Mount Morgan Argus Volume 13, Issue 8

Volume 13, Issue 8

www.mountmorgan.org.au

25th April - 9th May 2018

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

Wellness Morning Tea - Page 4

Youth Week Activities - Page 2

Local Kindy Identity Care News Celebrates - Page her 15 94th Birthday - Pg 2

Meet the New Owners of Silver Wattle

Debi, Dave and Jayde Brant are the new owners of the Silver Wattle Caravan Park.

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Mount Morgan Celebrates Youth

Week 2018

Did you know that National Youth Week was established in 2000?

For the first time ever Queensland Celebrated their own Youth Week from Friday the 6th of April to Sunday 15th April 2018.

To mark this momentous occasion, Mount Morgan joined Queensland in the celebrations with plenty of activities for everyone aged 12 - 25.

The events kicked off at 9:30am on the 12th of April with a mixed touch football match at Newman Oval. Mr Fortescue kindly took time off from his holidays to referee the match.

The youth flocked down to watch the Walkie Talkies and Fergilicious battle it out for the grand prize. Miss Slater even joined a field position. In the end, Fergilicious was victorious and left the Walkie Talkies to come in second place.

Prizes were awarded for best costume and even best dance to be performed on a try.

The entertainment didn’t stop there though. After the match, eveyone made their way down to Boyd Park to join in the rest of the celebrations.

The day proved to be a great success with at least 60 children in attendance.

Skate park demonstrations, rock painting, sack races, stress ball making, and the Roseberry and CQ Youth Connect information stall were on offer to those who went.

Fun Time Amusements set up a jumping castle for the younger children to enjoy.

The biggest crowd pleaser was the bandana and t-shirt tie-dying where some very colourful apparel was created.

Mount Morgan Rotary were on hand to cook up a storm and provided a free BBQ with sausages on bread and burgers.

Free entry to the pool was also provided and Zooper Doopers were given out to all in attendance as a refreshment.

We would like to thank our sponsors for the event. Without you, and volunteers, events like this would never be possible: Mount Morgan IGA, Mount Morgan Promotion & Development Inc, newsXpress, Moonlite Cafe, Fox Video, Rockhampton PCYC, Deputy Mayor Cherie Rutherford, Mount Morgan Rotary Club, Rockhampton Trophy Centre and the Golden Mount Festival Association.

We hope next years event is bigger and better than ever. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and congratulations to Cassandra Donald, the Coordinator.

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Meet the New Owners of the Silver Wattle Caravan Park

After eight moves in eight years, the new owners of the Mount Morgan Silver Wattle Caravan Park have settled down in Mount Morgan, and that’s where they intend to stay.

David and Debi Brant took over the reins approximately four weeks ago and are settling in well with their new venture.

The family is originally from Cooroy in the Sunshine Coast and Dave is a registered builder.

Both Dave and Debi have a passion for gardening, and before they came to Mount Morgan had a Nursery.

Consequently over a thousand plants made the journey with them to their new home.

Pictured above: Debi, Dave and Jayde Brant of the Silver Wattle.

“Some guests have stayed over an extra night keen to sample “We can concentrate on the gardens as the buildings what Debi has in store from the kitchen”. Dave said. are all in good condition and I don’t have to spend time renovating them.” Dave said.

A vegetable and herb garden available for guests near the camp kitchen is an another great service the couple provide.

Proof the couple have already started on their landscaping project is evident with the addition of Debi and Dave are looking forward to becoming part of the several plants and garden ornaments at the entrance to Mount Morgan community, and Jayde is in Prep at Central the park and around the front garden area.

State Primary School. We encourage everyone to please make them welcome.

“We intend to remodel the theme of the gardens, to introduce more colour and create a tropical, canopy feel The Silver Wattle Caravan Park has thirty-three powered van to the park.” Debi said. sites at $25 and five unpowered sites for $22.

“This will also make it more interesting for our visitors There are three family cabins available from $110 and six when they take their dogs for a daily walk around the motel rooms available for $85 to $95. park.”

For those who are contracting in the area single rooms are When asked what convinced them to purchase a available for $60.

Business in Mount Morgan Dave replied. “The Silver Wattle ticked all the boxes for us, the right business, Free caravan dump site available. price, turnover, and area.”

Debi and Dave intend to be hands on operators. “We love talking to people and we want our visitors to feel welcome, comfortable and at home here.” Dave said.

While the couple have made a few changes including introducing can recycling bins around the park, and providing free firewood for their guests, some things remain the same including free eggs for guests on arrival.

The ‘camp kitchen’ is still available for guests to enjoy and every afternoon Dave and Debi provide delicious nibbles at ‘Happy Hour’, which is a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other.

The menu changes daily and is always a surprise!

Phone 07 49 381 550 or Mobile 0416752994 / 0416016856.

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MOUNT MORGAN WELLNESS MORNING TEA

I would like to thank everyone who attended the Wellness Morning Tea on Wednesday the 12th April 2018, with over 60 community members attending the day.

It was a wonderful day with informative talks and a delicious morning tea served by the Mount Morgan Rotary Club.

A special thank you to Breast Screen Queensland for their donations and support and to Mount Morgan Rotary for morning tea and looking after us all on the day.

Also thank you to the Mount Morgan Bakery for donating the lucky door prize, the Golden Mount Festival for the use of their equipment, Priscilla from Primrose Inspired Beauty for donating her time and services on the day and all the other services who attended.

Thank you to all for attending the Mount Morgan Wellness Morning.

There are too many to mention them all by name but their generosity is greatly appreciated and is what made the day such a great success.

Roxanne Hodda Health Promotion Officer BreastScreen Rockhampton

Sandy Hansen HIPPY Coordinator | Child Safe Contact Officer

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CQ Mens & Ladies Sand Green Championships Results of the Competition held Sunday 8th April 2018 at the Mount Morgan Golf Course.

Yeppoon golfers Joey Kimbara & Bernie Antcliff won the 2018 Central Queensland Sand Green Open Championships on Sunday 8th April, 2018.

Joey Kimbara after recording a 9 under par 61 around the Mount Morgan golf course on Sunday. He found that he was tied with Rockhampton member Shaun Antcliff who also fired a 9 under par 61. This lead to a sudden death play off which Joey Kimbara won on the second hole. This is Joey’s second C Q open championship win, after winning the C Q men’s open at the Rockhampton Golf Club last year.

Mount Morgan High Students Tame Kemp Hill On 29th March, North Rockhampton State High School hosted their Annual Cross Country Carnival and Mount Morgan High School were invited to compete with them on the day. Three brave youths volunteered to show their skill on the hill and what they achieved was amazing.

This was Bernie Antcliff’s biggest golf tournament win after she fired a one under par 69 to win the Ladies CQ Open Sand Ernie Tull (left) placed 2nd in Under14 boys Green Championship from her daughter who shot a par round Waylan Satrick (middle) placed 3rd in Under 16 boys Kye-Juan Leisha (right) placed 2nd in Under 15 boys of 70.

In the B grade, Mount Morgan’s Dan Mc Leod won with a one Well done boys you have done Mount Morgan High over par 71 from another club member Simon Ross on 72. In proud! the ladies, Rockhampton’s Nola Taylor won with an 83 gross, A big thank you to North Rockhampton State High winning by 4 shots from Miriam Vale’s Kate Bell on 87.

School for inviting us. Watch out for the team of In the C grade, Wowan’s Brian Moretti won with an 84 gross runners we put together for next year. from Mount Morgan’s Ted McKay winning the event on a Stay tuned to this spot! count back.

Wowan’s Gayle Webber won the ladies C grade.

The men’s net divisions went to: Rockhampton’s Lance Antcliff, 61.3 nett won the men’s A grade net from Rockhampton’s Greg Black 62 who had to survive a count back, Mount Morgan’s Jai Brown, 60.3, won B grade, from Rockhampton’s Rob Lindley 62.3., North Rockhampton’s Mick Masters 63 won C grade on a count back from Gracemere Lakes Geoff Means.

Pin shots: A grade: Shai Pearce & Glen Moss, B grade Geraldine Brewster & Dan McLeod.

Mount Morgan High School sports stars have been hard at it training for the upcoming seasons.

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 Long Drive: A grade: Shai Pearce & Joey Kimbara, B grade: Rockhampton with an eager Year 9 team. The draw is yet to be finalised so stay tuned to this spot.

Colleen Hill & Glenn Ford, C grade Mick Masters.

Golf Central Queensland management were pleased with the results of the trial of having the men & ladies teeing off together in a major tournament but playing for separate titles with all competitors congratulating them on the experiment and at a time when the Mount Morgan golf club is celebrating its 60th Anniversary.

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

With 3 teams 7/8 junior team, 9/10 Intermediate team, 11/12 Senior team.

Keep an eye out for regular updates.

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Pride in Your Town

Mount Morgan – A small town with a big heart! This was clearly evident on a recent Saturday morning when the reception room of the C Q Family Practice was full of ladies and three gents and not one sick person in sight.

No, the folk had gathered for a working bee workshop to knit or crochet some “Share & Care Bears”. These lovely, bright little cuddly bears are given to our local children who do not always appreciate some of the Doctor’s necessary tasks. The bears have a magical effect on tears and were lovingly knitted or crocheted by locals for local families.

The table space was covered in knitting needles and a large quantity of padding, while a huge plastic container held bundles of delightful coloured wool; even patterns were available so there were no excuses. The ladies and men made good use of all these items and many charming colourful bears and their clothing were completed or started.

Another speciality of the morning was the official showing of the “Suggestion Box”, a model house beautifully built with all modern conveniences, even a solar system, built for the surgery by Stephen Rendalls and his son. The “Suggestion Box“house may receive a number of suggestions for the Practice but Stephen said there will be no orders accepted for the house.

Doctor Choudhry and his wife, Sobia also joined the group for a delightful morning tea supplied by the staff, and the Doctor was appreciative of all the work by the ladies and gents present for the comfort of the children. The staff of the practice, 3 clerical and 2 nursing, must be congratulated for their effort to assist little ones facing some traumatic moments. I am sure the little ones say a ”BIG Thank You”.

From an overheard whisper, there maybe another working bee workshop next school holidays, June or July. Care to join the fun?

Over the Festival week end, visitors may be interested in the history of the Museum building so here are a few items of interest. The original building was erected in 1895, and was an impressive drapery and clothing store owned by James Stewart and Co. That company had operated in Rockhampton from 1862. In later years the Mount Morgan Woods family bought the business in Rockhampton but still trades under the original name. With the closure of the mine in 1925 the business closed in 1928 and it remained empty for many years until in the 1930’s it became a roller skating rink with a very uneven floor so it took some skill to remain upright. Many a spill occurred from the game ones who tried skating. Then it remained idle again till 1950 until Mount Morgan Limited bought the building. After many building alterations it became the Single men’s quarters for displaced men from many Eastern European countries of different nationalities.

These men had to work at Mount Morgan Limited for two years before they could then seek employment in their chosen careers. In the late 1950’s the Amateur Dramatic Group took over most of the building for their productions with some rooms being allotted to the Red Cross, Child Welfare and Community Health. In 1977 Mount Morgan Limited donated the building to the Trustees of the Mount Morgan Historical Society so all valuable items in the East Street Museum could be relocated to better premises. The present Museum was opened on the 21st November 1983 and is still progressing and has become a major tourist attraction for our town.

A tidy and clean town reflects the pride and self-satisfaction of its residents.

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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

Private Stubbs visits Family c. 1917 / England / Family visit to North Coates, Lincolnshire / Mount Morgan-born Private Allan Foster (‘Lal’) Stubbs (1897-1985) (centre), 1st A.I.F. 42nd Battalion (France)* / Aunt Gertrude Stubbs+ (1879-1951) (left), only sister of Private Stubbs’ father, Mount Morgan resident, Thomas Upsell Stubbs (1868-1954) / An unidentified relative (right). * To view Private Stubbs’ service record, visit https://honouringanzacs.net.au. + Aunt Gertrude sent dozens of postcards to family in Mount Morgan from England during World War I, which we still have today.

Photographer unknown.

Photograph by courtesy of this author, grand-niece of A. F. Stubbs.

The History of William (Bill) Meade My grandfather William (Bill) Meade was born in Allandale, near Ballart in 1886, at some stage he moved to New Zealand, where he married in Wellington. He died in 1968, when I was 12, he lived with us off and on, and I was very close to him. He told me lots of “yarns” over the years, one about driving bullock teams in the Snowy Mountains.

It was a medal, mistakenly referred to as the “Gallipoli Star”

by Anzac and British troops.

In 1915 he was working as a Head Lad in a stable in Riccarton, near Christchurch. In November 1915, he signed up; he would have been 30. He didn’t speak about the war very much, once he told me about leading donkeys with wounded on, down hills, but he wasn’t at Gallipoli. He spent all his time during WW1 in the Egyptian Campaign. He never said, but I guess he would have been looking after the horses. Bill served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces from 16/11/15 to 2/3/19, he served almost 3 years overseas. 7/2285 Trooper William Meade.

The Ottoman War Medal was a gallantry decoration instituted by the Ottoman Sultan Reshad V on March 1 1915. In the centre of the badge inside the crescent is the cypher of Sultan Mehmed V and characters representing the words, ‘The Victorious’. Below this is the Muslim calendar date 1333 - equivalent to the year 1915 in the western Gregorian calendar. It was awarded for distinguished war service and officers and enlisted personnel from both the Ottoman Army and Navy were eligible to receive it. Military personnel from the Ottoman Empire’s wartime allies, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria, could also be awarded it. It was officially titled the Ottoman War Medal, but was also known as the Gallipoli Star. The medal was made in Turkey and Germany, so there are some differences to the design and the quality. Poorer quality ones went to the soldiers, better quality ones to the officers.

My Grandfather spent all of his overseas time in Egypt fighting against the Turks. He would have been serving with the Canterbury Mounted Rifles (CMR). The CMR where involved in the charge of the light brigade at Beersheba in 1917, alongside the Aussies, as well as other battles.

I’m lucky to have this, it’s something I treasure, and I guess my Grandfather did too. He lived a very humble life, he died in a War Veterans home, I visited him the afternoon before he passed. His possessions fitted into a suitcase, a small one.

By Graeme Meade.

Bill bought back from the war, one souvenir; he showed it to me once and told me how he got it. He told me he was out on patrol one day; he came across a wounded Turkish soldier, the man was begging for water, my grandfather stopped and gave him a drink from his water bottle. The man then grasped my grandfather’s arm and beckoned him to wait. The man was fiddling around with his tunic; then put something into his hand.

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

Chock-full of wit, music and colour, COCO is Disney Pixar’s best movie since TOY STORY 3. At times a little scary, often hilarious and ultimately very tender, this is a movie that will totally captivate people of all ages and genders; and if you remain unaffected

by Coco it may be time to visit your heart specialist.

So, an invitation is hereby extended to all of us “tough guys” out there to put aside the “macho” for a couple of hours, sit down with the family and watch COCO. The boy can play! Miguel Rivera is twelve years old and he loves music so much he wants to make it his life and become a truly great musician like his idol, the universally loved and revered, the late Ernesto De La Cruz.

Sadly, music is forbidden in Miguel’s home since his great great Grandmother made it a family law many many tears ago after being abandoned by her musician husband. The Rivera family has enforced this iron-clad policy against music ever since, and every generation that followed went directly into the honourable family business of shoemaking.

This is expected to be Miguel’s destiny as well, but his heart is set on music.

When his Grandma catches him preparing for a music competition on Dia de los Muertos she smashes his prized and much-loved old guitar... Oh no! What to do?

Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel remembers that his idol Ernesto’s famous guitar is on display during the celebrations.

Perhaps he could just “borrow” it for the competition.

Mount Morgan Rodeo

With the very first strum of Ernesto’s guitar something magical happens, and Miguel and his trickster canine buddy are launched into an extraordinary adventurous journey that may unlock the real story of his family’s history.

Directed by Lee Unkrich (who, funnily enough also directed Sunday May 6th 2018 - Mount Morgan Showgrounds TOY STORY 3), voiced by Benjamin Bratt, Gael Garcia Bernal Gates open 6am and newcomer Anthony Gonzalez, COCO is rated PG for Horse sports from 8am “mild themes” and runs for one hundred magical minutes.

Rodeo kicks off at 11am Like Molly always said, “Do yourselves a favour... “. Enjoy life together. Watch COCO... Loved it!

Adults $15, seniors and kids 13 - 16yrs $10 kids 4 - 12 $5, under 3 years free, family $25

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ANZAC DAY SERVICES MOUNT MORGAN

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

THE ANZAC DAY PARADE A young child watched the ANZAC day parade and saw the medals the marchers wore.

He turned to his dad and asked with a grin, who or what are they marching for?

There are a lot of reasons my son, said dad, come sit down and I’ll tell you a few.

They march for the soldiers who didn’t come home, for the ships that were sunk and their crews.

And for those who manned the aircraft that flew unfriendly skies They faced many dangers and sometimes lost their lives.

We think of the widows and children that these men left behind And to be aware of their welfare and try to give them peace of mind.

The fuzzy wuzzy Angels carried wounded soldiers along the Kokoda track.

The Front Line Angels (nurses) helped soldiers regain their health. Courage they would never lack.

They march for the Womens Land Army who worked outside when their menfolk were not there.

They ploughed the ground and grew the crops, to hear them complain would be rare.

Then there is the Salvation Army who are worthy of our gratitude indeed.

They provided food and comfort on the battlefield and wherever there was a need.

They march for the Unknown Soldier. His name will never be known.

And all of those who died like him. He did not die alone.

Not only men and women but animals too we remember on ANZAC Day. They helped to save out soldiers lives each in their own special way.

Jack Simpson and a donkey were a familiar sight for the wounded at Gallipoli.

They rescued about 300 soldiers before a bullet struck Jack an unfortunate tragedy.

The capture of the wells at Beersheba was due largely to the Whalers, Australian bred horses.

Camels were also used in Egypt by the Australian Army forces.

Many pigeons were trained and nurtured during World War 2.

In Papua New Guinea communications were poor so many important missions they flew.

Black Labrador tracker dogs were used in Malaya and Vietnam.

They saved the lives of their handlers and team members and were expert at tracking a man.

We remember the soldiers who defended Australia when Darwin was under attack.

The enemy were so close to home. Thank goodness they didn’t come back.

So you see son ANZAC Day means different things to different people, including you and me.

Praise the Lord we can keep the spirit alive and keep Australia free.

Alma Graham – April 2008

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

Raffles Friday Night

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

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Phone Des: 0447 275 402

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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

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Mount Morgan Concreting Service

All aspects concreting Restoration old slabs a speciality Exposed- Colour- Stencil Jobs under $3000 value

Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

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TIGER PRAWNS SMALL $15 kg LARGE $23 kg

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

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

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

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

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

News from

Kindy Care

The Kindy Care Mt Morgan children have been visiting the local Mount Morgan Library on a Monday for the Lively Library sessions with Miss Kath. The children listen to wonderful stories, sing a variety of songs and make music using their bodies (clapping tapping feet etc.) Miss Kath also organises a craft activity for the children to complete, this is wonderful and positive activity for the Kindy to partake in. The children enjoy being out in the community. On our return to the Kindy we detour through the local primary school to allow the pre-prep children the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the local school environment, reinforcing the location of the different amenities that the children will access next year.

On Monday the 21st March a local Aboriginal artist and grandparent of one of our Kindy children came and taught the children about Aboriginal painting. The children learnt about what the symbols mean and about what each colour represents in Aboriginal paintings. Piruwanni brought in some of her own paintings that she had completed to show the children and explained the meaning behind each of the paintings. The children then attempted their own Aboriginal dot painting on one of the hand drawn pictures.

We had some wonderful results.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Do you have an hour or two spare, enjoy meeting people and would like to promote our great town to visitors?

Give MMPAD a call on 49 382 312.

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Fire Safety Training

On Wednesday 18th April 2018, David Sealy, Officer in charge QFES Mount Morgan, kindly donated his time to visit the Railway Complex to offer instruction to MMPAD executives and volunteers, on the safe use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets.

Everyone found the session most informative and we thank David and his able assistant Dale (Flip) Toby.

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Mount Morgan In the dark about your electricity bills?

Join us to find out how to save money on your power bills?

This event will answer your questions!

Wednesday, 2 May, 10am - 12pm The Green Shed, Thompson Avenue Mount Morgan Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Gordon Street Mount Morgan.

Holy Eucharist with Father Paul Gribble.

Sunday 6th May at 8am

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CLASSIFIEDS

SAVE THE DATE!

Apr 23 - May 2: Mobile Breastscreen Bus. Mount Morgan Hospital. Call 13 20 50 for an appointment.

Apr 24: Mount Morgan High Anzac Service. 11:00am.

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

Dawn Service 4.30am. Morning Service 11am.

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

Apr 29: Free puppet show. 4pm School of Arts.

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

May 4: Talent Quest & Photography Comp. 6:30pm.

Mount Morgan School of Arts.

May 5: GMFA from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Morgan Street.

May 5: GMFA Disco for 5.12yrs. St. Mary’s Anglican Hall.

May 6: 8am - 11am. Breakfast at the Dam. May 6: 8am Mount Morgan Rodeo Horse sports. Rodeo 11am. Showgrounds. See page 10.

May 6: Ambrose Gold Golf Tournament 9:00am.

May 6: Fireworks & movie at the Dam. 5:00pm.

May 7: Lindy Picnic 10am-2pm Showgrounds.

May 10: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm play starts 7.30 pm.

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

May 12: Multicap Bowls Fundraisr at The Dee. 11:00am.

May 13: Dee Bowls fundraiser for Bouldy Singers. 10.30am May 17: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am play starts 10am.

May 19: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. 9am Start.

May 19: Masonic Lodge Cent Sale. 2pm Start. Masonic Lodge Gordon Street Mount Morgan. Ph: 0428 469 341.

May 24: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm play starts 7.30pm.

May 26: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale & Raffles. 2pm QCWA Hall East Street, Mount Morgan Ph: 49 38 1117 for details.

May 30: Aust Gov Mobile Service. from 9:30am. Next to the Mount Morgan School of Arts.

May 31: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am play starts 10am.

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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 ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10am to 8pm.

PHONE 49 382 451 Monday to Friday.

Desktop Computers For Sale - Windows 7+8 with screen, keyboard and mouse. $150 - $200 New Stock Phone 04 7811 0714 Laptops For Sale. Windows 7+8+10. DVD draws. $150 - $200 New Stock - Phone 04 78110714 FOR SALE:- Camper Trailer. Strong, built by O’Mara’s Trailers Rockhampton. Good shockies, boat rack.

Registered $2100 O.N.O Phone 0421 344 479 CWA Raffle Results:- $100 Petrol Voucher at Stewarts Keith Watts - Ticket no F63.

Lucky Board - No 34 Olivia Bellert. No 69 - Jill Hall FOR SALE: Cocky cage $40, Floodlights on casters $40, new lures $1each, table lamp-clipon $20, new Telstra mobile $50, 6 battery clocks $10 each, Husqvana leaf blower $200, 6 torches $10 new ea, 60 DVD & cases $50, soldering iron $30.

Phone 0429632993 or 49381016 NOTICE Mount Morgan Motel & Van Park wish to advise that their land line telephone is out of order.

Please contact - 04 177 48 940

Central Qld Motor Sporting Club Inc.(C.Q.M.S.C.) Gold Rush Sprint Race 13th & 14th JULY 2018 Flower Arrangements For Mother’s Day 28 Gordon Street Saturday 12th May - All Day Sunday 13th May - 7am to 9am Phone 0459 544 698

Next Argus: Wednesday, 9th May, 2018 All inclusions required by Wednesday 2nd May, 2018 Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com