Mount Morgan Argus 1st November 2017

Volume 12, Issue 20

www.mountmorgan.org.au

1st - 15th November 2017

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

Halloween Events - Pg 6

MMPAD Cent Sale - Pg 14

LocalSkills Identity Celebrates Peer Workshop - Pg her 4 94th Birthday - Pg 2

Commemorations for 100th Anniversary of Beersheba

Wayne Brown, Paul Johnson, Maree Skillington, Dallas Olzard & Nikki Olzard at ANZAC Park Mount Morgan for the 100th anniversary of Beersheba.

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History & Reflections

A Tale of Two Doors

Pride in your Town

By Graeme Mead

How life has changed in the last 50 years. Technology has advanced so much it has left many of us just coping and no more. Professions have been replaced with technology and many of the older talented work professions are now a thing of the past. At this time I am referring to the days of the studio photographer.

Once, studio photography was a very big business. No family was without its family photos. On the lounge and dining room walls, in hallways and in bedrooms photos of Mum, Dad, Brothers and Sisters smiled down on us. In years gone by, sometimes the elder gent had a bat-wing collar, while the matronly type was often in whale bone corsets. Grandpa and Grandma often wore dead pan expressions but I was talking to someone who had some things for sale. There were some doors included. One thankfully things did change in later years. pair of doors looked particularly interesting, Portraits were a very big drawcard. Family groups were popular and painted and with a glass window. The timber I formal wedding shots, complete with vases of flowers in carpeted could see looked like silky oak. studios with drapes in the background, were imperative for the special occasion. Another popular time was when the girls were debutantes and the coming – out business. In the war years it was the time of all servicemen in their starched uniforms and caps to line up for photos before heading overseas. A lot of this photography was before colour film appeared on the market so the skilled photographer had to be a real artist to produce some colour into his work.

“Those doors are over 50 years old”, he said.

“How do you know that?” I asked. “They were the doors to the storage room at the old ambulance station” he replied.

Interesting, I am thinking, I am always on the lookout for things that are part of the Most studios had window displays and it was a very pleasant pastime Mount Morgan story. These aren’t very old by to view all the lovely photos in the studio, and perhaps getting ideas Mount Morgan standards, but would have to be heritage listed if they were from the Gold for your own wedding gown.

Coast.

Then all of a sudden cameras became a household item and the studio profession went under great strain and business closed down.

We had the box brownie and other black and white photos and then much better cameras all needing a film which was generally developed

by Kodak for you to see your pictures. Bang! Then technology takes over. Cameras become so modern, much smaller and can be held with one hand and colour is the in thing and chips replace the films.

The camera gets so technical and with so many added features one can almost cheat in photography, if clever enough.

Apparently the Mount Morgan Ambulance started its service in January 1913, operating out of a room in the Town Hall. They then moved to Bridge Street. In January 1928 fire destroyed the premises they were in.

After 1928 the station was located around the corner, in Carlton Lane nearby the current station. This building is now a private residence, In 1998 Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85% of all photo paper the original plant room is the garage. worldwide. In just a few short years their business model disappeared and they went bankrupt. It is a frightening thing but with the rapid A new centre was built in 1963, on the current advancement in technology this could happen in other industries site, in Dee Street and this was replaced with before we see it coming. Today of course the modern telephone, the station we have today in 2009.

I-pad etc takes photos by the dozens and can be seen on a computer or TV instantaneously. How far photography has developed in such Back to the doors, they are solid and heavy, a short time span - it is quite interesting but aren’t we fortunate that each door is just over 2 meters high and 60 our ancestors went to the trouble of dressing in their “Sunday Best” cm wide, almost 5 cm thick. They were made for that family portrait all that time way back. Even a faded photo using tongue and groove attached to a frame. from the past has a story to tell.

I am sure they will last another 60 years or Photography catches a moment in time and years later is a permanent more. record of those events to be enjoyed by others.

Think Clean - Be Tidy

Mount Morgan’s Beersheba Centenary Service

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Tuesday 31st 2017, marks the Centenary of the Battle of Beersheba, and the historic charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Australia suffered sixty-seven casualties, including thirty-one killed in the attack on Beersheba, a heavily fortified town forty-three kilometers from the then Turkish stronghold of Gaza.

By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Initially Australia promised four regiments of Light Horse, 2000 men, to fight in the British cause.

By the end of the war, 16 regiments would be in action.

The Light Horse were seen as the “national arm of Australia’s defence” and young men, most from the country, flocked to join. Many brought their own horses and some even brought their dogs for the Beersheba Encounter.

The British infantry captured most of their objectives.

But the Australians and New Zealanders had to make dismounted advances across open ground against two strongly defended hill-forts.

Pictured Above: Ron Stehn & Stumpy at the Mount Morgan Service

The battle continued until the German officer in charge of the demolition was captured and the water wells were saved.

By nightfall, Beersheba was in the hands of Allenby’s army. Of the 800 men who rode in the charge, only 31 had been killed.

Mounted infantrymen and their superb walers had carried out one of the most successful cavalry charges in history against what seemed impossible odds.

The fall of Beersheba swung the battle tide against the Turks in Palestine; and changed the history of the Middle East.

By late afternoon, the two strongpoints had fallen, but there were still heavily manned trenches protecting the town. Time had almost run out.

Brigadier General Grant of the 4th Light Horse Brigade suggested to Chauvel that two of his regiments, the 4th and 12th, make a mounted charge against these remaining defences.

Such a thing had never been heard of - a mounted charge across three kilometres of open ground against entrenched infantry supported by artillery and machine guns.

But the sun was almost setting and many of the horses had already been without water for nearly 48 hours.

The two regiments formed up behind a ridge and moved off into a classic, three-line charge formation, going from walk-march, to trot, then canter.

The Turks recognised the advancing horsemen as mounted infantry and the order was given, “Wait until they dismount, then open fire”. Field guns were sighted on the cantering lines, ready to fire.

On Sunday the 29th October, 2017, over 30 people gathered at Anzac Park, Mount Morgan to commemorate the Centenary of the Australian Light Horse charge on Beersheba and the water wells.

This was not to glorify war but to pay tribute to those who lost their lives at the battle: man and beast. Members of the 5th Light Horse Troop Mount Morgan led the service which commenced at 11am.

It was a lovely day with the heat staying away for the ceremony.

One by one, wreaths and photographs were solemly placed on the Cenotaph. A wreath of hay was placed as a memorial to all the horses who played a vital role in the charge. It was said that without the horses, the men were nothing.

Then suddenly, about two kilometres from the trenches, the lighthorsemen spurred to a gallop with wild yells, drawing their bayonets and waving them in the dying sunlight. The Turkish artillery opened fire “The Australian lighthorseman has proved himself equal to and shrapnel exploded above the plummeting lines of the best. He has earned the gratitude of the Empire and the admiration of the world." Allenby. horsemen.

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Year 9 Peer Skills Workshop October 2017 “A picture says a thousand words.”

However, just in case you need some tips, the following paragraphs explain the wonderful 2 Day Peer Skill workshop many of our Year 9 girls engaged in with enthusiasm, energy, and an overwhelming sense of meaning and purpose.

It was an absolute delight to work with these young people.

The Prep students from Mount Morgan Central were also very excited to work alongside these girls as they engaged in some puzzles together.

The Peer Skills Program recognises that when young people have difficulties, they frequently, in the first instance turn to their peers for support rather than approaching an adult.

This course gives them valued support and strategies in helping their peers and other younger students. The purpose of the training is to develop personal strengths within the participants such as selfunderstanding and the fostering of positive supportive relationships, as well as increase skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, goal setting and goal achievement.

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Topics covered in the program include:Values and attitudes Listening and responding Problem solving Identifying individual strengths and self-care

Exploring helping services in the local community.

Raelene Robinson Guidance Officer

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Welfare Bowls News The Welfare Bowls Club would like to thank our Raffle supporters who purchase tickets outside IGA Supermarket. The proceeds from this helps to keep the Club afloat and supports local businesses as well.

From this Saturday the Raffle will be drawn at The Railway Hotel at around 2.30 pm, with a jackpot that increases each week. We would also like to thank the Railway Hotel Publican, Laurie Fraser who has donated some of the Prizes in the raffle.

Friday night bowls have commenced for the Summer and it will be Barefoot Bowls with a bit of music in the background and some snack food available.

Names are required by 6pm for a 6.30pm start. The game usually finishes around 8.45 pm. All equipment can be provided and all you need is flat soled footwear or bare feet.

Sunday Morning bowls are on as well, with names in by 9am for a 9.30 am start, amd the game goes until around 12 pm, which is usually followed by a sausage sizzle or BBQ etc.

New players are always welcome and for further information and photos please search for us on Facebook as Mount Morgan Welfare Bowls Club.

Tribute to Helen Stratford.

After 30 years of dedication to the Blue Nursing Service and Blue Care, Helen Stratford recently retired to enjoy life in Emu Park with her family. Her Family’s ancestral ties date back over a century with Mount Morgan, so it’s no wonder she had a personal interest in our town.

Her association with the Mount Morgan community covers much of her life. Helen grew up in the town and trained and nursed at the local hospital where she delivered over 200 babies during her nursing career.

Her dedication to the older generation while working with Blue Care, travelling from Emu Park each day, must be acknowledged. She always called with a smile and offered her assistance whenever needed.

Thank you Helen, we will miss you greatly. Enjoy your retirement (from that daily travel) - you have certainly earned it.

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Spooktacular Events The crowd of skeletons, zombies and fake blood, marched their way up the hospital hill with a heavy thud.

With ghosts, gouls & witches too Harley Quinn, Alice & even pink goo it was the night that we embrace all fear for this event comes only once a year The Twilight Fair, for both young & old.

A night for those who are daring and bold.

Children of all ages, and some adults too, lined up outside newsXpress to yell BOO. Werewolves, monsters, mummies and dolls Hulk, Batman and even some Trolls Fake blood, torn clothes and coloured spray, These people knew how to have a good day The group set off up the main street visiting businesses and houses for their trick or treat.

It was a long way up the hill, the children started to groan.

Their prizes were in sight, really no time to moan.

The residents provided a plethora of candy which was no mean feat.

This really made the children’s day to be able to have their treat.

With manners abundant and the children content, it was time to go back down and spend a cent.

At the fair were rides and stuff galore, this was all not ready before.

At 6pm the fair grounds were open for all little tricksters, to come on in and enter the haunted fixtures.

The night was a hit, the tricks were flowing, everyone is hoping that this event will be ongoing

Happy Halloween On Friday 27th of October, the Leichhardt Hotel in Mount Morgan held a special dress up night for Halloween. Here are a few pictures from the night. Left and Right.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Next Meeting for Mount Morgan and surrounds will be held Hearing Bus to TownNovember 18th at 2pm.

The Hearing BusThe is Coming To is ComingSaturday The Australian Hearing bus is stopping by Rockhampton and Yeppoon to offer free hearing at Footbridge Corner. checks and raise hearing health awareness.

Town All welcome including the children where The mobile hearing service has provided over 35,000 free hearing checks in communities across Australia since it first launched in 2009. No destination is too far-flung offbeat! weorwill have a table set up IGA -Linda Carpark Mount Morgan Busbridge Manager at Australian Hearing Rockhampton and Yeppoon saidcolouring as age-relatedin. with hearing loss developed gradually over time it was common for people to not be aware their hearing is diminishing.

Hearing loss is a NOVEMBER prevalent issue in the community, MONDAY 20th 2017 with around 60 per cent of Australians over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss.

For further information “A7.30am hearing check is 2.00pm a quick and easy way to measure the sounds you can and can’t hear. Our contact team will also be on hand to guide you through what next steps you may have to take in regards No appointment necessary! to your hearing.”

Diane on 0419726780 As well as having a hearing check, visitors to the bus can find information on a range of common hearing issues and view a display of easy-to-use hearing devices for around the home. This includes headsets for watching the TV and alert systems for doorbells.

Carbine Gold Copper Project Update and Community Meeting

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Carbine Resources Ltd would like to invite interested people in the Mount Morgan district to an information session for an update on the company’s proposed Mount Morgan Gold-Copper Project. The information session will be held at the Mount Morgan School of Arts building on Tuesday evening November 28th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. In conjunction with the information session, Carbine will sponsor a sausage sizzle run by Mount Morgan Rotary from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

In December 2016, Carbine completed a Feasibility Study that demonstrated the viability of reprocessing former mine tailing to recover gold, copper and pyrite. Since then, Carbine has progressed project permitting along with final engineering studies and design work. Carbine’s Environmental Authority amendment application and project financing are yet to be completed.

The community information session will be an opportunity for Carbine to explain the work completed to date and the nature of the future planned operation. Carbine’s Managing Director Tony James will give a presentation and there will be opportunity for questions after the presentation. Carbine, working in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines Abandoned Mine Land Unit, believe Carbine’s Project will make substantial contributions to improving historical environmental impacts from former mining as well as creating potential business and employment opportunities for the community.

Mount Morgan Mine – photo provided by Carbine Resources

Bereavement Thank You

Jamie and Declan Tull Bevan & Connie Tull and Family would like to thank Brian and Carol Glover and Mount Morgan Funerals, Barbara Gould, The Mount Morgan Rodeo Association, The QCWA Ladies, Rose Molloy, Keith Hare and Jodie & Dale McFarlane for their compassion and help.

Thank you to everyone who attended Jamie and Declan’s Funeral Service, sent flowers, cards and expressed their condolences via phone and in person. They are too numerous to mention.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

MOUNT MORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2017 AT 9.00 AM MOUNT MORGAN SHOWGROUNDS EVERYONE WELCOME

For further information contact Heather on 4934 0023

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video The brilliant chameleonic actor Tom Hardy teamed with up his dad "Chips" Hardy to write a dark, foreboding and brutal tale about a young man who left the comforts of home in old England to travel to Africa, where he simply disappeared without a trace.

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND Do you need funding for an arts project?

Financial assistance is offered for innovative arts projects commencing after 13 December 2017.

Applications close Monday 13 November 2017 at 4pm.

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Meet with a committee member anytime to discuss a project or your application. For an appointment please contact:

07 4932 9000 RADF@rrc.qld.gov.au

Years rolled by without word, without even the suspicion of a sighting of young James Keziah Delaney, and eventually he was mourned, presumed and pronounced dead.

In 1814, twelve years after his disappearance and with the war against America nearing its end, James' father dies.

That very night a hulking figure emerges from the mists covering the ocean, rowing steadily, determinedly toward England's shore.

James Delaney, long believed to be dead has returned from the Dark Continent imbued with the dark arts.

He is a very different creature from the fine young man who left seeking fortune and adventure a dozen years ago.

Africa is inside of him and he is back to claim his inheritance the little that is left of his father’s shipping company. But how did he know? No one could’ve told him or reached him.

They all thought he was deceased long ago.

His father’s legacy is a poisoned chalice however, and James soon finds himself encircled by conspiracy, murder and betrayal, with enemies known and unknown lurking in every dark corner.

It appears that one small part of his inheritance is of great importance and value not just to James, but to several entire nation states... The stakes could not be higher.

As James navigates increasingly complex and dangerous territories to avoid his own death sentence, a dark family secret, the TABOO, the mystery of his history unfolds in a combustible tale of love, treachery and betrayal.

Faces you know and love but may not recognize the names of are with us throughout. Stephen Graham (SNATCH,PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN,) as Atticus, Johnathon Pryce (PIRATES, GAME OF THRONES) as Sir Stuart Strange, Chairman of East India Co, and Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones), cinema royalty, being Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter and Geraldine’s daughter, plays James’s sister. And...Ridley Scott was on board for Directing oversight.

TABOO is rated MA15+ for ‘strong themes, violence & coarse language’.

TABOO... Loved it!

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Rockhampton Regional Council to support local arts and culture in Regional Queensland.

Madeline Rose Rienecker

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Madeline Rose Matheson was born at Mount Morgan on the 13th December 1924, the second eldest of seven children with brothers Pat, Clem, and Barry and sisters Dorrie, Shiela and Ike. Madel moved to Biloela for work, and this was where she met Clarry Rienecker. They married in 1946 and then bought a house in Mount Morgan in 1952 where they had three children, Terry, Carlein and Juanita.

Madel was also blessed with extra siblings, Darryl, Pat, Sandy and Sharon.

Madel worked mainly as a cook at several hotels around town including the Golden Nugget, QN, Leichhardt, Grand and Railway. She also catered for functions especially for weddings with Lil Phillips and crew. For these special occasions Madel learnt to make extra special delicious tarts and much sought after fruit cakes.

She was never shy of being involved in different organisations such as the YWCA, QCWA, Meals on Wheels, playing bowls, going on to be president of the Ladies Dee Bowls. Her bowling became her number one, so much so that Clarry felt second best. She was a founding member of OPAL, an Aboriginal organisation which was an early form of ATSIC. Madel was very proud of her heritage.

In her spare time she had many a night playing cards, Namely eucha and cribbage with family, especially siblings and their partners, plus also teaching her children. Some of these night could be very lively especially if she was on the winning side and sister Dorrie was losing - oh how we would roll our eyes just waiting in anticipation of what the outcome would be.

Madel had other interests such as dancing, which saw her at many a local dance night along with bingo playing and a small flutter on the race horses at the TAB. She was not in the least bit shy of trying her hand at different things, such as giving a hand to run the Jundah Hotel with sister Dorrie and being the convenor of the Westwood Hospital store.

She did a little travelling, off to WA, the NT and New Zealand. In her later years she became a little more daring and decided to ride on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, be a pilot and fly a plane over Mt. Morgan, hot air ballooning, abseiling and for her 80th Birthday jumping out of a perfectly good plane with a not so perfectly good parachute leading to a long stay in hospital. She made a remarkable recovery proving her resilience.

Being a seasonal ticket holder for her favourite team the Cowboys, she travelled to Townsville for many a game, only to become known to the boys as Nanna plus getting photos taken with some of them. When she couldn’t make the games, the tv was on, whilst wearing one of her many Cowboy shirts and having a nice cold stubby of beer out of her Cowboy’s stubby holder.

After being married for 61 years, she lost Clarry in 2007. Her devotion then became her 9 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and then finally the great great grandchildren of twin boys born on Christmas Day 2015.

Madel’s social life continued on after being admitted to the aged care facility at the Mount Morgan Hospital, still going to hoy, dances, family bbq’s and parties, her last outing being at the age of 92 for Carlein’s 60th Birthday with the surprise meeting of the twins Jenoah and Jakal for the first time.

To describe Madel the following words have been chosen: best cook ever (turned a meal for four into a meal for ten if necessitated), devoted, loyal, family orientated, strong willed, generous, intelligent, friendly, adventurous, honest, quick witted and loved to tell a joke.

Rest in Peace Madeline Rose - ‘Angels Live Forever’

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Blocked drains, leaking taps or any other maintenance issues Phone Tony

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

Yoga Classes - 6am Mount Morgan Dam $10 Per Class Bouldercombe 6am - 9.30am - 6pm

Patti Dodd Therapist/Instructor Phone 0429 005 210 w w w. p a l m v i e w m a s s a g e a n d y o g a . c o m . a u

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.

Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping

Phone Des: 0447 275 402

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

MMPAD annual Cent Sale makes Sense

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Just after 12:30pm on the 28th of October 2017, the doors to Mount Morgan’s School of Arts were opened for MMPAD’s annual Cent Sale.

The heat wasn’t enough to deter people with numbers close on 100 attending.

There were some great prizes on offer with over 200 regular prizes up for grabs and 30 special draw prizes available.

The young runners delivered the prizes to the winners in record time, which enabled those who attended ample time to head off to the Central State Primary School’s Twilight Fair.

Raffle results: Camera package - Margaret Cant. Tea set - Trish Perkins. $25 Meat Tray - Kelly Lennox

Adult Lucky Door Prize: Kev Gunzler Boys Lucky Door Prize:Cain Saunders Girs Lucky Door PRize: Alula Camm.

Congratulations to all our winners on the day.

MMPAD would like to thank everyone who supported the event, those who donated prizes and everyone who assisted with the set up, running and clean up afterwards. The funds raised from the Cent Sale will go towards the free rides at the Christmas Tree Festival and the purchase and annual release of fingerlings in the Mount Morgan No 7 Dam.

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Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

by Catherine McIntosh

descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan

‘Lord Lamington and party arrived here at a quarter past 11. There was a triumphal arch erected at the bridge ... The motto over the arch was “Welcome to Lord Lamington” ... The Mayor and the members of the Council, with the leading townsmen, followed the Vice-regal carriage, which was escorted by 40 officers and men of B. Company, Q.D.F., under Captain Marshall; the Friendly Societies, and the Mount Morgan Brass Band joined in the reception’ (Daily Northern Argus, 5 June 1896).

Picture of hospital staff & committee members with Lord Lamington 1896 / Mount Morgan’s first hospital, The General / Doctors, nurses, the dispenser and members of the Mount Morgan Hospital Committee, together with the Queensland Governor, Lord Lamington (1860-1940) (seated centre) / Lord Lamington was the Queensland Governor from 1896 to 1901, the year of Federation. He is also renowned for having the famous lamington cake named after him / Hospital committee president, Thomas Glen Cornes (1842-1903) (second front row, third from right), designed and built the hospital in 1889-1890 in his role as superintendent of sawmills and carpenters at the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited.

Photographer unknown.

Photograph from the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Mount Morgan Invites you to...

Carols in Saint Mary’s Mount Morgan 11 Gordon Street, Mount Morgan 6pm

Sunday 3rd December 2017 Guest Artists The Bouldercombe Singers & Di Coburn Light refreshments in the Church Hall at 5pm All Welcome. Come and enjoy an evening of Carols and Spiritual music to start the Christmas Season.

Contact K & A Hare on 49 381 286 for further details.

The Hub & Queensland Health next baby clinic Thursday 9th November 2017 no appointment necessary Come along and have your bub or toddle up to 5 years weighed and measured If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact any staff member at The Hub on 49382262 Child Health Nurse Maternal and Child Health Services CQ Hospital & Health Service www.cq.health.qld.gov.au Child Health Nurse OurMaternal values. and Care • Integrity Child Health Services Respect • Commitment CQ Hospital & Health Service www.cq.health.qld.gov.au Our values. Care • Integrity Respect • Commitment

Christmas Tree Festival - Friday 8th & Saturday 9th December 2017 Taking Stall Bookings Now - Get Your Trees Ready

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SAVE THE DATE!

Nov 1: Mount Morgan High School 2017 Awards Ceremony. Mount Morgan School of Arts. 6 pm.

Nov 2: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

Nov 4: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon St. 8amNoon. Affordable clothing and much more.

Nov 4: Mount Morgan Arts & Crafts Christmas Cent Sale.

QCWA Hall. 2pm. Great prizes. Tea/coffee & biscuits.

Nov 9: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm. Play starts 7.30pm.

Nov 11: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8am-12 Noon.

Nov 11: Remembrance Day Service. Anzac Park, Morgan St. Mount Morgan. 10.50am start.

Nov 14: RRC Community Engagement. School of Arts.

6.30pm.

Nov 16: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

Nov 17: Mount Morgan High Graduation Ceremony. 9am.

Nov 17: Mount Morgan High School Graduation.

Nov 23: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm. Play starts 7.30pm.

Nov 25: Mt Morgan Rodeo Association Cent Sale.

Community Services Hall at 2pm.

Nov 28: Carbine Resources Community meeting. School of Arts. 6pm - 7pm free BBQ 7pm - 8pm Meeting Nov 30: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

Dec 2: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon St. 8am-Noon.

Affordable clothing and much more.

Dec 2: QCWA Christmas Cent Sale. 2pm start. MultiDraws, Raffles. QCWA Hall, East St. Mount Morgan.

Dec 3: Carols in St. Mary’s. 6pm. Phone Keith 49 381 286.

Dec 7: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm. Play starts 7.30pm.

Dec 8 & 9: MMPAD Christmas Tree Festival. From 5.30pm. Phone MMPAD on 49 382 312 to book a stall.

Open 10:00am - 8:pm Tuesday - Sunday

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PAINTER: Semi retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488104774 or 0488105257.

QBCC No-75608.

GUNS & AMMUNITION: MOUNT MORGAN. ERIC J. STEVENSON. Dealer Licence 5000149.

PHONE 0417006591 FOR SALE: Husqvarna TS 246 Lawn Tractor - New. $4000 O.N.O. Phone 04 170 732 85 FOR SALE: Laptops. Freshly installed Windows 7, 8 & 10.

DVD Draw & Wifi. From $120-$200. Phone 04 78110714 FOR SALE: Desktop Computers, with games, screen, keyboard & mouse. $120-$250. Gaming Computer 4 Sale.

Phone 04 7811 0714 MOUNT MORGAN PLAY GROUP

9.30am - 11.30am The Hub in Morgan Street Wednesday - Morning Tea & Activities Provided QCWA Raffle Results 1st - $100 IGA Voucher -Ruth Allen 2nd - $30 Railway Hotel Voucher - Sharon Fletcher

AGM

The Mount Morgan Historical Museum will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th November 2017 beginning at 6pm , at QCWA Hall in East Street , Mount Morgan.

All interested people are welcome to attend.

NOTICE

Due to Ergon planned power outages in Mount Morgan.

The Railway Museum & Tourist Information Centre will be closed on THURSDAY 9th NOVEMBER In Memorium SEALY HILDA MAY: Taken 27/10/1954 – Aged 36 Years too young.

Her loving family have not forgotten her.

Loving Daughter Margaret

WATTLE TREES

Wattle seedlings are now ready. Limited quantities.

Please contact MMPAD on 49 382 312 to grab yours.

For those who ordered on Wattle Day please feel free to collect them from the Railway Museum.

Next Argus: Wednesday, 15th November, 2017 If you have something you’d like included in this issue, please note that all inclusions are required by Wednesday 8th November 2017.

Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com