Mount Morgan Argus 29th November 2017

Volume 12, Issue 22

www.mountmorgan.org.au

29th November - 20th December 2017

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BOROBI Visits MMCSS - Pg 6

Local Resident Awarded - Pg 3

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Mount Morgan State High School’s graduating class for 2017.

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History & Reflections

Pride in your Town

Recently, Pride in your town submitted a questionnaire to a number of senior ladies of Mount Morgan requesting they give their opinion on the questions asked. We thank them for taking the time to assist us, much appreciated.

The first question was what they enjoyed most about living in Mount Morgan. It was a unanimous decision that it was the peace, easy life style, climate and the friendliness of the residents. The ladies were happy with the Medical Services available and also the assistance that is available for in-home care. They would welcome a second permanent Doctor at the hospital as that would be a wonderful benefit to the continuity of the patient with her Doctor. Also regular podiatry visits would be a great benefit to many.

When asked which years were the best in Mount Morgan they all supported the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Many were married in that period, the depression years of the war were behind them, unemployment was low and Morgan Street was alive with thriving businesses and they mentioned the celebration of Christmas Eve in Morgan Street. They are hoping that with the upgrade and beautification of the Street it may come alive again with music, children enjoying Santa and receiving free balloons and lollies and perhaps some little “Devils” creating havoc with water pistols. Let’s try and make it happen.

In their personal lives most do exercise by walking or gardening and enjoy a reasonable social life. They would like a building that they could just go to for a chat and a cuppa and be able to welcome new folk to our town. They agreed the pension, with great care, allowed them to manage the everyday expenses but allowed no luxuries, travel or private medical cover. They would welcome the return of the Rock business and further banking facilities, along with Brad’s Bargain business operating again.

They all had many happy memories of times spent at the Big Dam and they would love to see many more functions held there and even an aquatic carnival in the future. A water drinking fountain would be an asset there also. Festival week end is a joy every year and also the local Show day.

On the down side was the lack of transportation services to Rockhampton to attend medical and health appointments.

The local bus service time table hours are not always suitable. Many older folk do not have cars; many have forfeited their licences and do require assistance to get to their health appointments. This does need attention by our local authorities as this service is available in other centres. Another negative they named was that no rail or bus tickets could be purchased in the town.

To end on a positive note, the ladies all hope that “Carbine “ is operational soon and unemployment decreases.

Morgan Street improvements will be a great asset when finished and visiting tourists will enjoy our home town and its amazing history.

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

For further information contact Heather on 4934 0023

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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

Captain Richard’s family in residence

c. 1903 / Mount Morgan / General manager’s residence on the Mine Range / Ada Ellen Frances Richard (née Neill) (1870-1959) (centre), wife of Captain George Anderson Richard (1861-1943), general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1903 to 1911 / Mrs Richard’s sister (left) / Children (clockwise from top): Cicely Hilda Richard (1898- ), Kenneth Oswald Neill Richard* (1895-1982), Roland Rolf Richard* (1892-1954) and Gladys Ada Richard (1893-1967). *Served in the First World War. Photographer unknown.

Photograph from the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

Candle sticks

Prestigious Award for Margaret

By Graeme Meade I came across these candle sticks: one wooden, one brass. The wooden one could possibly have been made locally, it has been turned on a lathe and has a brass top where the candle would sit.

Margaret Baker has been a resident of Mount Morgan for seventeen and a half years, and she loves her sport. This passion will be taking her to the They came from the Mount Morgan Roman Commonwealth Games in 2018 as an Assistant Chief Range Officer.

Catholic Church; apparently before the old church was pulled down they sold off lots Many would be surprised to discover that for over thirty-six years the of bits and pieces. The Church was opened quietly spoken, diminutive Margaret’s chosen sport, is in fact Pistol and blessed in 1888.

Shooting!

The taller one is made of brass, with a curved column. It is comprised of five different pieces held together with a long threaded bolt.

On Sunday the 19th November 2017, Margaret was awarded a coveted Life Membership of Pistol Shooting Queensland, as recognition for her work and devotion to the sport. This is not the first award Margaret has received. In 2015, at the National Awards of Excellence she received the “Official of the Year” Award from Shooting Australia. What great It is from the Victorian Era the left over achievements!

“Brasso” can be seen in the groves and there is a real build-up of it under the base. Margaret said, “I will be giving direct commands to the athletes who are It is 18 cm across the base, 69cm tall and competing and supervising the training as well as the competition, which weighs 2.5 kg. is held at the Belmont Shooting Complex on Old Cleaveland Road, the

best shooting complex in Australia”.

The wooden one is 55cm tall. They are quite attractive pieces.

Margaret has qualifications as a National Judge ‘A’ and International Judge ‘B’ and will have up to eight other officers under her for the games. We will definitely be talking to Margaret in detail in the near future.

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Renee Collins-Daniels

Brayden Sealy

Year 12’s last day of school Councillor Ellen Smith presenting the graduates with their pen

Travis Kerwitz School Patron Miss Irene Sturgess spoke of the potential all the graduates possessed. That if they were determined they would be able to achieve anything they set their minds to.

She left the students with two parting words; “Dedication” and “Satisfaction.” Miss Sturgess’ words left everyone in the vicinity inspired to achieve.

Head of Department Senior, Matt Winning entertained everyone with his comical speech about the students and how the teachers finally made it to the end of the year. After the laughter and applause died down, Matt invited School The time of year that every year 12 student in the Principle Trevor Rickertt to the stage to present the students country looks forward to finally arrived for Mount who were not attending the formal that night, with their Morgan High. Excitement, anticipation and a small prospectus and year 12 certificate. amount of trepidation were in the air on the 17th of November 2017, and with good reason. This date would Renee Collins-Daniels, Travis Kerwitz and Brayden Sealy mark the end of their schooling life and the beginning of all proudly walked to the front of the crowd to receive the their journey into adulthood and the real world. things they had been working hard for 12 years to achieve.

The recognition that they have officially and successfully At 8:55am the parade bell sounded and the year 12 completed 12 hard years of study. students all gathered outside the office, eager to make their last parade entrance memorable. By 9am the In stark contrast to the morning’s sea of students awash in graduates started their march up the stairs to the echoes maroon and blue, the afternoon was full of glitz and glamour, of continual applause from the younger grades. as the graduates arrived in waves of dapper suits and elegant sequined gowns for their photographs.

Maddison Noonan, Jessica Grange & Zachary Somerfield took the podium to address the school as School With one click of a camera shutter, the graduates were now Captains and Vice Captains for the very last time. free to begin their night and their journey into adulthood.

They reminisced about the official duties they were to perfom and the events they were all invited to attend We wish them well in their future endeavours. on behalf of the school and their year level. Silence fell upon the gathering as Zachary thanked all the teachers who helped make the students who they are today, and helped them achieve the things they never thought were possible.

Councillor Ellen Smith offered some words of wisdom for the graduates, presenting each with a Rockhampton Regional Council pen to commemorate the occasion.

Adding “I wish to extend my congratulations to your football teams as well. You did your school proud this year. Graduates, enjoy your life. The whole world is at your feet.”

School Patron, Miss Irene Sturgess

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MMSHS 2017 Graduating Class Claudia Brooks Jacob Bunn Hayden Campion Jazmin Cole Ryhiannon Craven Callan Dodd Jayden Ferguson Corrina Gasler Jessica Grange Reece Jones Travis Kerwitz Maddison Mackay Zachary Mansell Joshua McDougall Blake Wanchap

Chona Zimmerlie James Moore Maddison Noonan Chloe Parry Kobi Passey Davin Plummer Jaydan Roberts Katelyn Robinson Tammy Ryan Virgil Scrivener Brayden Sealy Nicholas Sharp Zachary Somerfield Emily Stein John Turner

Renee Collins-Daniels

Congratulations!

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Games Mascot pays a special visit to our Central State School

On Monday the 20th of November Mount Morgan Central was lucky to have BOROBI the Commonwealth Games mascot visit our school (only one of 40 in the state). Children were entertained by an interactive show highlighting our sporting achievements and personalities, with some special people invited on stage to dance with BOROBI - Harpa, Ryley and Georgia! (pictured).

When Borobi was born, all his Koala kin huddled around, utterly mesmerised by him and his very different paws. Each one bore unusual markings that Grandpa Koala, thought resembled drawings of the local people who spoke the Yugambeh language. Grandpa wondered if it could be a sign As he walked up the beach, an elder approached of great things to come.

Borobi. He explained that he’d been following Borobi’s pawprints, which had intricate patterns that spoke The markings weren’t the only special thing about his paws. of a great gathering. The circles represented a large Borobi was missing the second thumb most koalas have meeting place, the dots were spectators and the lines to help them climb trees, so he spent more time on lower symbolised the athletes’ journey. branches where he watched surfers ride waves. The more Borobi watched, the more he dreamed of learning to surf.

Borobi was blown away by this revelation and knew Even though, koalas didn’t normally surf. that destiny was calling. It would be his duty to be the Mascot of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth One morning, he slapped on some sunscreen and joined a Games. In the lead-up to the Games, you’ll see Borobi ‘learn to surf’ school. In no time, he was paddling out and training hard with the athletes from all around the back. He put in so much effort, his crimson nose glowed Commonwealth. even brighter. But try as he might, every time he attempted to catch a wave, he’d tumble off his board into the cool, blue You may even see Borobi trying many of the water.

Commonwealth Games sports. After all, who’d try to stop him from giving them a go? But while Borobi loves Determined to learn how to surf, he walked to different trying different sports, there’s nothing he loves more Gold Coast beaches, leaving a trail of amazing pawprints. than supporting the athletes.

While Borobi was having lots of fun, he still hadn’t caught his first wave. After weeks of trying, he noticed a magical Today, you can see Borobi almost everywhere. A bright transformation. His grey fur had turned a vibrant blue – the blue flash darting here and there, spreading the word colour of the water. about the exciting sporting events that will take place in 2018.

One day, when Borobi was out in the surf he saw the largest wave he’d ever seen rise up over the horizon. So he started He still proudly wears his vivid blue fur as a paddling as hard as he could and was soon lifted to the top permanent reminder to never give up and that of the crest. Borobi leapt to his feet, landing perfectly on the with a little hard work, any dream can come true. surfboard. He was up and riding the wave!

Masonic Benevolence

Right Worshipful Brother Chris Tollner (centre), on behalf of the Masonic Memorial Fund, recently presented a cheque for $3000 to Mrs. Connie Tull and her daughter.

This was to assist in rebuilding their lives following their recent tragic family loss.

He was accompanied by John Hook and Michael Rowe, members of the Mount Morgan Masonic Lodge No. 57, and the presentation was held at Debbie Rose Boutique, Mount Morgan.

Pictured L-R: John Hook, Chris Tollner, Connie & Vanessa Tull, & Michael Rowe.

Rockhampton Regional Council Consults Mount Morgan Residents

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Approximately thirty Mount Morgan Residents attended the Rockhampton Regional Council Community Consultation in Mount Morgan.

The School of Arts was the chosen venue for the meeting on Tuesday the 14th November 2017.

Residents were treated to a sausage sizzle prior to the meeting which commenced at 6.30pm.

Acting Mayor Councillor Tony Williams and Councillor Ellen Smith joined other Council representatives to update residents on works including the Morgan Street upgrade, road works to Wyvills Road, West Street, Pepperina Lane and Archer Road.

Advance Rockhampton General Manager Tony Cullen spoke briefly on the new “Buy Local” Campaign for Mount Morgan Businesses which was planned to commence in the very near future and would be organised by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. Residents were given the opportunity to voice their concerns at the meeting, and these ranged from topics including signage, Mafeking bell, hitching rail, gas light, transport of pyrite, to tourism, Mount Morgan’s water supply, the caverns and the CBD upgrade to name a few.

A further half a million dollars funding was also announced to upgrade the Morgan Street CBD Footpath in the near future.

Buy Local - Support Locals

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

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AND PREJUDICE PLUS ZOMBIES) Baby sees the chance to escape his criminal bondage and make a clean getaway.

Intense, full-on heart-pounding action at maximum RPM (Rapid Pulse Monitor?), all done with an immense sense However, when a doomed heist threatens his life, love of fun that will have you leaning sideways in your seat and and freedom, Baby must face the music. clenching your teeth.

Baby Driver

And the music? The soundtrack throughout the entire movie keeps your tootsies in motion even while your eyes are glued to the screen. In fact you could turn off the picture and the dialogue and still get your money’s worth just from the music. Dare I say...best soundtrack I can remember ever?

Masterfully directed by Edgar Wright (SHAUN OF THE DEAD. HOT FUZZ), BABY DRIVER also features Jamie Foxx (DJANGO UNCHAINED, RAY), John Bernthal (Shaun from THE WALKING DEAD) and John Hamm (MAD MEN, KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES).

BABY DRIVER is billed as “The Coolest Movie of the Decade”...You decide. It’s rated MA15+ for “Strong All he needs is one killer track. Baby is a very talented Violence” ands runs for 108 minutes including end young driver (Ansel Elgort) who relies on the beats of his credits. (Oh by the way, check out the special features for personal-mix tapes to be the best in the game. a music video that Edgar made a long time ago. It inspired the opening sequence to this film.)

Like all kids though, sooner or later Baby makes a mistake and this leads to him being coerced into working as getaway BABY DRIVER...Loved it! driver for a mastermind crime boss (Kevin Spacey, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, HOUSE OF CARDS.)

Donations for Mount Morgan’s Multi Purpose Centre

The Grand Hotel Social Club kindly donated some funds to be used for a shade sail (pictured below) for our Residential clients. A big thank you to them. Thanks also to staff members Keith, Greg and Kevin for their work on this project.

Photos Right:- MACE members with Gordon Luck (DON) and Rose Goudie (A/DON) and residents Elaine Timms, Deb Roberts, Doris Atfield, Madeline Rienecker, Ray Barnicoat and Joe James.

Recently Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment delivered crocheted rugs and beanies for the residents and bags with toiletries for the acute patients in our facility.

The gifts were very much appreciated by the residents and the hospital and would like to say a very big thank you to the MACE Motor Cycle Group. The residents also enjoyed seeing all the motorbikes.

It’s A

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Girl!

Congratulations

Local Mount Morgan couple Kellie and Bevon Williams welcomed their first child into the world on the 15th November 2017.

Ruby Maree Williams weighed in at a healthy 2850gms and is the first grandchild for Noelene and Shane Paton and seventh grandchild for Debbie and Gary Williams.

Kellie and Bevon would like to thank friends and family for their flowers, cards, gifts and well wishes.

Mum, Bub, (and Dad) are doing well.

News from the Bouldercombe Progress Association The Bouldercombe Progress Association Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to support the welfare and interests of residents, organisations and businesses in the Bouldercombe region.

The Association owns a large hall on the Bouldercombe Recreation Complex reserve at 52496 Burnett Highway and provides space for other local community groups (Men’s Shed, Pony Club and Trail Horse Riders). The hall is also available for hire for family and fund-raising functions.

Regular activities run or supported by the Association include monthly markets, fortnightly craft group, weekly indoor bowls, a singing group, and a bingo morning every second month.

Markets are held on the last Saturday of each month from February to November, 8am to 12 noon. Stalls are available in the hall and on the grounds.

The Association hosts the ANZAC Day breakfast each year following the Dawn Service in Lions Park, the Annual Chirstmas Fair (near the Bouldy Pub), Carols by Candlelight, the Christmas lights competition and the Santa Run on Christmas Eve.

Congratulations Teya Ramm on graduating.

G R A D U A T I O N

BOULDERCOMBE Community Christmas Fair Saturday 2nd December 4pm to 9pm approx.

Lions Park adjacent to Bouldy pub Free rides and entertainment, balloon twisting, games, ham wheels, auction, raffle, great food and cold drinks, Carols by Candlelight, and SANTA.

Final Bingo / Cent Sale for 2017 Monday 4th December 10am (doors open 9.30am) Free morning tea, lucky door, raffle

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M.A.W Mowing & Handyman Services ABN: 30 706 300 266 Now offering Ironing & Housecleaning Services Mark Williamson 0403 571 561 Email: mawmowing@live.com

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Mark Humphrey’s Electrical 8 Baldwin Street Mount Morgan 4714 Electrical Lic. No. 74711 Phone: 0439 727 609 FAX: 4938 2885 Domestic, Rural, Commercial Installation and Repairs, Promptly Servicing

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PHONE 041 854 2961

Old Bouldercombe Brickworks 53622, Burnett HWY.

- Lifts up to 1.5 ton and carry up to 5 ton - 9m Tri Axle Trailer 3.5 ton electric winch

Phone Paul on 4938 1321 or 0429 987 130 ABN: 43920044782

Jobs under $3,300 value

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Biloela Office: 07 4992 6552

0459 131 008

Passmore Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Refridgeration

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Diesel/petrol RWC’s Tyre/Radiator Repairs Gen. Auto Spare Parts

“A” Grade Mechanical

ABN: 15617798222 PH: (07) 49381818 67 James Street Mount Morgan, QLD 4714

Eftpos Available

Facebook: Mount Auto Clinic

Email: mountautoclinic@gmail.com

Bob Wheeler 0419 663 277 Po Box 91 Mt Morgan

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

The Railway Hotel

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

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

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

Finlayson & McKenzie Funerals Sandi Wood (nee Inslay) from Mount Morgan was born and raised within the Mount and is well aware of the needs of the Mount Morgan community.

Sandi is Mount Morgan’s funeral consultant and is available for all funeral advice.

90 James Street Mount Morgan Phone: 49 381 082

Contact Sandi for more information and competitive prices with burials, cremations or prepaid funerals.

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz

Sandi Wood your local consultant Phone: 4922 1269

Mobile Dog Clipping

Phone Des: 0447 275 402

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FRUIT & VEGGIE STALL

MOUNT MORGAN FUNERALS

Baree Hall

PHONE (07) 4938 1121 ALL HOURS

Every Wednesday from 11am-4pm Every Baree Market as well

Local Consultants Brian and Carol Glover PROUDLY SERVING MOUNT MORGAN

Brown onions $2 kg, Jap Pumpkin $1 kg Sweet Pineapples $1 ea, Red Papaya $3.50 kg

Mount Morgan Concreting Service

Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

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

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Red Frog

Early Childhood Education Kindy Care was lucky enough to experience a wonderful event at the local Mount Morgan Central Primary School.

The children had the pleasure to see the performance of If your child turns 4 by 30th June, 2018 they can be the 2018 Commonwealth Games Mascot Borobi. enrolled in our Government approved kindergarten program.

All the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves helping By attending at least two kindy days you will receive a Borobi solve the riddles and partake in a variety of quarterly kindy allowance of approximately $100.00, activities ranging from pretending to ride a bicycle, and if you have a HCC or pension card you pay low or no shooting goals in netball and doing a swimming relay. Eli cost. thought the dancing was the best part.

Providing education and care from Jayden really liked the swimming relay, Thomas Pont babies to 5 year old children thought seeing Borobi was the best. Every child had a plus school age care fantastic time.

Phone Cecilia NOW on 4938 1051 for a no obligation tour Kindy Care would like to thank Mount Morgan Central 32 Thompson Avenue, Mount Morgan.

State School for giving our centre this fantastic (next to green shed) opportunity to join in with the excitement. email redfrog4ece@bigpond.com

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

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

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

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

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SAVE THE DATE!

Nov 30: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

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

Affordable clothing and much more.

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

Dec 2: Bouldy Christmas Fair. Lions Park. 4 pm.

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

Dec 4: Bouldercombe Bingo/Cent Sale.Doors open 9.30am. Play starts 10am. Free morning tea.

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

Dec 8: Christmas Tree Festival. School of Arts. 5.308.30pm.

Dec 9: Baree School of Arts Markets/Car Boot Sale. 8am Dec 9: Mount Morgan Rodeo Assoc horse sports day, 10am Mount Morgan showgrounds...all welcome.

Dec 9: Christmas Tree Festival. School of Arts. 5.30pm8.30pm.

Dec 20: Buy Local Campaign Draw. Morgan Street. Time TBA. Dec 20: Mount Morgan Christmas Lights Comp. Judging.

WANTED TO BUY

SIGNIFICANT BRANDED SADDLES Excellent examples of the following: POLEY STOCK SADDLES: A J Cox original saddle (Miriam Vale/Brisbane) Alf Sadlier (Moree) Tim Carr (Poley of the Towers, Charters Towers) Rose Harris (Clermont) Kinnear Bulldog Poley (Victoria) J R Humphreys (Barcaldine/Rockhampton) Humphreys had an auction at Mt Morgan in 1935 selling all his stock from his shop upon his retirement. Any example of a Humphreys would be acceptable as long as you could read the stamp.

Contact Janice with pictures and asking price on 0432 919 485. Cash buyer.

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

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

MOUNT MORGAN PLAY GROUP

9.30am - 11.30am The Hub in Morgan Street Wednesday - Morning Tea & Activities Provided FOR SALE: Desktop Computers, with games, screen, keyboard & mouse. $120-$250. Gaming Computer 4 Sale.

Phone 04 7811 0714 FOR SALE: Laptops. Freshly installed Windows 7, 8 & 10.

DVD Draw & Wifi. From $120-$200. Phone 04 78110714 “I am trying to find any relatives or friends of a WW1 digger killed in this conflict, he is Cecil Godfrey Carr. If you have any information about this, please contact Mike Johnston of the Mount Morgan RSL.” On 0423347691.

Happy 50th Birthday Amanda Tremaine for the 18th December 2017 Love from your family and friends x o NOTICE The Mount Morgan Historical Museum will be closed between 20th December and 2nd of January for the Christmas break and will reopen at 10 am on 3rd January 2018.

NOTICE The MMPAD office, Railway Museum & Tourist Information Centre will be closed Christmas Day 25th December 2017 & Boxing Day the 26th December 2018.

Next Argus: Wednesday, 20th December, 2017.

Last issue for 2017 Please note that all inclusions are required by Wednesday 13th December 2017 Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com First Issue for 2018 - 15th January Submissions Due - 10th January