April 23 2015

Volume 10, Issue 6

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April 23rd - May 7, 2015

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Colour me happy - it’s almost time for the 2015 Golden Mount Festival!

See what’s on the programme - pages 6 - 9

Commemorations set to mark ANZAC centenary

Mount Morgan RSL President Mike Johnston is among those preparing to commemorate the 100th year since the landing at Gallipoli.

See page 3 for details of local commemorations.

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Anzac Day

As Saturday is the celebration of 100 years it will be an emotional day for many hundreds of Mount Morgan families. Mount Morgan has played a huge part in every war that has happened in the past 100 years. While so many young and older Mount Morgan men paid the supreme price in battles those on the home front kept essential industries going. It is a memorable day so many families are expected at Anzac Park to honour loved ones. Hopefully many children will march on this day well informed of what the day stands for, the disaster of wars, but to strive for peace in their lifetime.

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It was a simple yet strategic plan.

The forces of the British Empire were to invade the Gallipoli Peninsula and suppress the Turkish defenses.

The Australian and New Zealand Corps (ANZAC), were assigned part of the task. They were to land as a covering force and take the beachhead in waves. The first wave was to storm the beach and move inland as fast as possible.

Brigades were to take three landmarks and with the positions secured, the main body would take the Mal Tepe hill and later the town of Maidos.

It was known as the Gallipoli Campaign and its plan was to be executed in the very early morning of April 25th, 1915 – a date our nations have marked ever since.

It was the first time Australians would go into combat as a nation in its own right; an inaugural occasion, and a celebration which was short-lived.

At around 1am troops on the battleships were woken. In a short time the men were dressed and had filled their tummies and were filling the boats. Around 3:30am, with orders given by the naval officers, they cast off on the open sea and were looking through the still and dark night toward the shore.

Despite all efforts to be inconspicuous; the Turks knew of their approach. As the boats grounded at daybreak, the men were met with Turkish bullets - some hitting their boats and others hitting their bodies.

It was an early sign of the difficulties that were to come.

The surviving ANZACS would not evacuate Gallipoli until that December. The eight months of the campaign although gallant, was at a great cost. More than 140,000 lives were lost; 26,000 of which were Australians.

This Saturday marks 100 years since the ANZACS landed at Gallipoli. It’s an event which thousands around the globe are set to mark.

For Mount Morgan, commemorations will come in the form a town march and two services held at ANZAC Park.

Mike Johnston, President of the Mount Morgan RSL Sub Branch is among those who have been busily preparing for the local tributes.

“ANZAC Day is always an important day for us,” Mike said on the upcoming event. “This year is the centenary of ANZAC, which means it’s been 100 years since the landing at Gallipoli. We will be honouring that event, those who fought in the First World War and paying our respects to all involved in conflicts.”

Mike said the commemorations are something of great significance; from a national to a personal scale.

“For Queensland alone it was something like 57,000 people that left Queensland to go and fight in the First World War and for a small colonial State at the time, that’s a big number of people,” he said.

“For us personally in Mount Morgan, we lost 81 people in the First World War. And again that’s a big number of people for a small town. So that alone is quite significant.”

As part of the ANZAC Day programme, Mike said the Mount Morgan RSL has planned special additions in recognition of the centenary.

“For the Dawn Service, we are going to have a pictorial presentation which will feature images from the First World War,” he said. “For the day service, we have purchased a number of crosses and we are going to write the names of all the World War I people who died during the War and the local primary school students will lay these on the Park Centaur.”

Mike said the club is anticipating a large attendance.

“I think we can expect a decent crowd. We get a good crowd each year for ANZAC Day and I think this year will be very special for many.

“We’ve had a number of contacts during the last twelve months and two years about the centenary from descendants of people from here who were killed during the First World War. One particular person has about 20 family members coming up specifically for ANZAC Day services this year.”

The local commemorations are set to commence with a Dawn Service at 4:30am, held at ANZAC Park. The service will be followed by a breakfast at the Community Services Hall. Remembrances will continue mid-morning with a town march, followed by a day service held at ANZAC Park at 11am. The commemorations will then conclude with a lunch at the Community Services Hall.

The Mount Morgan RSL welcome all to attend.

For further details on the ANZAC Day programme, please contact Mike on 49382 213.

Dawn Service: 4:20am - veterans to form up in front of Service Hall.

4:30am - Dawn Service starts at Anzac Park.

5:00am - Breakfast at Community Service Hall.

Town March: 10:30am - Form up in front of School of Arts.

10:40am - March starts Day Service: 11:00am - Day Service starts at Anzac Park 12:00pm - Anzac Day Luncheon at Service Hall.

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Australia’s Loss … and Mine

Special Interest Pte Joseph Charles Howes

Article by Lynne Stringer When I was twenty I had just started a full time job, had a good circle of friends and was enjoying discovering life through various hobbies and pursuits.

When my Great Uncle Joseph was twenty he was sitting in a boat in the dark with the 9th Battalion, sailing towards the coast of Turkey. He probably watched the sun rise while ducking for cover from fire from the Turkish forces as he climbed the cliffs at what is now known as Anzac Cove. He would not live to see the sun set.

Yes, my uncle holds the unfortunate distinction of being one of the first ANZACs killed at Gallipoli. Although that fact carries with it a certain amount of pride, I’m sure he would have preferred life over death, no matter how noble it was.

The loss of his life is made more poignant because he had no family of his own – no wife to mourn him and no children or grandchildren to bear his name. So as we approach the 100th anniversary of his death, I felt compelled to tell the world what they lost when Joseph Howes died, along with so many of his mates.

Joseph Charles Howes was born 1895 in Mt Morgan, a town about a half hour’s drive from Rockhampton. He was the second son and fifth child of Joseph and Mary Jane Howes. They had come to Australia from Staffordshire in England in the 1880s. Joseph Senior was a coal miner by trade, although young Joseph doesn’t seem to have followed his father into that profession. His enlistment papers declare he was a plumber. He had some good mates and would often have them around for a sing along while my grandmother, his younger sister, played the piano for them.

Lynne Stringer and her mother, Claire.

Claire is Joseph Howes' niece.

He volunteered for service on 14th September 1914 at the age of nineteen. While he may have enlisted with some of his mates it seems that his older brother, William, did not enlist with him.

He embarked from Melbourne on the Themistocles on 22nd December 1914, bound for Egypt and his training as a soldier. He probably engaged in training with enthusiasm and excitement. I wonder if he ever suspected that he only had a few months to live. Given what they were training for, it probably crossed his mind, but how seriously? When you’re twenty years old, even if you are training for war, do you ever really consider the possibility of death?

Having trained with the rest of his battalion, he shipped out, ready to land with the others on 25th April 1915.

Reports say he landed on the beach safely but was later seen wounded, having been hit in the head by a shell, and then was seen dead about a mile inland. That was the last report of him. Even the place where he is buried is unknown, lost in a sea of hastily dug and unmarked graves.

I wrote this article because I didn’t want him to be lost anymore. His legacy should be remembered, along with the scores of others who died for our freedom, giving up the future we all take for granted.

The saddest part about his loss is the fact that no one seems to remember him. I would never have known about him if my mother hadn’t shown me his photo and told me that he was my grandmother’s favourite brother. His name seems to be lost in the passage of time.

Lynne Stringer is a journalist and novelist who has lived on Brisbane’s southside for most of her life. She was the editor of a small newspaper (later magazine) for seven years, and currently works as a professional editor and proofreader.

In memory of Private Joseph Charles Howes, 9th battalion, who died on Anzac Day in 1915 at the age of twenty.

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Frank Henry Cole – Driver 41st Battery Field Artillery

By Chris O’Leary As we lead into ANZAC Day, we are reminded of the struggles and sacrifices made by so many for our freedom today. For me personally, it’s hard to fathom these kinds of efforts and how anybody survived them.

Sadly we know that a large number didn’t.

One who was unable to return was my Uncle Frank.

Uncle Frank was born at Mount Morgan in 1893 and educated at Moonmera. He was the first of 12 children of Harry and Elizabeth Mary Cole, Baree, Mount Morgan.

Many Mount Morgan people would remember my father, Fred Cole. Uncle Frank was his oldest brother. Prior to enlisting, Frank worked for the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company as a horse driver.

Frank enlisted at Baree on 6 September 1915 aged 21 years and 9 months and went into Enogerra Camp. There he was attached to the Artillery and left for Egypt on 21 January 1916 on the “Poonah” and arrived in February 1916. He went to Tel-el Kabir in Egypt for training and subsequently left for France in April 1916 and fought in 12 battles - Fleur Baix, Pozieres, Mouquet Farm (part of the Battle of the Somme), Bullecourt, Armentieres, Baupaume, Messines (famous for its association with the film “Beneath Hill 60”), Polygon Wood, Passchendale, Hamel, Amiens and Druecourt.

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He was severely wounded on 12 October 1918 and died of his wounds the same day, only a month before the Armistice was signed on 11 November 1918. He was buried at Roisel Communal Cemetery, Rouen, France.

Uncle Frank’s family, along with thousands of others, received what was known as the “Dead Man’s Penny”.

This was made of bronze and was presented by some, not all, local authorities to the families of deceased soldiers. Though these “Pennies” were mostly presented in memory of men, there were some 1500 presented to families of women who gave their lives in the war.

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Excitement mounts for the 2015 Golden Mount Festival

It’s that time of the year again, as Mount Morgan gears up for the biggest event on the social calendar – the Golden Mount Festival.

Looking at the programme, it almost seems an understatement to say it’s going to be a big one this year.

Incorporating three evenings of entertainment and a full day of fun, this year’s Festival is attracting some serious anticipation.

The event has been four months in the making for the planning committee and is on in just over one week. It’s set to not only include all of its annual favourites, but also revive past but not forgotten events and welcome exciting new additions.

Centred on the theme “Colours of the World”, the Festival will kick off with a “Colour me happy Wine and Cheese evening” at the School of Arts on Thursday (April 30).

“We’ve reinvigorated some former events like the wine and cheese evening for this year’s programme,” Festival Committee President, Eve-lyn Rogers said.

“It’s been held in the past and was always a nice way for many to start things off. We wanted to repackage it and this year will hold it in conjunction with an arts competition.”

The evening offers festival goers decadent wine and cheese sampling and will also showcase local arts, craft and fashion.

Day two of the Festival will then see the School of Arts play host to a “Colours Cabaret”. The evening will introduce a brand new quest.

“We did a lot of public consultation via Facebook to see what people would like to see added to the Festival this year and one of the suggestions was a Golden Oldies Quest,” Eve-lyn said.

“We’ve had a number of quests in the past such as the Maid of the Mountain, and Tiny Tots and Princesses.

This year we decided we would go the other way and do something for 50s and over and give them an opportunity to come out, help fundraise and shine.”

As well as new and revived events, the programme will also feature its annual and ever popular favourites.

Saturday – the third and most action packed day of the Festival, will see the all day celebrations held in Mount Morgan’s CBD. Morgan Street will come alive from 8:30am and feature an entire day of amusement including street markets, entertainment and displays, amusement rides, and a street procession.

And let’s not forget Saturday’s competitions.

“We’ve got the popular Gold Dig which is for juniors and seniors and the Running the Cutter – junior and senior,” Eve-lyn said.

“This year we also have a busking competition which will feature buskers of all ages showing off their stuff throughout Morgan Street.”

Saturday’s entertainment will then move to the School of Arts Hall for the evening and present local flair with “Mount Morgan’s Got Talent.

“Again, this event will be for all ages. We really believe that Mount Morgan has some very talented locals and this is all about presenting these and having some fun,” Evelyn said.

The night will finish off with a bang, with the annual fireworks display from the Mount Morgan Mine around 7pm.

The Committee will then conclude their programme with a jazz breakfast at the Dam, before the excitement of the Rodeo kicks off at Newman Oval.

For more information on the Festival, head to the Festival website: www.goldenmountfestival.org.au or phone 04 27 203 570.

Members of the Golden Mount Festival Committee are gearing up for the big event

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GOLDEN MOUNT

COLOURS OF OUR WORLD

2015

FESTIVAL THURSDAY, 30 APRIL 2015 11 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

7 p.m. till late

• Art Competition entries on display. Gold coin donation • Colour Me Happy Wine and Cheese Evening - $15 adults $10 pensioners/children at the School of Arts • Art competition winners announced • Raffles and silent auction • Fashion Parade • Arts and Crafts on sale and display • Bar Operating

FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2015 7.30 p.m.

• Colours Cabaret - $35.00 pre booked or $50 if turn up at the door • $10 for entry, no meal at the School of Arts • Golden Oldies Quest Winners Announced, Sponsored by NewsXpress Mount Morgan • Reunion of past Golden Mount Festival Queen, Princess, Tiny Tots and Maid of the Mountain Quest – presentation of former entrants • Bar Operating, live music, raffles

SATURDAY, 2 MAY 2015 • Market Stalls – all day in Morgan Street 8.30 a.m.

• Busking Competition – Morgan Street, Sponsored by the Grand Hotel • Ute Muster between Grand and School of Arts • All Day entertainment and displays

10.30 a.m.

1.30 p.m.

2.30 p.m.

• Junior Gold Dig followed by Senior Gold Dig

3.15 p.m.

• Senior Running the Cutter

7.00 p.m.

• Mount Morgan’s Got Talent – School of Arts - $5.00 entry Sponsored by Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop

7.15 p.m.

• Fireworks display from Mount Morgan Mine

SUNDAY, 3 MAY 2015 8.00 – 11 a.m.

• Jazz at the Dam Champagne Breakfast - $15.00

• Win News Colours of Our World Procession • Junior Running the Cutter

(big breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast, baked beans, sausages and three beverage tickets for either champagne, coffee tea or orange juice) Sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council

SPECIAL THANKS

TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

FUN WHOLE FAMILY FOR THE

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Saddle up for the 2015 Rodeo

The Mount Morgan Rodeo Committee is putting on a show that will surely have you on the edge of your seats to wrap up this year’s Festival weekend. So folks, it’s time to dust off your boots, chuck on your wide brimmed hat and get down and support some of the region’s toughest riders in an action packed rodeo for all ages.

With just over one week until the event, the Committee is adding the finishing touches to what they promise will be a day not to be missed.

The day will round up the highly anticipated Festival weekend; held on Sunday, May 3rd.

From barrel races to broom throwing, the committee say there will be something for everyone.

“We’ve got a great lineup for the programme. It’s going to be entertaining to say the very least,” the committee said.

The action packed programme will keep the adrenalin flowing with the Open Bull Ride, Saddle Bronc, Open Bareback, Ladies Barrel Race, Steer Ride, Rooky Bull Ride and much, much more.

As one of the Central Rodeo Cowboys Association events, the local gathering will feature some of the region’s most elite rodeo competitors, in what is expected to be another impressive day filled with precision riding and not to mention captivating thrills and spills.

Then for those keen to get in on a more mild competition during the day, the committee will be hosting a number of interval challenges for all ages.

“As a bit of fun there will be a number of competitions for the crowd to join in on as well,” the committee said.

“We will have a broom throwing competition, a very different kind of bingo, and more.”

There will also be intermission entertainment, with whip cracking displays by champion Bill Ward.

If the pure action of the rodeo isn’t enticing enough, the committee welcomes all to come along and support a valued regional service on the day. This year’s rodeo will be making a donation to the RACQ Rescue Helicopter Service, in aid of the amazing and appreciated work they do within our communities.

The grounds open at 6:30am. The day will kick off with a big breakfast at 7am. The rodeo will commence at 11am.

The day will be the fruition of much hard work put in by the rodeo committee, who has been planning for the event for months.

Sure to not take full credit however, the volunteer group says the culmination is only with thanks to the local community and the event’s sponsors.

“Without the community and the sponsors and everyone coming together, we wouldn’t have made it,” the committee said.

“It has all come together really well, and a huge part of that has been thanks the support we’ve received.”

The full day of fun doesn’t come cheap - costing more than $12,500 to host. The committee has spent the past months seeking sponsorship, hosting events and holding regular raffles.

“We can’t thank the community and our sponsors enough for their support toward our fundraisers and helping us to raise money,” the committee said.

The committee is now looking forward to wrapping up the efforts with a big crowd on the day.

“We welcome everyone to come along and join us on the day,” they said.

“It’s going to be a top day. There’s a great programme, there will be top food, cold drinks at the bar and a great family atmosphere.”

“It’s a great way to round up the Festival weekend and we hope to see you all there.”

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SUNDAY MAY 3RD

Newman Oval, Mount Morgan Follow the signs from the centre of town Gates open 6:30am Bush Breakfast: 7am - 9:30am RODEO BEGINS AT 11AM Entry fees: $15.00 adults $10.00 pensioners and children Thrills and spills! Daring moves!

Plus interval games for all! Prizes galore to give away!

- There will also be a whip cracking display by champion Bill Ward -

The recipient of this year’s rodeo is the RACQ Rescue Helicopter

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by Trish & Greg Mathers 0400591504 Barbed wire causes horrific injuries in our native wildlife.

The main problem being that as the majority of our wildlife is nocturnal, they just cannot see danger looming until it is too late. Usually they will fly, glide or run into it and then panic sets in. Once they panic they just get more and more entangled until it is impossible for them to escape. A few weeks ago we got a call to rescue a little sugar glider who was badly entangled. He had wrapped himself around and around the wire, just making matters worse. His gliding membrane was torn and had a couple of large holes in it. We managed to free him by unwrapping him from the barbed wire. We then took him to the vets to be stitched up and he was given an antibiotic injection in case of infection. His wound has healed nicely and we should be able to release him back to his family in the next few days, after he has some physio in a large aviary. He needs to stretch and be able to compensate for his wound when he glides, as the membranes and the tail is how they steer when gliding.

Sugar gliders are just the cutest, softest little animals that you could ever see. They are about 150mm in the body, with a tail around 200mm long. They are very light to enable them to glide, and only weigh up to around 90gms.

They are soft grey above with a black stripe on the head and body, the belly is white and the tail often has a white tip. The tail is magic, it is just so fluffy! They live in rainforest, woodland, eucalypt forests and mangroves.

Their diet is nectar, pollen, insects, some fruits, and they also require sap from bloodwood trees. When out in the bush if you see a tree with lots of v-shaped nicks in it, then you will know gliders are around.

It is not uncommon for an animal caught in barbed wire to chew it’s own limb off in order to free itself. Thousands of native animals get caught and seriously injured every year from barbed wire. If they cannot free themselves then they will dehydrate and starve to death. It is an horrific ordeal.

If you have barbed wire fences, if you can then please replace at the very least the top wire with plain fencing wire. If you cannot do that, then you can tie white bits of rag at frequent intervals along the fence, especially the top row, or cover it with white conduit or similar. Barbed wire does not keep cattle in or out of an area. If they wish to be on the other side of the fence, they will simply jump over it or plough through it.

The photo below is of the sugar glider, showing his gliding membrane. This stretches from the little finger on his hand to the first toe on the foot. The Tawny Frogmouth pictured was also injured by a fence, although his injuries are from a wooden fence. He was x-rayed and given antiinflammatory, and we are hoping for a full recovery. He cannot fly at the moment.

News from Mount Morgan Historical Museum Our collection is continuing to grow at the Historical Museum– with our latest an addition to our music section.

We have recently had the pleasure of receiving a piano which has been donated by local resident, Mr Alex Armstrong.

The piano was originally used at the Mount Morgan Primary School, and was purchased by a local resident who restored the instrument before it was sold to Mr Armstrong. A very sincere thanks to Mr Armstrong for this wonderful addition to our music section.

We have also had the pleasure of receiving a fantastic photograph from Mr Barry Harkin.This photograph presents servicemen of the 4 Corp Eng. reg 35 FD Sqn B Troop Annual Camp. The photo depicts all Mount Morgan servicemen including Corporal G. Toby.

Mr Harkin kindly framed the photograph for the Museum at his own expense. It can now be viewed the Mount Morgan Service gallery section of the Museum. A huge thank you to Mr Harkin for this donation.

In the lead up to ANZAC Day, we are continuing works on our Gallipoli display. Be sure to mark the occasion and drop in and see it.

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Norma celebrates a milestone

By Sean Fox Local resident, Norma Leigh, was surrounded by family and friends last Saturday when she celebrated her 90th birthday.

As advertised in the last edition of the Argus, all were invited to attend an open house at Norma’s house in D’Arcy Street to celebrate this very special occasion.

People travelled far and wide, even from different areas of Queensland, to attend. This was organised by Norma’s children.

Norma was born in Rockhampton on 11th April 1925. She lived in Rockhampton and went to school there for two and a half years. Her father worked on the railway and so her family moved to Rannes. Here, Norma continued with her schooling. After living in Rannes for seven and a half years, Norma came to live in Mount Morgan.

Norma took great pride in telling me that she has four daughters and one son. Her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren also hold a special place in her heart. Norma is fondly known as ‘nan’.

Wherever you find Norma, you will notice some wool and knitting needles sitting beside her. She keeps herself busy by knitting bed socks for both herself and others.

Norma’s granddaughter, Libby, says that her grandmother remembers all of the birthdays in the family and never fails to ring; usually at 7:00 in the morning.

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Birth announcement Chris O’Leary and John Tuxworth would like to proudly announce the birth of their first greatgrandchild, Saskia Christina Elizabeth Murray, born on the 21st of March in Nambour.

Are you a local author?

We need you!

Mount Morgan has plenty of talented local authors, poets and songwriters living in the area. Many readers greatly enjoy the opportunity to talk to local writers about their work, and purchase copies of home-grown books or CDs for gifts - or for inclusion on their own bookshelves.

For many readers, the thrill of seeing an author’s name in a book greatly increases the personal value of the item.

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking local authors, poets, historians and editors to share knowledge, expertise and know-how with other budding authors and residents at the 2015 Local Author Expo. The Expo is a great chance for writers from all genres to meet other authors, talk about their own experiences and share their passion with the broader community.

This exciting showcase highlights our talented local literati and provides an opportunity for creators and authors to sell their works. Authors are invited to book their table in the Fitzroy Room at the Rockhampton Regional Library, 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton for the two Expos planned for 2015.

Saturday 20 June, 10.00am – 12noon Wednesday 25 November, 4.00pm – 6.00pm Each author is welcome to talk about their work for five minutes at an open mic during the Expo. Enjoy a morning cuppa and the chance to mingle in a relaxed literary setting.

For further information, please contact the Rockhampton Regional Library on 4936 8043.

Creative contributions Cyclone Marcia 20th February 2015 A poem by A.G. Long

To us all Mount Morgan is very dear, Even a cyclone, was the last thing to fear.

So sheltered here we always said, The thought of a cyclone, never entered our head.

The wind and rain came first from the East, Roaring like an angry beast.

Then from the South, it was the worst, At times, I thought we had all been cursed.

It twisted and turned, went every way, And all I could do was sit and pray.

When it came from the West, That really put us to the test.

Trees uprooted and power lines down, It went through every part of town.

Houses damaged and roofs have flown, The worst this town has ever known.

Then it came from the North, not so rough, Maybe now, Marcia was running out of puff.

No power at all, at times no phone, By now, I was feeling quite all alone.

It wasn’t so good in the dark at night, So I brought in my solar garden light.

No shortage of food, by any means, Vegemite on bread and a can of baked beans.

My lovely garden is in such a mess, It will bloom again, one day, I guess!

No one was hurt, no lives were lost, We are so thankful, when counting the costs.

Marcia has gone, but the memories will stay, We must thank God for another “Good Day”.

Road closure - during Golden Mount Festival: Notice is given that between the hours of 4:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday the 2nd of May 2015, the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic: Morgan Street between Central and East Street. Morgan Street between Central and West Street. Morgan Lane between Central and Morgan Street. Cutter Lane between Central and West Street. Dee Street between Central and East Street. East Street between Dee and Morgan Street. The closure is to enable the holding of the Golden Mount Festival.

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