The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 15, Issue 6

VOLUME 15, ISSUE 6

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22 APRIL - 6 MAY 2020

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Hail Storm...Page 2

ANZAC Day...Page 9

Farewell to Betty...Page 13

SIGN OF THE TIMES

Sign of the times...From Front Page Recent renovations revealed a sweet discovery that was hiding in plain sight.

HAIL STORM SURPRISES RESIDENTS

Local property owner and school teacher, Tony Oliver has been renovating his Morgan Street property facades over the last few months and recently made a discovery that revealed a sign that can be traced back to a Morgan Street business that existed between 75-80 years ago.

The former Grandma’s Cafe, Golden Bite and Hot Bread Shop was among other things, a cake shop that operated from about 1941 (Lowry Bros).

Prior to becoming a cake shop, the store was also a boot repairs store.

During the shop front renovation it was planned to remove the image of the swagman and fire that had graced the window since about 2004 and bring it back to a plain glass window.

However, as the process began a ghost sign appeared underneath.

Multiple paint strips started to reveal the Lowry Bros name in black lettering at the top of the glass.

Mr Oliver said the letters “W” and “O” were damaged during the inital paint strip as the sign underneath hadn’t been revealed.

“Since then the process of revealing the sign became slower with some very careful paint scraping to avoid further damage,” he said.

On 10 March, hairdresser Colleen Saltmer (in the adjoining shop) posted a photo on the Mount Morgan Pride Facebook page in an attempt to find out more information about the store’s history.

“There was an amazing response from Mount Morganites. There were about 40 comments. One of my favourite was “Loved that cake shop. They made ginger sponge rolls with cream, absolutely delicious””, Mr Oliver said.

He said the sign would definitely be staying as it was important to preserve the town’s heritage.

If you know some information about this sign, you can contact the owner through the Mount Morgan Pride page or alternatively through the Mount Morgan Argus. If you have made any recent discoveries while renovating, share them with Mount Morgan residents through the Argus.

Localities within the Rockhampton Regional Council area had an icy Sunday afternoon when a hail storm struck the communities. These photos were taken at Walmul, the first location to be hit by golfball sized stones.

COLLEEN’S SALON REDUCES HOURS Local hairdresser, Colleen Saltmer has had to decrease her opening hours in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The salon is open Tuesday to Friday from 8 am to 1 pm, unless otherwise booked. Owner Colleen said business had dropped off due to the pandemic.

Bookings can be made by phoning 0429 100 124.

The book exchange that operates in conjunction with the Hair Salon is also available to Mount Morgan residents, whether or not they are clients of the salon.

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22 April - 6 May 2020

NEW COUNCIL MEETS FOR FIRST TIME

Mayor Margaret Strelow

Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher

Cr Drew Wickerson

Cr Tony Williams

Following the declaration of the polls in the local government elections Rockhampton Regional Council held its first full Council meeting on Tuesday, 14 April.

A number of topics were covered, including announcing which councillors would be looking after which portfolio areas.

The Mayor and sitting councillors remain unchanged, but following the retirement of Councillors Swadling and Schwarten there are two new faces at the table: Shane Latcham and Donna Kirkland.

Rockhampton Region Mayor, Margaret Strelow, said the councillors were all keen to get down to work.

“First of all I’d like to once again express my thanks to our outgoing councillors and welcome Cr Latcham and Cr Kirkland to the team.

“We have a great team and now that our portfolio responsibilities are agreed we are all raring to go.”

The new portfolio responsibilities are as follows: Advance Rockhampton – Economic Development and Events - Councillor Margaret Strelow Assistant Portfolio with special responsibility for Tourism - Councillor Williams Communities - Councillor Drew Wickerson Communities Strategic Plan and Social planning 22 April - 6 May 2020

Cr Cherie Rutherford

Cr Donna Kirkland

Cr Ellen Smith

Cr Shane Latcham

and community capacity building, Library services, Community services, Crime prevention and community safety, Cultural activities and festivals, Graffiti management, Arts and Performing Arts, Public Art, Art Gallery, Pilbeam Theatre, Walter Reid and Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Child care, youth and aged services - Indigenous and cultural heritage and Community facilities - Heritage Village, Showgrounds, Other facilities and Cemeteries.

Planning and Regulation - Councillor Ellen Smith - Building and development legislation, policy and compliance: Building, Development assessment, Plumbing, Infrastructure planning and charging, Land Use Planning, Development Compliance; Local Laws formation, review and compliance: Animal management and Parking; Public health legislation, policy and compliance - Pest Management, Public health and Vector control.

Sports, Parks and Public Spaces - Councillor Cherie Rutherford - Sports and Recreation Strategies: Provide Strategic Direction on Master Planning of Sites, Sporting Venues, Parks; Aquatic Centres and swimming pools and Zoo. Water and Supporting a Better Environment Councillor Donna Kirkland: Annual review of Fitzroy River Water performance plan, Monitoring Fitzroy River Water performance plan, Water

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First meeting...From Page 3 risk management, Strategic planning for regional water delivery and sewerage services, Monitor the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy - Advocate for and promote Sustainability initiatives and projects within Council and within the Region.

Provide leadership in the community around preparation for Climate Change and its impacts.

Infrastructure – Councillor Tony Williams: Floodplain management, Footpaths and bikeways, Public lighting, Road Services, Storm water drainage and flood mitigation, Traffic control and Transport planning.

Airport Growth and Development - Councillor Neil Fisher - Annual review of Rockhampton Airport performance plan, Monitoring the Rockhampton Airport performance plan, Airport operational policies, Strategic planning for Rockhampton Airport and Consider major business development opportunities.

Waste and Waste to Resource Implementation - Councillor Shane Latcham:Annual review of Waste and Recycling performance plan, Monitoring waste and recycling performance plan, Waste and Recycling operational policies, Waste and Recycling risk management, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act; and Monitor, progress, and update Waste Strategy where necessary.

COVID-19 UPDATE: The health and safety of our community and our staff is paramount during the COVID-19 situation. In line with section 277E of the Local Government Regulation 2012, it has been determined that it is not practicable for the public to attend Council meetings in person at the current time. Until further notice, Council meetings will instead take place via videoconference and will be livestreamed online. A link for members of the public to view this livestream of Council meetings will be published on Council’s Facebook page.

For all the latest information on the COVID-19 situation in the Rockhampton Region, visit https:// www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/AboutCouncil/ News-and-announcements/COVID19-CommunityInformation.

WATER BILLS EXPLAINED

A combination of early meter readings before Christmas and rainfall hitting an 80 year low have caused some residents of the Rockhampton Region to receive higher water bills than normal recently.

Rockhampton Regional Council CEO, Evan Pardon, explained that while variations across the year

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usually even out, the most recent quarter had seen a bit of a double whammy for some customers when it came to the bills.

“There are a few factors in play here: when meter readings are taken, higher than usual usage during some very dry weather, and our tiered pricing structure,” said Mr Pardon.

“To ensure bills were generated before the Christmas shut down, meters were read a little earlier than usual to avoid an extended billing period – but still within the targeted time set under our policy.

This meant people’s bills for Q2 covered a slightly shorter period of time than usual, and the bills for Q3 covered a slightly longer period of time than usual.

“During Q2 and Q3 we also saw an increase in water usage thanks to the drier weather – the increase was as high as 26% in some cases.

“Some customers have therefore found themselves in a situation where they not only had a longer billing period but also used significantly more water, which pushed some of their consumption into the higher pricing tier.”

Mr Pardon said those affected are encouraged get in touch with Council so that Fitzroy River Water could review their individual bill, and where appropriate make an adjustment.

“We have over 30,000 customers and only a small number have been impacted by this, but those who are concerned about their water bill and wish to have it checked should give us a call on 1300 22 55 77.

“We are planning to review how water is priced and charged to ensure we can keep the costs fair and evenly spread throughout the year.”

Further information on water meters and billing can be found here: https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld. gov.au/CouncilServices/Fitzroy-River-Water/Watermeters-and-billing

Rockhampton Regional Council Libraries Even though our libraries are currently closed, there are some great resources that can be found online for all ages and interests. From Rockhampton Regional Council’s website select the ‘Facilities and Recreation’, then select ‘Libraries’ and ‘Library Catalogue’.

Young families StoryBox Library showcases some top quality videos of Australian storytellers sharing Australian picture books. Storytellers include Alan Brough (of Spicks and Specks fame), musicians Vika and Linda Bull, AFL player Colin Garland and Australian icon Nick

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Libraries Online...From Page 4 Cave – and heaps of other talented authors, illustrators, actors and sportspeople.

Young Adults Learn how to improve your drawing skills with one of the many online courses available at Lynda.com.

‘Become a 2D Digital Animator’ shows the steps of creating your own hand-drawn cartoon characters, and then moving onto animated sequences. Courses can be short- to more comprehensive 5-6 hour modules.

Adults Listen to a story while you are working in your shed, doing the gardening, or going for a walk.

BorrowBox has a huge range of digital content to enjoy for all ages.

Take your pick from memoirs, Australian fiction, comedy, crime thrillers, poetry, urban fantasy, erotica or relaxation.

Enjoy watching free streamed

movies from Kanopy and Beamafilm.

These cover critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, indie films, foreign movies and more. Check out the classic horror movie of Razorback (1984) featuring a giant feral pig terrorising a small isolated community of ‘Gamulla’.

are available for library members.

To find out more about becoming a library member (it’s free to join), please contact our Libraries Administration office on phone 4936 8043. www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov. au

Start researching your family and local history with some great online content on the libraries’ ‘Local and Family History’ link.

The Web Resources provide a good overview of links to Births, Deaths and Marriages; Cemeteries and Burial Registers; Family History and online resources at various Libraries and Archives.

Tinkering on the car or motorbike?

Don’t forget that the libraries offer free online access to Haynes Manuals.

This comprehensive resource covers millions of the most popular cars and motorbikes.

These resources, and many more,

Over 100 local businesses showcasing their services Over 100 businesses in the Rockhampton Region have registered on the Council’s free COVID-19 Business Directory, ensuring local residents know which local services are operating. Council’s Economic Development Manager, Jesse Gillard, said it was more important than ever to support our local businesses.

“We truly are living in extraordinary times, and many local businesses are temporarily closed or operating in a totally different way,” Mr Gillard said.

“The business directory is an easy way for residents to find out which businesses are open and what services they’re offering, whether that’s home delivery or take out or different operating hours.

“You can search by suburb or by category depending on what you’re looking for.

“We are regularly promoting the directory on Council’s facebook page, and it’s part of our COVID-19 Community Information Hub which features prominently on our website.”

Mr Gillard said there were many more businesses yet to register and urged them to add themselves to the directory.

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but we know there are plenty more out there.

“Registering only takes a few minutes and is of course totally free, so please - if you or someone you know should be on there, tick it off your to do list today.

“This is just one way we are working to help local businesses. Council, through our Advance Rockhampton team, is regularly talking to businesses and we will continue to support them through these very challenging times.”

“We are backing our businesses one hundred per cent. We’ll get through this and its critical we’re doing all we can to support our local businesses at this time.”

Visit www.rrc.qld.gov.au/covid19 to register your business or search existing ones, and to see the latest COVID-19 related information for the region.

A video with details on how to register is available here: https://www.facebook. com/RockhamptonRegionalCouncil/ videos/1210432869288008/ Happy 80th Birthday to Mercy Triechman for 28 April 2020 love always Rose Munez

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THE ORANGE DOT

By Larry at Fox Video

Movie Review FORD v FERRARI Enzo Ferrari was in severe financial trouble. His company, which had built some of the most beautiful and fastest cars in the world was genuinely at risk of going under. His cars, his “red stallions” had dominated the world racing scene, particularly the 24 Hours Le Mans for years now, and here he was in 1963, after all that he’d done and built, facing corporate destruction and dishonour.

Vice President of Ford Motor Company in the USA, Lee Iacocca, sees an opportunity to massively boost sales of Ford vehicles worldwide. If they could acquire the Ferrari Company and then work with Enzo Ferrari to have a Ford badge on the car winning Le Mans... Iacocca takes the idea to Henry Ford II (son of Edsel Ford, grandson of Henry Ford, AKA “HF2” or “Hank the Deuce”) and history is about to be made.

All the hard work has been done.

The months of negotiation, sorting details, haggling and full-on locking horns and battling, and now finally, exhaustingly, a deal satisfactory to both sides has been

struck. Ford and Ferrari with their armies of lawyers and executives are seated around the table ready to sign.

At the very last minute Fiat offers Enzo Ferrari a more lucrative deal which also allows him to retain complete ownership of Scuderia Ferrari. Not only did he get up and walk out at that point, but felt free to unleash the disdain he felt for Ford and his production-line cars, hurling insults as he went.

Hank the Deuce was furious, livid, outraged... From now on, this was personal! He orders his racing division to build a car to defeat Ferrari at Le Mans. Lee Iacocca heads directly for Shelby American.

Owner, Carroll Shelby is the genius American automotive designer and racing driver who built and drove the Shelby car to win the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hours (later he designed the Cobra and Mustang for Ford). He was forced to retire from driving due to a heart condition, so he was confident that he could build the car but he couldn’t drive it...

However, he knew just the guy who could - a hot-tempered British racer and struggling mechanic, Ken Miles.

For such a difficult and arduous race you needed the very best driver to pilot the very best car, and in 1965 the Ford GT40 rolled up to the start line at Le Mans...

There our story begins I was surprised that I’d never heard this fascinating and exciting story before. The whole world should’ve known. FORD VS FERRARI stars Matt Damon, Josh Lucas, Jon Bernthal (Shane) and Christian Bale (who was nominated for many awards for this role), and the rating is M for “coarse language” (personally, I’d rate it at PG13).

FORD VS FERRARI - high octane history... Loved it!

MOUNT MORGAN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE NEWS A big Thank you to the Mount Morgan Central State School who showed the love when they arrived at the Mount Morgan Hospital with an extremely thoughtful gift of goodies for our staff. (Pictured right).

It is very thoughtful at this time of upheaval and major changes, our staff are very grateful to be in the thoughts and prayers of the local community.

As always, with all our health services partners, we will endeavour to provide the best health care possible for Mount Morgan, and surrounds, during Page 6

this crisis.

With many thanks from the Management, Nursing, Operational and Administrative staff of Mount Morgan Hospital/Multi-Purpose Health Service.

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Pride in Your Town

This Coronavirus has certainly changed our life styles some what but it also has brought out the wonderful goodness and caring of people but sadly a little badness of a minor group also. We must concentrate on the good people who are working tirelessly for us and to the kindness of the many folk who are caring for the oldies and house bound tending to their needs etc. May the virus end soon but not the kindness of so many people to remain.

A stark white ring-barked forest All tragic to the moon, The sapphire-misted mountains, The hot gold hush of noon.

Green tangle of the brushes, Where lithe lianas coil, And orchids deck the tree-tops And ferns the warm dark soil.

In a recent edition we spoke of the Australian Poet, Dorothea Mackellar but mostly of the locals working hard to keep her wonderful gardens in New South Wales free from the mining giants. The locals were successful on this occasion.

Core of my heart, my country!

Her pitiless blue sky, When sick at heart, around us, We see the cattle die But then the grey clouds gather, And we can bless again The drumming of an army, The steady, soaking rain.

Just to refresh your memory on Dorothea, her time of life was 1885/1968 and she was fluent in five different languages and a world traveller. Her father was Sir Charles Kinnaird Mackellar, a noted physician.

Dorothea was at home with Sydney’s society of intellectuals and with life on her country properties with friends. She also had many friends in London.

She was engaged to marry in 1911 and 1914 but both were unsuccessful and she remained single.

She was not always in good health but outlived her younger brothers. She received an O.B.E. on the 14th January just before she died and was reported to have said. “About time”. She left an estate worth $1,580,000.

She was described as a “lyrist of colour and light” in love with the Australian landscape. She herself, never professed to be a poet. I have written from the heart, from imagination, from experience – some amount of verse. We have printed out her most famous of all poems, “My Country” as many only know a few short lines. Hope you enjoy the read.

The love of field and coppice, Of green and shaded lanes.

Of ordered woods and gardens Is running in your veins, Strong love of grey-blue distance Brown streams and soft dim skies I know but cannot share it, My love is otherwise.

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains.

I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror The wide brown land for me!

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Core of my heart, my country!

Land of the Rainbow Gold, For flood and fire and famine, She pays us back threefold Over the thirsty paddocks, Watch, after many days, The filmy veil of greenness That thickens as we gaze.

An opal-hearted country, A wilful, lavish land All you who have not loved her, You will not understand Though earth holds many splendours, Wherever I may die, I know to what brown country My homing thoughts will fly.

Lovely words. I hope you enjoyed.

On another matter, it has been reported that people have been dumping rubbish at the Big Dam - recently a lounge chair and bean bag remains had to be removed.

The Mount Morgan Transfer Station is still open seven days a week despite the Coronavirus shutdowns and instead of rubbish been dropped illegally at a beautiful recreation area, it would be preferrable for the rubbish to be taken to the Transfer Station.

Keeping the town clean and tidy is everyone’s responsibility.

Always Think clean – Be tidy.

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ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS Out of all of the events cancelled due to the pandemic, the cancellation of ANZAC Day is probably the most heartbreaking, especially for those who have served.

This does not mean we shouldn’t commemorate the day in a manner fitting of the sacrifice of many Australians and New Zealanders.

Australians have always found ways to celebrate events under difficult circumstances, this year there have been several suggestions - from lighting at a candle and standing at the end of your driveway, to making and displaying wreaths to online services.

Australian War Memorial confirms Anzac Day commemorative service

A nationally broadcast commemorative service will take place at the Memorial on the morning of Anzac Day, 25 April 2020.

The ABC will begin pre-service programming from 5 am, with the service broadcast live from the Commemorative Area and Hall of Memory from 5.30 am.

The event will not be open to the public but will be broadcast live across Australia and streamed online.

The ABC will make the broadcast available to other networks under a host broadcaster arrangement to enable people to mark Anzac Day safely and respectfully from home.

Director of the Australian War Memorial, Matt Anderson PSM, said that the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic makes this year’s Anzac Day all the more important.

Anzac Day commemorative service includes a minimum number of people and adheres to government advice on gatherings of large groups and social distancing. The Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Government, Professor Brendan Murphy has given formal approval for an exemption of social distancing restrictions for the commemorative service.

“It is heartbreaking that the traditional Dawn Service, National Ceremony and veterans’ march will not take place this year. We have heard from people who have attended or participated in Anzac Day commemorations at the Memorial for many years, and who are understandably disappointed to be unable to do so this year,” Mr Anderson said.

“It must be stressed firmly that this event is not open to the public and that the intent of the broadcast of the commemorative service is to enable people to engage with Anzac Day commemorations from home,” Mr Anderson added.

The commemorative service will be attended by dignitaries representing the Commonwealth of Australia, the people of New Zealand, the Returned and Services League, and veterans. There will be a ceremonial piper, didgeridoo player and bugler among other traditional elements.

A special pre-recorded Last Post Ceremony will be posted to the Memorial’s digital platforms at 4.55 am on Anzac Day. The ceremony will feature the story of Private Thomas Anderson Whyte of the 10th Battalion AIF who was killed during the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, read by Sergeant Shelby Powell of the Royal Australian Air Force.

“Anzac Day is traditionally about acknowledging the resilience and fortitude demonstrated by the Anzacs at Gallipoli and the subsequent legacy that was born.

Across the community, people are drawing upon their own resources to deal with this global health crisis,” Mr Anderson said.

“It is vital that we have the opportunity to take time to pause and reflect on Anzac Day, if not as some brief respite from the overwhelming nature of the pandemic, but because it’s what we do.

“Anzac Day happens every year and it will happen in 2020, albeit in different circumstances. We are resolute in our commitment to ensuring Australians can honour the Australian servicemen and servicewomen who have served in the past, and recognise those who are currently serving.”

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ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS Former Mount Morgan resident, Lizette Dobson has started a Facebook page to encourage Central Queensland residents to make a wreath and display it for ANZAC Day. “I first heard on Channel 7 that a Gympie Florist was putting together wreath kits for ANZAC Day and this prompted me to start the page,” she said.

Lizette’s daughter Alexandra Irving is an avionics tecnician in the Australian Air Force, stationed at Amberley Air Base. She is responsible for the wiring in the KC30 Aircrafts (these are the refueller crafts).

Alexandra presented the ANZAC Day address at the Rockhampton service in 2019.

“I just felt due to many children being home for the holidays or as a result of the pandemic isolation conditions it would be an opportunity for the children to be engaged in an activity.

“A lot of the younger children haven’t been raised with the significance of ANZAC Day and this will give the parents an opportunity to work on a project with their children and talk about the significance of the day,” she said.

Above: Mitchel and Zachary Dobson with the wreath they made for ANZAC Day. Left: Lizette Dobson and her daughter Alexandra Irving. The Facebook Page is called Create a Wreath for ANZAC Day.

THE SPIRIT OF ANZAC

The Spirit of ANZAC was suggested by official war historian C.E.W. Bean to have “stood, and still stands, for reckless valour in a good cause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fidelity, comradeship and endurance that will never own defeat.”

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The Spirit was epitomised in the deeds of Simpson with his donkey at Gallipoli - comradeship, courage and sacrifice: others before self. It also encompasses the laughter, the pride and the love of life that is in every Australian. To really understand this Spirit one must delve back into our country’s past.

Australia is a huge land. In the early days, settlements were scarce and far apart yet pioneers built our society’s foundations in these fragmented tiny communities. The sun and the open land, the independence and the freedom of living under these

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The Anzac Spirit...From Page 9 conditions was a flame in the blood of our pioneers, a flame that burns whenever men are free, wherever there is a spirit which is willing to help those in need.

If there were rumours of trouble, immediately someone would saddle a horse and ride off to see if they could help. Though on a comparatively smaller scale, our New Zealand neighbours in this antipodean part of the British Empire also emerged with a very similar culture.

Conflicts were not unknown to this part of the world.

The Eureka Stockade troubles of 1854 in Victoria, the shearers’ strike of 1890 in Queensland and the subsequent eastern seaboard maritime strikes were but a few home grown examples. New Zealand’s Maori wars in the early 1860s saw volunteers from the separate colonies of Australia assisting their Kiwi mates to establish independence in another developing country.

Again in 1885 the colonies displayed passionate outrage and a willingness to avenge the brutal death of Britain’s General Gordon at Khartoum, despite only a New South Wales contingent being accepted for service. And when the Boer War erupted in South Africa, volunteer units from the colonies competed for a place beside the Mother Country’s warriors.

Thus, although the disparate colonies of our great land did not federate till 1901, Australians and New Zealanders had been united since the beginnings of their countries and this unity, this love of life had formed the basis of the Spirit of ANZAC. “The Mother Country’s in a spot of bother again,” was a typical observation when the Great War began in 1914. “Might as well help her get this sorted out,” was the accustomed response to someone in need.

For a century the antipodean survivors had been helping overcome Nature’s curses and supporting each other’s causes. Now they were equally ready again to assist Britain, this time to overcome German militarism.

This was the Spirit which imbued the volunteers as they dashed off with seemingly gay abandon to the First World War and what was to become the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

These bold, laughing soldiers were a new, unknown factor of a very old Empire. “They seemed to be of one race, for all of them had something the same bearing, and something the same look of humorous, swift decision” described Poet Laureate John Masefield. But if the British thought they “took a bit of getting used to”, the enemy never got used to them.

These “colonials” fought as they lived - bravely, openly, independently, and without fear.

They proved that their young countries could produce men equal to any in the world, perhaps the greatest fighting force this world has known - the “ANZACs”.

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On 25 April 1915 a new world was born. A new side of man’s character was revealed. The Spirit of ANZAC was kindled. It flared with a previously unknown, almost superhuman strength. There was a determination, a zest, a drive which swept up from the beaches on Gallipoli Peninsula as the ANZACs thrust forward with their torch of freedom.

As they fell, they threw those following the torch so their quest would maintain its momentum. That Torch of Freedom has continually been thrown from falling hands, has kindled in the catchers’ souls a zeal and desire for both our individual liberty and our countries’ liberty. That desire has been handed down with the memory and burns as brightly as the flame which first kindled it.

But the Spirit of ANZAC is not confined to the battlefield. It lives in the schools, on the sports fields, in fact all over these great countries of Australia and New Zealand. The sun invades our bodies and makes us ‘mad’; mad for freedom - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom to live and think as you will.

The Spirit of ANZAC is not something we can see but a powerful driving sensation that can only be felt. It is a feeling that burns in the heart of every Australian and New Zealand countryman. A warm, tender, fiery, even melancholy ideal that nurtures intense patriotism in the innermost soul of every body.

Many foundation ANZACs died, but their glorious challenge to catch the thrown torch shouts loud and strong to all. Their goal was freedom for the land they loved.

The Spirit of ANZAC is invincible. It is the flame that burns forevermore in the heart of every true Australian and New Zealander.

Today we stand safe and free, clothed with all the privileges and rights of citizens in these great free countries. And all these things - liberty, security, opportunity, the privileges of citizenship - we owe to those men who fought, endured, suffered, and died for us and for their country. Their deeds and their sacrifices gave us the invincible, the intangible, the Spirit of ANZAC. Author Colonel Arthur Burke OAM (Retd.) is Past Honorary President of the Executive Committee of the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee (Queensland) Incorporated.

He was inspired to write this article after reading a collection of essays written in 1961 by the students of St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School, Ascot, Brisbane, following their attendance at the school’s annual ANZAC Day Service which included an an address on “ANZAC and its Significance, Emphasising the Spirit of ANZAC”. The article is an amalgam of ideas from several essays and the author’s own thoughts.

The Mount Morgan Argus will run a story that has recently come to light about young Mount Morgan men going off to Gallipoli. Awaiting photographic permission.

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MOUNT MORGAN FAREWELLS BETTY

Railway man farewelled On Friday, 11 February 1955 a young night officer located at Kabra Railway Station made a phone call that would go down in history. Alan Rogers (pictured below) was one of three whose quick thinking was to save the lives of 70 people when a 700-tonne runaway coal train collided with a passenger train that was on its way up the range on the KabraBundaleer section. Alan rang a property owner, James McEvoy who raced to the railway line and flagged the passenger train down.The passengers had enough time to jump from the train before the runaway train collided. (see picture)

Another Mount Morgan identity leaves us.

It is sad to report that Mrs. Betty Hunt (Carey) pictured above, passed away recently in the Benevolent Home where she was in care for a number of years.

Betty had lived most of her life in Mount Morgan and her first husband, Vince Carey died at a very early age. Betty had five young children, three sons and two daughters to raise.

Alan who was born in 1931 passed away on 3 April this year. He was farewelled in a private service on Tuesday, 14 April. He was the third son of Eva and Stan Rogers, who lived at Anakie. Stan Rogers was also a night officer. Alan followed in his father’s footstepts and became a night officer and was originally posted at Moongan and Bundaleer and transferred to Kabra in 1952 where he remained until 1980 when it was closed. He was assistant Station Master at Gracemere for several years before his retirement.

In those early years little assistance was given to the Mothers but Betty managed very well and worked very hard for them. All children were educated at the Mount Morgan High and all have been very successful in their chosen careers but all have shown appreciation to Betty for her caring and devotion to them in their early years. Betty was one of the original ladies who started the Arts and Crafts Group in the Presbyterian Sunday school hall (now at Boyd Park) many years ago.

She retained that interest for many years and had been made a life member. Her late husband, Clark Hunt died some years ago. Betty worked tirelessly to clothe, feed and educate her five children, working first as a cleaner at the High School before securing a clerical position at the Mount Morgan Mine.

Betty was born Emily Elizabeth Donald on 18 September, 1931 at Possum Vale in Mount Morgan, the daughter of Ivy and Henry Donald. Sadly Betty’s father passed away two months before she was born.

When her mother remarried Betty lived with her grandmother who lived next door. Being raised by her grandmother was tough as her grandmother was a hard taskmaster and a fiercely independent woman and this upbringing reflects much of Betty’s strong and resilient character.

Betty will be remembered fondly by many friends whom she worked with at Mount Morgan Limited and many local folk who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Our sincere condolences to her family.

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL ARTISTS Continued on from our last article, we will introduce five more Mount Morgan artists that contribute to the success of No7 Gallery:-

Monika Palmes – Having had her work in various exhibitions, and with a wealth of knowledge and experience, Monika is a great asset to our team. She volunteers on Thursdays at the Gallery, and is always open to having a chat about her watercolor works, which are reminiscent of the Art Deco movement, and she has an interest in cosplay.

Morgan local Artists to explore, and then we will bring you our fantastic regional contributors.

Unfortunately we remain closed during the Covid 19 response, however to see artworks by these Artists and more until the Gallery re-opens, please follow us on Facebook at “Mount Morgan Gallery”.

If you would like a viewing, to purchase, or more information, please call 0411 865 621.

Artwork by Monika Palmas

Robyn Watson – Excelling at oil painting, Robyn has a number of works in the Gallery of idyllic Dee river scenes. Her ability to capture the colours of our unique landscape, and instil a gentle sense of movement give her paintings a sense of calm, whilst invoking sounds of birds and trickling water.

Steph Cox – Many would have seen Steph and her adorable bub Daisy at the gallery, often set up as an artist in residence, working on her latest masterpiece.

With metaphysical musings about alchemy, spirituality, and connectedness, her work draws people into reflection on their place in the natural realm.

Robyn Watson with her art.

Artwork by Steph Cox

Mount Morgan Mens Shed – Well represented by No. 7 Gallery volunteers John Tuxworth and Andy Johnson, the Mens’ Shed has a diverse display of their amazing creations. From beautifully turned bowls and cups, trinket boxes and vases, to more experimental works such as sculptures, unique walking canes and one of a kind pieces.

Kirra Swain – Constantly experimenting with discarded materials, media and techniques, Kirra fluctuates between large scale sculptural projects, and more refined sculpting and painting. A little out there, her serious works are often driven by an emotive response to life events.

Woodwork by the Mens’ Shed

Artwork by Kirra Swain

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DEE RIVER OLDIES Hoping everyone had a good Easter or the best you could have under the circumstances.

We hope you are taking it easy. This time in isolation is certainly a trying time for us all.

Adjusting into a retirement lifestyle takes time, but having decisions made for us and having to be in isolation is not easy. We don’t have a choice, it has to be done so we can get through this virus.

River Oldies are cancelled until we get through this.

We cannot wait until we can have time to catch up again. The Steering Committee are only a phone call away. Until next time stay happy and healthy. We are thinking of you.

Submitted by the Steering Committee.

Carol Glover 4938 1995, Melray McNamara 0411 144 316, Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.

Getting those long overdue jobs done around home, having a cuppa, reading a book, doing a puzzle, listening to music all helps to break up the day. We are lucky the weather is getting cooler.

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