Mount Morgan Argus Volume 13, Issue 10

Volume 13, Issue 10

www.mountmorgan.org.au

23rd May - 6th June 2018

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

Di Coburn receives lifetime membership award & festival results - Pg 6

Visitor Views - Pg 10

Lorikeet News -Celebrates Pg 15 Local Identity her 94th Birthday - Pg 2

Colin Bell receives plaque for 30 years 2018 service.

Golden Mount Festival.

Pages 4 & 5 for Rodeo Results

FREE ENTRY

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DEE HOME GROWN FESTIVAL SUNDAY 24th JUNE 10am-4pm MORGAN STREET CBD Showcasing our local talent, community & Businesses

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Music / Entertainment Pop Up Stalls / Rides Refreshments / Food Arts & Crafts and Much More!

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The following is an article written by Ray Anderson.

In memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic air disaster involving the loss of Fokker Friendship Aircraft VH-TFB “ABEL-TASMAN” off the coast on Friday night 10th June 1960.

There was a short segment of this event recently by WIN Television presenter Peter Byrne in which he told the story.

On board included Mount Morgan High School teacher the late Miss Mavis E Harris (domestic home science) and seven young students from the Rockhampton Grammar School among others.

Peter said that an investigation of the crash revealed that it was due to bad weather during a storm in which two seashore lights lit the outer sea reflections which resembled an aerodrome out to sea at this local place called Far Beach. It is only two kilometres east of Mackay’s airport. Apparently no one had any idea of what happened. It brought about the reason for a black box and recording system being installed in all planes today.

This is where my side of the story begins. I can recall quite vividly where I was standing when I heard the news bulletin on 4RO. It was on the 11th June (the next day) and it was my 15th Birthday (born 11.06.1945). I was at my cousin’s home on the corner of Barambah and Jardine Street, Wandal, Rockhampton. What a shock it was.

It is possible that it was a Queen’s Birthday Weekend with a holiday on the Monday. At that particular time I was a flag boy with fellow student, (the late) Ken Banks at the Mount Morgan High School. First day back at school, Ken suggested we should fly the flag half-mast but I said “no” and that we should wait until told as there could be someone important wanting to speak to the parade.

To this day I can still recall Miss Harris in her dark blue pleated skirt and a lighter coloured blouse that was part of her uniform with not a hair out of place whether permed or natural. Her black hair always looked neat and tidy - short at the back.

On the way back to class we were met by Deputy Principal, Bill Millar (what a gentleman!). He told us that tomorrow he would like we two lads to lower the flag half-mast. He asked if we could do that and to just take our time. We both agreed.

With the flag pole made high with a white cotton rope and often a small U-Bolt to tie top and bottom chords of the flag, one would come adrift, fly upside down and half-mast; which was a sign of “in distress”. I would tell Ken not to look up when this happened. Bill Millar would give the orders to lower the flag and hold each end. “Good idea” I would say to Ken. After these happenings I was expecting anything to happen come next day. I folded the flag 12” square, half hitched the bottom hand line, took it up and waited patiently. Bill gave his orders and turned to the flag. I pulled the trip chord and it unfurled as planned. I then lowered it 1 1/2 the width of the flag from the top of the pole and tied it off - all done in 10 seconds. The pole was built on the side of a bank or small hill like most things in Mount Morgan. I told Ken to walk up the bank on the track and get on ground level. We both bowed in respect. The flag flew for the rest of the day.

Ken said he would collect the flag after school as I told him that I would probably be “kept in”. Bill commented on our achievement and told us it was a very professional effort. He asked where we had learnt about that and I said that we were both Boy Scouts for a number of years.

While taking our granddaughter back to Mackay to start school in Grade 1, I called into the park and memorial to collect a few photos. It was very peaceful, clean and tidy and half a dozen black cockatoos above in the trees chewed seed pods from the paper barks and oak trees. While the wind was wavering in the she oaks, others glided around on the wind. After a while, the sun was deciding to go to sleep behind the hills - it was time to go.

To all those people on board whose life ended that night, may they Rest in Peace.

A Letter From Carol Malivoire

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To The Community of Mount Morgan, Your Swimming Club History story from 1893-1973 has now been received by the Mount Morgan Historical Museum. For me it has been such a heartfelt journey back to my competition days - and a delight to bring past swimmers together after such a long time to share our memories and the joy of finding photos that I never knew existed.

Thank you to the families who contributed photos through Mount Morgan Pride on Facebook and email; you helped fill in some of the gaps.

A copy of our Swimming History will also be available for viewing in the near future at the History Section of the Rockhampton Library.

I’m sure it will bring back many memories for those whose family members competed during this time. Whilst there were many articles listed in my research I extracted yearly events to identify past Champion Swimmers. To seek other swimming entries not in my records you can further search in Trove on the internet.

Thank you to Laurel Philp [Brooks] who delivered the folder to the Historical Museum for me during your Golden Mount Festival weekend as I was unable to make the trip.

There are 5 chapters. The last 2 chapters concentrate on State and High School Swim Events, and include competition photos up to 1973.

Chapter 5 details Mount Morgan Welfare Amateur Swimming Club Champions from 1955 - 1968.

The very last page includes the recent photos of past Swimmers Noel Weaver, Don Budge, Carol Malivoire [Parker] Carole Kelly [Humphries], Bill Sweetenham, Ian Kirkman, Laurel Philp [Brooks] Bronwyn Dudfield [Parker] Gwen Clayton [Parker].

Best Wishes Mount Morgan and enjoy the memories.

Regards Carol Malivoire

Dee Home Grown Festival

MMPAD is hosting a free local event “Dee Home Grown Festival” on Sunday 24th June 2018, showcasing the wide range of home grown produce and talents of our region. We are calling for all artists and artisans, home grown producers, cottage industry, local businesses, groups and organisations of Mount Morgan, Bouldercombe, Gracemere, Kabra, Westwood, Wowan and Dululu to put forward an expression of interest to be part of this upcoming event. Either to perform on stage or to have a pop up information or market stall.

Don’t leave it too late; we want to hear from you! To list your nominations or for information please email MMPAD events at: mmpad.events@gmail.com or Phone Rhonda at the Mount Morgan V.I.C on 49382312.

Talented musicians Innocent Eve (pictured left) will be performing & emceeing the event.

MOUNT MORGAN CBD - MORGAN STREET 10AM-4PM

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2018 Rodeo Horse Sports

Prizes donated by Horseland Rockhampton Most Colourful Horse – Zane Van Hengal Best Presented – Brooke Passmore Best Lead In – Honey Freihaut Quickest Time of The Day – Shayne Maslin Slowest Time of The Day – Honey Freihaut Best Horsemanship – Sam Archinald Most Interesting Horse – Matthew Archinald Pony & Rider Combination – Lilly Passmore Trickiest Rider – Imogen Lowe Ramon Dau, Honey Freihaut Unlucky Rider – Brooke Booth & Imogen Lowe

Matthew Archinald

Under 10’s Results Bending Race – 1st Lilly Passmore, 2nd Imogen Lowe, 3rd Mathew Archinald Figure 8 – 1st Mathew Archinald, 2nd Imogen Lowe, 3rd Imogen Lowe Barrel Race – 1st Mathew Archinald, 2nd Imogen Lowe, 3rd Sam Archinald

Sam Archinald Under 16’s Results Bending Race – 1st Shayne Maslin, 2nd Brooke Passmore, 3rd Zane Van Hengal Figure 8 – 1st Shayne Maslin, 2nd Holly Cant, 3rd Zane Van Hengal Barrel Race – 1st Shayne Maslin, 2nd Zane Van Hengal, 3rd Holly Cant Open Bending Race – 1st Danielle Maslin, 2nd Brooke Booth Figure 8 – 1st Danielle Maslin, 2nd Zane Van Hengal, 3rd Brooke Booth Barrel Race – 1st Zane Van Hengal, 2nd Fallon Mullhall, 3rd Brooke Booth Central Rodeo Cowboys Association Inc. (CRCA) Mount Morgan Rodeo Results Brooke Passmore Open Bull Ride – 1st Sam Spencer Open Saddle Bronc – 1st Clayton Hoch Ladies Barrel Race – 1st Amber Patteson, 2nd Klancy Higgins, 3rd Emma Benjamin, 4th Jema Slotosch Junior Bull Ride – 1st Jackson Gray, 2nd Macaulie Leather, 3rd Samuel Agius, 4th Wade Bayles.

Junior Barrel Race – 1st Klancy Higgins, 2nd Kasey Bean, 3rd Kirby Patteson, 4th Payten Sibson.

Rookie Bull Ride – 1st Brendan Buckholz, Tie 2nd Josh Cavanagh, Macaulie Leather.

Rookie Saddle – 1st Lachlan Sullivan, 2nd Jordan Dodson, 3rd Cody Zahl, 4th Hayden DeBoni.

Steer Ride 11-15 Years – 1st Eli Toby, Tie 2nd Jacob Carige, Michael Elder, 4th Finn Christensen.

Poddy Ride Under 11 – 1st Jacob Ellis, 2nd Dustin Roots, Tie 3rd Caydence Fouracre, Kai Everingham, Taj Everingham.

Novice Barrel Horse – 1st Isobella Large, 2nd Jema Slotosch, 3rd Ashleigh (R) Rayner, 4th Christy Jasperson.

The Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc. would like to thank the Year 12 Students from Mount Morgan High School for all their assistance on the day. Their help was greatly appreciated. Colin Bell was presented with a plaque made by Lyn Campion, in recognition of his 30 years service to Mount Morgan Rodeo.

Lilly Passmore

Imogen Lowe

Honey Freihaut

The Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc. would also like to thank their sponsors.

Colin Bell CQLX Wicked Sistas Stockman’s Corner Heilbons Silver Wattle Caravan Park Horseland Rockhampton Railway Hotel Mount Morgan Maher’s Rural Fencing Stewart’s Towing & Service Station CQ Family Practice Rays Transport Bells Plant Hire Cowgirls Kitchen KB Equine Services Mark Humphrey’s Electrical Mount Morgan Hardware Newsomes Tyre & Mechanical Kanga Doo The Uniform Centre Rockhampton Trophy Centre Brian Dawson Auctions Mount Morgan High Year 12

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Tony Ward - Announcer Get Zipped Upholstery Bills Amusements Rocky Gardens Motor Inn Gracemere Hay Rockhampton Regional Council Kathleen Francois Nicole Hoffman Patton CQ K J Daniels Bob Cat Hire Passmore Carpentry Services Passmore Refrigeration Grand Hotel Mount Morgan Jeff Thompson Excavator Hire Mount Morgan IGA Aqua Smart Plumbing & Construction Ian & Keri Traynor -Post Office Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop ABCO Drilling Smalls Trading Co Wowan Roadhouse Nifty Thrifty Mount Morgan QCWA Betty & Frank Ware

National Volunteer Week 2018!!

21st - 25th May 2018 A big thank you to all Mount Morgan Volunteers.

We at MMPAD would like to thank the many dedicated volunteers who work alongside us.

You are part of the 6 million Australians who give up their time to help better organisations and businesses. Thank You.

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Golden Mount Festival Results

The Golden Mount Festival Association Inc. would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, performers, stall holders and everyone who attended and supported our events over the May Day Long Weekend. We would like to also thank our major sponsors, Rockhampton Regional Council and Councillors Rutherford and Smith.

Thank you to Kaitlyn Lodewikus for her Welcome to Country which was spoken in the native language of this area and then translated.

The Golden Mount Festival Association celebrated their successful 2018 event with dinner at the Leichhardt Hotel on Saturday the 12th May. A good night was had by all who attended. We would like to acknowledge Tyler Jones, Amanda Nicole Marsh, Reece Jones and James Moore who could not attend and weren’t in the photo bottom left. On the night we presented Graham Crane with a 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award and Dianne Coburn with a Lifetime Membership Award.

There is so much local talent in Mount Morgan and we congratulate all those who performed at the talent quest on the Friday Night. The winners were: Vocal- Amanda Sealey, Instrumental- Greg and Trish Mathers, Dance- Kailyn Schumacher and Kayla Promince, ComedyDouglas Forbes and Pearce Donald.

Unfortunately, the Gold Nugget was not found in the Senior Gold Dig on the Saturday, however Judy Curtis placed second with Jill Bryant third. The Junior Gold Dig winners were: - 1st Lucy Ward, 2nd George Tucker and 3rd Kya Bob. Our Photography competition was well supported with Toni O’Connor taking out Senior Grand Champion and Pearce Donald the Junior Grand Champion.

The Junior Running the Cutter winners were the Mount Morgan Rugby Union team. Runner up was the Golden Nugget Hotel team. Thank you to Mount Morgan IGA for sponsoring this event.

The Senior Running the Cutter event winners were The Grand Hotel team with the A.A.R.R.S.S team runner up. Thank you to Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. for sponsoring this event.

The Procession winners were as follows: Commercial: Kindy Care - Non-Commercial: Capricornia Medieval Guild - Team float: Mount Morgan Central State School - Individual Sport: Rockhampton Regional Council - OVERALL WINNER: Mane Street Hair Studio.

The Window display was taken out by Nifty Thrifty with their boxing display.

Our Mother’s Day Raffle of a $200 makeover package from Mane Street Hair Studio was won by Joyce. Thanks to Kodie for her generous donation.

Thank you to the following Entertainers who performed on the Saturday: Trish and Greg Mathers, Rocky Pipe Band and CQ Pipe and Drums, Peter Camm, Bruce Rogers, Rocky Rollers, Don, Denise and Roy, Folly Foot Line Dancers, Sabaya Belly Dancers, Chenai Boucher, & Dianne Coburn who was also our emcee.

If you would like to be involved in the 2019 Festival held on 3-6 May, please contact the secretary on 0448528042.

Some of the Festival Committee

Graham Crane & Aaron Donald

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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

Little Miss Lundager II As mentioned in the previous Argus issue, here’s the second portrait of the little local pioneer girl, Hulda Lundager. It’s one of the best-known and most endearing portraits taken by her father, Danish-born photographer, Jens Hansen Lundager. He skilfully captured the same curious expression of the little girl and her cat. c. 1894 / Mount Morgan / Rockhampton-born Hulda Helene Lundager (1888-1970), with her cat and her doll.

Photograph by J. H. Lundager.

Photograph from the State Library of Queensland.

Jerry Can

by Graeme Meade

This week’s little story is about something that is very common to some people, especially four wheel drive owners. It is also something that is made from plastic nowadays.

A friend found this while he was helping someone clean up, it was very dirty and rusty and had a mixture of sand and black powder inside it. I cleaned, rust killed and painted it with Penetrol. It looks better now and all the writing on it can be read.

This can has “G” and “ QMC” stamped into one side, and “G” and “USA” stamped into the other side. The cross-like indentations on the sides help to strengthen the can while allowing the contents to expand. There would be markings on the base, but it is too rusted to read. On the top is stamped “Cavalier”, that is the name of the manufacturer. It is also stamped under the handles, I cannot read most of it, but I can see what looks like a date 1943. There is also white printing on it SAE 30 4 GALLS, so maybe it was used to carry oil, it is a 5 gallon tin.

Jerry cans are called Jerry cans because the design was copied from petrol cans that were made in Germany. In 1940 some German petrol cans made their way to the USA and were copied. The 3 handles on top can be used in several ways, the middle one for carrying when full, the outside ones for carrying with 2 people and carrying 2 empty ones in one hand.

Most steel cans were painted olive drab when manufactured, but this one has no sign of any olive drab on it. It is painted blue, even though the top half has been repainted pale blue at some stage. I suspect this would be a can used by the US Air Force, their Jeeps and trucks were painted this blue colour. This can has not got the familiar bayonet type opener, it has a screw on one, known as a Rieke lid.

During WWII lots of US troops were stationed in the Rockhampton area, I would guess that the US Air Force would have been using the airport. I have heard that the Mount Morgan Showgrounds may have been used from time to time during WW II but have not been able to find any proof.

How a 1943 Jerry can came to Mount Morgan and has survived for over 75 years no-one will ever know.

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Mount Morgan invited to help name CBD’s new seating areas Mount Morgan residents have taken inspiration from the town’s rich mining history and a number of local identities to help name the four shelters located in the town’s new look CBD. Rockhampton Regional Council invited the community to submit name ideas for the new seating areas, which were installed as part of the $2.4 million streetscape upgrade.

Parks Committee Chair Councillor Cherie Rutherford said close on 30 submissions have been received and that she was thrilled with each suggestion’s significance.

“From the mine’s gold-bearing hill, to early town dignitaries and inspiring locals, each of the names submitted are fantastic and we’re thoroughly impressed with the list we now have to choose from,” Cr Rutherford said.

“It’s wonderful to see local history and local residents recognised and that the community is seeing the naming of these shelters as an opportunity to do exactly that.”

Cr Rutherford said Council is now inviting the community to view the full list and vote on their favourite four.

“We have 28 suggestions to choose from, and would love if the community could help us narrow it down,” she said.

“Voting is open for two weeks from this Argus issue, and we have an online and hardcopy voting option.

“A big thanks to all who submitted a name suggestion and to everyone now helping us to choose the top four and see the brand new shelters named,” Cr Rutherford said.

Residents can vote for their top four names by completing the voting slip found on this page of the Mount Morgan Argus, and submitting it to Council’s Customer Service Centre in Hall Street.

Additional voting slips are also available from this location.

An online voting option is also available, and can be found at: https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/Community-andEvents/Regional-Voice and search for the current event.

Voting closes 31 May, 2018.

For further information, phone Council on 1300 22 55 77. * See page 9 for list of name options.

Suggested Name

A Letter From Carol Malivoire

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Details of Suggestion

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Gold

These names submitted in recognition of the Mount Morgan Mine and the metals/minerals found on site

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Silver

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Copper

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Pyrite

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Au 79 Shelter

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CU S2 Shelter

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Fe S2 Shelter

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Bundoona

In recognition of a name given to the area prior to becoming an official township.

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Ironstone Mountain

In recognition of the gold bearing hill on the Mine (later named Mount Morgan)

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Lady Musgrave Shelter

In recognition of the name of the tunnels/levels at the Mine

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Lion’s Den Shelter

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Lady Norman Shelter

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Calliungal Shelter

In recognition of an early lease area encompassing Mount Morgan, and the Indigenous word used as its name

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Bette Broom

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Dr Ray Boyle Shelter

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Ramm Family

These names submitted in recognition of local identities and/or individuals who have dedicated their time to the Mount Morgan community and its progression

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Mullins Family

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Galeigh Family

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Nessie Chardon Shelter

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Nel Seaward Shelter

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Shirley Cunningham Shelter

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Stephen Moore

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William Mackinlay Shelter

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Wesley Hall Shelter

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Walter and Eliza Hall Shelter

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Frank Golding Shelter

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Adam Alexander Boyd Shelter

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B.G Patterson Shelter

These names submitted in recognition of the Mount Morgan Mine and the metals/minerals found on site

These names submitted in recognition of former local identities during the earlier development of Mount Morgan and/or the Mount Morgan Mine

Counselling by Chance On Wednesday the 16th May 2018, four ladies attended the free Mount Morgan residents free workshop provided by Community Care called ‘Councelling by Chance’. The workshop was held at the Uniting Church Hall from 5 to 7pm.

The objectives of the workshop were to: *Develop communication and interpersonal skills *Build confidence in utisining these skills *Enhance interactions between ourselves and others *Learn to assist people in distress and look after ourselves

Phillipa, Marg, Rhonda, Cassandra & Sandy

Under the guidance of the workshop facilitator Marg, participants learned how to Watch for signs of distress, Respond with appropriate care, Arrange appropriate support, Plan confirmed and Self care (WRAPS).

Following the workshop, participants enjoyed a lovely meal provided by Margaret Pearce and Jean Morgenstern, courtesy of Uniting Care.

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The Orange Dot

Visitor Views

Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

On Monday the 14th May 2018, Dr John McCosker and his wife Patricia visited Mount Morgan and toured the Railway Museum.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Dr. McCosker was Mount Morgan’s Hospital Doctor from P.T Barnum was a living dynamo. He was filled with 1963-1970. The couple left Mount Morgan to work in seemingly limitless energy, unconstrained imagination, Melbourne for four years and then moved to Brisbane in ambition born of great vision and driven by an orphaned 1974, where they have lived ever since. childhood struggling through poverty, hunger and regular Both keen golfers when they lived in Mount Morgan, Dr. Dickensian discomfort.

McCosker recalled “I would be playing a few rounds of Mostly though, P.T Barnum was an entertainment genius a week-end and often the police and ambulance sirens with a mind filled with fresh ideas and a unique talent for would sound across the green.” blurring the line between reality and fiction right before the “As the only Doctor in town, they would be coming for audience’s eyes, wide open in amazement as they were. me to attend to an accident”.

Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast as American Phineus Taylor Barnum, the orphaned son of a humble tailor who is hungry for success and thirsty for innovation. What he created and built was truly extraordinary, from the birth of modern show business to what we in the west came to know as The Circus, with The Greatest Show on Earth...

Barnum and Bailey Circus.

He rose from nothing to create a global mesmerising spectacle, but he is in danger of being consumed by his own creation; that and his desire to be accepted by the upper echelons of society.

P.T Barnum risks all that is really important to him - his family, his extended family of friends who love him and Two other familiar faces were seen at the Railway depend on him - in order to be accepted.

Museum recently. On Saturday, the 5th May 2018 Val Also starring the always excellent Zac Effron, Rebecca and Kerrod Atfield former Mount Morgan residents, Ferguson, Michelle Williams and Zendaya, ‘THE GREATEST returned to town for the Golden Mount Festival SHOWMAN’ was masterfully directly by Michael Gracey, celebrations. This is something they try to do each year. runs for one hour and forty minutes and is rated PG for Val grew up in Mount Morgan, the daughter of Vivian ‘mild themes’. and Audrey Gudmann who lived in James Street.

Get on board the rollercoaster of emotion, excitement, wonder and rhythm that is ‘THE GREATEST SHOWMAN’... “We really enjoyed the procession, and the main street makeover is great”. Kerrod said.

Loved it!

Mount Morgan State High Parent Teacher Afternoon

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Cross Country Age Champions 2018 U12 Boys- Zayveon Leisha - U12 Girls- Savannah Veber U13 Boys- Bruce Johnson - U13 Girls- Chloe Warry U14 Boys- Ernie Tull - U14 Girls- Hannah Smith U15 Boys- Tyson Ireland - U15 Girls- Sheryl Bannah U16 Boys- Montell Oram - U16 Girls- Lorina Seppings U17 Boys- Lachlan Buckton - U17 Girls- Belarna Ehlers Open Girls- Nakina Goltz

On Tuesday the 1st of May 2018 Mount Morgan State High School held its Parent Teacher Evening. This year the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Team (PBL) put a new spin on the usual formal sit down parent teacher evenings, making this one stand out from the rest.

Parents and students were invited to attend an informal afternoon session where the focus was on building positive relationships between students, teachers and families. A sausage sizzle was provided and drinks were on sale with proceeds going towards the Year 12 formal.

Based on feedback from students and families the event was a raging success and is set to be a regular event on the school calendar.

This term Mount Morgan High School will commence Girls Netball at Jardine Park in Rockhampton with 4 teams in the draw. Yr 7, Yr 8/9, Yr 10/11 and a year 12 team. All games are set to be played in the time slots of 5pm and 5:30pm.

This year will see Mount Morgan High students compete in Soccer with other high schools in Rockhampton with an eager Year 9 team. The draw is yet to be finalised so stay tuned to this spot.

Once again Mount Morgan will have 3 teams in the Rugby League draw which commences in term 3.

Year 9 boys Soccer team play every Tuesday afternoon in Rockhampton. Spectators are welcome to come and show their support. Check facebook every week for game times and place.

Keith Hare & Noel Kearney

AGM NOTICE Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD)

WEDNESDAY 27th JUNE 2018 5.30PM

Saint Mary’s Mother’s Day Cent Sale

Mount Morgan Railway Complex 1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan Q 4714

On Saturday 12th May 2018, Saint Mary’s Anglican Church held their Annual Mother’s Day Cent Sale in the Church Hall.

Nominations for executive are to be received for posting by Tuesday 12th June 2018 at 4pm.

Over 60 people attended the event hoping to win some great prizes. There were raffles, a multi-draw and lucky door prizes. Some lucky Mothers received a potted Chrysanthemum donated by the Kearney Family.

Proxy votes to be addressed to the Secretary in a sealed envelope and received by Tuesday 26th June 2018 at 2pm.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event or donated. Your support is much appreciated. A special thank you to Fitzroy Nurseries for their donations also.

Voting or proxy voting is for Financial Members Only.

Secretary Audrey Crawford

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News From the Lorikeets

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Our first home game of 2018! It was a big day of Rugby Union in Mount Morgan on Saturday with 4 games from U13’s to A Grade.

The Lorikeets were as close to full strength as we have been all year although we were still 5 players down with only 3 reserves. Brothers quickly reverted to the game plan which worked so well for them in last year’s Grand Final, using their big forwards close to the ruck. Whilst this did prove effective at times, the Mount Morgan forwards fought for every metre and brought some big contact to the Brothers’ attackers, as often as not driving them back and halting their momentum.

In the first half Connor Stewart continued his try scoring form from the last game, running in two tries, one of which was converted by Todd Toby. Brothers managed one converted try of their own in the first half. Half time score: Mount Morgan 12 Brothers 7.

In the second half, on the back of a number of penalties, Brothers scored first to take a 14-12 lead. Unsatisfied with two tries in the first half, Connor Stewart ran in another two unconverted tries in the second half. Brothers were not able to trouble the scorers again and the final score was Mt Morgan 22 def Brothers 14.

Stewart’s seven tries in the last two games has put him on top of the try scorers’ table in reserve grade and second in the overall list.

The Lorikeets are back on the road again for the next three weeks, Gladstone next week, then Biloela and after that Moura. On June 16th we are back in Mt Morgan for our Cancer Council Charity Day.

Welfare Bowls Club News Welfare Bowls would like to thank all that purchased tickets in our Mother’s Day Raffle. Tickets were sold in Morgan Street during the Golden Mount Festival.

The winners were, First prize, Basket of Goodies, Lyn Thomas 2nd Prize, Small Basket Terry Daley...(Rockhampton) 3rd Prize, Blanket & Mirror, Kylee Duncan 4th Prize, Handbag, Precilla Innis (Rockhampton) Thanks for your support.

On Sunday 20th May Welfare Club played against Victoria Park in the Passmore Trophy event in Rocky. This is an annual event devised by ex Morganite and Vicky Park stalwart Fred Passmore to create friendships and a little rivalry between the two clubs. Next game will be played at home later in the year.

Friday Night Bowls are now over until the Summer returns and our playing days are Sundays with a 9.30 am start. Tuesdays 1pm start and Club Comps will usually be on Saturdays.

We are situated in town at 28 Thompson Ave, just up from the Swimming Pool.

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

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SAVE THE DATE!

May 24: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Community Hub 10am - 12pm. $2 entry. For more info ring Tammy on 4835 4200 or 04193 17526 May 26: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale & Raffles. 2pm QCWA Hall East Street, Mount Morgan Ph: 49 38 1117 for details.

June 1: GMFA Disco. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall. 5-12 years. $5 entry. 6:00pm to 9:30pm.

June 2: Wowan Show Society’s Make it, grow it, bake it, sew it Fair. 10:00am Railway Avenue, Wowan.

June 2: GMFA Disco 6:00pm-9:00pm St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. $5 entry.

June 9: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8:00am -12 noon.

June 16: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. 9am Start. Gordon Street.

June 16: Masonic Lodge Cent Sale. 2pm Start. Masonic Lodge Gordon Street Mount Morgan. Ph: 0428 469 341.

June 22: MMSHS Variety Night. 6:00pm. Show starts 6:30pm. Manual Arts MPA building back of school. Entry $2 Adults, $1 students, $5 for families. Sausage sizzle & soft drinks on sale.

June 24: Dee Home Grown Festival. Mount Morgan CBD. 10am-4pm.

June 30: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale & Multi Draw & Raffles. 2pm QCWA Hall East Street, Mount Morgan.

July 14: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8:00am - 12 noon.

July 14: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. 9am Start. Gordon Street.

July 28: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale & Raffles. 2pm. QCWA Hall, East Street.

Congratulations to Amanda from Blackwater, the holder of winning blue ticket no F2 in Mount Morgan Historical Museum Mother’s Day Raffle. Thank you to all who supported us. Robyn Marshall, Secretary.

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