Mount Morgan Argus Volume 12, Issue 6

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Volume 12, Issue 6

19th April 2017 - 3rd May 2017

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

Check out the news from HIPPY - Welfare Bowls Club news - Page 7 Page 6

Mount Morgan Meals on Wheels - Page 14

Lest We Forget.

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History & Reflections

Pride in your Town William Knox D’Arcy and Walter Hall have both received great acknowledgement of their interest in the gold discovery of Mount Morgan and the wealth they both gained from it. However William Pattison and his story is not as well known.

William Pattison was born in Hobart, Tasmania in 1830 after his parents had immigrated from England. Both William and his brother, Joseph, were educated in Mummery’s Boarding school in Bagdad.

The family left Tasmania in 1846 and sailed to Victoria. His parents continued in the dairy Farm industry but the brothers became interested in gold mining. Both brothers did very well from the gold fields of Ballarat, Bendigo and Forrest Creek. While residing in Melbourne, William held a seat on the Melbourne City Council.

August 1864 William Pattison came to Rockhampton where he opened business as a butcher, and later set up a boiling-down plant and the first freezing plant. He became Mayor of the City of Rockhampton and was a willing and keen force to improve the town in every manner.

Always an ambitious man, with the acquisition of increased wealth, unlike his contempories who all took their wealth to England he decided to do his best for the town.

William Pattison had always been interested in mining ventures around Rockhampton so naturally he became interested in the discovery of gold in Mount Morgan. He became one of the original six syndicate members of the Mine. He was also connected with the Gold mining Company and as gold resources went up and down so did his portfolio of shares. Finally he did not make a great deal of money from his venture in Mount Morgan shares.

In 1886 he became a keen business man in Rockhampton. He was elected to represent Blackall in the Queensland Legislative Assembly taking on the position of Treasurer.

When that seat was abolished he then became the Rockhampton representative in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1888 to 1893.

Archibald Archer, a founder of Rockhampton served in those years also.

Shortly after this time he suffered a stroke and later settled in Brisbane for some time. While there he bought the Harris Terraces in George Street and with two other politicians he built “The Mansions” in the same street, a very impressive building.

Within the Mansions was a restaurant and one dining room honoured the man naming the room after him.

The Mansions now is a government building.

In Rockhampton he was a keen and generous patron to the St Andrews Presbyterian Church. William Pattison was a man of many talents, grazier, butcher, dairy farmer, gold miner and politician. However, he was not a good business man. He died in June 1896, aged 66 years and was laid to rest in the South Rockhampton Cemetery.

After all his business ventures he did not die as the wealthy man he had been. Records say many of his so called “Friends” were not loyal to him.

Now with North Q’land having so much clean up to do after cyclone “Debbie” our effort to think clean and be tidy for our town is such a simple task.

Lest We Forget

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As we approach ANZAC Day next Tuesday, we remember the struggles, courage and sacrifices made by so many to enable us to enjoy the freedom we have today. A large number of these men and women didn’t return home and those who did would never be the same again.

Mount Morgan has been the home of many war heroes including Roderick Stanley Dallas and Private Victor Jones.

Bill Meade

Roderic Stanley Dallas was born in 1891 and spent much of his life in Mount Morgan where he attended school and began

By Graeme Meade from Collectables and Memories on East work at the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co. assay office. He Street I try to keep my little stories relating to Mount became a pilot served in World War 1 and his awards included Morgan, but with ANZAC day coming up, here is a the Distinguished Service Order, a Bar to his D.S.C., the Croix de Guerre avec Palme and a mention in dispatches. He also won personal one. non-military recognition: the gold medal of the Aero Club de My grandfather William (Bill) Meade was born France (1918) and the medal of merit and honor of the Aero in Allandale, near Ballart in 1886, at some stage Club of America (1917).

he moved to New Zealand, where he married in Wellington. He died in1968, when I was 12, but he At his death Roderick was sixteenth on the list of allied aces and lived with us off and on. I was very close to him. He second only to R. A. Little among the Australians. told me lots of “yarns” over the years, one about Trooper Victor Jones was born driving bullock teams in the Snowy Mountains. in Qld in 1872, and became When he wasn’t living with us and we went to visit an assistant paymaster at him he was always living in a room or little flat at a Mount Morgan Gold Mining horse stables.

Co. before enlisting in the Boar War as a Light Horseman in In 1915 he was working as a Head Lad in a stable in 1899.

Riccarton, near Christchurch. In November 1915, he signed up; he would have been 30. He didn’t speak He was the first Australian to about the war very much, once he told me about die in Imperial Service. The leading donkeys with wounded on, down hills, but suspension bridge was erected he wasn’t at Gallipoli. He spent all his time during to honour his memory.

WW1 in the Egyptian Campaign. He never said, but I guess he would have been looking after the horses. Dawn Service will commence at 0430hrs at Anzac Park followed Sometime in the 1990s my brother who lives in Ashburton (NZ) received a phone call from a gentleman in Oamaru, that’s about 160 klms away.

The man asks if he knew a William Meade, my brother told him that is was probably his grandfather.

The man told him he has a second hand shop and has a Certificate of the Services in the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces for 7/2285 Trooper William Meade. My brother checked the number with my grandfather’s service medal, called him back and told the man that it is his. The man then told my brother for $45 he could have it. A couple of months later my brother was down that way and picked it up.

by a gunfire breakfast at the Community Service Hall.

The Town March will form in front of the School of Arts at 1030hrs with a 1045hrs march off. This march will be along Morgan Street and finish at Anzac Park for the Day Service starting at 1100hrs.

We invite all serving and ex-serving military personnel and the Mount Morgan community to join us in remembering those who gave their all Next time I was in New Zealand it was given to me. in service to Australia.

Quite amazing to find something like that, we never even knew it was lost.

Mike Johnston

People In Profile- Carmel & Jack Boyes

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What a delight to have the pleasure of interviewing such a charming lady who has played such an interesting and active life in Mount Morgan. Her name is Mrs Carmel Boyes of River Street. One cannot give Carmel’s story without mentioning her late husband, Jack, as they were a positive team in their married life.

Carmel was not born in Mount Morgan but in Toowoomba, were she did all her schooling as well, and after school days she worked on her parents’ property. In 1944 she joined the Australian Air Force where she met Jack, who was also serving in the force and they were married in 1946. After air force days they journeyed to Bundaberg and set up home in that city and Jack received training as a carpenter which proved very handy in future years.

After five bad cane seasons in Bundaberg they journeyed to Mount Morgan in 1953 with their two small adopted children, Ian and Karen, and took up residence in the Gas Works home. Jack’s Uncle Charlie owned the Gas Works and Jack worked there from 1953 till 1961 until Boral Gas Company bought out the business and the town was then supplied with LP gas.

Jack, Carmel and family then relocated to the present residence where Carmel still resides in River Street. Jack became employed at Mount Morgan Limited as an Ambulance man and did quite of lot of voluntary work for the local Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade (Q.A.T.B.) Sadly, Jack had a run of bad health, first with a heart problem, followed by a stroke. In 1975 Jack had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but with excellent early treatment that remained well under control until the stroke when he had to give up work. Jack died in 1997 after many years of wonderful care from Carmel.

Jack had spent many hours on his hobby of collecting rocks, and then on a visit to Willis Island Jack’s cousin gave them a suitcase of shells and they became keen collectors. They collected shells on both Low Woody Island and walking on the Reef. Both rock and shell collections are quite extensive.

However, both these wonderful people are generally remembered for their life long dedication to the Scouting Movement. In 1946 while they resided in Bundaberg, Jack joined the Scout organization rising to Scout Master.

Carmel had been recruited as a Cub Master. On returning to Mount Morgan Jack continued in the role as Scout Master at the Hut then situated opposite the Welfare Bowls club. Some years later this hut was later demolished by Mount Morgan Limited. Carmel devoted more time to the children in those early years. At the old golf links, which was situated at the back of Glen Gordon, the golf club house then became a second scout hut when the Golf club transferred to Hamilton Creek. Later due to the flooding of that area the Hut was demolished.

At this stage mention must be made of the Mafeking Bell which was originally erected in the grounds of the Mount Morgan Shire Council and rung to notify of fires. On a visit to Council Jack noticed the Bell in the yard and that it was showing a crack. He got permission to take it to Mount Morgan Limited where it was repaired and then in 1961 was placed in the Scout area at the old Golf Links. After the flood it was placed in its present position in Dee Street.

Jack heard of the demolition of the Woman’s ward at the hospital and received the timber and with all Voluntary help, including Carmel, who was now back in the Movement, the Scout Hut at Dee Street was built with voluntary labour. Jack had designed the building and on opening day it was reported to be the best designed Scout Hut in Queensland. In his life time Jack Boyes had built 6 Scout Huts including the one at Struck Oil, sadly, no longer in use.

Thankfully, this remarkable team of Jack and Carmel Boyes, were presented by the Mount Morgan Shire Council the “Community Service Awards” in 1989. Other honours received in recognition of their wonderful work were presented at Government House are; 1959 Jack, Medal of Merit. Carmel, Letter of Commendation.

1968 Jack, Silver Acorn Award. (Highest of scouting awards.)

1969 Carmel, Medal of Merit.

Truly outstanding achievements by both.

Now for more of Carmel’s story and doings. Carmel had returned to the Scouting movement working very hard on the construction of the present Scout hut but when Jack became ill she gave it up to take on the role of carer. For her own interest Carmel started collecting perfume bottles as a hobby. Having viewed the collection it is amazing the variety of shapes and sizes of so many bottles. So many little ones of delightful design, it is hard to believe the imagination of the originator. Carmel also gave many years’ service to the Meals on Wheels organization both as a deliverer and a cook. She is an amazing gardener and home renovations are one of her many excellent talents.

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Now, in later years she does cross words, Sudoku, enjoys reading books of various topics, and all the feminine skills of knitting and crocheting. Her time is never wasted. Carmel is fortunate in her “Older” years to still enjoy reasonable good health.

When asked what she would like to see happen to Mount Morgan in the future, her simple answer was “that people would take a little more pride in their homes, gardens and the town”.

If only the Mount had more remarkable citizens like “The Boyes”.

Story by Bette Broom

Getting to Know You...

Colin Dean of Fitzroy Funerals

Colin Dean attended Wandal Primary school as a child and then moved to Christian Brothers College now known as The Cathedral College.

Colin enjoyed sport and was a Nipper at Emu Park and enjoyed swimming and was a keen footballer in Rockhampton.

Colin’s Grandparents and Parents were proud “Rockhamptonites”, with his Grandmother Mavis employed as a domestic at the Boys Grammar School and his Grandfather Dick was a foreman at Defiance Flour.

Ray Dean, Colin’s Father was a Clerk in the Rockhampton Police Station and his Mother Joan was an RN at the Rockhampton Base Hospital.

Brother Phillip was handicapped and attended the Rockhampton Opportunity School.

“We Purchased the Business of Fitzroy Funerals over 8 Years ago and have been running it as our own family business”, Colin commented. “We have been supporting many Charites locally along the way.”

Colin and Michelle with the support of their Family Lauren and Connor have helped many families throughout the CQ region from Mount Morgan, Mackay to Emerald, Rockhampton and Brisbane.

“We have tried to keep costs to a minimum and have launched a new range of Coffins which are locally made and the designs are endless.” Colin said.

“We are able to do pre planning for the future with Payment into our Funeral Bonds with sure plan and also have Funeral insurance available,” he added. “At Fitzroy Funerals, you will be personally looked after by our family, not an AGENT. We guarantee we stand behind our name and our motto: “NO MATTER RICH OR POOR EVERYONE DESERVES THE SAME RESPECT”

Colin and Michelle Dean Fitzroy Funerals 187 Musgrave Street Rockhampton 24 Hour Contact 49225422 colin@fitzroyfunerals.com.au

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Hippy News

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Amanda Marsh & Son

Amanda Marsh says being part of the Red Cross Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) has been completely life changing for her and her children and is recommending it to people interested in joining the program.

Red Cross is now looking for families to join the education and peer support program to see if more lives can be changed. The free two-year program is for families with children aged 4-5 who are preparing to go to school. Families are visited fortnightly by a tutor who provides fun learning experiences for parents and children to do together. They also run community outings events and playgroup sessions so that parents can connect with other families.

When Amanda Marsh first joined the Red Cross HIPPY program it was on the strict proviso that she would only do activities in her own home and only if her friend was the tutor. “I signed up because I thought it doesn’t matter what state my house is in, it doesn’t matter what state I’m in, My mate’s not going to come in and go nag nag!” said Amanda. “That’s just me worrying about the judgmental side of things.”

Amanda witnessed her partner, the father of her children, commit suicide. His death and the aftermath left Amanda traumatised. She lost all her confidence and rarely left the house.

Sandy Hansen who runs the Mt Morgan program, and has been through it herself, says the aim is to provide parents with confidence as their child’s first teacher. “We want to give children a good grounding for starting school and to connect families so that they can support one-another.

“Having good connections with people is so important for your health and wellbeing. This program is more than just teaching children about letters and numbers. It’s also about parents being able to manage the challenges of raising young children with friends and support around them. If parents are feeling confident and connected their kids are much more likely to successfully take part in school,” says Sandy. Once families have been through the program, parents may be offered a supported pathway to employment. Sandy says the fact that she and other workers have been through the program makes it easier for new people joining to feel comfortable.

“You know you’re going to be supported by people who have been there done that,” says Sandy. “They know that

having young children is hard. They’re not there to judge.”

For Amanda it has offered her and her children a way out of the prison that their home had become. As she’s gained confidence as a parent she’s been able to come out of her shell. And with support from her Red Cross tutor she found the courage to join in with group outings and events. “I am improving on my people skills,” says Amanda. “And I guess it really is HIPPY that’s helped me to do that.”

Recently Amanda and her son joined other families for a day out at the beach. Emu Park Surf Lifesavers spoke with children and families about staying safe at the beach, in the sun and the water. The children also got to try out the surf-lifesaver’s paddle boards.

“It was really good!” says Amanda. “He got to run around with other kids and play and did the lifesaving stuff and just played on the beach.” It’s an outing she says she couldn’t have done before joining the Red Cross program.

“There ain’t no way in the world I would have gone off with some other mums just for something to do,” says Amanda.

“But it’s HIPPY that’s helped me as a mum to improve my ability to deal with other people. “Most of the other parents I’ve met are just as nutty as me! They’re just down to earth people so it’s been really good.”

Her skills and confidence have improved so much that she is now ready to start helping out running playgroup sessions for other families. “This year I am running the playgroup so I’ll be able to get out there and meet more parents.

“It’s changed my life. Not just the enjoyment and relationship with my kids, but it’s changed me as a person,” says Amanda. “I feel really good in myself.”

News From Welfare Bowls Club

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On Sunday the 9th April Welfare held its annual President Day for our club President Wal Edwards. Bowls clubs from St. Lawrence to Theodore sent teams for the day to fill the Green. The weather was perfect the green was running nicely and the atmosphere was very friendly.

Cent Qld District Bowls Assoc.L-R Jim Cross, Col James, Wal Edwards, Dennis Bartlem, Scot Howells Emu Park Bowls Club won the day and CQ District Assoc.team were the runners up, Theodore also picked up the Sportsmens prize.

It was good to see a lot of ex Morganites who now reside around CQ returning for the day.

Thank you to all the volunteers that made the day the success that it was.

Welfare Presidents Team - L-R:- Henry Gent, Club President Wal Edwards, Peter Wills & Chris Izzard

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video Everyone on the planet , but especially every girl (whether 9 or 90 years of age) should watch MOANA.

and together they voyage across the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed quest.

Disney does it again with an entralling epic adventure about a spirited teen living on a Pacific island paradise.

Wasn’t that keen to watch it. My family outvoted me on the viewing that night and I’m glad they did. This movie is an absolute delight... and that song, “How Far I’ll Go” (put the subtitles on so you can follow the lyrics) is close to perfection.

Life is wonderful, plentiful, happy...

But of course there are rules, and the most important of these is that “No one must venture beyond the reef”.

Then one day their island paradise is faced with an existential threat... Of course this means that her family, her friends, her entire community is in dire peril as well.

Something must be done. Someone must step up... Soon!

In despair MOANA (Auli’i Cravalho) wanders her island hoping to find something or someone to save the day... Then she discovers secrets about her own ancestors and things about herself that lead her to hatch a daring plan, breaking all of the rules... But it just might work; maybe.

MOANA sets sail on a bold mission to save her people. Along the way she meets the once mighty demigod Maui (Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson),

MOANA is rated PG because ‘some scenes may scare young children,’ ,but I think the whole family can safely set sail with MOANA as long as Mum or Dad are there, for one hour and forty minutes of pure pleasure.

MOANA - Loved it!

Wildlife Matters

By Trish Mathers - Phone 04005 91504

Bentonite Clay absorbs toxins, and many animals seek it out in the wild.

A reptile carer had a python who had eaten a cane toad and was at deaths’ door. I gave him some bentonite, which he put in water in a tub. The snake was placed in a sack and left overnight soaking in the tub. The next morning it was competely healed, and ready to go! It is also useful for people with tummy bugs, and it also draws out toxins from wounds etc.

We once had a lorikeet whose beak took 3 years to grow back!

We have in care at present a magpie whose top and bottom beak have been broken after it had been hit by a car. We are waiting back for advice on how long it may take to grow back. It should grow back eventually, but could take years.

Quite often they are so fixated on the insect that they aren’t even aware of the danger. Kookaburras are similar with their fixation.

It wont be long now till the tawny frogmouths start hunting on the road again. I have included a photo of one that we had in care, who has been released. Please remember that they are very slow (and silent) flyers, and if you see one sitting on the road you need to slow right down to give it time to take off.

I am always fascinated by animal behaviour, and something I have

noticed often is that kookaburras are very polite to each other when hunting and eating. If one kookie finds a morsel, the others will just sit back and wait their turn. They never snatch food from another kookie.

Funny to watch though is the lorikeets grabbing kookaburras by the tail and trying to drag them off the interesting morsel.

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MMPAD NEWS MMPAD has committed to the Annual restocking of the No 7 Mount Morgan Dam with fingerlings for over five years. Our general fisheries permit provides for the release of fish species including Golden Perch, Southern Saratoga, Sleepy Cod and Eel-tailed Catfish. The fingerlings are purchased from Licenced Queensland Fish Hatcheries.

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Due to the inclement weather thanks to ex Cyclone Debbie, MMPAD had to defer the scheduled release of the fingerlings in March and had hoped to release them in April. Unfortunately the hatchery was also affected by the extreme weather conditions and could not supply our fingerling order. As species are only available from late spring through to Autumn, MMPAD will endeavour to purchase the fingerlings and release them as soon as they become available. We will advertise as soon as we have a FOR RENT! date.

MMPAD has supported the Golden Mount Festival & Feelgood Promotions Kindness with a donation and items to place in the kindness bags to raise funds for the Central State School Brekky Club.

Volunteers always welcome. Phone 07 49382312

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We hope everyone has settled down after Cyclone Debbie.

Because of the cyclone we held our meeting on Tuesday 28th March at 3pm.

We were hoping to set up the hall for our morning tea the next day, but it had to be cancelled due to the rain. So a new date will have to be arranged.

On Friday 17th March, 15 members attended St Patrick’s Day Lunch at Bauhinia House in Rockhampton. The winner of the bus raffle was Doug Hoehne.

Also a few of our members enjoyed an Easter party with the Long- Stay patients at the Mount Morgan MPHS on Tuesday March 11th. thanks to Steven and his staff.

Our next street stall will be held on Thursday April 20th from 8am. Happy Easter to everyone and also enjoy the Golden Mount Festival with family and friends.

Lindi Picnic May 1st

Free Family Fun Day Commencing at 10am at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds All Rides, Food, Drinks and Games FREE

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To submit any stories or information to MMPAD please email: mmpad@bigpond.com

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

Eric Stevenson Ph: 0417 006591

Phone: 4938 1887 ~ Mobile 0419 741 611

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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

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

Building locally for over 20 years ~ Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

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

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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

The Railway Hotel May Weekend Friday 28th April - Karaoke 10pm-2am Saturday 29th April - Live Music by 3 Legged Devils - 10pm - 2am 90 James Street Mount Morgan

Phone: 49

381 082

Buy Local - Support Local Businesses

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or Phone MMPAD on 4938 2312 for any enquiries and pricings

Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

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

- 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

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.

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

Sandi Wood your local consultant Phone: 4922 1269 fmckfunerals@live.com.au

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Mount Morgan Meals on Wheels

Pauline Abbot & Leonie Lane load up meals from the Lyn Moore at the Multi Purpose Centre.

Mount Morgan Meals on Wheels is a voluntary organisation which delivers hot nutritious meals to folk who find it hard to care for themselves. We deliver the meals Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and at this time the meals are $8.

The meals consist of soup; main meal – fish/meat/chicken and vegetables; followed by a sweet which is diabetic friendly; and a fruit juice containing Vitamin C. A referral is needed by your local Doctor. The meals are cooked at our local Multi-Purpose Centre and our faithful servers and deliverers then collect the meals and deliver them to our clients. They are delivered approximately between 11.30am and 1pm.

We hold meetings once a month in the Meals on Wheels kitchen in East Street, Mount Morgan.

Our President is Mrs Margaret Pearce; Treasurer/Co-ordinator: Mr Noel Barker; and Secretary/Alternate Co-ordinator; Mrs Jean Morgenstern.

07 49 381935 is the contact phone number for Meals on Wheels and this is diverted to Committee members home number when necessary.

If you have a couple of hours spare and would like to assist with the delivery of meals, please give us a call.

Jean Morgenstern

Jill Hall & Amie Hansson on the way to deliver meals.

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

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AGM NOTICE

Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD) Annual General Meeting

WEDNESDAY 3rd MAY 2017 1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan

6.30PM

Nominations for executive are to be received by the Secretary by Wednesday 19th April 2017 Proxy votes to be addressed to the Secretary in a sealed envelope and received by Tuesday 2nd May - 2pm Phone 49 382 312 Voting or proxy voting is for Financial Members Only Acting Sec. Melray McNamara

Stewarts Towing & Service Station

6 Central Street, MOUNT MORGAN Phone: 49 38 12 83 24 Hour Service - 7 Days a Week

MOUNT MORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY INC INVITES TENDERS FROM INTERESTED SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR THE 2017 MOUNT MORGAN SHOW TO BE HELD ON 12 AUGUST 2017 TENDER 001 – CANTEEN OPERATION TENDER 002 – GATE MANAGEMENT TENDER 003 – RING STEWARDS Tenders should be forwarded to the Secretary, PO Box 183 Mount Morgan or emailed to mountmorganshow@gmail.com by close of business 28 April 2017 The lowest or any tender may not be accepted.

Tender specifications may be viewed in News at mountmorganshow.com.au For further information contact Heather Barker on 0437 503 467

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping Phone Des: 0447 275 402

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SAVE THE DATE!

Apr 27: Golden Mount Festival Photo Exhib-Fashion Parade, wine & cheese events. School of Arts. 6.30pm Apr 28: GMFA Talent Quest. School of Arts. 6.30pm Apr 29: GMFA 8.30am. Morgan Street till 4pm Apr 29: GMFA. 6.30pm Concert. School of Arts.

Underage disco. 6.30pm Masonic Lodge, Gordon St. Apr 30: Golden Mount Festival Breakfast at Dam 8am11am Apr 30 :Mount Morgan Rodeo. Gates open 6.30am, entertainment from 9am, Mount Morgan Showground.

May 1: Lindi Picnic (Free Family Fun Day) 10am Mt Morgan Showgrounds, All rides, food drink, games FREE May 1: GMFA Ambrose Golf Tournament 9am.

May 6: Cent Sale, Mt Morgan Arts /Crafts. CWA Hall 2pm May 13: Mother’s Day Cent Sale. St. Mary’s Anglican Church. 2pm Start. Church Hall Gordon Street.

May 13: Baree School of Arts Markets/Car Boot Sale.

May 20: Arts & Crafts Car Boot Sale/ Markets/ School of Arts 8am-Noon. Phone Pam 49381467

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

PLANT NURSERY: with a few old wares for sale too. 160 East St. South, Mt. Morgan. Open 9:30am to 5 pm every day except Mondays. PHONE - 0429888165 ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10am to 8pm.

PHONE 49 382 451 Monday to Friday.

CWA RAFFLE RESULTS

$100 IGA Voucher - Mary Edgar Easter Raffle - Ada Louie Money Board - $40 Lorna Schuh - Julian B $20

Thanks to everyone for their support.

IN MEMORIUM SEALY George Robert:- 19/04/1986 In loving memory of my brother taken suddenly.

Remembered always your loving sister Margaret.

FOR RENT Retired Single Person Unit in Centre of Town $100 Per Week References Required Conditions Apply Phone 49381036 or 0438771994 for application form

Next Argus: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017 If you have something you’d like included in this issue, please note that all inclusions are required by Wednesday 26th April 2017.

Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com

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