charter from outgoing President, Helen Jessop, assisted by Past District Governor,Judith Henderson .

Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of five esteemed Rotary Club honours, known as the “Paul Harris Awards”.

The Paul Harris Award can be presented to Rotary and non-Rotary recipients. This year saw five community members honoured with the award, as well as one Rotary member.

Community members to receive the honour were: • Bette Broom – in recognition of her inspiring and long-term service to the community;

Above centre: The Six Paul Harris Award recipients and below, Rosemary Izzard is sworn in as President of Rotary.

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2 teaspoons pepper 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 tablespoon parsley flakes Corn flour to thicken.

Mountain Mick’s Ham Hock Kasserolle or Stew. © Mountain Mick Blake, Baree Mount Morgan.

Method Cook all but the extra swede and cabbage which is steamed until soft just prior to serving. I add the sausage (kabana) in the last 1 hour.

I drain all meat and thicken the sauce with some cornflour water paste. To serve, place the ham and sausages on a large platter on a bed of sauerkraut. Pour the sauce over all.

This meal is normally served with Reisling, which is a fruity, dry, white German wine.

Please enjoy Mick.

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This is my take on a classic German stew or casserole which is served with piles of Frankfurts and sauerkraut (which is a pickled cabbage). The sauerkraut can be either fresh or canned sauerkraut and it is definitely what you would consider a hearty, winter stew to be and it certainly warms your belly and tastes yum.

It’s one of our family favourites and I hope you enjoy it. Karin’s mum showed me how to make this over 30 years ago and I altered it only slightly.

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This is a stew rather than a soup and it doesn’t have any dried peas. It may have some green peas added at the end. It has pepper, a tiny bit of salt and sweet paprika.

Allow it to cook in the slow cooker for about seven to eight hours. I want the ham hock meat falling apart and in the last hour I add diced kabana or caprici sausage (something with a bit of garlic in it). I don’t want it overpowered with garlic and this is a fairly traditional German ham stew. Served with cabbage.

INGREDIENTS 2 ham hock 2 kabana Soup mix veg An onion, parsnip, turnip and swede A carrot One potato A couple of sticks of celery An extra sweden - diced Half a head of cabbage, medium size 2 cups green peas 2 litres stock

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- Competitive rates - Local bloke - Clean Ups - Maintenance - Repairs - Minor Home Repairs - Welding - Driveways - Landscaping - Fencing - Mowing and much, much more - Lifts up to 1.5 ton and carry up to 5 ton - 9m Tri Axle Trailer 3.5 ton electric winch

Phone Paul on 4938 1321 or 0429 987 130 ABN: 43920044782

Jobs under $3,300 value

16 Next Argus: Out Thursday, 15 August 2015.

If you have something you’d like included in this issue, please note that inclusions are required by Friday, 7 August. For details: mmpad@bigpond.com / 4938

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

GARAGE SALE: Saturday 8 August, 6 Showgrounds Road. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Furniture and hardware etc.

“Drop in on the way to the Show.”

GARAGE SALE: At 34 and 37 Racecourse Road 15-16 August. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Loads of items for sale collectibles, tools, kitchenware and loads of “bric-a-brac” MOBILE RWC: Mobile Road Worthy Certificates phone Bruce on 0447 903100 LOST: Yellow cockatiel. Phone 4938 2208 or 0439 206 358.

RAFFLE WINNER: CWA raffle prize of mink blanket and 2 pillows, winners May and Noel. Thanks to all who supported our raffle.

MEETING NOTICE: Mount Morgan Golf Club General Meeting will be on 5 August at 6 p.m. All members welcome.

Date Claimers 1 August: Blue Care Trash and Treasure - Uniting Church, Gordon St. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

6 August: Golden Mount Festival Association Day Bingo. Doors open 9.00 a.m. Play starts 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Church Hall.

Refreshments available. All Welcome 8 August: Mount Morgan Show. Showgrounds, Mount Morgan. Don’t forget your entries for the pavillions.

8 August: Mount Morgan Rugby Union - Lorikeets home game. Lorikeets vs Biloela. Play starts at 3 p.m.

Refreshments available.

13 August: Golden Mount Festival Association Day Bingo. St Mary’s Church Hall. Doors open: 9 a.m. Play starts at 10 a.m.

17 August: Seniors’ Week Morning Tea. School of Arts starting at 9.30 a.m. Bookings essential. Phone: Pat Hare on 4938 1986.

20 August: Golden Mount Festival Association Night Bingo. St Mary’s Church Hall. Doors open at 6.30 p.m.

Play starts at 7.30 p.m.

29 August: CWA Grocery Cent Sale. CWA Hall. 2 p.m..

5 September: Car Boot Sale $5 per car. Mount Morgan Showgrounds 8 a.m. start.

12 September: Blue Care Trash and Treasure - Uniting Church, Gordon St. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

13 September: Barefoot Bowls - Welfare Bowls Club 2 p.m. start. BBQ. Open bar. Teams of 4 Welfare Bowls Club.

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

26 September: Mount Morgan Kids Gymkhana, Mount

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