Mount Morgan Argus Volume 13, Issue 7

www.mountmorgan.org.au

Volume 13, Issue 7

11th - 25th April 2018

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

Local star on the horizon - Pg 11

Spotlight on Visitors - Pg 5

Local Dee Identity River Oldies Celebrates news - her Pg 494th Birthday - Pg 2

Easter “Peg� Hunt

Children participating in the Easter egg hunt at the railway complex were surprised to be hunting for pegs instead.

- Pg 2 & 3 Experience historic Mount Morgan with

Mount Morgan TMC Guided Tours Take a fascinating journey in time!

Venture the historic township and heritage Gold Mine.

General Tours daily Bookings essential. PH: 4938 1823 www.tmctours.com.au

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Although rain clouds threatened on (Easter Monday), the 2nd April 2018, over 60 youngsters hopped down to the Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Visitor Information Centre, keen to hunt for Eggs. Well... pegs actually!

MMPAD EASTER EGG HUNT

Due to the risk of the prize eggs being devoured by birds or ants prior to the hunt, it was decided to hide wooden clothes pegs which the children could then exchange for lollies or chocolate eggs.

This proved to be an excellent idea with a constant stream of exchanges happening throughout the morning.

The colouring in competition, for children up to grade six, was very successful. Entries were on display in the Mount Morgan Bakery window initially, then in the Railway foyer for all to see on the day of the hunt.

The hunt area was divided into two sections, with prep in one area of the garden and the larger, more Many of the children and parents were complicated area was allocated for in attendance for the announcement the children in years one to six to of the winning entries. forrage for their prizes.

Terri from the Bakery was on hand also with ten prizes she had donated for the winners of the peoples choice awards.

Thank you to Terri and to all those who voted for their favourite entry.

There was a golden peg in each section, with a special prize for the lucky child that found that peg.

The fun continued with activities on offer including easter basket making, collage and puzzles. Pin the tail on the bunny proved popular.

The winners of the Colouring Competition were:1Year old special prize -Rebecca Pont Day Care:- 1st - Emily Fortescue, 2nd - Catelin Schonknecht.

Prep:-1st - Abby Gibson, 2nd - Keerly Allen.

Year 1:-1st - Jayde Randall, 2nd Geoffrey Marsh.

Year 2:- 1st - Imogen Lowe, 2nd Reilly Norman.

Year 3: 1st - James Baines, 2nd Matthew Archinal.

Year 4: 1st - Gabrielle Warriner, 2nd - Kiera-Lee Warriner.

Year 5: 1st - Jamaica Year 6: 1st - Ailsa Williams, 2nd Teka Pallas.

People’s choice awards were: Thomas Pont, Emily Fortescue, Kiara Chudasama, Reilly Norman, Kayden Stevens, Kiera-Lee Warriner, Chloe Grey, Saphira Burgess-Good, Jamaica, Zeke Wellings.

“Called into the Railway Museum on the morning and just loved the community unity and country hospitality.

Kids were having a great time.” Geoffrey Bender said.

“Congratulations to the organisers and the committee”.

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Congratulations to all the talented artists who put in so much effort and produced some colourful and unique entries.

Thank you also to the Day Care Centres, Primary School, Mount Morgan Bakery and to all the parents who brought their little ones along.

Youth Week Mount Morgan

National Youth Week is the largest single celebration of young people on the Australian calendar and has run annually since 2000 as a joint initiative between Australian state, territory and local governments. National Youth Week celebrates the achievements, vitality and strengths of young Queenslanders aged 12 - 25, as well as help acknowledge the positive contribution young people make on our communities and Queensland’s social, cultural and economic life.

Mount Morgan will celebrate on Thursday 12 April with a BBQ at the Green Shed, touch football at the oval, amongst other things.

All free to the youth of Mount Morgan

On Tuesday the 27th March 2018, Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc’s Secretary Audrey Crawford presented a $50 IGA Voucher to Cassandra Donald coordinator of the Mount Morgan Youth Week activities.

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News from the Dee River Oldies

Mount Morgan High School News Ten of our Year 10 boys joined Raelene Robinson (Guidance Officer) and Maipele Morseu (Youth Support Worker) to complete a two day Peer Skill workshop.

They discussed and learnt many concepts from values, strengths, issues, and problems peers experience and most importantly they learnt a technique called POOCH (Problem, Option,Outcome, Choice and How did it go).

They all received a certificate which will be great to add to their resumes. (pictured below)

We had 18 members enjoy our first bus trip on Monday 19th February 2018 to The Pilbeam Theatre for the ‘Nearly Neil’ concert, and then home for lunch at The Grand hotel.

The lucky winner of the bus raffle, a $25 voucher from IGA, was Jill Bryant.

Our street stall on Thursday 22nd February was very well supported, thanks to our cooks and customers. Barbara Gould won the $40 Meat Tray Raffle, donated by Veronica and supplied by IGA. On Wednesday March 21st, everyone enjoyed our trip to The Dreamtime Cultural Centre where Debbie served us a delicious morning tea, Wayne showed us how to throw a boomerang, and Francis told us all about Torres Strait Mount Morgan High students currently studying a Cert II Islander culture. Then it was on to the North Rocky Bowls in Rural Operations through Emerald Ag College enjoyed Club for lunch before heading home. Bevan Leigh won the a day at Paradise Lagoons. raffle.

Students had the opportunity to show some of their Four of our members joined the Long - Stay patients at the skills to Mr Rickertt (Principal). Mr Rickertt watched as Mount Morgan MPHS for their Easter Party on Tuesday the students worked 43 head of steers around the cattle yards.

March 27th. (picture above) We had 41 members attend our Morning Tea on Wednesday March 28th to hear Lynette Fletcher speak on My Aged Care. It was a very informative session and she was quite willing to remain and answer questions.

Chris Izzard won the Lucky Door chocolates and Barbara Thompson won the Raffle of the Breakfast Tray.

Fundraiser

At our next Morning Tea which will held on Wednesday may 30th, we are hoping to have someone from Disability Advocacy as a guest speaker.

Next meeting; Tuesday April 17th.

Community Service Hall Morgan Street - Mount Morgan

MMPAD NEWS Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. is pleased to be sponsoring the Golden Mount Festival Senior Running of the Cutter Event for 2018.

Spotlight on Visitors On Monday the 12th March, Rick from Bayview Towers Yeppoon, returned to Mount Morgan with twelve visitors keen to take in the sights of our town and mine.

The Festival held over the May long weekend always attracts a large number of visitors to town, as does the Rodeo on the Sunday. Congratulations to both committees.

MMPAD will be having an information stall on Saturday the 5th May in Morgan Street, if any members are available to assist for a short time please contact our office on 49 382 312.

Welcome to the new owners of the Silver Wattle Caravan Park - David and Debi Brant, who will feature in the next edition of the Argus. We wish Sarah, Mark and family all the best for the future.

On Tuesday the 13th March a group of volunteers from the Yeppoon Visitor Information Centre (pictured above) travelled to Mount Morgan to familiarise themselves with all that our great town has to offer visitors. They left well equipped with information to answer any queries they might receive.

The Visitor Information Centre has achieved accreditation which will boost Mount Morgan’s profile as a destination in Tourism publications and websites all over Australia.

Currently we are working with council for planning and production of regional and town maps, signage upgrades and other inniatives to promote and benefit the town.

The MMPAD website is about to receive a new look, however will still retain current events, business, attractions and essential information to promote Mount Morgan locally and internationally.

We are mindful of being part of the Rockhampton Region and continue to work closely with local, state government and regional organisations towards Mount Morgans’ development, success and sustainability in the region.

DO YOU HAVE A TALENT? MMPAD is inviting all artists, crafts people and home grown producers to submit an expression of interest to showcase our areas talents in an upcoming local event to be held mid-year.

To list your details and for further information please email MMPAD on: mmpad.events@gmail.com

Tuesday the 19th March, saw 37 members of the Biloela Probus Club (pictured centre) visit the Railway Musuem.

Probus is the retired arm of Rotary and originated in England. The club takes and a day trip 2 or 3 times a year and every year take 10 days trips which have included The Scenic Rim, Uluru and Tasmania.

Don Longbottom (pictured below) was with the group.

Don has fond memories of Mount Morgan Railway Station.

“I used to drive this Silver Bullet for the tourists back in the 90’s. It’s good to see it still here.” Don said.

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Pride in Your Town

Vacuum Oil Company Animal Trap

What a blow to our town with Carbine failing to continue operations at the old mine site for the treatment of the tailings to produce gold, copper and pyrites. It would have been a huge benefit to our town with some employment gained and possibly helping the business community.

It is the responsibility of every citizen to work hard in the promotion of our town so we do not become a ghost town like so many small communities have in the Western areas of Queensland.

By Graeme Meade I was visiting a friend and I spotted this at the back of his shed. This type of thing really excites me, these days we might call it recycling, but 100 years ago someone made this trap, probably to put food on the table.

With these few items mentioned above now we all need to sell My friend will not sell it, but he has let me enjoyable life style to relatives, their friends, people we meet on borrow it for a few weeks. holidays and in every manner we can. We must not let our town decline as we have such a magnificent history it must not be lost. Can Vacuum Oil Company (VOC) was the first oil company to set up in Australia, in 1895. In the we count on you? beginning selling only oil products but as more Now a little nostalgia from past years that may bring happy memories motor vehicles were being sold in Australia to many older folk as it certainly was a tradition. It was the SUNDAY the company grew. VOC introduced the DINNER, more of a ritual than a meal, and it was the heart and soul “Plume” and “Laurel” brands in 1916. Over the years the company merged and bought of family life. other business to become Mobil in the 1940s.

The Mount has much to offer; both primary and secondary schools, affordable housing and a modern hospital, many community and sporting facilities to cater for all tastes, room for families and retirees wanting to have their own vegetable patch or perhaps some chickens, and only 40 minutes from an airport.

Sitting down to that leg of mutton on Sunday was the acknowledgement that Mum, Dad and the kids were as one. There was no substitute.

Even the term “Sunday dinner” was sacrosanct, it was never called lunch. It was always held in the dining room with a tablecloth on the table and it was like a family flag showing. Dad was always at the head of the table, showing his authority and Mum was more practical by sitting near the kitchen door. Possibly the most untouchable item on the table was Dad’s carving knife. Sometimes the knife was sharpened on steel before use but when the meal was finished and the knife washed up it would be returned to its polished case.

The VOC wooden boxes were made in the thousands, probably tens of thousands, so they are not that hard to find. But they are very collectable, the price varies depending on whether the box is complete and how bright the colours are.

It is always debatable whether a box made into a trap is more valuable or less. I think it adds to the value, it’s a one of a kind; someone Come Sunday dinner there was no dallying around and being late as probably made this to feed their family. This you had to be there right on time. Most of the treasures were brought box is about 55 cm long, 40 cm tall and 26 cm out for the dinner. The best plates from the sideboard, the cutlery wide. was shining, the glasses gleaming and even a vase of flowers was on the starch stiff tablecloth. After the hot roast meal and the mutton I have no idea where or who made the box (what became of mutton, never hear of it these times) there were into a trap. It could have been made in the more delights called pudding, (sweets of today). Sunday dinner was workshop at the mine or in someone’s back a best behaviour occasion, no throwing things, or rolling peas along yard. Some of the metal parts of the trap look the table as no one wanted to be banished from the table and miss professionally made but some of the welds on the metal frame are not done by a tradesman. out on the pudding.

To work the trap, bait is attached to a hook In these times the difference is unbelievable, grab a snack from the inside the box; the hook is connected to a fridge, perhaps watch sport on TV, or just sit on the patio with a steel rod on top of the box. stubby in your hand chatting about yesterday’s game. Certainly there is no need to get the carving knife and steel from the polished case.

How life changes! Better or worse?

Don’t forget the Anzac celebrations on the 25th April.

Think clean and be tidy.

Another steel rod comes from the door of the trap and connects to the other rod. The animal comes in and takes the bait; this moves the rods and makes the door close. Dinner!!!

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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by Catherine McIntosh descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan

Captain Richard’s family in residence Readers may recall a photograph of Captain Richard’s young family published in the Argus late last year (Issue 22). Here they are again about five years later. The First World War is rapidly approaching. The two Richard boys, Kenneth and Roland, will soon enlist in the war. c. 1908 / Mount Morgan / General Manager’s residence on the Mine Range /Australian-born Captain George Anderson Richard (1861-1943) (right), General Manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1903 to 1911 / Australian-born Ada Ellen Frances Richard (née Neill) (1870-1959) (centre), wife of Captain Richard and daughter of one of the original engineers at the Mount Morgan mine / Children (from left): Gladys Ada Richard (1893-1967); Kenneth Oswald Neill Richard* (18951982); Roland Rolf Richard* (1892-1954); Cicely Hilda Richard (1898- ). *Served in the First Australian Imperial Force (1st A.I.F.). To view their service records, visit ‘Honouring Anzacs’ at https:// honouringanzacs.net.au and enter ‘Richard’ in the search engine.

Photographer unknown.

Photograph from the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

Gentlefolk to Visit Mount Morgan

by Graeme Meade This Saturday afternoon and on Sunday you may notice groups of cyclists riding around Mount Morgan. This is because a facebook bicycle group is going to do a ride around Mount Morgan on Saturday afternoon.

The “Gentlefolk Single-Speed, Fixie and Old Bike Society” started in Rockhampton in December 2015 as a small group of people getting together to ride their older style bikes and socialise together.

What started as a ride to a picnic spot has morphed into ‘laneway rides’, ‘because we can’ rides and ‘historical rides’.

Some of the “Gentlefolk” have spent a lot of dollars and time on their bike, while others may be on the bike they ride every day, or the latest find from the tip shop.

A recent ride saw over 80 riders on a “Discover Emu Park” historical ride, which started at Bell Park. We had afternoon tea at “The Haven” and rode around other historical sites in the area.

There is a real connection between Mount Morgan and Emu Park, with the mine picnics being held there. Some of the infrastructure that is still in Bell Park was put there by the Mount Morgan Mine.

The next ride is on Saturday 14th April. Leaving at 3 pm, from under the gas lamp in East Street, that’s between the Leichhardt Hotel and Collectables and Memories. The ride will take about 2 or 3 hours to complete, with stops at historical sites along the way. We will be expecting about 40 riders to take part.

After the ride we are having drinks and dinner at the Leichhardt Hotel. We have invited people from other facebook groups based from Hervey Bay to Townsville, so we will be seeing some new faces and bikes. Some riders are making a weekend out of it, so they may be riding around on Sunday morning as well.

Anyone is welcome to attend, the older the bike the better, but any bike is ok. There is only one rule, NO Lycra!!! Of course the road rules must be obeyed.

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

ONLY THE BRAVE is the true and recent story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a brotherhood of heroes who became one of the elite, if not the best, firefighting teams in all of North America.

Rigorous training, study and qualification testing against the most dangerous fires follow, and through hard work, dedication and brotherhood they gain that certification and the famous Granite Mountain Hotshots are born.

In 2007 the local firechief in Prescott, Arizona is repeatedly frustrated when time after time the actions of his team, and his decisions and suggestions as chief are overuled and ignored by Type 1 or “Hotshot” frontline firefighting crews flown in from far away.

The experience changes and matures the men, especially the kid, into a magnificent team forged by fire and they are sought after to fight infernos all over the USA... from Mexico to Canada, from East coast to West.

Eric, or “Supe” as the boys call him has decades of experience and an uncanny knack of “reading” the fire - knowing what the fire is going to do next given the terrain, the fuel load and the current weather.

Then, in 2013 they are confronted by the notorious Yarnell fire. As they fight this ravenous beast The Granite Mountain Hotshots, this unique brotherhood must risk everything to save an entire town. Their lives, their homes - everything they hold dear.

Sadly, when his suggestions are ignored by the Hotshots it proves costly for his community.

‘It’s not What stands in front of you, it’s Who stands beside you.”

Supe decides to fix this situation by doing something unprecedented. Never before has a U.S city had its own recognized and certified team of Hotshot firefighters, but he sets out to recruit the Mayor and earn that certification.

ONLY THE BRAVE is the gripping true story of 20 heroic men and the people around them. Starring Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly, Taylor Kitsch and Miles Teller as the kid, the film was artfully directed by Joseph Kosinsky, it runs for just over two hours and is rated “M” for “coarse language” (personally I think PG13 is okay here).

He signs up some new team members, including one dodgy kid who has been aimless and constantly in and out of trouble. Supe sees something in the kid and decides to give him a chance.

Happy

70th Birthday

ONLY THE BRAVE... Loved it!

MARGARET SEALY

On Saturday the 24th March 2018, thirty guests attended a Birthday Celebration for Margaret Sealy at the Gracemere Hotel. Margaret, a former Mount Morgan resident, now resides at Gracemere Gardens. Locals will remember Marg from the Dairy Queen in Morgan Street and her many years at the Mount Morgan Hospital.

Relatives and friends travelled from Mackay, Rockhampton and Mount Morgan to attend and well wishes were received from friends in Adelaide, Buderim and Brisbane.

Lights - Camera - Action for Clint Lennox

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Clint describes his character, the homeless man as “similar to God. He sees everyone and everything however doesn’t intervene in their lives or situations”.

Local resident Clint Lennox plays a homeless man in the world premiere of Rockhampton movie ‘Lost & Found’ which was shot in Rockhampton in September 2016.

The feature film will be screening at McKeague Hall, Rockhampton Girls Grammar School on the 14th April 2018 at 7.00pm.

Ticket sales have exceeded expectations. There is a possibility that another screening will be available soon, however this is yet to be confirmed.

The story of ‘Lost & Found’ revolves around a group of people who live in Rockhampton and their individual stories and lives over a week. The crew and cast are all locals, and Mount Morgan is proud that one of our own is involved in the project.

This isn’t Clint’s first time in front of the cameras as he was previously in a short film called ‘The Marriage’ for the Sydney Film Festival.

When asked how he came to be involved with the film Clint replied.“I saw the casting call in the Bulletin initially. When I saw that Ian Westley was the Director I thought, I have to get involved in this!”

“I’ve worked with Ian before and he’s amazing.” Clint said.

“I’ve wanted to be an actor since age five and it’s all I’ve dreamt about”. Clint said.

He continued. “I really enjoyed working with such a fantastic group of people. Very warm and talented and lovely peole.

It was a pleasure to work with them.”

Clint Lennox is certainly a name we will be hearing more of in the future there’s no doubt about that. Well done Clint!

Mother’s Day Cent Sale Saturday 12th May 2018 - 2pm Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Hall Gordon Street, Mount Morgan

For further details phone 4938 1286 Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Parish Mount Morgan

Council wishes to advise the Mount Morgan Library will be closed from the 26 April – 1 May for roofing work and is expected to re-open on 2 May. Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank residents for their patience during this work.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER 28th APRIL 5:30pm

Entrée at the Leichhardt Hotel, Grand Hotel for dinner and conclude the night with dessert, tea and coffee at the Railway Hotel.

The cost including transport is $30 per person and bookings are essential Phone 4938 2312 or Email - mmpad@bigpond.com Payment & final numbers due Friday 20th April 2018

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ALAN HOUSMAN BUILDER ABN 52 081 926 QBSA 19514

Domestic & Commercial Work Specialising in: • Restumping • Extensions • Renovations • New Home

TV Antenna Sales & Installation Mount Morgan Extra TV Outlets and Cabeling TV Tuning Telephone outlets and extensions

Phone: 4938 1887 ~ Mobile 0419 741 611

Eric Stevenson Ph: 0417 006591

Building locally for over 20 years ~ Quality Workmanship

ACMA License No. T 14409

Discover the difference!

Meet Angela Douglas: •Local area agent •Knowledgeable about the local community •Listens to your needs •Proven results over and over •New logo, same great person •Free, no hassle appraisals

Angela Douglas: 0401 953 882

Mark Humphrey’s Electrical 8 Baldwin Street Mount Morgan 4714 Electrical Lic. No. 74711 Phone: 0439 727 609 FAX: 4938 2885 Domestic, Rural, Commercial Installation and Repairs, Promptly Servicing

Mount Morgan & Wowan Districts

Stanley Constructions Home Renovations

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We specialise in general carpentry repairs & steel Fabrications From design & planning to simple handyman services, we do it all.

Phone Gordon Lee today: 0418886997

QBSA 735099

M.A.W Mowing & Handyman Services ABN: 30 706 300 266 Now offering Ironing & Housecleaning Services Mark Williamson 0403 571 561 Email: mawmowing@live.com

Tony Harney Plumbing Available for all domestic and commercial work.

Blocked drains, leaking taps or any other maintenance issues

Phone Tony

0429669499 Servicing Mount Morgan

ABN : 76 171 835 370

QBCC 1110090

SUNBRIX SAND & SOIL Landscape supplies

soil, garden blend, sand, sugar cane mulch, hardwood chip, decorative rocks, builder’s blend (sand & 10mm rock mixed), cement bags, blocks, pavers and MORE!

PHONE 041 854 2961

Old Bouldercombe Brickworks 53622, Burnett HWY.

- 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

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Colin and Michelle Dean Fitzroy Funerals 187 Musgrave Street Rockhampton 24 Hour Contact 49225422 colin@fitzroyfunerals.com.au

K. J. Daniels

(07) 4938 1867

PO. Box 36 Mount Morgan QLD 4714

ABN 64 538 030 420

Passmore Refrigeration

Air Conditioning & Refridgeration

Bob Wheeler 0419 663 277 Po Box 91 Mt Morgan

5 tonne tipper truck Excavator & Kanga Tractor, Slasher & Poison Sprayer Licenced Poisons Contractor

The Railway Hotel

Drive Through Bottle Shop Meals Fri $12 Roasts-6pm-8pm Meals Sat - 6pm-8pm

Raffles Friday Night

Saturday & Sunday Afternoon 2.30pm Third Sunday each month 3pm RAOB Raffles 90 James Street Mount Morgan Phone: 49 381 082

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping

Phone Des: 0447 275 402

GOLDEN MOUNT

TAXI 0459 131 008 Finlayson & McKenzie Funerals Sandi Wood (nee Inslay) from Mount Morgan was born and raised within the Mount and is well aware of the needs of the Mount Morgan community.

Sandi is Mount Morgan’s funeral consultant and is available for all funeral advice.

Contact Sandi for more information and competitive prices with burials, cremations or prepaid funerals.

Sandi Wood your local consultant Phone: 4922 1269 fmckfunerals@live.com.au

Buy Local - Support Local Business!

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Solar Panel Cleaning Water Blaster Cleaning Service

Solar panels need regular cleaning for maximum efficiency.

High pressure cleaning is the best solution.

Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

Reasonable rate.

Friendly and efficient service.

Call Joe now for a FREE quote on 0401 527 672

MOUNT MORGAN FUNERALS PHONE (07) 4938 1121 ALL HOURS Local Consultants Brian and Carol Glover PROUDLY SERVING MOUNT MORGAN

Stewarts Towing

& Service Station

TIGER PRAWNS SMALL $15 kg LARGE $23 kg PHONE 0401527672 or 0408731130 ROCKHAMPTON REGIONAL COUNCIL Tender 12993 Provision of Trade Services to CQ Home Assist Secure

Closing Date: 2.00pm Wed 2 May 2018

6 Central Street, MOUNT MORGAN Phone: 49 38 12 83

24 Hour Service - 7 Days a Week

A copy of the tender document may be obtained by visiting Council’s website at www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au, then follow the link to download the tender document.

Further information may be obtained by telephoning 1300 22 55 77 or 4932 9000

Central Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan Community Consultation Workshop

Working together to develop a localised, community based approach to suicide prevention Do you want to get involved and be part of the plan for your area based on the Black Dog LifeSpan strategy?

LifeSpan is a new, evidence-based approach to integrated suicide prevention. It combines nine strategies that have strong evidence for suicide prevention into one communityled approach incorporating health, education, frontline services, business and the community.

“Creating opportunities for people with a disability to participate in the community the way they choose”

See you at the Footbridge

Wednesday 18 April 2018 – The Green Shed, Thompson Street, Mount Morgan

If you are an adult with an NDIS plan or are interested in registering for the NDIS, join HSA to trial a new small group program:

Time: 10am -2pm (morning tea/lunch included) Agenda:      

(www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/research/key-research-areas/suicide-prevention)

Lived Experience - Tracey Gale, Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) Co – design and collective impact – Why it is important and what is your role?

Sharing of CQ Suicide Prevention survey results Getting to work - in small groups consider: POLICY RESOURCES LOCAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE for each of the nine LifeSpan strategies Project Partners Confirm priorities and project partners

RSVP: 16 April 2018 to Dianne McDowell on 0412 315 691 or Dianne.McDowell@cqrdgp.com.au If you would like to participate in the plan but can’t attend the workshop, please contact Dianne to arrange an alternative engagement arrangement.

Facts about suicide in Australia, every year:    

around 400,000 Australians experience suicidal thoughts over 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt around 35,000 Australians are admitted to hospital for suicide-related injuries more than 2,500 Australians die by suicide.

(https://blackdoginstitute.org.au)

Where: Footbridge Corner (1 Cornes St, Mount Morgan) When: Commencing Tuesday 24 April 9:00am – 12:30pm Cost: Nil Outcomes: • • • •

Learn daily living skills Make new friends Form community connections Build confidence and new skills

How: Phone 4927 6383 to register your interest HSA is a local NDIS registered provider of specialist disability support services to Rockhampton, Mt Morgan and the Capricorn Coast.

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HORSE SPORTS Sunday May 6th 2018 Proudly brought to you by the Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc

Sunday May 6th 2018 Proudly brought to you by the Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc Affiliated with the CRCA

Gates Open 6:00am, Horse Sports from 8am to 10:30am Rodeo Kicks Off at 11am

Gates Open 6:00am, Horse Sports from 8am, Rodeo ‘kicks off’ at 11am

MOUNT MORGAN SHOWGROUNDS 3 Events 3 Age Groups $ 10 Nomination per event per rider

Bending Race

Figure of Eight Race

Barrel Race

Proudly Sponsored By

Bells Plant Hire Horseland Rockhampton

Major Sponsor

Cowgirls Kitchen

Railway Hotel Mt Morgan

KB Equine Services

Maher’s Rural Fencing

Mark Humphrey’s Electrical

Stewarts Towing & Service Station Cq Family Practice

Mt Morgan Hardware Newsomes Tyre & Mechanical

Rays Transport

Get Zipped Upholstery Bills Amusements Rocky Gardens Motor Inn

OPEN BULL RIDE

KJ DANIELS BOBCAT HIRE, PATTON CQ PASSMORE CARPENTRY SERVICES, PASSMORE REFRIGERATION

$1000.00 + CQLX Buckle

OPEN SADDLE BRONC

GRAND HOTEL & JEFF THOMPSON EXCAVATOR HIRE

$1000.00+Frank Ware

OPEN BAREBACK

MT MORGAN IGA

$500.00

OPEN LADIES BARREL RACE

AQUA SMART PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION

$500.00

NOVICE BULL RIDE

IAN & KERI TRAYNOR - MT MORGAN POST OFFICE

$400.00

NOVICE SADDLE BRONC

MT MORGAN HOT BREAD SHOP

$400.00+Silver Wattle

NOVICE BARREL RACE

ABCO DRILLING & SMALLS TRADING CO

$400.00

JUNIOR BULL RIDE

WOWAN ROADHOUSE

$300.00

JUNIOR BARREL RACE

NIFTY THRIFTY

$300.00

STEER RIDE

BRIAN DAWSON AUCTIONS

$150.00

PODDY RIDE

MT MORGAN QCWA

$100.00+TROPHY

Gracemere Hay Rockhampton Regional Council Kathleen Francois

0-10 Yrs- 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 11-16 Yrs - 1st $40, 2nd $25, 3rd $15 Open - 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $30 PER EVENT! ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HELMET AND BOOTS No Stallions Allowed

Food available from 6:30am Bar operating from 10.00am

Free Shuttle bus from the Grand Hotel to the showgrounds from 11am

Horse Sports nominations and enquires call 0499 880 203 /mtmorganrodeo@gmail.com Competitor numbers may be limited so get in early

Perpetual Trophy

Perpetual Trophy

Food available from 6:30am Bar operating from 10.00am Free Shuttle bus from the Grand Hotel to the showgrounds from 11am For all Rodeo Enquiries or Nominations call Colin Bell 0418725676 Horse Sports enquires call 0499 880 203 mtmorganrodeo@gmail.com

Baree Blurb

by Chris Grange

Our Easter Themed Dance was held on Saturday 24th March 2018. Approximately 40 people enjoyed the evening with a combination of live music and CD music, Line Dancing and Old Time Dancing and a scrumptious supper included in the entry price.

Jackie Miekle was the winner of the Lucky Door Prize of a Patchwork Cushion and matching Runner. Jackie was also the winner of the Fruit & Vege Tray Raffle.

Abbey and Ethan were the winners of the Children’s Easter Bonnet Competition with Cassie winning the Adult’s section with her very interesting Hair Decoration.

There were many winners in the Tombola Raffle and lots of Easter Eggs on offer for everyone.

Thank-you to everyone who attended and contributed to our event. Your support is very much appreciated.

The Baree Committee hopes everyone had a safe and happy Easter.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Apr 14: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale, 2pm QCWA Hall, East Street. Raffles and multi-draws.

Apr 14: Gentle folk Single-speed, Fixie & Old Bike Society Bike Ride. Saturday 14th April at 3pm, starting from the Gas Lamp on East Street. Ph. 0411 073 974 for See page 7.

Apr 18: Community Consultation Workshop. Green Shed, Thompson Ave, 10am-2pm. RSVP to Dianne. 16 April 0412315691.See page 14.

Apr 19: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am. Play starts 10am.

Apr 21: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon Street. 8.30am to 12 pm. Also open Friday 20th April from 9-12.

Apr 21: Community Services Hall Fund Raiser 4pm10pm. Adults $6, Children $2. Old time / line dancing/ Entertainers. Food and drinks on Sale. See page 4.

Apr 24: Home Support Association for NDIS. Footbridge corner 9:00am - 12:30pm. Ph 4927 6383 to register. See Page 14.

Apr 25: Anzac Day Services - Mount Morgan Anzac Park.

Dawn Service 4.30am. Morning Service 11am.

Apr 26: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm. Play starts 7.30pm.

Apr 28: MMPAD Progressive Dinner. See page 11.

Apr 29: Free puppet show. 4pm School of Arts. Register at the Mount Morgan library before the 26 April 2018.

May 3: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am play starts 10am.

May 4: Talent Quest & photography comp. 6.30pm. Mount Morgan School of Arts. See page 15.

May 5: GMFA from 8.00am - 4pm. Morgan Street.

May 6: 8am - 11am. Breakfast at the Dam. May 6: 8am Mount Morgan Rodeo Horse sports. Rodeo 11am. Showgrounds. $15 Entry. See page 15.

May 6: Fireworks & movie at the Dam. 5pm. See page 15.

May 6: Ambrose Gold Golf Tournament 9am. See Page 15.

May 6: Lindy Picnic 10am-3pm Showgrounds. See page 15.

May 12: Multicap Avegate bowls at Dee. 11am.

May 13: Dee Bowls fundraiser for Bouldy Singers. 10.30am

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Phone Allan 4938 7788 or 0427 130 126 QCWA Number Board Results No1 Draw - 1st V. Crone - 2nd L. Bates.

No2 Draw - 1st L. Bunning - 2nd A. Gibson.

Rodeo Raffle Results Easter Raffle was Rae Tihema (Purple ticket E28).

ANZAC DAY SERVICES - MOUNT MORGAN Dawn Service - 4.30am (Anzac Park) 10.30am (form for march outside School of Arts) Depart 10.45am for 11am Service at Anzac Park

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Taken 19-04-1986 Never Forgotten. Margaret

In Memorium

1st Anniversary of the death of Michael (Mick) Thompson 12/1/1946 – 14/4/2017 Sadly missed by Barbara, Kevin, Linda. Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters and Friends. He will always be in our hearts.

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