Mount Morgan Argus Volume 13, Issue 4

Volume 13, Issue 4

www.mountmorgan.org.au

28th February - 14th March 2018

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

MMCSS’s Friendship Chair - Page 11

Fingerlings find a new home Page 7

MMSHS Leader Inductionher & 106th Local Identity Celebrates 94th Birthday-Celebrations - Page 4 & 5 Birthday Pg 2

Mount Morgan Streetscape Official See Page 3 for story Opening

MMPAD is organising a Progressive Dinner 28th April from 5:30pm EntrĂŠe at the Leichhardt Hotel, Grand Hotel for dinner and conclude the night with desert, tea and coffee at the Railway Hotel.

The cost including transport is $30 per person and bookings are essential Phone 4938 2312 or Email - mmpad@bigpond.com

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Pride in Your Town For many years we have concluded our articles with “Think Clean - Be Tidy” and this is as important nowadays as it was 7 years ago. Our town is looking more cared-for so let us all help at all times and on Clean up Australia Day also. Do not let a few minor thoughtless people take away the pride we hold in our town.

With Anzac Day approaching we wish to reprint the Frank Golding article that was published in the Centenary Book of 1882 – 1982. Many may not have had the opportunity to read that book.

“The Coronation Light”

A Mount Morgan landmark, the Coronation Light, remains today as a reminder of the town’s busier and prosperous past. The Light was erected by the Municipal Council in 1902, to commemorate the coronation of Edward V11, and was originally situated at the intersection of Morgan and East Streets opposite the Leichardt Hotel. It was removed to its present site at Anzac Park in 1947, when the main street was bituminised.

The Lamp was originally a gas lamp connected to the Mount Morgan Gasworks on Byrnes Parade, but is now lit by electricity. It is erected on a concrete pedestal 5ft 6ins high with a 4ft square base, on top of which is an iron gas standard about 14ft high, which holds the light.

The Coronation Light stands in Anzac Park overlooking the town’s War Memorial, and as well as being a reminder of the King Edward’s Coronation in 1902, it is itself a War Memorial to the Mount Morgan troopers who fought in the Boer war in South Africa.

There are two tablets on the pedestal.

One reads: “In Memory of Mount Morgan Troopers, who left the town to fight in the Boer War in South Africa”, The other tablet reads: “The Coronation Light was erected by the Municipal Council to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VII …. Arthur Mackenzie, Mayor 1902”.

A further Memorial stone is opposite the Community Services Hall honouring John Charles Boyes,who served in the First World war in France as an Ambulance man.

He had never smoked in his civilian life but in France where the smell of death in the trenches was so overpowering he took up smoking, to the detriment of his own health. Upon his memorial stone are the words: “In grateful memory of John Charles Boyes who nobly served his fellow men”.

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

by Catherine McIntosh

William Knox D’Arcy ‘D’Arcy’s Mount Morgan fortune funded his exploration for oil in the Persian Gulf that gave the British navy a strategic advantage in World War I and resulted in the eventual formation of British Petroleum’ (Dr. Ray Boyle, historian). c. 1885 / English-born William Knox D’Arcy (1849-1917) / Solicitor, businessman, entrepreneur / Original member of the Mount Morgan Syndicate / Original director and shareholder of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited (‘Old Company’) / Returned permanently to England in the late 1880s, remaining a director and shareholder of the Old Company / Chairman of the Old Company’s London board* / Financial-backer of an exploration team which discovered oil in Persia in 1908 / Director of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company+ / 2012 inductee, Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. * The Old Company established a board in London in 1912 to trade its shares on the London Stock Exchange. + Renamed British Petroleum (BP) in 1954.

Photographer unknown.

Photograph from the State Library of Queensland.

Mount Morgan Streetscape Official Opening!

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Friday the 23rd February 2018, at 9.30am the spotlight was on Mount Morgan’s central business district (CBD) for the official opening of the Mount Morgan Streetscape Improvement Project.

Mayor Margaret Strelow, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd and Councillors joined with local business traders, school children and residents to mark the milestone.

Officially opening the revamped main street with Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe praised Council for the job-generating project.

“This revitalisation - supported through the Works for Queensland Program and the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program of more than $1.4 million, is delivering employment and economic development opportunities that may otherwise not materialise.”

Above L-R; Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Mayor Margaret Strelow & Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd.

“There has been over $2 million of recent investment in Mount Morgan, including for the stunning new streetscape, development incentives, and fishing opportunities at the Dam.” “Council is also continuing our major push for the Fireclay Caverns, a truly unique tourist attraction with international significance to be reopened.”

Parks Committee Chair Councillor Cherie Rutherford praised the local business community and primary school who turned out to support the opening.

Grant Cassidy, Managing Director of the Cassidy group and a member of Council’s Economic Development Advisory Committee, said the tourism potential in Mount Morgan could not be overestimated.

“The local community has really been fantastic throughout this process, and supporting the project despite the necessary interruptions, and I would like to thank them for their patience and understanding during these works.”

“The rich history here, including the mine, the railway, museums and beautiful architecture, provides a wonderful foundation from which to forge the town’s future as a thriving tourist destination.

As well as the Lively Morgan Street programme, Advance Rockhampton is working on other strategies and campaigns to make this happen.

“It was especially pleasing to see the school kids there today because they have been watching the transformation from the classroom windows these past months, and this morning was their chance to be part of the opening,” Cr Rutherford said.

“The new Explore Rockhampton Destination Guide will include the top ten experiences in Mount Morgan, we will be collaborating with Mount Morgan Promotion and Development to refresh their online presence, and Advance Rockhampton will provide opportunities for local businesses to take part in an exclusive and The occasion was the perfect venue for the launch subsidised Small Business Management Program.” of the “Lively Morgan Street” and “Advance Mount Mount Morgan Central State School Morgan” programmes.

Students

Mayor Strelow said “The Lively Quay Street programme has been a huge success, bringing markets, performances, and sporting events to Rockhampton’s stunning Riverbank.”

“Council is now going to bring that success and excitement to Mount Morgan, with funding and in kind support available for festivals, installations, pop ups and public classes, as well as recreational and creative activities.”

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MMSHS Leadership Inductions & 106th Birthday

Monday the 12th February 2018, saw invited guests, parents, carers, community members and students gather for the Mount Morgan State High School Leadership Induction and 106th Birthday Celebrations.

The stifling heat didn’t discourage over fifty people from attending the ceremony which began at 11am in the Multi-Purpose area.

Special Guests were Mayor Margaret Strelow, Deputy Mayor Cherie Rutherford, Regional Director of the Above L - R: Miranda with Sister Janaya Bray Department of Education Ms Kim Fredericks, Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Education Mr. Mayor Margaret Strelow also spoke of Mount Morgan State Peter Tanzer, and School Patron Ms Irene Sturgess.

High School’s proud history and tradition and commented that Mount Morgan High is a favourite of many.

School Vice-Captain, Carla-Delle Wilkes-Hayden led the proceedings with an acknowledgement to the “Life’s journey may take you to many different places”, Mayor Strelow said. “Be proud of what you’ve been asked Traditional Owners, Past, Present and Emerging. to do.”

On the 13th February 2008, the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised to the Indigenous Peoples of Australia Principal Mr. Trevor Rickertt and Deputy Principal Mr. Jon in his speech to Parliament and Carla-Delle read an Oates presented the Senior badges to the year 12 students. extract of this speech to those present.

Special awards were presented to Constable Preston After the strains of the National Anthem ended, School Mooney the School Adopt a Cop, who was unable to be Captains Janaya Bray and Bailey de Groot Hansen spoke present, and to Deputy Principal Mr Dan Williamson. of the exciting leadership journey. This journey began in November 2017 for the year 12 students and included workshops to prepare them for their responsibilities within the School and wider community.

Principal Trevor Rickertt welcomed everyone and offered some words of wisdom for the School Leaders.

“You may be challenged in that the decisions you make may override your friendships.” Mr Rickertt said. “Good leaders are not selfish, are prepared to make personal sacrifices and help themselves and each other”. Mr. Rickert continued.

Regional Director Ms Kim Fredericks admitted she had a ‘soft spot’ for Mount Morgan and spoke of the great legacy that past school leaders have left. “Leaders leave a legacy behind and build on previous leaders’ work.”

Ms Fredericks said. “I ask what your legacy for Mount Morgan High be? All Students can be leaders in some way. I’m sure you’ll all be great role models, and lead by example.” She concluded.

Above L-R: School Vice-Captain Carla-Delle Wilkes-Hayden with Principal Trevor Rickertt

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School Captains – Janaya Bray & Bailey de Groot Hansen, School Vice-Captain – Carla-Delle Wilkes-Hayden.

Gordon House Captains – Zane Smith & Carla-Delle Wilkes-Hayden, Vice-Captain Alan Tull.

Kendall House Captains – Seth Warry & Grace Neilsen, Vice-Captain – Kathy Hauff.

Paterson House Captains – Lachlan Buckton & Keanna Martin-Bray, Vice-Captain – Julia Morley.

Senior Leadership Team – Savannah Alden, Jessica Speers, Tyneesha Sionepeni.

School Captain Bailey de Groot Hansen (Centre) with his proud parents

Student Representative Council Leaders are: PresidentStephanie Wyvill, Secretary – Amber Buckles and Treasurer - Julia Morley.

Student Representative Council Members:- Year This was followed by the presentation of the School Leaders 11-Lorina Seppings & Matthew Turner. Year 10-Tom Badges by Mr Dan Williamson, Mr Trevor Rickertt and Ms Barlow & Nicholas Van Dreumel. Year 9-Ethan Romaroag Vicky O’Brien. & Eli Tanner. Year 8-La’Karna Hayden & Kasai Hughes.

Year 7-Alula Camm & Chloe Forbes.

All Year 12 students then took the oath of leadership which was charted by the seniors of 1987.

Congratulations to the seniors of 2018 and we wish The ceremony concluded with the cutting of the birthday cake by the school leaders, followed by morning tea.

them all a successful and happy school year.

Congratulations to all the staff, leaders and students at Mount Morgan State High School on a wonderful morning.

Above: Mayor Margaret Strelow delivers her address

Photos supplied by Picture Perfect Photography. If there are any parents who would like a photo from the day please contact Above L-R: School Captains Bailey de Groot Hansen and Janaya Bray

Jodi from Postcard Perfect Photography via: Facebook or mobile 04 67 622 220

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Samuel Lamb (Junior) - Part 1.

At the age of thirteen, he was a ringbarker in the Mount Eugene area near Gladstone and later at Biloela, working on a property owned by the James Sterrit family.

Towns such as Mount Morgan have a wealth of history and entwined in this history are people, some well known, others not so well known.

Samuel Lamb is one such person who has in his own way contributed to the history of Mount Morgan.

He was born in 1906, the son of Samuel Lamb and Mary Ann Lamb (nee Crook), and although he was bought up in the then thriving community he never went to school and never learnt to read and write.

At the age of 25, Samuel Lamb married Sarah Mavis Bucton in the Catholic church and this marriage was blessed with 11 children – eight sons and three daughters. Two of Samuel’s sons died at an early age.

Samuel, because of his lack of education, spent most of his life working as a labourer of one sort or another.

The Mount Morgan Arts and Craft Group that meet at the Welfare House on Thompson Avenue invite the people of Mount Morgan to an open day on Tuesday 20th March 2018.

We will have some displays of the work that we have done over the past years and we will be happy to show you anything that you think that you would be interested in doing or seeing made.

Our Hostess for the day will be Lesley Bain and Lesley will show you around the building and discuss any

From this property Samuel went to a neighbouring property owned by the Campbells. He was employed as a fencer, ring-barker and prickly pear clearer.

Samuel spent most of his working life working on properties in the Dawson and Callide Valleys and it was from his work with horses that he was able to participate in the buck-jumping shows of Curley Bell, Joe Atkinson, and many other shows which visited Mount Morgan in the early days.

He rode buck-jumpers at Sam Fuller’s show at Dululu. Samuel also liked to attend the race meetings which were held at Mount Morgan, Wowan, Dululu, Baralaba and other places in the two valleys.

Samuel was also involved in mustering horses in the Parie (now Biloela) area for the Beak Family.

Other occupations throughout his lifetime included work at the smelters and the big dump at the Mount Morgan Mine during WWII years.

CRAFT OPEN DAY of the displays that you see.

The Rockhampton Regional Council have upgraded the building and we are proud that we are able to use it each week for our crafts.

We would love to see you between the hours of 10.00am and 1.00pm and we will have a cup of tea or coffee and light morning tea for you to enjoy.

Come along and see what we do and maybe there will be something that you might like to learn and so join our group.

Samuel spent many of his earlier years swimming in the creeks, rivers and dams and it was this experience that enabled him to rescue a baby in the flood of 1928. He swam down the flooded river near Wura (in the Dawson Valley) to save James Straw’s son.

Samuel worked hard but he also played hard, taking a keen interest in old-time dancing, sports such as football, cricket, boxing and running.

“It was a hard, but happy life, one which it was my fortune to have. I now look back over the years that have passed and in the twilight of my life I can truly say ‘Well Sammy Lamb, it was all worthwhile’,” he said.

Samuel Lamb’s history was compiled

by Mount Morgan and District Historical Research Officer, Mr Frank Golding.

This story was written from Mr. Golding’s notes.

Next edition we will bring you an addition to the above story which was written by Mount Morgan resident and Samuel Lamb’s son Trevor Lamb.

You are very welcome to attend even if you only wish to see our lovely building.

President Heather Barker said that we will have a lot of members from Tuesday patchwork, Wednesday ceramics and Thursday knitting and crochet there to talk to you.

Come along and enjoy a morning at Welfare House in Thompson Avenue.

For further information feel free to Contact President Heather Barker on - 0437 503 467.

fingerlings find new home

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Saturday 17th February 2018, saw approximately thirty people gather at the Mount Morgan No. 7 Dam for MMPAD’s Annual Fingerling release.

Craig Cluff from Hanwood Fish Hatchery in Murgon was up at daybreak to prepare the fingerlings for their journey to Mount Morgan.

MMPAD is also keen to monitor the frequency and size of successful catches in the dam.

With buckets and containers inhand, the locals all gathered around the boat ramp eagerly waiting for the Hanwood Landcruiser to arrive.

Give us a call, email or facebook us if you would like to share your catch with our readers.

Approximately 9,500 Golden Perch or (Yellow Belly) fingerlings were released in various locations in the waters of the Dam. Craig stated “It was a fantastic turn out and a lovely day for it. This is a credit to MMPAD for advertising this event. I will be seeing you again next year for the next restocking”.

Luka helps with the release

Henry lends a hand

Thank you to local electrician Mark Humphreys for providing the boat and assisting MMPAD President John Steinberger to release fingerlings into deeper water in another area of the Dam. A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Dam to support this unique Mount Morgan Event.

Locals gather for the arrival of the fingerlings.

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The Orange Dot

Visitors to the Railway Museum

Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

Brigsby Bear What a rare gem is BRIGSBY BEAR. The sleeper hit of the year that is destined to become a cult classic...And it is unique. We’ve seen movies based on a similar premise before (think “BLAST FROM THE PAST’ or, whisper it’s name... ‘BAD BOY BUBBY’), but nothing like BRIGSBY.

Friday the 9th February, saw forty-one visitors arrive with Terry’s Tours and Charter bus to visit the Railway Museum and Tourist Information Centre.

Featuring major stars like old favourites Greg Kinnear, Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) and Clare Danes, BRIGSBY BEAR was created and written by comic genius Kyle Mooney who is a director for Saturday Night Live, and also stars in this wonderful movie as the lead character, James Pope.

This was Terry’s Birthday Bash Tour which lasted for seven days and included Nudgee, Hervey Bay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Mount Morgan, Fern’s Hideaway, Gin Gin and home.

Most, if not all of us born after 1950 (TV came to Oz in ‘56) can remember a favourite TV show that completely mesmerised us as kids.

One show that we loved and were completely devoted to... But what if that one show was created and made just for one child? You.

When asked how old Terry was. “ It changes, however we think he’s 70.” was the reply!

Sorry Terry.

James is a superfan. He is obsessed with BRIGSBY BEAR, a kids’ show he’s been following religiously his entire life... And he’s now a fullgrown young man. The show’s a bit goofy and nerdy and cutesy, but it has become more complex as he has grown; informing him about life, educating him, providing a moral compass.

James’ parents are super-protective to the extreme point of insulating him from the outside world.

The visitors hailed from the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Burlie Heads and for some of them this was the 30-34th trip with Terry!

“He treats us all like his babies, picks us up from our doors and drops us back home again”, the ladies commented.

Then suddenly, one traumatic night out of nowhere James’ comfortable, protected, sheltered world is turned completely upside down. Throughout the aftermath, the often hilarious upheavals that follow, James clings to his security blanket BRIGSBY BEAR to help him get through.

On Tuesday the 12th February, eleven visitors including Rick from Bayview, Yeppoon joined us for a tour and morning tea.

But then James learns that his show has been cancelled...Oh no!

What’s he going to do? Rather than curl up into a little ball and hide, James decides that “the show must go on...”

The group included visitors from Brisbane, Gold Coast and Bundaberg. All were staying at Bayview Towers and had been touring the region including our ‘lovely and friendly’ town of Mount Morgan.

There is, of course much more to James’ and BRIGSBY’S story but to say more would give it away so the lips are sealed. Suffice to say that you may well fall in love with this little movie. You’ll certainly laugh and maybe shed a tear, captured by this funny, offbeat, heartfelt and uplifting take of the healing and redeeming powers of creativity and self-belief.

BRIGSBY BEAR is just short of an hour and a half long and is rated PG (PG 13 is probably more accurate).

Loved it!

Mount Morgan Central State School The Power of Friendship

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A ‘Friendship Chair’ provides safety and friendship. Mr Carlson thought it was a great idea and agreed that the school should have one. Everyone designed a ‘Friendship Chair’ and sign. After the class voted, Billi’s design was elected.

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Mr Hehir on behalf of the Men’s Shed kindly put the ‘Friendship Chair’ and sign together for the school. Miss Bowers’ 2017 3/4 class was very proud of their achievement and would like to thank Mr Hehir and the Men’s Shed for their kind work.

Today the ‘Friendship Chair’ is used most lunch times.

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Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

A ‘must see’ at the Mount Morgan Historical Museum is the Smithy which has just been upgraded to include a new cement walkway and cover for visitors to stay out of the weather and shaded whilst viewing.

The Smithy contains the tools used by Charles Hempseed and Rogers. Their smithy was located in Dee Street in 1921 and moved to Morgan Street in 1926. They then bought side-by-side houses in Rockhampton and moved their business, using both back yards to set up the business.

After retiring they donated the tools and equipment to the Museum.

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

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Phone Gordon Lee today: 0418886997

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Raffles Friday Night

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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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Golden Mount Store

Kelly’s Update “After 2 years of trying, we regret to announce we are pulling the pin on Golden Mount Leading Appliances.

We have tried all possible angles, but between our family commitments, with Maverick still in and out of hospital for at least another 18 months, we don’t have the finances or manpower to continue the commitment the business needs.

We are still looking at further opportunities for the soon to be empty shop and are hoping to find something the community will find useful and will be supportive of.

We would like to thank all of our customers that have supported us over the past 24 months, and those who continue to support our Convenience shop don’t be alarmed, we are not going anywhere, just trying to find a better fit for our family.

Maverick

For an update on Maverick, he is an amazing little man who has such an amazing personality. He seems to be getting stronger and hopefully it won’t be much longer until his organs can be repositioned inside his abdominal cavity which won’t compromise his breathing any further.

We will continue to be open 7 days per week for all your This type of condition varies between patients and care convenience needs from 6am (ish) to 9pm Monday to plans are greatly dependant on the situation and the Friday, and from 7am on Weekends and public holidays. child’s strengths.”

Dee Bowls Club News The Dee Bowls Club is now open on Friday 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 3pm till Closing. Social membership is only $2, and Ordinary Membership $10, come join us. You will find us on the Burnett Highway right between both caravan parks.

Planning a function? The club house is available throghout the week - for bookings call Robyn George on 0487 180073

Colin and Michelle Dean Fitzroy Funerals 187 Musgrave Street Rockhampton 24 Hour Contact 49225422

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The Dee Bowls Club raffles have recommenced - $1 a ticket for prize vouchers at participating businesses around town. If you are a business owner and would like to participate please contact Kevin Fox on 0429 616 365.

Saturday 3rd March at 2pm there is a special general meeting. All ordinary members are called to attend at the Dee Club House. See club notice board for details.

Sunday 4th March there will be a sponsored Social Bowls Day commencing at 1:10pm with corner to corner $2 entry and afterwards a 14 end Social Bowls Triples with prize money donated by a long term friend of the Dee. Free bus pick up at the bus stop opposite Golden Mount Store at 12:30pm and Morgan Street at 12:45pm. Bookings for the bus are essential. Contact Kevin Fox 0429 616 365 by 12pm on 4th March.

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Ride Bell Whistle

BAREE BLURB

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BY

Chris Grange

Well it’s back into full swing at Baree after the Christmas Hiatus. Hope everyone had a safe and relaxing break.

By Graeme Meade

I was sorting through a box of items and came across this whistle; it bought back some old memories to me.

As a child I remember going to the railway station, even though the big steam train scared me with its hissing, puffing, and smoke everywhere, I can still remember the smell. But the best thing was the man with the whistle, because that meant the train would be leaving.

The loud shrill whistle followed by the “All aboard” yell that seemed to go on forever, then the slow “puff puff puff” that got faster and faster as the train moved away ... It’s no wonder people these days love those old steam trains.

Next was the “postie”. He (it was only men then) would come along on a push bike with bags of mail attached to it. If you got any mail he would blow his whistle, so as little kids we would run out to get the mail for mum.

I think sometime in the 1980’s posties stopped blowing the whistles, because the noise upset some people and dogs. About then they started using motor bikes, which really annoyed the dogs!!

This is a P Whistle made by Rider & Bell, a Sydney company. Rider & Bell is believed to be the only whistle manufacturer in the southern hemisphere.

The company began manufacturing the original postman’s whistle in the 1920’s and during World War II it became an army issue whistle and date stamped.

This whistle has “Aussie Thriller” stamped on to the top, this stamp was in use after WWII, so it is hard to date them. This one dates from the 1960s, because the owner managed a swimming pool at the time.

She used it to blow at the naughty kids and at the end of the day would blow the whistle and call “all out” to signal closing time Whistles are collectable. These whistles are not very valuable but examples engraved with a company name could be worth more.

During the break we were very saddened by the loss of our longest serving member Daisy Hempseed and one of our regular patrons Kathy Hubner. Our sympathies go out to their loved ones.

The Baree Monthly Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. The lucky winner of the fruit & vegie raffle was Jeff White from Bouldercombe and the lucky stall holder was Blue Care.

There was a variety of stalls including plants, home-made sewing, knitted and crochet items and cooking, bric-abrac, sauces & relishes, Avon Products for purchase and order, honey and a sausage sizzle and drinks stall. Tea and coffee is available for purchase from the kitchen. There is something for everyone!!

Our CD Night which is a mix of Line Dancing, Old Time and New Vogue Dance was held on Saturday 17th February (also one of the Committee Member’s Birthday but we won’t give your age away Pam).

Although small in number, patrons enjoyed the evening and a lovely supper supplied by the Committee. The cost for these nights is only $5 p/p so if you feel like a night of dancing or just want to listen to the lovely music and enjoy some company, you will be made very welcome.

Our next themed dance (Easter) will be held on Saturday 31st March. There will be Lucky Door, prizes for the Best Easter Bonnet for ladies, gentlemen and children, also a Tombola Raffle with some great prizes and of course a delicious supper will be included in the entry price.

Keep an eye out for flyers around town.

Join Mount Morgan Rotary Club this

Clean Up Australia Day.

Sunday 4th March 8am - 12pm Meet at the Steps opposite the Chemist and look for the person wearing the yellow vest to enroll

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SAVE THE DATE!

Mar 1: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm. Play starts 7.30pm.

Mar 2: World Day of Prayer. Uniting Church. 10am.

Mar 3: GMFA Disco. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. For ages 5-12. From 6pm-9.30pm.

Mar 4: Clean up Australia Day. (See page 15).

Mar 4: Golden Hits of Yesterday. 1- 4pm. School of Arts.

Mar 4: Social Bowls Dee Bowls Club. 1:30pm start.

Mar 5: Hearing Bus. IGA car park.

Mar 8: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am. Play starts 10am.

Mar 10: Baree Hall Markets/car boot sale. 8am-Noon.

Mar 13: Saint Patricks Day. Mar 15:GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am. Play starts 10am.

Mar 17: Wally Hall Memorial Golf Day. 8am start. Mount Morgan Golf Club. Phone 0422 824 358 to register.

Mar 18: Rotary Club’s Alex Teeney Memorial Day. St. Paddy’s Bowls Day. Welfare Bowls Club. 9am Start. $10 pp green fees. Bowls, raffles, BBQ lunch.

Mar 22: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am. Play starts 10am.

Mar 24: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon St. 8.30am Open every Friday from 9am for donations.

Mar 29: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon St. Doors open 6.30pm. Play starts 7.30pm.

Mar 31: Baree School of Arts. Themed Easter Dance.

Learn to Wood Turn

Wednesday & Saturday Mornings Mount Morgan Mens Shed - 49 381 188

MMPAD Memberships are now due.

If you wish to become a member, please visit the railway complex and collect a membership form during weekdays. 9-4pm

UNLIMITED MOVIES Ask us How

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

LATEST RELEASES $5* 3 or More

CLASSIFIEDS 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. Windows 7+8 with screen, keyboard and mouse. $100. Phone 04 7811 0714 Laptops For Sale. Windows 7+8+10. DVD draws. $100.

Phone 04 78110714 GARAGE SALE - 12 SHEIL CRESCENT, MOUNT MORGAN

SATURDAY 3rd MARCH 8am - 4pm

Furniture, power/hand/garden tools, electrical goods, household items, mower, casio keyboard, stamps, cookware, Mine memorabilia, toys, antiques & more.

04 1778 1535

FOR SALE- 100+ new lures some still in the box - $1 ea.

Flood lights on stands - $40. Clip on bedhead lights-$20.

4 x 6 volt torches - $10 ea. 6 x battery clocks - $10 ea.

John Wayne western movies x 10 some un-opened $50 Lot. New Husquavana chainsaw used once, ear muffs included - $600. squatters chair, iron bark wood good condition- $200.00 Enquiries - 35 Gordon Lane, Walterhall Mount Morgan Ph: 49 381 016 Mobile: 0429 632 993

AGM Saint Mary’s Senior Citizens Village THURSDAY 15th MARCH 2018 6PM Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Hall Gordon Street, Mount Morgan

(Prior to General Meeting) Rhonda Ramm (Sec)

Next Argus: Wednesday, 7th March, 2018 Please note that all inclusions are required by Wednesday 14th March, 2018 Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com