Mount Morgan Argus Volume 13, Issue 13

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Volume 13, Issue 13

4th -18th July 2018

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

Sam Atwell receives generous donation - Pg 14

People in Profile Kevin Small - Pg 2 & 3

Local RYDAIdentity Education Celebrates Programher - Pg94th 15 Birthday - Pg 2

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People in Profile

Kevin Small

Kevin shifted back to Calliope when, with the help of his Father, Kevin was offered work as a grader driver for the Calliope Council.

Kevin and his Brother Ronnie decided to see what the country offered and were both given jobs with Solotto and Shaploff constructing roads and earthworks.

They worked for Queensland Earthmoving and secured a contract to perform earthworks for Brisbane’s Tennyson Powerhouse.

Kevin and Ronnie were involved in the Musselbrook clean up after the war effort, then continued on to Longreach and Clermont, and finally to Mount Morgan.

Scrambled, Benedict, French toast, omelettes, quiche, cakes, boiled, fried; the list goes on! However you like your eggs for breakfast in the morning, it’s very likely that the eggs you’re enjoying are ‘Country Fresh Eggs’ from Mount Morgan, Small’s Trading Company which have been supplying eggs for over 51 years.

The story begins with Kevin David Small (pictured above) who was born in Gladstone on 29 June 1927, and attended Calliope Primary School until the age of 14, when he left school at this young age to support his family’s limited income.

This company, Central Queensland Earthmoving, had the contract to decommission the Rack Railway in 1949, which had assisted the locomotive to transport goods in and out of Mount Morgan in the early years. They camped at the bottom of Razorback during this excavation period in tents.

Kevin was also involved in the initial clearing at the dam to further extend it until the project was abandoned.

During this time in the year of 1951 Kevin first met Doreen Reed at the local dance. Doreen was to become his wife, partner and soul mate.

The hens produced more eggs than the family could use despite giving them to neighbours and friends; so they started selling eggs from their home.

“I had to get her Mother’s permission first!” Kevin said. They Kevin’s father, David, was earning a had four children; Robert, Nadine, meagre 2 shillings (approx. 20c) a day as Gary and Leanne. a grader driver for the Calliope Council and unfortunately died under his grader Kevin completed his employment with Central Queensland at the age of 60.

Earthmoving in 1951, just before Kevin’s first job was at Fairy Springs the deviation was completed in milking 80 cows every morning and early 1952. night. Kevin also worked at Galloway Plains and with Arthur Hume on his Kevin was employed at Mount Morgan Limited as a machinery cattle properties. operator from May 1951.

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the soccer field at Newman Oval, and 6 tennis courts and football fields.

During his employment he was involved in the building of Mount Morgan infrastucture including; A majority of Mount Morgan roads, Mount Morgan State High School oval, tennis courts at the Welfare Bowls Club, the Dee Bwls Club,

In March 1959, while still working as a machinery operator, Kevin bought 500 chickens to clean up the nutgrass in his backyard in James Street, Mount Morgan.

There was a fire one night in James Street, caused by a gas heater, destroying some of the livestock.

The chickens eventually outgrew the backyard, so Kevin and Doreen purchased five hectares of land at Hamilton Creek Mount Morgan, where the business still operates under the name of Smalls Trading Co.

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In 1974, their adult children became trading partners with them forming Small’s Trading Co. The business is run today by Kevin, Gary and Nadine after the tragic loss of Leanne, Doreen and Robert.

Kevin and Doreen began with free ranged eggs when they started their business, then later changed to caged hens, 1,500 in fact.

This change was due to the high instance of disease in free range poultry, increased vet bills and high mortality rates.

Kevin and Doreen Small were the first egg producers in Queensland to convert to caged birds and Kevin stated, “that a return to free range chickens would be a step backwards.”

The company expanded and grew meat chickens and slaughtered them to supply Lakes Creek Meat Works.

They also purchased another property and built a 250-sow piggery which operated successfully

until the Mount Morgan Railway closed, forcing the business to use road transport.

Due to the expense of freight and the importation of overseas pork Kevin sold the piggery in 2004 and has concentrated on egg production.

In his early years, Kev was an amateur jockey and in 1943 won the Gladstone Cup. His love of racing continues today.

Kevin was also involved in the Saloon Car Club for many years with car no 78 performing well on the track.

Small’s Trading Company expanded its business which now has over 70,000 laying hens and employs up to 20 locals.

Today Kevin has his hands full with 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren who love to visit regularly.

Kevin served on the Egg Marketing Board which includes 22 years as Chairman and is the only remaining local egg producer of the original 23 local producers in the Central Queensland area.

On Friday, 29 June 2018, Kevin celebrated his 91st Birthday with family (pictured above) at the Grand Hotel, Mount Morgan.

Small’s Trading Company, has for over 59 years, continued to support Mount Morgan families with jobs and has contributed thousands of dollars to various not for profit organisations locally and further afield.

Congratulations Kevin on reaching this wonderful milestone and we wish you many more birthdays to come.

Story by Jaiden Roadfeldt.

Photos supplied.

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Dee Home Grown Festival heralded a success Innocent Eve

Taliesha Harris The local area’s home-grown talents, businesses, and newly upgraded business centre (CBD) were all on show over the weekend, as hundreds of people descended on the region to attend the Dee Home Grown Festival. Hosted by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD), and supported by Rockhampton Regional Council, the Festival welcomed a continuous crowd throughout the day on Sunday, 24 June, 2018.

MMPAD put together a day suited for all – with a programme packed with quality entertainment, show stopping demonstrations, workshops, activities, and close on 70 market stalls.

There was also further browsing and buying opportunities, with local businesses either extending their general trading hours or opening their doors especially for the event to cater for the increase of visitor numbers in Mount Morgan for the weekend.

MMPAD President, John Steinberger said the team was thrilled with the turn out for the event, and the positive feedback from attendees, both on the day and the days following. “Much of our local area knows just how talented numerous residents are – and we wanted to provide an opportunity for these talents to be showcased on a wider scale, and encourage people from throughout the region to join in the fun, and to enjoy a day out in the Mount.

“It was a fantastic day – the weather was perfect and the atmosphere was great throughout. MMPAD would like to say a very big thank you to all who came along and supported our inaugural event, our funding support by Rockhampton Regional Council, the helpers on the day, MMPAD volunteers, executive members and employees and to the local performers, businesses and residents who helped to make it such a success. I see this as a special community building event generating positive outcomes, a great outlook for our fine historic town, which is part of our great Central Queensland Region”.

The event showcased artistic and musical talents from Mount Morgan, Bouldercombe, Rockhampton, Gracemere and Wowan. Among the list of performers, were Wowan locals Rebecca and Rachel Olsson of music duo Innocent Eve, who were the day’s emcees.

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Gracemere Dance School

Saphira Burgess-Good

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Bec Ellen

“We felt it was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talent from people young and old in our Region,” Innocent Eve said about the event.

“It was well organised and provided an amazing opportunity to champion local business and we were proud to be part of the festival.”

“Innocent Eve did a fantastic job as our day’s hosts and they went above and beyond to keep the audience entertained and wanting more,” John Steinberger said. “They also stole the show with an incredible rendition of Hallelujah featuring Rockhampton musician John Batley on the mandolin. Each of our entertainers were terrific and the crowd was impressed with the music festival atmosphere, that a request for an open mic section at the end was put in by an audience member who got up to also showcase his talent!”

Along with live entertainment, attendees also had opportunities to get involved in a range of workshops as part of the day and hosted by local & regional artists, businesses and groups.

Local business owner and operator of Mane Street Hair Studio, Kodie Dodd, said it was a great day, with a very relaxed atmosphere. “I hope it becomes an annual event for Mount Morgan as we need as much support as we can get from surrounding areas,” Mrs Dodd said.

Another stall holder was 10 year-old local resident Emmi Larson with her family assisting. “I think it was awesome because I sold out of all the slime I had made. I made a variety, which included fluffy, butter, glitter, foam and scented slime. I thought it was a fun day as there were rides, and lots of good music,” Miss Larson said.

“What a great success the Dee Home Grown Festival was. Congratulations to Heike Steinberger, Coordinator, John Steinberger, President of MMPAD and any who assisted. People calling into the hospital and diabetes stall were all giving positive feedback.” Del Rowley said.

The event was held from 10am until 4pm, and received funding support from Rockhampton Regional Council’s Community Assistance Program and Advance Rockhampton.

The Banner Family

Jack Batley

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Pride in Your Town

It certainly was a successful Festival in Mount Morgan last week end. The weather was perfect which helped draw the locals and visitors to our town. Well done to those who organised it. Here’s some trivia from the 1800’s.

Year 1870.

• Bananas were first grown in Queensland.

• Free Education was introduced into Queensland.

• A Road was built to Yeppoon.

Before bridges were built, a steam-powered punt (boat with a flat dray bottom) ferried traffic across the Fitzroy. On April 4, a man drowned when the punt capsized. The punt had been damaged earlier in the January flood and had been running for five days without the supporting pontoon, the Bulletin reported. It set off from the South Bank at 1pm,with a heavy load of 11 men, a youth and 10 horses on board One of Rockhampton’s successful pioneers, John Palmer died on September 4. Palmer came out to Australia from Ireland “when quite a young lad” and opened the first store in Rockhampton in 1857, the year before the great Canoona rush. He sometimes acted as postmaster, and was the first Mayor of Rockhampton.

Year 1871.

• Margarine was invented.

• Oleomargarine was patented in New York.

• The census return for the Rockhampton district showed the population was 6431.

• In May a very rich quartz vein had been discovered at Mount Wheeler, and gold had been struck in payable quantities on Atherton’s Run. Rabbits had bred in numbers on a small Island in Keppel Bay. “Five years ago, Captain Rundle placed a few pink eyed rabbits on Hummocky Island, outside Keppel Bay, and took a lease of the Island so as to preserve the animals from molestation,” the Bulletin said. The island is now a perfect warren, swarming with rabbits, and Captain Rundle has just landed there a few of the common grey species.

Year 1872.

• The Lakes Creek and Pink Lilly Schools were opened.

• The discovery of alluvial gold at Charters Towers caused great excitement.

• The General Post Office opened in Brisbane.

• The fire extinguisher was patented.

In February, an “alligator’s” nest with 67 eggs was discovered on Eighteen-Mile Island, in the Fitzroy river. “The eggs have been removed to Rockhampton and are now on view in the Bulletin Office”.

Year 1873.

• Barbed wire was invented in Illinois, US. • E. Remington and Sons began production of the first practical typewriter in the US. • P T Barnum’s Circus, “the greatest show on earth” debuted in New York.

• The Rockhampton Gas and Coke Company was established; its work site was built in Quay Street at Depot Hill.

Rockhampton in 1873 had a population of around 6400 and, despite economic doldrums, was prospering, owing to the pastoral, mining and agricultural industries in the surrounding areas.

Till next Argus, Think clean – Be Tidy. It takes so little effort.

Shirley Marella Anderson (nee Tull) Born 15 June 1949 and passed away 20 June 2018 Our condolences to Shirley’s family at this sad time. Shirley was a well known member of the Mount Morgan Community who served her town as a Councillor 2004-2008 and Deputy Mayor between 2006-2008 Mount Morgan Shire Council.

Shirley is survived by her three children - Vivian, Katrina and Donna Anderson and her brother Evan Blackman and sister Rita. She was sister to Val Hayes (Dec), Vivian (Dec), Lorraine (Dec) and Frederick Arthur Henry (Dec). Shirley was a strong and successful advocate for Indigenous Australians and has tirelessly worked to improve their conditions.

She will be sadly missed for her endeavours, love of family and community spirit.

Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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

Tom Hall ‘Mr. Hall was born at Kington, Herefordshire, England, on December 6, 1836, and came to Australia when a youth. He entered the service of the A. J. S. Bank, and was successively manager of branches at Goulburn ... and Clermont ... and Rockhampton.

At Rockhampton Mr. Hall accepted the position of manager of the Queensland National Bank, and while connected with that institution he became one of the original owners of the rich and now world-renowned Mount Morgan Gold Mine, retaining his interest until his death ... He was a brother to Mr. Walter Hall ...’

(The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW: 1842-1954), 17 June 1903). c. 1885 / English-born Thomas Skarratt (‘Tom’) Hall (1836-1903) / Bank manager, businessman, entrepreneur, keen cricketer / Original member of the Mount Morgan [gold mining] Syndicate from 1882 to 1886 / Original director and shareholder of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited (‘Old Company’) from 1886 to 1903 / First chairman of the Old Company from 1886 to 1887 / Sponsor of local sporting events, including the Hall Carnival in 1890 / Resettled to London in the 1890s with wife, Jane Hall (née Kirk)* (1857-1943), and children, Harold Wesley Hall (1888-1974), Walter D’Arcy Hall (1891-1980) and Athelstan Argyle Hall (1894-1963). *First cousin of Eliza Hall (née Kirk) (1847-1916).

Photographer unknown.

Photograph from the Mount Morgan Historical Museum.

VICE

by Graeme Meade

I have had this old vice for a while now. It was covered in white paint that I have been slowly removing, it’s looking heaps better now. I don’t know any of the history of this vice, the previous owner had had it for about 10 years. I have shown it to lots of people but no one has been able to identify it or tell me what kind of vice it is.

It looks like a blacksmiths vice, well the top part of one. A blacksmith vice has a leg on it, and does not usually sit on a bench. This is to help absorb the blows from the hammer better. It looks to me to be made around the turn of the 20th Century going by the shape and the rivets that are in it. I cannot see a makers mark or stamp on it, that is always a good help, a look on the internet does not show anything.

After hours of searching (it turned into a bit of an obsession) I found a photo of one online, that was enough to give me some clues, so I managed to get some more information. It is made from wrought iron, apparently because that is stronger than cast iron. The pin through the middle is made from mild steel. In a catalogue from 1929 a similar vice is called a wrought iron T-Bar parallel bench vice, and there was a similar type with a ‘flat bar’ instead of a T bar. The price in that catalogue was 9 pounds.

The vice is very heavy, it’s 50cm long, 20cm tall, with a 38cm long handle. The back half of the vice bolts to the bench, the front half moves up and down on the T-Bar. I still think the vice is older than the 1920s, the rivets in the side of it are hot rivets, so it would have been made in a foundry or a larger blacksmith shop.

This vice is a very nice piece, even though it is a bit battered. Some people collect vices, but most old ones are bought to use. It brings back good memories for some people anyway.

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A Letter From Carol Malivoire

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WORK EXPERIENCE

by Jaiden Roadfeldt

Each year at Mount Morgan State High School, the first and oldest school in Queensland, work experience is conducted and all year 10 are required to participate.

Work Experience is any short-term experience of employment, typically arranged by the Work Experience Coordinator.

I completed Work Experience at Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD) between Monday 25 June 2018 and Friday 29 June 2018.

While completing my work experience, I met some amazing people, such as Rhonda, Samantha and Jessica, who put so much effort into ensuring that the Argus, Visitor Information and advertisements for local businesses can be provided to the community. While completing my work experience at MMPAD and learned particularly about Journalism.

On my first day Sam ran me through an induction and gave me a tour showing me everything from the 3D Carriage to the kitchen right through to the MMPAD office. I whizzed the internet to find HD images for Fox Video’s poster using Adobe Photoshop to crop out any unnecessary information. Once completed I used Adobe Indesign to make some adjustments to the Argus such as adding information in ‘Save The Date and inserting Larry’s images into the Argus.

During that day, I also assisted counting the money from the cash register to balance the till at the end of the day.

On Tuesday, Rhonda, her Husband John, and I went to the chook farm owned by Smalls Trading Co. We interviewed Kevin Small and learnt about what his life was like in the 1900’s and how his company, Smalls Trading Co., became one of the biggest egg producers in Central Queensland. Once we interviewed him, I put together a basic story and further edited it with the help of my supervisor, Rhonda.

The next day, Wednesday, Sam taught me how to use the photocopier properly and what to do when finished photocopying. She also taught me how to calculate daily figures and commission and how to properly insert this information into excel. She also taught me how to photocopy the receipts and how to correctly write down daily sales.

With the help of Kodi, I updated the tourist and business information guide.

For Thursday, I had a second interview, this time with Melviene Ingram, who came into the MMPAD office. Rhonda and I interviewed her about her family history and about her life in Mount Morgan. I also learnt how to operate the 3D carriage, which shows tourists a 3D video of the history of the Mount Morgan railway station. At the end of the day, a surprise fire drill was conducted which tested our skills.

On my last day I finished my story of Melviene Ingram and stated to type my own (this one you’re reading). I went through the draft copy of the Argus and fixed any spelling mistakes that were present. I printed out the Visitor Business and Directory guide and rearranged the pages in the booklet. Before I finished on Friday Rhonda presented me with a certificate of appreciation.

During my time at MMPAD, I have enjoyed learning new skills such as writing articles, using office equipment, and preparing money for banking. I have really enjoyed learning about how the Argus is done and contributing to it as well as lerning of the history of the train station and train line in Mount Morgan.

I would like to thank Rhonda for allowing me to help with the Argus. and looking after me, Sam for teaching me how to operate the office equipment and bank/count the money, Trish and Margaret for cleaning up after me and providing us with food, and everyone else who was there when I was present.

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MOUNT MORGAN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE NEWS

Nursing Staff: In 2018 our facility has welcomed several new nurses:- Maura is a Registered Nurse / Midwife with extensive nursing experience in both the private and public sectors. Maura has worked in multiple Queensland Health Hospitals and in private facilities in the areas of cardiac nursing and aged care. Jennie is a Registered Nurse who has previously worked in NSW and for 13 years in the Emergency Department at Rockhampton Hospital. Lauren is an Enrolled Nurse who recently completed her training through CQU. Mount Morgan is her first hospital placement. Anna is also an Enrolled Nurse who has previously worked at Woorabinda Hospital. Finally, our newest Enrolled Nurse is Mel who has been nursing for twenty plus years, in NSW, Proserpine and Monto Hospitals.

Pharmacy: All medications dispensed during an Emergency or Outpatient service incur a fee. The cost of pharmacy items for clients with a Centrelink Concession Card is $6.40 per item. The price of pharmacy items for non-concessional clients varies item to item. Please ask the nursing staff for a price. Medications supplied by our hospital should be paid for at the time of treatment.

Should this not be possible, an invoice will be mailed out and is payable by the end of the following month.

Dental Clinic: The Dental Clinic is currently open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On several occasions the Dental Clinic will have two Dentists in attendance. A reminder to clients to please present to reception upon arrival, so that all details can be checked and updated and arrival noted on the computer booking system.

Needle Disposal: Our facility issues free sharps kits to the public. These kits include a safe needle disposal bottle. A large safe needle disposal bin is located on the left-hand side of the entry into the Hospital Grounds.

In the interests of public and staff safety, we would like to encourage clients to utilise safe needle disposal methods.

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

Finding Your Feet

FINDING YOUR FEET is one of director Richard Loncraine’s best. It is brilliantly acted by a first-class veteran cast and completely endearing.

Emotional, delightfully charming and funny from start to finish, FINDING YOUR FEET is the kind of character rich, warm and cozy, real life second chance comedy that is not only highly entertaining, but thoughtful as well.

The acclaimed cast include, Timothy Spall (HARRY POTTER, MR TURNER), Imelda Staunton (VERA DRAKE, PRIDE), Celia Imrie (BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY, BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL) and Joanna Lumley (ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS); and we could not have been in better, more capable hands.

On the eve of retirement a middle class, somewhat snobbish and judgemental “Lady” Sandra discovers that her husband has been having an affair with her best friend.

She is forced into exile and seeks refuge with her estranged bohemian older sister Bif, who lives at an impoverished inner-city council estate in London.

The two could not be more different. Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free-spirited sister; but different is just what she needs at the moment and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class, where her world is transformed.

With unexpected friendships, romance and a holiday in Rome on the horizon Sandra just might find the courage to reinvent herself.

FINDING YOUR FEET is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy that proves it’s never too late to start again, and you can have lots of fun doing it. It’s about life!

Honestly it felt like the usual 90 minute film, but it actually says on the jacket that it ran for two and a half hours...

And we enjoyed every moment! Rating PG for “coarse language”.

FINDING YOUR FEET. Sometimes you just need little push in the right direction... Loved it!

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SAVE THE DATE SAVE11THE DATE 2018 AUGUST 11 AUGUST 2018OF2018.

That’s right. The dinosaurs are coming to this year’s Mount Morgan Show to beFOR heldALL on THE 11 August, There will be FUN THE FAIR FOR ALL THE FUN OF THE For further information contact HeatherFAIR on 0437503467 by a 30 That’s right.

The dinosaurs are coming to this year’s Showato30 beminute held on educational three interactive sessions during the day,Mount eachMorgan including talk on dinosaurs followed 11 August, 2018. There will be three interactive sessions during the day, each including a 30 minute comedy dinosaur puppet show with ventriloquist Ranger Jim. minute educational talk on dinosaurs followed by a 30 minute comedy dinosaur puppet show the 4 metreRanger T Rex.Jim. And you can’t afford to miss an encounter with the 4 metre T with ventriloquist Rex.

further information contact Heather on 0437503467 AndForyou can’t afford to miss an encounter with

Also, inwith linethewith the long standing tradition of Queensland Also, in line long standing tradition of Queensland Agricultural Shows and theAgricultural Shows and the Mount Morgan Show in Mount Morgan Show in particular, thereand will entertainment be fun and entertainment for whole the wholefamily. family. From horses, cattle, poultry, caged birds, arts and particular, there will be fun for the From horses, cattle, poultry, caged birds, arts and craft, photography, art, lego, cooking, craft, photography, art, lego, cooking, sewing and needlework, farm and garden, and horticulture, exhibitors will be sewing and needlework, farm and garden, and horticulture, exhibitors will be displaying the thehas best our community has to offer. bestdisplaying our community to offer.

The cut off date for entry of exhibits in the various pavilion sections is Friday 3rd August The cut-off date for entry of exhibits in the various pavilion sections is Friday 3rd August 2018. An entry 2018. An entry form can be obtained from our website mountmorganshow.com.au and obtained mountmorganshow.com.au forms can be either posted to completed formsfrom can beour eitherwebsite posted to PO Box 183 Mount Morgan or lodgedand withcompleted MMPAD at the Railway Complex,orRailway Parade.

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There will be all the fun of the fair with Side Show Alley, yes the Showman’s Guild will be There all the funStilt of the fairand with SideWorkshops, Show Alley, yesPark the Petting Showman’s Guild will be there, First Light Entertainment there, First will Lightbe Entertainment Walkers Circus Johnson Zoo, CQ Walkers Funky Faces FaceCircus PaintingWorkshops, and Junior Motor Bike Trials.

Stilt and Johnson Park Petting Zoo, CQ Funky Faces Face Painting and Junior Motor Bike

Trials. events with and cattle will at 8 am Ring eventsRing with horses and cattlehorses will commence at 8 am andcommence will run throughout the and day. will run throughout the day. Secretary of the Show Secretary of the Show Society, Heather Barker said, “We will be christening our new $12 000 Show Jumps which have been acquired through Society, Heather Barker said, “We will be christening our new $12 000 Show Jumps which have been acquired through a grant from the Gambling Community a grant from thewe Gambling Development Fund and we will have a new dedicated ring for working horses.”

Development Fund and will have aCommunity new dedicated ring for working horses.”

TheThe fireworks will gowill off atgo 7 pm willand be spectacular fireworks offand at they 7 pm they willasbealways. spectacular as always.

Gate feesbeen have been at the same asfor last year $10 for adults, $7 for pensioners and students (5 to 17 Gate fees have kept at thekept same price as last year price with $10 adults, $7 with for pensioners andYears) studentsand (5 to a17family Years) and a family for 2 adults 2 students of of $30. pass for 2pass adults and 2andstudents $30.Children Children under 5 are free. Every gate ticket can also be under 5 are free. gate ticket be entered the draw for the gate entered in Every the draw for can thealso three luckyingate prizes ofthree an lucky IGA Mount Morgan $250 Voucher, a Stewarts Towing and prizes of an IGA Mount Morgan $250 Voucher, a Stewarts Towing and Service Station $100 Service $100 Voucher andOutfitters a Georges Workwear and will Country Outfitters $50 Voucher. All children will also Voucher and aStation Georges Workwear and Country $50 Voucher.

All children also receive a freeaentry the Treasure with great prizeswith for First, Second and for Third. receive freeinentry in theHunt Treasure Hunt great prizes First, Second and Third.

“As this is our 20th Show since the Mount Morgan Show recommenced in 1999, the Show will be officially opened by a member of the Hempseed family in recognition of the legacy of the late John and Ivy Hempseed who were instrumental in Mount Morgan Shows recommencing”, Heather said.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our great sponsors and our dedicated committee and I would urge everyone to come along on the 11th and help continue the great tradition of Mount Morgan Shows”, Heather said.

Mount Morgan Chapter No 158 Order of the Eastern Star thank all those who supported the Biggest Morning Tea, held in the Masonic Centre on Monday, 18 June 2018.

Those in attendance enjoyed a morning of music by Mr. Bruce Rogers, competitions, trading table, raffle and news by a guest speaker from the Rockhampton Branch of the Council for Cancer.

Local Businesses – Grandma’s Café, Coleen’s Salon, Mane Street Hair Studio, I.G.A. Mount Morgan, Golden Mount Nursery, Mount Morgan Post Office and Live Life Pharmacy Gracemere supplied some prizes for the raffle. Our thanks are extended to these Businesses, MMPAD for advertising and The Masonic Hall Committee for wavering the Hall Rental.

Profit from the morning amounted to $970. Well done and thank you from the Mount Morgan O.E.S Keith S. Hare.

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

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Cutter Social Club Donation Interview with

Sam Atwell

On Tuesday the 26th June, 2018 the members of the Cutter Social Club in conjunction with the Grand Hotel, presented a cheque for $500 to local Wowan lad, Samuel Atwell.

Samuel (pictured centre Left) has been selected to represent the Australian Junior Golf Team in 2018. The team will compete at competitions in the United States of America this year in July.

What got you into golf?

I hurt myself playing football and mum asked me to choose a non-contact sport, a neighbourhood friend

played golf and he got me into it, plus we only really have golf in Wowan.

When did you start?

I started playing in late 2013.

What are your aspirations?

I want to go Pro, make it big.

Are you nervous about the tournament?

Yeah, I’m really nervous. I am not really good with lots of people watching me play but sometimes being nervous and the pressure helps me play better.

Where are your tournaments going to be?

The 1st is in Las Vegas, it’s called the IGA Junior World Stars of Golf and the 2nd is in Temecula and it’s called the West Coast Junior Olympics of Golf.

Outside of golf, what are your interests?

I don’t really know, school and golf, I put everything into Golf.

Who is your golfing idol?

Tiger Woods of course, also Jason Day, he is from out here – I have almost beaten his record when I was at Mount Morgan Golf Club, I want to beat him Where do you play?

I played at Mount Morgan Golf Club for 2-3 years and now play at Wowan Golf Course but still come back to Mount Morgan and play there.

Is there anything else you want to say?

Thank you to the Grand Social Cutter Club and the Community for all the support and especially to the Mount Morgan and Wowan Golf Clubs for pushing me.

Sam has qualified for the Greg Norman Junior Masters for the 2nd year in a row. It is held on the Gold Coast in December.

Mount Morgan Rotary News

Mount Morgan Rotary Club Inc. President Helen Jessop recently received her sapphire pin, which was presented by Past District Governor Judith Henderson.

Pictured L-R: Helen Jessop & Judith Henderson

A Sapphire pin is presented to a Rotarian when another $1000 has been donated to Rotary International in their name. This money goes to the eradication of Polio, water and sanitation, Education and various other Projects world wide or in local districts.

The shelter over the seating at Mount Morgan Multi Purpose Health Service which was erected this year is one such project.

Road Safety Education for Students

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The road safety education day consisted of presentations on hazards and distractions, road choices and students heard survivor stories from community volunteers.

Two students won driving lessons donated by the Mount Morgan Rotary Club and Leyland Barnett who also presented the Speed and Stopping demonstrations.

Mount Morgan Rotary President Helen Jessop presented a gift bag of Mount Morgan made products to the community volunteers on behalf of Rotary.

The Mount Morgan Green Shed was a hive of activity on Wednesday the 27th June 2018. The Rotary Clubs of Rockhampton and Mount Morgan hosted a Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) programme for Mount Morgan State High School Students.

Approximately thirty students attended the programme which commenced at 10 am and continued until almost 3 pm.

Rotary President Helen Jessop said, “The programme provides a unique opportunity for the students to gain the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roads.�

Dee River Oldies Everyone enjoyed our trip to Footlights Theatre and Yeppoon last Wednesday. We were the first to catch the bus, then it was on to Gracemere and Rockhampton,by which time the bus was full.

Considering the chilly wind blowing down Morgan Street last Thursday 21st, we had a very successful street stall, thanks to all our cooks. Darryl Constable (pictured left) was the winner of the popular meat tray raffle.

Our stall at the MMPAD Dee Home Grown Festival on Sunday 24th was very well patronized. The winners of the raffle, drawn by Councilor Ellen Smith were, Sandra and Wally Edwards, first prize, and Lauren Walkingshaw, second prize. Thanks to Bruce Hoehne and Irene Smith for their donations.

Congratulations to the members of MMPAD for the wonderful day that was had on Sunday.

Our next morning tea is on Wednesday, 25 July and our Guest Speaker will be Sandi from Rockhampton Regional Council.

Our next Meeting will be held on 17 July 2018.

If you would like further information on the Dee River Oldies please contact Margaret on - 49 381705.

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SAVE THE DATE!

July 6: NDIS Info Session. Community Support Centre.

10:00am - 11:30am, 1 Cornes St. July 7: GMFA Disco. St. Mary’s Church Hall. 6:00-9:30pm July 8-15: Naidoc Week Celebrations.

July 13: NDIS Info Session. Community Support Centre.

10:00am - 11:30am, 1 Cornes St. July 14: Central Qld Motor Sporting Club Inc.(C.Q.M.S.C) CQ Crane Hire Gold Rush Hill Sprint Race. http://www.cqmsc.asn.au July 14: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8:00am - 12 noon.

July 14: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. 8:30am Start. Gordon Street.

July 19: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 5:00pm for 6:00pm start.

July 23: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start.

July 23: CD Night Baree School of Arts. 6:00pm. $5 admission. Light supper provided (Billy Lawton cancelled).

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

Aug 2: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 5:00pm for 6:00pm start.

Aug 4: GMFA Disco. St. Mary’s Church Hall. 6:00-9:30pm Aug 6: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start.

Aug 11: Mount Morgan Show. Canteen opens 6:30am.

Ring events begin 8:00am. Fireworks at 7:00pm.

Aug 11: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8:00am - 12 noon.

Aug 11: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon Street.

8.30am. (Also open Friday 10th August at 9am).

Aug 16: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 5:00pm for 6:00pm start.

Aug 20: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start.

Aug 25: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale, Multidraws & Raffles.

QCWA hall, East Street. starts 2pm Aug 30: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 5:00pm for 6:00pm start.

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