Argus 31st January 2018

Volume 13, Issue 2

www.mountmorgan.org.au

31st January - 14th February 2018

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

Local Identity to celebrate 90th Birthday - Page 2

Australia Day Celebrations at the Mount Morgan Dam - Page 4

Australia Day at Mount Morgan Dam

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BackIdentity to School pics - Page Local Celebrates her394th Birthday - Pg 2

Cousins Jett Marianetti Lainee & Khobie Millen enjoying the Australia Day Celebrations at Mount Morgan Dam - Pg 4

Supporting local businesses means employing locals

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Happy Birthday Bette!

Primrose Inspired Beauty

Bette Broom pictured Centre with her nieces in Brisbane.

L-R Adelaide and Evangeline.

90TH BIRTHDAY GREETINGS February thirteen, two thousand and eighteen, That’s right folks, 90 years it has been, Since Bette Broom was born, in the Mount, So many years – it’s getting hard to count.

She’s been ‘round this town all that time, Over forty years she worked at the Mine; Not IN the Mine, but the Office her domain, Organizing monthly figures, without too much strain.

Then retirement for Bette, came along too soon, So she switched to tourism and was ‘over the moon’ Telling stories to tourists at the Railway Station, When people came back, to check out a relation.

She narrated for buses from both near and far, Airing her knowledge of this town – she’s a star, But now it’s her turn to sit back and watch To find one so loyal, now that’s hard to match.

So happy 90th Bette from your friends far and wide, This is a great day, so wear it with pride, You’ve been so blessed with good legs and good health, And your passion for Mount Morgan just adds to your wealth.

ATTITUDE IS THE TRUE MEASUREMENT OF AGE

Happy 90th Birthday Bette Broom 13th February

Priscilla Good, along with husband Peter and daughters Brianna and Saphira settled in Mount Morgan just over four years ago. Originally from Ipswich, the family moved to Mount Morgan as the town had affordable housing and Priscilla found employment in Rockhampton. It was also a bonus that they had relatives in Rockhampton and Priscilla’s mother and father live in Mount Morgan, only a few houses away. This allows Priscilla to care for her parents and the girls can visit with their grandparents as often as they like.

If you have children at the Central State Primary School, Priscilla may be familiar to you as she works part time on the school crossing.

However, Priscilla’s expertise is in the field of beauty therapy.

Priscilla, a qualified Beauty therapist, operates Primrose Inspired Beauty Salon from her home at 48 East Street Extended.

One of the great services that Priscilla offers is the mobile salon. Clients can have their treatments in the comfort of their own home, which is an advantage to those without transport or the elderly in particular.

“I’ve always been interested in beauty therapy,” Priscilla said, “and gained my qualification two years ago”. When asked what was the inspiration behind the name for her business, Priscilla explained “We lived in Primrose Place at one time which always brings us happy memories and primrose is known for its medicinal qualities and benefits in beauty treatments”.

Priscilla uses natural products in the salon and treatments at very affordable prices, are available for both men and women. The range of treatments is vast and includes facials, pedicures, brow and eyelash tinting, makeup, massage, facial and body waxing. If you have an event or are having a children’s birthday party why not contact Priscilla as she also offers face painting!

Primrose Inspired Beauty is open from 9.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and on Saturdays by appointment.

If you wish to ‘Look. Feel. Be Beautiful. Inside and Out’ why not call Priscilla today on 0408 594 432 or email her at primroseinspiredbeauty@gmail.com

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Last Monday 22nd January, saw local students head through the school gates for the first time this year. For some of the students, it was the first time ever.

The day marked the first official day of school for the 2018 school year.

Here are a few “first day of school” photos sent to the Argus from home.

A big thanks Mums and Dads for sharing them with us!

Zaine Wright Year 5 & Ambah Wright Year 1

Pictured Right: L-R Luken McFarlane - Grade 8, Evelyn Buist - Grade 7, Rosie Cunningham - Grade 2, and Jorja McFarlane - (Grade 9).

This was also Rosie’s first day at Mount Morgan Central State Primary School, and Evelyn’s first day at High School.

Mount Morgan State High School Birthday Celebration Leadership Induction MONDAY 12th FEBRUARY - 11am

Notice to School Leavers Mrael has a traineeship in retail available in Mount Morgan.

Please contact Tammy Ingram on 0417 625 885 or hop onto the website www.mrael.com.au for more information.

Best Wishes to all Students for a Great School Year in 2018

Victoria Connolly- Year 3

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Local fun for Australia Day

Hundreds of locals and visitors didn’t let forecasts of showers dampen their Aussie Day celebrations at the Mount Morgan Dam on Friday.

Armed with kayaks, picnic blankets, flags and swim toys, the crowd joined in on the family fun day hosted by the Mount Morgan Rotary Club.

The free event was officially opened by Deputy Mayor and Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford, with a flag raising ceremony carried out by the 125 Army Cadets Unit.

The morning’s 400+ attendees were treated to a range of children’s amusements, some favourite Aussie dishes the likes of BBQ goodies, lamingtons and vegemite sandwhiches. Live entertainment was provided by Di Coburn, Elaine Graham, Folk Laurieon (Greg & Trish Mathers), Jim Lynch and Freda McDougall.

The event was sponsored by the Rockhampton Regional Council.

The Mount Morgan Rotary Club thanks all who attended. A special thanks also goes to Chris Izzard, Tracey Glover, Noelene Crone and the 125 Army Cadets Unit - Corp. Talea’h Betts, Sgt. Kira Postorella, Sgt. William Tansley, Corp. Dallas Smith, Corp. Sheryl Bannah.

Rotary President Helen Jessop presents Debbie Day with her Rotary Raffle prize.

125 Army Cadet Unit at the Opening Ceremony

MEMBER FOR MIRANI VISITS MOUNT MORGAN

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Mount Morgan Golf Club Juniors

Leon Brown with playing partners from Proserpine and Emerald.

Pictured above L-R: Rhonda Ramm, Audrey Crawford, Heike Steinberger, Graeme Meade, Cherie Rutherford, Stephen Andrew & John Steinberger

On Wednesday the 17th January, Member for Mirani Stephen Andrew, Acting Mayor Cherie Rutherford and Damon Morrison executive manager to the Mayor, met with MMPAD executive members and the Historical Museum Committee.

This initial meeting was the result of MMPAD’s invitation to the new member to visit our town, meet with the executive and discuss what could be achieved to improve and promote Mount Morgan.

Items on the agenda were Tourism opportunities, a permanent water supply for Mount Morgan, the Railway Museum, Hunslett Locomotive, Historical Museum, fireclay caverns, youth programmes and employment opportunities for Mount Morgan residents and businesses.

Stephen said “Certainly the growth of tourism will happen when the reprocessing of the Mount Morgan mine happens. This will also help businesses and the Mount Morgan Community”.

On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of January our Juniors travelled down to the Capricorn Resort Golf Club to compete in the annual Summer Classic. The Summer Classic attracts Juniors from all over Queensland from as far as Cairns down to Bundaberg.

The first day was a coaching day where the Juniors learnt some valuable skills from the PGA coaching clinic.

Thursday and Friday saw the children compete in their respective categories. Thursday really tested our children as some had never played in the championships before, while trying to incorporate the new skills they had learnt from the previous day.

Friday saw improvements in scores, more relaxed juniors and presentation.

Georgie Moss (6 holes) Nett Winner Liam Moss (6 holes) 5th Leon Brown (9 holes) 9th Cody Brown (9 holes) 8th Jesse Brown (9 holes) 7th

MP Stephen Andrew was very impressed with the history Mount Morgan holds and is supportive of tourism development in the town.

We look forward to working with our member in conjunction with Rockhampton Regional Council.

Chinese Takeaway

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Pictured above : Georgie Moss and above R: Liam Moss with partners from Rockhampton & Yeppoon (Pictures supplied)

The first CQ Junior Open for the year is in March at Wowan on the Saturday and Baralaba on the Sunday.

If you would like more information about Junior Golf or registering your child, please contact: Melissa on 0407 675 377.

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CARBINE RESOURCES UPDATE

Carbine Resources Limited (ASX: CRB) advises that in relation to the EA amendment application made in 2017, DES has advised that the application will be assessed as a major amendment to the original 2010 EA. Following an ALD, the timing associated with any amendment process is defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

The revised EA is now expected in May 2018.

DES has decided that the proposed amendment is a major amendment pursuant to s 228 of the EP Act because it does not meet the criteria for a minor amendment. In summary, DES have given the following reasons for the decision:

Carbine Managing Director, Tony James, said “the Company has been working on this application for over 12 months which has at times been very frustrating and time consuming, and this assessment decision at least puts a time frame on this approval process moving forward. We expect that now the timing is established the relevant parties will actively engage with all the stakeholders to see this project advance towards final approval. The Company will work diligently to respond to any further information requests as quickly as possible in order to reduce the process timing as much as possible.

During this period we will be able to keep progressing the project on several fronts including the ongoing discussions with financiers for project finance.”

2. Increase in the scale of the activities with the inclusion of Shepherds Gully tailings resource and a proposed larger Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) in Sandstone Gully.

World Day of Prayer Since 1887, on or near the first Friday in March every year, millions of Christians have gathered worldwide to pray for the issues of family violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other forms of injustice. In 2018 that prayerful support will be directed at the 540,000 inhabitants of the Republic of Suriname, on the northeastern coast of South America.

1. Potential increase in environmental impact due to the inclusion of the Shepherds Gully tailings resource and the revised list of regulated structures.

Despite a history steeped in slavery and political coups, this tiny nation has achieved remarkable progress since its independence in 1975.

Suriname enjoys multi-ethnicity and biodiversity, freedom of religion, free primary and secondary education, and free medical care for children and seniors.

But behind closed doors, family violence, abuse and neglect are ongoing issues. Children are particularily vulnerable, many growing up in orphanages or oneparent families.

3. Increase in disturbed area footprint of more than 10% by the inclusion of Shepherds Gully and a larger TSF in Sandstone Gully.

Also recently, Carbine hosted a mine site visit from the newly elected State Member for Mirani – Mr Stephen Andrew.

Following the visit, Mr Andrew expressed his strong support for Carbine’s project given it would “positively impact the local community, tourism industry and economy”.

Pictured below: an Artists impression of Carbines’ proposed plant at Sandstone Gully

While education is free, there is no compulsory school attendance.

Child labour in the form of street selling is common, but of far more serious concern is the fact that many children are labouring in the gold mines of Suriname.

A list of services are available online at: worlddayofprayeraustralia.org You are invited to join us in prayer for the needs of Suriname and its people at a World Day of Prayer service - Friday 2nd March 2018, Uniting Church, 10am start.

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Mount Morgan CBD Update The finishing touches are still to come for Mount Morgan’s new look CBD, and it’s already looking better than ever.

Major construction works are complete, the amenities block and new seating shelters are open, and the footpaths, trees and shrubs are each now in place.

The past weeks have also seen the addition of colour lighting, which now illuminates the arbour of an evening.

Over the next three to four weeks, the final works will be completed and will include new signage, handrails and additions to the arbour.

The upcoming weeks will also see the much loved Mafeking Bell fitted to the structure now in the CBD’s centre traffic island. It will be fitted above the large Scout emblem that is now embedded in a section of the CBD’s pavement – paying special tribute to part of the bell’s history.

An official opening is anticipated for next month, with full details set to be provided by Council in the next issue of the Mount Morgan Argus.

Just some of what’s been included in the upgrade: •Initial earth works •Underground works – which has included electrical pits, communication conduits, stormwater drainage and the realignment of water mains •Installation of street art structures and sculptural elements •Installation of paths, linkages and retaining walls • Full upgrade of amenities •Construction and installation of shelters and gazebos

Works still to come: • Installation of signage • Completion of arbour – addition of “leaves” • Additional seating – along with the sheltered seating areas, additional seating will be installed in the CBD. This will be completed later in 2018, in conjunction with a second upgrade project. Further details to come.

The Mount Morgan Streetscape Improvement Project is a jointly funded Federal, State and Council initiative.

PRESERVATION WORKS IN EAST STREET

And from Mount Morgan’s current CBD, to its former CBD… works have also taken place in East Street.

Rockhampton Regional Council has recently carried out preservation works on the original gas lamp and hitching rail on display in the street’s traffic island. The gas lamp has been sanded, rust treated and given a fresh coat of paint.

The horse hitching rail has been tightened and timber oiled.

Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. President John Steinberger said “It is great to see the items receive a much needed face lift and thanks Rockhampton Council for the works.”

“These areas, plus many other locations in Mount Morgan are important in our local history,” he said. “Seeing them preserved and showcased is not only beneficial to local identity but means they can be shared with our many visitors.”

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MOUNT MORGAN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE NEWS

Australia Day: Staff have organised a wonderful Australia Day display for our residents. An Australia Day morning tea was held on the day.

Members of the public are urged to use this bin to ensure the safe disposal of used needles.

Doctor News: Our facility would like to welcome Dr Kenny Parra Guasca to our permanent staff, Dr Kenny began work here in December 2017 as our part-time Medical Officer with the Right of Private Practice. Dr Kenny will be working at both the Hospital and Mount Morgan Medical Clinic.

Pharmacy: The cost of items supplied from our Pharmacy is $6.40 per item for Concessional Card Holders. The price for noncard holders varies, please ask staff for a price. Items should be paid for at the time of dispensing. Should this not be possible an account will be mailed out.

Needle Disposal: There is a needle disposal bin on the left hand side of the driveway, immediately inside the entrance to our facility (ie corner of Black and Morgan Streets).

Clients are reminded that to receive the Concessional price, they must produce a valid Pension or Health Care Card, or their (Gold) Veterans Affairs Card.

The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK is not a Woody Allen movie, but it succeeds magnificently in achieving what Woody has been trying (too hard) and failing to do (in our opinion) for the last fifty years.

The Director of 500 DAYS OF SUMMER (Marc Webb) and the writer of THE SPACE BETWEEN US (Allen Loeb) bring us a very human story of heart, wit, drama and a sense of place. An all-star cast guarantees the polish on this little gem with Jeff Bridges, Kate Beckinsale, Pierce Brosnan and Callum Turner (FANTASTIC BEASTS).

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK takes us into the complicated lives of an upper-westside literary family, where the son of a successful publisher is trying to find his place in the world.

The poor lad has a lot to deal with right now - a depressed mother, a philandering father, first love... and the surprise entanglement with his father’s glamorous mistress when he decides to sabotage that relationship by becoming the “other” man.

Le Smileys Vacation Care visit the Railway Museum

He befriends his much older neighbour, a notoriously reclusive and hard-drinking writer who dispenses worldly wisdom scented with whisky, and finds a mentor in life who will help him navigate the rocky and slippery path to adulthood.

However, a shock revelation is about to change everything.

Set against a glittering Manhattan backdrop, this funny and warm, evocative coming-of-age story proves that sometimes “the only way out is through”.

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK is rated M for “coarse language and sexual references”, runs for an hour and a half and is a delight.

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK... Loved it!

Friday the 19th January, saw 18 energetic youngsters from Le Smileys Early Learning Centre visit Mount Morgan. From the moment the children stepped onto the platform all eyes were on the silver bullet railmotor and requests to ‘hop on the train’ came thick and fast.

Peta and Sidnee included the trip to the Railway Museum as part of the ‘Vacation Care’ programme run by Le Smileys in Gracemere. The centre offers before and after school care as well as vacation care Monday to Friday.

There was plenty for them to do over the school holidays with trips to the waterpark, library, bowling alley, laser tag and the TMC Mine Tour all on the agenda for the group.

The group were amazed with the old typewriters, telephones and rail memorabilia in the museum and the 3D Rack Rail presentation was also a hit.

After various colouring and train related activities the children were off to the Dam for lunch and the chance to let off some more steam in the covered playground.

We guarantee they slept well that night for their parents.

MOUNT MORGAN FUNERALS PHONE (07) 4938 1121 ALL HOURS Local Consultants Brian and Carol Glover PROUDLY SERVING MOUNT MORGAN

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FRUIT & VEGGIE STALL Baree Hall

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

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

0428 154 172 POCKET CREEK SAW MILL Leichhardt Highway, Wowan For all classes of Hardwood Cheapest in CQ Free Delivery PHONE 0428 95 1200

Cremation Service From $2995.00 Servicing Mount Morgan Region Phone 4921 2673 www.qualitycremationservices.com

colin@fitzroyfunerals.com.au

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ABN: 54 894 799 119 Cremation without Ceremony from $1350.00

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PO. Box 36 Mount Morgan QLD 4714

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Quality Cremation Services Meeting your needs with Quality & Compassion

Colin and Michelle Dean Fitzroy Funerals

K. J. Daniels

Stewarts Towing

(07) 4938 1867

COOKED or GREEN LARGE TIGER PRAWNS FOR SALE PHONE 0401527672 or 0408731130

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ALAN HOUSMAN BUILDER ABN 52 081 926 QBSA 19514

Domestic & Commercial Work Specialising in: • Restumping • Extensions • Renovations • New Home

TV Antenna Sales & Installation Mount Morgan Extra TV Outlets and Cabeling TV Tuning Telephone outlets and extensions

Phone: 4938 1887 ~ Mobile 0419 741 611

Eric Stevenson Ph: 0417 006591

Building locally for over 20 years ~ Quality Workmanship

ACMA License No. T 14409

Discover the difference!

Meet Angela Douglas: •Local area agent •Knowledgeable about the local community •Listens to your needs •Proven results over and over •New logo, same great person •Free, no hassle appraisals

Angela Douglas: 0401 953 882

Tony Harney Plumbing Available for all domestic and commercial work.

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

0429669499 Servicing Mount Morgan

ABN : 76 171 835 370

Stanley Constructions Home Renovations

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We specialise in general carpentry repairs & steel Fabrications From design & planning to simple handyman services, we do it all.

Phone Gordon Lee today: 0418886997

QBSA 735099

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

QBCC 1110090

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

Mount Morgan & Wowan Districts

SUNBRIX SAND & SOIL

- Competitive rates - Local bloke - Clean Ups - Maintenance - Repairs - Minor Home Repairs - Welding - Driveways - Landscaping - Fencing - Mowing and much, much more

Landscape supplies

soil, garden blend, sand, sugar cane mulch, hardwood chip, decorative rocks, builder’s blend (sand & 10mm rock mixed), cement bags, blocks, pavers and MORE!

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

GOLDEN MOUNT

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For all your Pest Control Requirements Rockhampton Office: 07 4927 44 77 QBCC: 1189930

ABN: 31 137 990 786

QBCC: 15046156

ABN: 38 615 401 486

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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

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

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

90 James Street Mount Morgan Phone: 49 381 082

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping

Phone Des: 0447 275 402

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.

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

Buy Local - Support Local Business!

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Pride in Your Town Having read the book, “A Remarkable Gift” about the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Fund and the fund’s magnificent work it is a very pleasing thought that a great deal of that money invested came from Walter’s interest from the prosperous mining days of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co. The Trust has performed over 100 years and is hopeful of going for a further 100 years as its trustees are men very talented, honest and know clever investment opportunities.

Walter and Eliza Hall had two very good friends in Richard Gardiner Casey and George Kelso King. They had connections in various business dealings but both proved wonderful friends to Eliza after Walters’s death by assisting her with the legacy that Walter had left her; so a little history about these two men.

Richard Casey, 1846 – 1919. He was born in Tasmania but moved to Victoria and from there took a great interest in pastoralist activities in all states. At one stage he was the Queensland Member of the Legislative Assembly for Warrego, but it was not a successful period so he moved to Melbourne to seek out a new life.

He was interested in gold mining and after visiting London as a director of Goldsborough Mort and Co. on his return he became a director of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co., and in 1912 chairman of directors, and was instrumental in the forward planning of the mine. He also became a director of the Walter and Eliza Hall trust. He was noted for his charity and kindness and it was his efforts that the Trust formed the Medical division from Walter’s money. His sons were in France on active duty during the war and he had journeyed to London to see them but while returning to Australia in 1919 he died of pneumonia in Honolulu. His eldest son became Lord Casey and in 1965 he became Governor General of Australia.

Now for some notes on Kelso King, the other friend of Walters who with Casey we thank for their efforts with the Hall Trust. Kelso King 1853-1943, born in Sydney and became a very successful business man. He held high positions in Bank of New South Wales, Commercial Banking Co in various cities and he acted as gold buyer for that bank. He managed many companies and he was also a director of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company and other companies. It was in 1880-1 that he met Walter Hall through their interests in the Cobb and Co coaches.

After Walter’s death he became an original trustee of the Fund. King was a very active man involved in various organizations such as, Masonic Lodge, Boy Scouts, Royal Life Saving Society, St. John’s Ambulance Association and many more. He was knighted in 1929 and known as Sir Kelso.

Think Clean - Be Tidy

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

by Catherine McIntosh

descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan

The Hon. William Pattison ‘He was a member of the syndicate which acquired the Mount Morgan gold mine from the Morgan Brothers, and thus became immensely wealthy. He did not immediately upon the accession of fortune leave the district, but remained in it intent upon promoting its best interests’ (Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton), 9 June 1896). c. 1890 / Hobart-born William Pattison (1830-1896) / Businessman, grazier, politician / Original member of the Mount Morgan Syndicate from 1882 to 1886 / Original board member and shareholder of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1886 to 1896, including chairman from 1887 to 1889 / Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1886 to 1893.

Photograph by Poulsen.

Photograph from the Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld: 1866-1939), 13 June 1896, p. 1126, National Library of Australia.

Vane Cell Tester

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IN MEMORIAM GEOFF HOEHNE 13-10- 64

05- 02- 95

Lovingly remembered and so sadly missed

By Mum, Dad, Neville, Bruce, Sis, Brian, Maddison and Lochlan

ATTENTION MOUNT MORGAN FAMILIES

By Graeme Meade

This was in a box of junk I came across. As soon as I saw it, I was in love, it looks so cool. Some steampunk dude would like to get their hands on it for sure, but not on my watch.

It is a Battery Cell Tester, probably from the 1940s or 50s. Car batteries have cells in them; usually each battery has six cells. Each cell has two plates; one is made of lead, the other of lead dioxide. Each cell is able to produce about 2-volts of energy. In most car batteries you have six cells, and therefore a 12-volt battery. The plates are submerged in sulphuric acid that triggers a reaction between the two plates.

Back in the olden days, the car owner would have to check the battery every month or so. There were caps on top of the cells that unscrewed, the plates should be covered, if the plates were exposed, some water would be added to cover them. These days lots of batteries are sealed so most people never check them - so one day the car will not start, the RACQ is called and test the battery... one day every few years you are late for work.

Back to the old days, the caps would be taken off, the prongs on the cell tester would be placed into the acid. There is a gauge on the tester that would point to the state of the battery, weather it was dead, good or needing a charge.

This tester was made by Vane Electrical Instruments Pty Ltd in Sydney; this company was formed in 1940.

The tester is called Model 102. It has a wooden handle, two steel prongs, connected by spring steel; the gauge is attached to the steel as well, so the electric charge will go through. The gauge is about 25 cm tall and 14 cm wide.

It is a good collectable and great piece of Aussie engineering.

Red Frog

Early Childhood Education

IS OFFERING MOUNT MORGAN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN NOT ALREADY ENROLLED AT OUR SERVICE, AN OPPORTUNITY NOW IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, TO ENROL YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN INTO OUR PROVEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME. NEW FAMILIES ARE GUARANTEED THAT THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN DISCOVER A SAFE, HEALTHY AND HAPPY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE. YOU WILL FIND OUR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS ARE THE BEST AVAILABLE AND LOVE CREATING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR SERVICE TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN PERSONALITIES AND CHARACTER. IF YOU ENROL YOU CHILD/CHILDREN IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, NEW FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE THE MONTH OF APRIL FREE. THE DAYS THAT WILL BE FREE ARE THE DAYS THAT YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN HAVE ATTENDED ON THEIR BOOKED DAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY AND MARCH. EXTRA DAYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS OFFER. THIS OFFER WILL SAVE YOU THE PRICE OF YOUR GAP FEES TO THE SERVICE. CCR AND CCB WILL STILL BE PAID BY THE GOVERNMENT AT THIS TIME, BUT FAMILIES WILL NOT PAY FEES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. ENROLMENTS ARE EASY ..... JUST PHONE CECILIA AT RED FROG ON 49 381 051 B.H. THIS OFFER IS NOT AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES ALREADY ENROLLED PRIOR TO 1ST FEBRUARY 2018.

Phone Cecilia NOW on 49381051 for a no obligation tour

32 Thompson Avenue, Mount Morgan. (next to green shed)

email redfrog4ece@bigpond.com

Colleen’s Salon Ladies & Gents Hair Do’s Next to Grandma’s Cafe Open Tuesday - Friday 8am-4pm

Ph: 0428006979

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SAVE THE DATE!

CLASSIFIEDS

Feb 2: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon Street. 9amnoon. Clothes, housewares, books and more.

Feb 3: QCWA Cent Sale. 2pm Start QCWA Hall East Street. Raffle and afternoon tea.

Feb 10: Baree Hall Markets, car boot sale. 8am-Noon.

Feb 10: Dee Bowls Club is hosting the Mount Morgan Rodeo Assoc. for a “Barefoot Bowls” day. Sausage sizzle starts 4pm.

Feb 10: Mount Morgan Rugby Union Club AGM. 4.30pm Grand Hotel, Mount Morgan.

Feb 12: Mount Morgan State High School Birthday Celebrations and Leaders Induction. 11am Feb 14: Heart research National Wear Red Day. Feb 14: Valentines Day. Feb 24: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon Street. 9am12 noon. Clothes, housewares, books and more.

Mar 4: Clean up Australia Day. Mar 4: Golden Hits of Yesterday. 1-4pm. School of Arts.

Mar 4: Special Bowls Day. Dee Bowls Club 1:30pm start.

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

NOTICE

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

RUGBY UNION CLUB Fixtures to start on the 10th March 2018

Di Browne (Secretary)

AGM

Colleen’s Salon apologises for the phone mix up.

Please note new Mobile no is - 042 80069 79 Thank you.

“The Mount Morgan Men’s Shed inc.” AGM will be held Saturday 24th of February 10.00am at the shed on hospital ground Morgan street.

Have something you need printed? or laminated?

MT MORGAN RUGBY UNION CLUB AGM SATURDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2018 4.30PM - GRAND HOTEL MOUNT MORGAN

Come down and see the friendly people at MMPAD. Contact us on 4938 2312 for prices or for further information visit us at the Railway Museum.

UNLIMITED MOVIES Ask us How

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

LATEST RELEASES $5* 3 or More

Di Browne (Secretary)

Blue Care Trash & Treasure opens on Friday 2nd February at 9am.

Situated beside the Uniting Church in Gordon Street.

Trash & Treasure Sale Saturday February 24th at 8.30am.

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