August 28 2014

Volume 9, Issue 17

www.mountmorgan.org.au

28th August - 11th September, 2014

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

Rotary to roll out new community project- pg 3

Mount Morgan High celebrates Science Week- pg 6

Lorikeets swoop into semi finals- pg 9

Mount Morgan celebrates Seniors Week

Joan, Keith and Trevor Stock were among the dozens of people to enjoy the Mount Morgan Branch of the Australian Pensioners and Superannuates League for their 2014 Seniors Week celebrations last week. See page 5.

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After the excitement of the Wendy Matthews Concert and the local Agricultural Show we can now look forward to the fun day at the Big Dam for the Silver Wattle day. No time is lost in Mount Morgan from one great attraction to the next.

It is “Snippets of History” time for this edition, and the year is 1966 - when the J.R. Boyes Scout Park at Struck Oil was officially opened and named on Saturday afternoon 5th November by Mr F L Hennessy, General Manager of the Mine at that time. The B G Patterson Chapel was dedicated by Rev Kenyon, Presbyterian Church Minister and the Scout Hut by the then Assistant Commissioner of Boy Scouts, Mr Roberts. From 1966 onwards it was a popular spot for outdoor scouting activities but sadly now with no Scout movement in Mount Morgan the Park is rather neglected.

Then in May 1967 on May 27th the town’s first Museum was opened in East Street, opposite the Leichhardt Hotel.

Mr George Gray, Federal MP for Capricornia officially opened the Museum. It was managed by the Chamber of Commerce of which Mr. A Rowe was President and Miss Vida Chardon Secretary. Until the Museum was relocated to Morgan Street, it was as the present Museum is a successful tourist attraction.

The change in 1967 of the coal handling from the Moura mine to Gladstone by a new rail line saw the down turn of our local Railway Station. Employees lost their jobs and the town’s population decreased.

Also in that year saw the formation of the Mount Morgan Advancement committee which sponsored the town’s Back to Mount Morgan Week in 1970. It was also responsible for the “Spring Carnival” in later years. The committee became non active but the Mount Morgan Promotion and Development is doing a wonderful job at present and keeping the town well on the map and with many activities for locals.

We will leave our Snippets now as 1968 was a big year so that will happen in a future edition.

We hope our wonderful seniors enjoyed all their celebrations in their special week.

To finish we will add just a few interesting quotes.

Enjoy the little things in life because one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.

To handle yourself use your head, to handle others use your heart.

Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home.

Think Clean – Be tidy and use the Bins.

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Rotary to roll out new community project

The Mount Morgan Skate Park is set to be equipped with some new and rather unique seating in the upcoming months, thanks to the latest project of the Mount Morgan Rotary Club.

The local group has recently been successful in obtaining $2,000 worth of funding to introduce and upgrade seating in the local area.

And it isn’t set to be just any run-of-the-mill seating.

The new installments will be made locally; designed and crafted by a member of the local Rotary club with assistance from the senior students of Mount Morgan State High School.

Discussing the project, Mount Morgan club Foundation Director, Del Rowley said the group is looking forward to seeing all commence.

“Seating is always something we can use and the skate park was chosen because it could use more.

“The design we have in mind is something that has been looked into by one of our members, Andy Johnson. For the skate park, it’s a funky and unique design and is a table and seating in one.”

Del said the group is excited to have the involvement of local students also.

“Andy, together with the local senior students will be making the seats,” Del said.

“It is always great to be able to work with our local youth.

They are often so willing to be a part of our projects and we are really excited to be doing something with the seniors this year.”

“The skate park is well utilised by our young locals, and it’s really nice to think that they will be able to use new seating made by themselves or students they know.”

As well as the local Skate Park, new seating is set to be installed along the traffic island of East Street.

The project is supported by Rotary International District Grant funding.

For further details on the project and/or the Mount Morgan Rotary Club, please phone: 0418 186 124.

Pictured above: Young locals with Rotary members: Jaiden Standen, Anne Dwyer, Del Rowley and Kain Campion at the Mount Morgan Skate Park.

It’s tax time! Did you know that you can have your tax return done right here in Mount Morgan?

It’s a free service and is carried out by an Accredited ATO Tax Help Volunteer.

To make your appointment, contact the Footbridge Corner: phone 4938 1199 between 9 & 12 or call in and see us.

This is our 12th year providing a free service to Mount Morgan

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Celebrating Seniors Week

Julie Whittaker, Elsie Scott, Maureen Daniels, Lenor Barney, Dawn McClelland and Gladys Wooler enjoying the 2014 Senior Week celebrations.

For local resident Pat Hare, being a senior citizen is something worth celebrating.

And it isn’t something she celebrates alone.

The 80 year old Mount Morgan resident is the organiser of the local Senior Week celebrations, which are held at the Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall each August.

Seniors Week is held across the State annually and celebrates senior residents and the valuable contribution they make to the community.

Close on 80 people joined in on the fun for Mount Morgan’s event, which was held on Monday, August 18.

“It’s all about getting everyone to enjoy a morning out together,” Pat said on the local celebrations.

“I think being a senior is something that should be celebrated, and it’s always a pleasure to see the event held for all to enjoy.”

Pat is a member of the Mount Morgan Branch of the Australian Pensioners and Superannuates League, who were the official hosts of the event.

The event included free morning tea, along with a morning of questionnaires and raffles.

Attendees were also treated to entertainment; with live music by local residents, Trevor and Keith Stock as well as the Bouldercombe Singers.

The committee of the Mount Morgan Branch sincerely thank all who supported and attended the event.

Pictured top right: members of the Mount Morgan Branch of the Australian Pensioners and Superannuates League, Doris Tremaine and Pat and Barry Hare.

Pictured middle right: members of the Bouldercombe Singers.

Pictured right: Gracemere residents, Judith Madill, Patricia Fitzgerald, Cherith Weis, Margaret McHardie and Eileen Russell.

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All in the name of science

On Thursday August 20, Mount Morgan State High School students and teachers hosted a Science Week event.

The theme for this year’s Science Week was “Food for the Future: Science feeding the World”.

Year 6 and 7 Students and Teachers from Wowan, Central, Bouldercombe, and Gracemere State Schools came to the High School and participated in a number of science activities that were on offer for the day.

The activities offered were Fruitcake Mining, It’s Electric, Biology Dissections, Sustainable Fishing and DNA lolly models.

Ms Dale’s Drama Group gave a performance on the effects of Bullying and Mr Murray’s afternoon games group ran a series of role playing games.

It was also the opening of the High School’s Aquaponics System.

In light of the theme of Science Week, having an Aquaponics System for growing vegetables enables the students to learn about the technology of sustainable vegetable growing. Aquaponics is a working model of sustainable food production wherein plant and animal agriculture are integrated and recycling of nutrients and water filtration are linked.

Aquaponics is the merger of Aquaculture and Hydroponics. The fish are kept in a large tank and the waste from the fish tank is passed through the grow beds where a naturally occurring bacteria converts the waste, largely ammonia, first to nitrite then to nitrate. The water is thus filtered and drains back into the fish tank. A simple idea, borrowed from nature, but with extraordinary results for modern gardeners.

The National Science Week Open Day was a great way to showcase the different aspects of science studied here at Mount Morgan High. It was also an opportunity to promote the wonderful students, teachers, staff and volunteers here at Mount Morgan High School.

The feedback the High School received from the visiting teachers, students and our students from Mount Morgan High was extremely positive. Watch this space for the Mount Morgan State High School National Science Week event next year.

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Pictured top: Students, Takiah Grant, Jewel Dolan, Taliah Reid, Courtney Brown, Roeshell Mitchell at the DNA lollies stand.

Pictured above: Primary students, Jenna Larson and Holly Cant, get hands on with a dissecting activity.

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Mount Morgan Central celebrates NAIDOC Mount Morgan Central State School celebrated the achievements of indigenous students during a NAIDOC ceremony on Thursday 7th August.

Mary Rose Donald-Nord, with her brother Zephyr and Lanie Martin (pictured) acknowledged the traditional owners of this land to begin the awards ceremony. Students were recognised not only for excellence in Sporting, Cultural, Citizenship and Academic achievements, but having a high level of attendance at school.

Happy 60th birthday to Greg Toby for the 18th of August!

Lots of love from Maree, Stiiles, Takiah, Zaine and Amber, Mum and Melray.

Cooper Garrett and Montell Oram (pictured below), the youngest and eldest indigenous student cut the NAIDOC cake.

Happy Birthday Trevor Lamb for the 25th of August.

Lots of love from all your family.

Congratulations Darryll and Judy Turner on celebrating your 41st wedding anniversary!

Lots of love Brett, Matt, Rachel & Travis

Photos and article supplied by Mount Morgan Central.

Matthew and Rachel Lamb would like to announce the birth of their son, Travis Darnell Lamb born on 12th of July, 2014. Grandson to Trevor & Rhonda Lamb and Darryll and Judy Turner.

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People in Profile: Whitney Tull

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By Heather Quarry Our younger population of today are our leaders of tomorrow. Whitney Tull is one of Mount Morgan’s younger members of the community who really cares about family values, appreciates the meaning of friendships and strives to do her best in all aspects of her life.

Whitney Allanna Tull was born at the Mount Morgan Hospital on the 26th of August 1997. She is the fourth eldest of nine children (three brothers and five sisters).

Her mum and dad (Mandy and Alan) are proud of her love of life and moral values.

Mount Morgan has been Whitney’s home since birth and she says she’d never have wanted to grow up anywhere else.

She attended Mount Morgan Central State School which is coeducational and caters for children from prep to grade seven. From there Whitney went on to Mount Morgan State High School where she is currently enjoying her educational years. Whitney enjoys attending school and says she has great teachers and office staff who take the time to listen and understand the students.

Many teenagers aren’t really sure of the direction they wish to take in the years following high school but Whitney has short listed her options of choice. When younger she had thoughts of becoming a photographer but as she progressed with her studies her ambitions changed. “My school has subjects I need for when I leave school. I want to get into Social Work but if that doesn’t work out I want to go into business or work in the field of hospitality.”

Recently Whitney won the Central Queensland’s NAIDOC Student of the Year Award. Whitney and her family were surprised to learn she had even been nominated. They didn’t know until her name was called as the winner on the day. Whitney isn’t new to receiving awards, earning Academic and Achievement awards in some of her classes at school. She also had the honour of receiving a Darumbal Community Youth Service Indigenous Award.

Netball is Whitney’s favourite sport.

She enjoys swimming and mucking around playing Touch with her brothers, sisters and friends but they aren’t sports that she puts in her favourite category. Her choice of music is varied and she enjoys most styles of this art form, with the exception of Retro music. “I can’t stand the screamers in music,” she states with a definite tone.

Whitney surrounds herself with family and friends that she cares about. “I like funny, generous people and people who make me laugh. Honesty is the main important thing in a person I think. The friends I have now are great.

I love going on family outings. Some family days out are good and others are really hectic with so many family members.”

Animals and birds hold a fascination all their own for Whitney. She loves them but can’t say she could choose one over another. “I don’t really have any favourite animals or birds. All animals are unique in their own way and birds are fascinating. I wish I could fly and be as free as birds.”

Food and fashion are another two topics Whitney has definite ideas on. Cooking is something Whitney likes doing sometimes but says her favourite food is her mum’s cooking. “Mum’s potato bake is pretty good but I like all her cooking”. When it comes to fashion she is a down to earth Jeans and Shirt girl. “My favourite clothes would have to be jeans and shirts. Depending on where I’m going though. If I’m going out for dinner I like wearing a nice T-shirt with jeans and nice shoes. At home I prefer to wear shorts and shirts. At school of course, I wear my uniform. I like our school uniform so I don’t mind wearing it”. When it comes to hair styles, Whitney says she usually prefers to stick to the normal pony tail look.

“I’m more into the neat tidy pull back stuff.”

Whitney always wears the same necklace around her neck. It was given to her by her sister. She also wears one ring on her finger and a pair of earrings. She doesn’t leave the house without each piece of jewellery and only ever takes them off at night so they don’t get broken.

Turquoise is Whitney’s favourite colour. “I love blue and green but couldn’t decide which I liked best so turquoise is the closest to them both”.

Being a proud Mount Morgan resident, Whitney supports the town she has grown up in. “I think the culture and history behind Mount Morgan is what makes it unique and makes it such a great attraction for tourists”. If she ever has the chance to travel she finds Paris, London, Hollywood (LA in general) and other major cities that hold various big attractions very appealing. “I wouldn’t want to live there for good, just visit a couple of months here and there to see what other places are really like. Growing up in a small town like Mount Morgan I’d probably find it difficult adapting to big city life styles now.”

Lorikeets swoop into the semis

It’s been another exciting season for the Lorikeets, who next week will play their semifinals.

The local lads cemented their place in the semis last Saturday, when they walked away with a victory against the Colts in their quarter final. They won with a score of 43-23.

“The scores were close at half time, thankfully we ended up running away with it in the end,” Lorikeets Coach, Clinton Connolly said.

“Tries were made by Scott Toby, Neville Blake, Adam McDermott, Kyle Dodd,Todd Toby, Jeremiah Bray with a double, with four conversions made by Scott Toby.”

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Mount Morgan, who currently sit second on the ladder, will now play their semis this coming Saturday (August 30), taking on Frenchville.

The local club is welcoming all to come along.

“We have seen such great support throughout the season, and hope to see the crowds there again this weekend,” Clinton said.

The game will be held at Rugby Park, Rockhampton with kick off at 2pm.

Pictured: Quarter finals - Mount Morgan Vs Colts, Saturday August 23.

Photo supplied by Mount Morgan Railway Hotel Social Club.

A truckload of services for local community

Agencies supporting the people of Mount Morgan came together on Thursday 31st July to let the community know about the help that is available.

This gave other agencies an opportunity to get involved including the Hospital, Relationships Australia, Bidgerdii and Australian Red Cross.

Organisations gathered by the School of Arts to talk to passers-by about their services and to offer support where possible.

Local HIPPY Coordinator Imogen Gregg-Auriac said, “It is great when we can take the opportunity to all work together.”

The town was lucky to have the Department for Human Services Mobile Bus, as well as a barbecue provided by Partners in Recovery.

Article supplied. Picture above: Service provider representatives: Daisy Gibson, Trish Cope, Tracy Tait, Emma Oakey, Imogen Gregg-Auria, Raelene Hayes and Ross Atu.

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by Trish & Greg Mathers

Over the last few months Police have received a number of reports of property being stolen from worksites in and around the Mount Morgan area.

Various road work sites have been targeted resulting in multiple property items being stolen.

Some of the property stolen includes tyres from mobile traffic lights, a computer from mobile traffic lights, diesel petrol, traffic signs, cameras and various hydraulic hoses.

Police are appealing for public assistance for any information that may assist in this matter and lead to the location of the stolen property and offenders.

By Cr Neil Fisher

WATERWISE WEEK Last week I was asked if I would still recommend waterwise plants for Mount Morgan. The need for waterwise gardens may not be the number one garden media story now a days but I still believe it is the most important design factor.

Unfortunately, there are many urban myths about what constitutes a waterwise garden. Some believe that the only way to have a waterwise garden is to have a Mexican-style garden with nothing but succulents, cacti terracotta pots and pebbles. With an adobe home, this style of garden can be quite attractive, but you don’t have to be that dramatic to save water in the garden. I often get asked the question “Can there be more than one waterwise type garden?”

If you have the opportunity to visit some of the garden competition prize-winners this year you will find different plant choices and garden styles. Each still followed some very important guidelines when creating their gardens. All of these gardens were planned in advance, used soil mixtures high in vegetable matter, were very well mulched and used compatible plants. When selecting plants, particularly plants native to South Africa, the southern states of America, Central America and the Mediterranean can all provide an array of colourful, attractive foliaged plants for your waterwise garden. The native garden, using plant species from the dry tropic areas, can also provide a beautiful selection of plants for a native waterwise garden. These plants can provide you with at least four or five different garden styles.

For more information on the 2014 Betascapes Spring Garden Spectacular, please contact Rockhampton Regional Council on 4932 9000 or go to www.rrc.qld.gov.au to enter.

Threatened Species Day 2014 falls on September 7th, and the idea behind it is to bring to the attention of both the public and the ‘powers that be’ the plight that many of our beautiful native animals are facing. The focus of this year’s Threatened Species day is the Grey-headed flying fox. This much malaligned animal has suffered greatly in the last couple of years, especially due to the change in government policies and mediahype.

The Grey-headed flying fox is just one of the flying fox species.

Otherwise known as fruit bats, the flying fox has 12 species in Australia. They are frequently seen hanging from branches in their ‘camps’, or communal roosts. Bats are furred and suckle their young at teats on the side of their chest. They usually have a single baby, but occasionally twins are born. Mothers carry their newborn in flight until they become too heavy, then they are left in a nursery roost while the mother goes foraging.

Fruit bats use their sharp eyes and sense of smell for finding fruits and flowers that make up their diet. Bats help to keep the environment thriving as they feed on nectar and pick up pollen in their fur and transfer it from flower to flower. Many Australian native plants only flower at night, and the main pollinator of these plants is bats. They also spread native fruit seeds through the forest as they migrate from the fruits they have eaten, hence most rainforest trees and shrubs benefit.

Contrary to media-hype, there is far less danger from a bat than from getting in a car and driving somewhere, or even from some domestic pets, cats carry much more dangerous diseases than bats do. Lyssavirus is one disease humans can catch if they are bitten or scratched; there is a vaccine available, and medical attention should be sought immediately. Hendra virus, despite all the media hype, cannot be contracted from bats directly, only from domestic animals, primarily horses.

If you are concerned about the plight of our beautiful native bats, whose numbers are declining, then you can write or email Ministers. The current policy of frightening them away from certain roosting sites only increases immensely the stress levels of the animal. Any animal suffering stress can and will become ill, and the last thing anybody wants is colonies of sick bats.

According the Natural History Museum of Australia there are 74 different species of bats in Qld. Some species still remain unlisted. There are no vampire bats in Australia.The two distinct types are the Microchiroptera which are the smaller insecteating species which hunt by radar, and the Megachiroptera which are the larger bats that feed on nectar and fruit by sight and smell.

The Grey-headed flying fox is black with a bright orange mantle and a grey head.

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Ted Malone MP Member for Mirani PO Box 56, Sarina Qld 4737 Telephone: 07 4956 1555 Fax : 07 4956 1980 Freecall: 1800 812 340 Email: mirani@parliament.qld.gov.au

2014 Mount Morgan Show It was a great honour to open the 2014 Mount Morgan Show, as always there was a great variety of excellent exhibits which I enjoyed immensely and had a great day out. Thank you to everyone for making me feel welcome and so much a part of your wonderful community. The Mt Morgan Show is a credit to the committee, the volunteers and all the exhibitors and I look forward to 2015.

CQ Regional Integrated Cancer Care Service Building work on the new Central Queensland Regional Integrated Cancer Service is moving along rapidly.

Interior work is well under way and on track to have the service operating from its new location by the end of this year, or the beginning of next year.

The new ward at the Rockhampton Hospital will have three floors dedicated to cancer services with radiation and oncology services expected to start in in 2015-16.

Round 4 Royalties for the Regions Councils and communities across the Mirani electorate are invited to apply for Round 4 of the Queensland Government’s successful Royalties for the Regions program.

Round 4 will provide $210 million in funding for essential community infrastructure and this round also includes funding for strategic projects that will supercharge regional economies and will see the $210 million split into two components – a council competitive allocation and a strategic projects allocation for state-led regional infrastructure.

Under Round 4, all councils and state government agencies can apply for funding for projects that support economic growth in their region and achieve the outcomes of the government’s RegionsQ initiative and I encourage councils and community groups to work together and with state government agencies in their area to identify infrastructure projects that will supercharge local economies and provide long-term benefits for their region.

Councils have until 26 September 2014 to apply for Round 4 funding.

Child Protection Week All children have the right to feel safe and secure at all times. Child Protection week is an important opportunity to promote this message and support the hard work of community members and professionals who work in the field.

For more information on events in your local area visit www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety

Hi Argus readers, Well we are almost in September… which means there isn’t long left until the 2014 Mount Morgan Silver Wattle Day! We have been busy with preparations and all is shaping up to be a fantastic day.

Here is some of what will be on offer: Live entertainment: including live music from some of our local talents, plus bush poetry!

Children’s amusements: Willy the Worm, merry-goround, fun with Flip Flop the Clown, balloon art, and face painting Water fun: Paddle boats and adult and children kayaks Fashion parade: by Debbie Rose Boutique Fishing Competition Silver wattle seedlings: take home your very own Silver Wattle .... PLUS MORE What a fun way to kick start the September school holidays! It will be held from 9am on Sunday the 21st of September, at the Mount Morgan Dam! Be sure to mark it in the diary and join us for a fantastic day!!

Calling all stall holders:

Are you interested in having a market stall at the Silver Wattle Day? Sites are still available. Please contact Camille at the MMPAD Office for further details. Phone 4938 2312 or email mmpad@bigpond.com

Keen to win!... But first, let me take a selfie!

A couple of issues ago we let you know about the new Facebook competition we have commenced, which we have dubbed the “Caring is Sharing challenge”. Each month, we set a challenge for our Facebook friends, and put a fantastic local prize up for grabs. This month’s challenge is a bit of fun and something many would be familiar with… the selfie!! ..........................................................................................

Selfie noun 1. a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website. ..........................................................................................

Last fortnight we included a selfie that our project Officer Camille, and her sister Heike took in front of our very impressive Mount Morgan billboard, located at the Spire (Visitor Information Centre) in Rockhampton. For this month’s challenge, we are asking you to do the same!

Simply take a selfie in front of the billboard at the Spire and share it to our page.

Not only is it a bit of fun, but those who take this challenge will also go into the draw to win: Two free passes aboard TMC Guided Tours PLUS dinner for two and a bottle of champagne at the Grand Hotel Sound good?? Share your selfie in front of the billboard to our page (Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc) by the end of this month for your chance to win!!

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Rodeo Comes to Town

Hi the good people of Mount Morgan let us introduce ourselves...

We are the Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Incorporated. (MMRAI); a small group consisting of country gals at heart, with a couple of tag along husbands when available, who are passionate about keeping the Mount’s Rodeo firmly planted in the community.

The Rodeo has become a major part of the May weekend festivities and we will endeavour to continue this tradition for the upcoming generations.

The MMRAI is not for profit and not affiliated with any other organisation including the May Festival Committee.

We are a stand alone organisation that will donate the major percentage of each Rodeo’s profit to The Helicopter Rescue and the Calliungal Rural Fire Service.

Both these services play a role in the health and safety of the Mount Morgan Township and surrounding farming communities.

Keep an eye on the date claimer section in this paper for up coming events as we have a few things up our sleeves which we hope the whole community will embrace and become involved in such as, the Family Fun Day on the 18th of October. Old fashioned values and old fashioned games - remember the tug a war, egg and spoon, wheelbarrow race, balloon race etc.

Gates open at 10 am and close at 10 pm. Campfire sing a long in the evening, bring your guitars, harmonicas or what ever else you can play. Heaps of good clean fun.

Our major fund raiser is our little people (pictured with us above) that can be purchased all year round. Some of you may have come across them at the show this year.

These are an old traditional item once seen in many homes that we have revamped and brought back into vougue.

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Our first fundraiser this year was our experience at running the canteen at the Mount Morgan show. We hope our service was prompt and the food was great for all you guys who came through the doors, and if some of you had a small wait we thank you for your patience. I for one now know what it’s like to run a very busy café, and those people need to be paid more.

Further fundraisers to come will be Christmas goodies for sale such as Christmas cakes, plumb puddings, and Christmas slices. Talk of a food fest along with an auction- a tradeys night and an under 14 disco down the track. So much to do, so few people to do it. So if you have some time on your hands and just want to contribute to your community give us a call and I’m sure we’ll have something for you to do.

I will endeavour to keep you up to date on what’s happening with the MMRAI every now and then through the Argus and anticipate the many calls I am going to get with the offer to assist with fund raising events or even ideas. For enquires for any above matters please contact, Barb 49381092, Lyn 0428733711 or Deb on 0407342597.

Lyn Campion Secretary (MMRAI)

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Soy, Garlic and Ginger Chicken Thigh Fillets

Full Moon to Markets and Music A poem by Frank Clark The full moon seemed to enlarge in girth Only because it is closer to the earth It enlightened the night with all of its might One would think it was almost daylight.

In the morning I see a plane fuselage The wings look blurred in a cloud camouflage Things will improve in daylight as time goes by The clouds will clear and reveal blue skies.

One morning the flats and hillside covered in frost I did not see it, under the blankets lost Jack Frost was there its pure white to share My eyes were closed protected from the glare.

Spring is just about here, so this issue is a spring time chicken dish. It works great hot or chilled in a spring picnic lunch.

You can also serve hot on a bed of steamed rice. So here is lovely Soy, Garlic and Ginger Chicken Thigh Fillets which has ‘NO chilli”. I served it up with a couple of smoked chicken wings and fresh salad of lettuce, mushrooms, tomato and black Kalamata olives with a whole grain mustard dressing – which I have included the details of below.

Shopping list: • 500g chicken thigh fillets • ½ cup soy sauce • 2 garlic cloves • 1 teaspoon ginger powder • pinch pepper & salt

Method:

I just simply flatten the thigh fillets out with a meat mallet.

Then, add the soy sauce, garlic and ginger marinate then fillet for 20 minutes. Fry on hot grill or pan until golden brown on both sides. I Serve hot and enjoy.

Serving with salad dressing is simply 2 tbsp of whole grain mustard, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup vinegar (white fine), 1 teaspoon raw sugar, which I put in a small jar with lid.

Shake it up and pour over the salad and enjoy. This is lovely with a nice chilled white wine or a lager.

On the bus heading for the markets in the park The Dee River Oldies are on the way to Emu Park Soft soothing music from above our heads Not much talking we are listening instead.

At the lights the brakes were applied We all realized we were still alive Rolling down Lakes Creek road no time to be blue A bougainvillea covered a Poinciana tree as it grew.

Through the windows bright sunlight and blue skies We are in for a surprise what we see through our eyes It won’t be long and the ocean we will see Then we can wander the markets carefree.

In the hall afternoon tea supplied The music started what a surprise the low and the highs Next on stage a guest from Adelaide We all could say thanks with sunshine and blue skies our day was made.

Free Information Session: Asthma and anaphylaxis, St John’s Training. Sep 3, Mount Morgan State School.

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Neighbourhood Watch Meeting: Saturday, Sep 6, 2pm.

Guest speaker for meeting will be Sergeant Mark Dean.

BSA-licensed contractors must state their name and BSA licence number in all advertisements for building work.

Unlicensed contractors must state in their advertisements the value of work they can legally perform without a BSA licence which will never be more than $3,300.

Electricians and earthmovers are exempt from these requirements. Check the licence history of BSA-licensed contractors by performing a FREE Online Licence Search at www.bsa.qld.gov.au or calling BSA on 1300 BSA BSA.

Raffle winner: Congratulations to the winner of the Dee River Oldies Street Stall raffle, Colleen Todd. A big thank you to all who purchased tickets.

Position Vacant: Administration Officer (AAEP) Mount Morgan Central State School currently has 12.5 hours a week available for a temporary Administration Officer (AAEP) from 7th October 2014 to 12th December 2014 with possibility of extension in 2015.

Please contact the Mount Morgan Central State School on 4912 5333 for an application package.

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BUSINESSES, TRADES & SERVICES

KINNY

Screens & Blinds

ABN No. 69293151026 Security Screens & Doors, Holland & Venetian Blinds, Vertical Drapes, Aluminium & Canvas Awnings, Glass & Window Replacement, Shower Screens Phone 4938 2055 ~ Mobile 0419 737 130 Cannot perform building work in excess of $3,300 FAX: 4938 2671 80a Gordon Lane, Mount Morgan

1st Tues of the Month

Trevlor Motors BP Now approved inspection station We also service: •mowers • ride ons • whipper snippers • mobility scooters Proud particpant of Anonymous Friends

Now Stocking: parts & auto accessories!

Full driveway & friendly service

Phone: 49381 361

STEWARTS TOWING & SERVICE STATION 6 Central Street, MOUNT MORGAN Phone: 4938 1283 24 HOUR SERVICE ~ 7 DAYS A WEEK

PAINTER & DECORATOR W. & S. Cruickshank BSA 75608

Computer not starting or SLOW? Give me a call.

All repairs done professionally at affordable prices VIRUS removal and full servicing.

OVER 10 years experience.

CAN build a brand NEW PC to YOUR needs All new computers come with a 12 month hardware warranty.

Call Nathan S. from 8am to 6pm Mon to Sat on: 4938 2451 or 0421 411 249

5 Calliungal Lane, Mt Morgan Phone 4938 2637, Mobile 0488 104774 Email: sandracruickshank@bigpond.com

Roofs airless sprayed from $1,700, Gutters & Facia from $250, Exteriors gurneyed from $300 All materials supplied at trade price Pensioner discount on Painting.

Prices apply only in Mt Morgan area.

MOUNTAIN MOWING SERVICES Obligation free quote

KEVIN COUGHRAN Owner

Mobile: 0428 678 096

Russell Cooper Optometrist now consulting from

Mount Morgan Hospital

Phone 4922 6996 for an appointment Visiting 1st & 3rd Tues of the month

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BUSINESSES, TRADES & SERVICES

John Hawkey Plumbing ABN:93587510453 QBSA:43778

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ALAN HOUSMAN BUILDER

Mobile: 0448 168 939

M.A.W. Mowing & Handyman Services Mr Mark Williamson PO Box 9649, Park Avenue 4702 “Lawns fear me women want me”

MAW Mowing 0403 571 561 ABN 3070630026

Phone: 4938 1887 ~ Mobile 0419 741 611

Building locally for over 20 years ~ Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

Trade Qualified PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE Sagging ceiling repairs or replacement New or rennovation work Free quotes Call Tony Work up to $3,300

0420 208 763

MARK HUMPHREY’S ELECTRICAL 8 Baldwin Street Mount Morgan 4714 Electrical Lic. No. 74711

PHONE 0439 727 609 FAX 4938 2885

DOMESTIC, RURAL, COMMERCIAL I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D R E PA I R S P R O M P T LY S E RV I C I N G M O U N T M O R G A N & W O WA N D I S T R I C T S

CONCREATURE CONCRETING SERVICE All aspects concreting Restoration old slabs a specialty Exposed - Colour - Stencil Jobs under $3000 value

0428 154 172

- 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

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Deepest sympathies Public Notices

TOUCHWOOD THEATRE •98 JAMES ST MT MORGAN• •CANDY BAR•DOLBY SOUND• •AIR CONDITIONED•

Notice of meeting: Mount Morgan Deepest love and sympathies goAgricultural to the familyShow Society invites allof Show Members, Volunteers Mrs Society Bougoure. and interested people to a thank you BBQ at the From the Crosbie, Ansford and 2011.

Batchelor Showgrounds, Sunday 11th Sep Withfamilies. a meeting and idea forum session to follow. Please RSVP for catering by Friday 9th Sep: 04032 92061

CARS 2 (PG)

CLASSIFIEDS

Research - information request: Information is being sought for an upcoming If you jobs, know WORK WANTED: Trailer repairs,project. small welding of any past information regarding: gates made to order.

Phone Peter: 4938 Nessie 2965 / Chardon, 0411 893 778. the Mount Morgan School of Arts and Library, please phone John on: 4938 2548 / 0429 055 165 or email: NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?: RJ Electrician Pty Ltd. bullocky@westnet.com.au Licence no. 72288. Phone: 0431 576 101.

Mount Morgan Phonebook: To ensure the accuracy MIM’S DETAILING: Cars, motorbikes, trucks and of all details within the new local local machinery.

Wash, polish, interior cleansdirectories, plus more. For a residents arecall encouraged provide residential details job well done Mimi on to 0438 518 626.

ABN: to the54752593640.

MMPAD Office. If you have had a change of address, a WORKS: change of Any name or would like on your BUILDING types!

Contactnot Sonny contact included (if details have been in past 0409 698 details 054. Licence no. 21951 prints), please contact the MMPAD Office at: 61 JAMAHL’S MOWING Hedges Morgan Street Mount SERVICE: Morgan orMowing, email: mmpad@ and Weeding.

Phone: 4938 1113 / 0488 449 902. bigpond.com NEED A HAND?: RobKat Handy Hire! General Home CLASSIFIEDS Maintenance & Cleaning, Yard Detailing & Rubbish WORK WANTED: Fencing, welding jobs, Removal, General Labour Hire &small Trade Assistant.

Great trees lopped, chain saw work and rubbish removed.

Rates, Senior Discount Available.

Call Rob 0458458296.

PH: Peter 49382965 or 0411 893778.

ARE YOU A BUSY PERSON?, can’t get to your WANTED: Slasher/ acre block in ironing?

I’m able to doOperator it. Phonefor me8on 4938 2546.

Struck Oil. Please phone Sharon on: 0417 004 221.

GARAGE SALE: 2 Flemington Lane. Saturday, Sep 6.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday Septmber after 8am - 2pm. Tools, white goods,3rd furniture and (Only lots more!

7:00am). 25 Crown Street, Mount Morgan.

FOR RENT: Single Accommodation Unit. Centre of Town. apply.male, Phone 4938and 1086.

LOSTConditions DOG: Buddy, black silver silky terrier cross. Wearing collar with tag and flea collar.

Missing from River Street, Sunday Aug 14. Reward Date Claimers offered. Phone Anne: 0434 592 065.

Date Claimers

August 30: Bouldy Bush Market and Car Boot Sale.

Bouldercombe Recreation Complex 52496 Burnett Sep 7: Swinging Community Consultation Meeting, Highway.

8am -Bridge 12noon.

Community Services Hall, 6pm.

Sep 6: Gracemere Lions Markets, Conaghan Park, Sep 9: Diggin’It! Gardening Comp - Information nominations open.

Lawrie Street, 8am – 12noon. & Stall Sept 10: GMF Sale.

Saint Mary’s, 2pm Bookings, ph:Cent Judith 49331165.

Sep 6: Cent Sale.

CWAHall, Hall.East St, 2pm.

Sept 10:CWA Grocery Cent Sale2pm, at QCWA Sep 6: Neighbourhood Watch Meeting.

Footbridge Sept 18: GMF Barefoot Bowls. 1pm. Dee Bowls Club.

Corner, 2pm. All welcome.

Oct 1: “Spring Time Social” at St Marys Church, 2pm.

Sep8:13: Blue CareP&C Trash &Boot Treasure.

8am School - 12noon.

Oct State School Car Sale. State September 21: Silver Wattle Day 2014! Family fun day grounds, 8am- 1pm. at the Mt Morgan Dam. 9am. Children’s amusements, paddle boats and kayaks, live music and much more.

Sep 27: Bouldy Bush Market and Car Boot Sale.

Bouldercombe Recreation Complex 52496 Burnett Highway. 8am -Mount 12noon. Morgan October 4: Saint Mary’s Anglican Church 125th Regular Livecelebrations.

Entertainment OpenJoinDay Our Social Club stalls, birthday including entertainment, sausage sizzle and more.

10am - 2pm.

Raffles Fridays & Saturdays Coldest Beer in Mt Morgan

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90 James Street Ph: 4938 1800

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Next Argus: Out Thursday, September 11. Inclusions by 2pm, September 5. For further details, please contact us: mmpad@bigpond.com / 4938 2312.

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