Feb 12 2015

Volume 10, Issue 2

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February 12th - 26th, 2015

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

Rotarians ready for Clean up Australia Day - pg 4

How our young locals are settling in - pgs 6 & 7

Barry invites all to this weekend’s bowls challenge - pg 8

Carbine commences drilling program Carbine’s plans to commence mining operations at the Mount Morgan Mine are continuing to look hopeful. The company have kicked off the year with a drilling program as their next stage of testing. See page 3 for full story.

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It is amazing that the weeks have passed so quickly, the planning of “Clean up Australia Day” on March 1st is already under way. Volunteers are needed for this day and if you only do your own foot path that is a wonderful help. The fitness class of the High School would be welcome to do your exercises on that morning. Keep the date in mind, Morgan Street 8am. March 1.

Now a return to the businesses of yester year when the Mount really was a buzz, firstly, let us look back on the Drapery stores.

The Morgan Street shops were the Woods Family (now Stewarts in Rockhampton), Mrs. Galieh and her family, Mr and Mrs Gaha that managed McGuire’s, Kelly and Sons, Ritchie Bond and Family and Mrs. Slater of Walterhall. Some of these drapery shops changed hands and in later years we had the Schirmers and Barnes, and recently Mrs Coral Barnicoat. The standards of all these businesses were very high class and Mount Morgan ladies were always well dressed. Our Boutique (Debbie Rose) maintains that high standard today.

Butcher shops were numerous and names like Jacksons, Mollers, Chardon, Halberstater, Jack McHugh, Sears, Daniels and Dempsey, Roberts and Gormley come to mind, with Eilers and Finch in later times. One butcher that will be remembered by many housewives is that of the late George Sealy who worked for many of those employers.

In those past years we had two or three chemists, two pastry cooks, five bakeries, five transport carriers, two printing/publishing firms, five barbers, 4 tailors just to mention a few of the services that were available. Of course deliveries to the home of ice, milk, firewood, bread and groceries were normal. It was a prosperous time for our town and even though many services are very much depleted today we are still fortunate that we are catered for by many avenues of businesses and services.

The State election has now come to an end and so we must say Goodbye to our retired Politician Mr Ted Malone, thank him for his assistance to the Mount and give him our best wishes for future happiness. While we say Goodbye to Ted we now welcome and congratulate Mr Jim Pearce for being the elected member for Mirani.

Jim is well known to many Mount Morgan people and will certainly follow in Ted’s footsteps and give as much assistance to our town as possible.

Think Clean-Be Tidy. Everyone loves a clean, cheerful town.

Works continue to reopen Mine

It has long been a dream of many locals to see the Mount Morgan Mine reopened. Thanks to the interest of an Australian junior mining company, the dream is looking more likely by the day.

Carbine Resources is continuing to carry out test work at the historic mine site and while the company is still not in a position to make a decision to restarting operations, they are growing in confidence.

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(Patrick Walta continued): This agreement provides a mechanism for Carbine to sell the pyrite by-product, providing an important revenue stream while also facilitating the removal of the source of the environmental issues with the site.

The pyrite currently in the tailings and waste dumps at Mount Morgan is creating acidic runoff which leaches into the Dee River and surrounding ground water.

A drilling program has commenced on site and there is also exciting news circulating regarding pyrite production.

Here is what Patrick Walta, the Executive Director of Carbine Resources, has to say about the latest progress.

Carbine’s flowsheet allows for the concentration of this pyrite product which can now be removed off site and sold for a profit. This will progressively reduce the environmental issues associated with the historic mine.

Argus: We are really pleased to hear of the activity that commenced on site last month. Are you able to give us a background into the drilling program and its role in determining the possibility of reopening the mine?

We are therefore turning a major problem into part of the solution for the mine.

Patrick Walta: Carbine is currently undertaking a drilling program on site at the Mount Morgan Mine.

The program will be used to improve the definition of existing resources and exploration targets in addition to collecting metallurgical samples for further testwork and the upcoming pre-feasibility study.

Argus: Prior to the drilling program commencing, we understand that you completed a Scoping Study. What kinds of results has this concluded?

Patrick Walta: Carbine has recently completed a Scoping Study for the proposed operations at the Mount Morgan.

The study defined potential for a minimum 8 year mine life at a processing capacity of 1,000,000 tonnes per annum, producing 36,000 ounces of gold per annum at a cost of US$393 per ounce. The operations are also projected to deliver 850 tonnes per annum of copper and 230,000 tonnes per annum of high grade pyrite as by-products.

There is also potential for the operations to extend well beyond 8 years due to the project having a substantial exploration target of up to 40,000,000 tonnes of additional gold and copper baring material.

Argus: We have read online that there is also exciting news for Carbine relating to the production of the pyrite located on site. Are you able to provide details into this?

Patrick Walta: Carbine recently signed a conditional offtake agreement for the sale of pyrite produced by the proposed operations at Mount Morgan.

Argus: All in all, from our perspective, Carbine seems to be moving in leaps and bounds. Are we safe in stating that this is the closest we have come to seeing the Mine reopened for quite some time?

Patrick Walta: We are certainly working hard to develop a suitable solution which allows for the restarting of operations at site while also providing a mechanism for environmental remediation. In doing this we are building on the great work completed by previous owners of the project.

Each company has added value to the project and we are certainly hopeful we can put it all together bring the great mine back into production.

It would certainly be a great thing for the local community and the region in general.

Argus: We understand that Carbine cannot make an overall decision on the mine’s reopening until all test work is complete and additional funding is sourced. Do you have an estimated timeframe of when Carbine will have their answer?

Patrick Walta: Carbine is currently bringing the project through a series of feasibility studies, which progressively de-risk the proposed operations.

We are in the process of completing a pre-feasibility study which is due mid-year. Following a successful outcome, we plan to complete a bankable feasibility study which will ultimately allow Carbine to raise the capital required and make a decision to mine.

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Almost time to take out the trash

Clean Up Australia Day is approaching and the Mount Morgan Rotary Club are inviting all to roll up their sleeves and join their efforts to tidy up the town.

Each activity sees about a dozen Clean Up Australia Day bags filled to their brims, and litter hotspots such as the skate park, CBD and Range targeted for tidy up.

The national event will be held on Sunday March the 1st, and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of participants throughout the country, with hundreds of individuals clean ups set to take place.

Del said that participants are also welcome to select their own area to clean following sign up.

For Mount Morgan, the local Rotary Club will be holding a four hour event.

The morning will commence with a sign up in Morgan Street, and will then see participants take to the streets.

Coordinator for the event, Del Rowley said all are welcome to join in on the efforts.

“We are welcoming all to come along on the morning and join us in making the Mount that little bit tidier,” she said.

“Like all towns, there is rubbish here and there but the aim of these kinds of events is to join together to reduce that.”

This year’s cleanup will be held from 8am until lunchtime, with participants welcome to take part for even just a short amount of time.

“For those who may be thinking about joining us, there isn’t a requirement to stay for the entirety of the cleanup. Even just an hour or two makes a huge difference,” Del said.

The local Rotarians have made an effort to take part in the national clean up each year for around a decade.

Del said the Rotarians are often joined by members of the community each year however the club would love to see a large attendance out in full force.

“We are always very lucky to have the support of the community for the cleanup events, particularly students from the Primary and High Schools which is wonderful. Of course we are always eager to welcome more people to help with the cleanup and this year we would love to see a record attendance.”

“At times we do have groups approach us about tidying up a particular place that they’d like to clean up during the morning.”

To take part in this year’s cleanup, simply head to Morgan Street at 8am on Sunday March 1st. The group will be meeting in front of the Mount Morgan Lifeline store.

Gloves and bags are distributed prior to and throughout the morning. It’s best to wear hats and closed in footwear and also bring gardening gloves if possible.

For further details on the event or how you can become involved, phone Del on 0418 186 124.

Quick fact: Since the national event began in 1990, Australians have volunteered more than 27 million hours on Clean Up Australia Day, removing an estimated 280,000 tonnes of rubbish from around the country.

Rotary makes a stand for more seating

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Skate park goers are getting a feel for the handiwork of local students of late, thanks to a recent project of the Mount Morgan Rotary Club.

The local Skate Park has recently been equipped with new and unique seating; the result of a combined effort by the Rotary Club and the Manual Arts Department of Mount Morgan State High School.

The two groups teamed up last September to design and craft the recently installed bench. The project came about after Mount Morgan Rotary was deemed successful in obtaining $2,000 worth of funding to introduce and upgrade seating in the local area.

Overseeing the project was local Rotarian and former manual arts teacher, Andy Johnson, who said he was happy with how all came together.

“The Rotary Club of Mount Morgan was successful receiving a District Grant for Rotary 2014/2015,” Andy said on the project’s background. “As a club we agreed that more seating would be beneficial to the area, and at the time the skate park was in need of extra,” he said.

Andy said the Club was eager to encourage and incorporate the talented works of the local manual arts students, and decided on a combined approach for its production.

“The initial idea for its design came from my sister-inlaw when she was holidaying. She saw it on her travels and thought it would be good for Mount Morgan and our project.”

“The original design centred on an oil drum in concrete, but we altered the design to steel work which was more suitable to the students’ projects.”

Andy said the final design was drafted by Mount Morgan High’s Manual Arts teacher, Andrew Warr and the 2014 senior manual arts class. The bench itself was crafted by Andy, together with Andrew and the senior manual arts class. All was completed by the end of term, with the installation carried out by Rotarian, Kelvin Crone and his grandson Michael; as well as David Millers and David Thornton of the Welfare Bowls Club.

The result is an impressively crafted bench, which combines six individual seats, welded together spherically and now located at Boyd Park. Andy said the Rotary Club sincerely thank all for their involvement and efforts.

Another seat is set to be designed and installed this year with the remaining funding.

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Jacob, Damon and Nikkita enjoying the new seat at Boyd Park.

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Thousands of young learners across the country headed into the classroom for the very first time last fortnight.

Included were 26 fresh faced locals who began Prep at Mount Morgan Central State Primary School.

While for some the first day proved a case of nerves and feeling homesick, it was excitement and smiles for others.

No matter the sentiment for day one however, the entire class appeared every bit settled last Thursday when the Argus stopped by for a photo, just one week into the education year.

Also appearing all smiles were those who this year have transitioned from the prep classroom, and are now official Year Ones.

The junior grades were among 200 local students to head through the gates of Mount Morgan Central.

(Pictured top) New faces: Proudly donning their first official uniform.

Mount Morgan Central’s Prep Class of 2015.

(Pictured left) The big kids: Mount Morgan Central’s Year One class of 2015.

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As the first High School in the State to welcome students through its doors, Mount Morgan High is certainly no stranger to being a part of Queensland history.

Today, more than a century on and the local school is continuing to be involved in the State’s major education milestones.

The commencement of the new school year has seen Mount Morgan High join state high schools around Queensland in piloting not only the enrolment of year 8 students, but also year 7s.

It’s a significant first for Mount Morgan High and high schools around Queensland.

The change is part of a State wide initiative to see year 7 as the first year of high school. The shift is one of the state’s biggest changes to its education system and now brings Queensland in line with the majority of the states in Australia.

It’s a change which has been years in the making, and one which hasn’t been taken lightly by any of its participating schools.

“It’s definitely a different approach to learning in years 7, 8 and 9 compared to our senior school. So we are focusing on connections, challenges and relationships.

Student wellbeing is vital to ensuring students are settled in with us,” Amy said.

And the preparations have certainly seemed to have paid off.

“Last year we had a few anxieties and worries but we have that with our new year 8s each year. This year they have settled in really well. We’ve had three classes where we normally have two. It’s a big change for us also but all of the students seem happy and excited and I think a lot calmer now in week two.”

Echoing her words, year 7 students Kye Leisha, Ulani Anderson and Phillip Carlton all agree that things have started off well.

“I was a little nervous at first,” Kye said. “But I really like it.”

For the trio, it’s some of the little things that are making a big difference.

For Mount Morgan High, it was the fruition of heavy preparation and relationship building.

“The classrooms feel the same but I like that you get to move around a bit more here,” Ulani said.

“Known as the Flying Start initiative, it was the beginning of the initiative which was started three years ago,” Head of Department, Junior School at Mount Morgan High, Amy Johnston said last week.

“I like the sports you can do, and that the buildings are different,” Phillip said.

“Over those years we’ve built our relationship with Mount Morgan Central, and together we’ve now got our precinct.”

Amy said the main priority was to make the transition as easy as possible for all involved.

“Last year everything ramped up to become a little more serious and the year 7’s to be came over for transition, we had some of our teachers go over to their classrooms.

“We’ve tried to make our school as inviting as possible with parent information sessions and orientation days.”

The transition has been made smoother with planning made to theoverall feel of the classrooms also.

“The start of this year the year 8’s are in one classroom and the year 7’s are in two classrooms. So we’ve tried to make it as similar to primary school as possible,” Amy said.

For Kye, the uniform has been an exciting change.

“One thing I like is that you can bring caps here, and you don’t have to wear wide brimmed hats,” he said.

When asked if there was anything they missed about primary school, Ulani answered “the number of stairs.”

“I don’t really like the stairs. There’s a lot more stairs here,” she laughed.

History makers: Ulani Anderson, Phillip Carlton and Kye Leisha at Mount Morgan State High School.

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Lawn bowls – are you up for the challenge?

Bowling enthusiasts: Peter Gilbert and Barry Lawrence at the Dee Bowls Club.

When you’re looking at trying your hand at a new sport, it’s surprising at the variety there is to choose from.

There’s the fast paced and adrenaline fueled sports, the kinds which require speed and stamina and those which need tact over terror.

No matter the variations however, the one thing they all have in common (or at least for this writer) is that they almost always appear easy to play until it comes to actually attempting it yourself.

Local resident Barry Lawrence says this is very much the case when it comes to one of his all-time favourites - lawn bowls.

Don’t think so? Let’s discuss it for a moment…

We’ve all seen the greens on a drive around town, or watched the movie “Cracker Jack”.

It’s that sport which is often associated with its more “seasoned” players, having a relaxing afternoon on the artificial green.

But if there’s one thing that Cracker Jack has taught its viewers (other than the use of Aussie slang and the concept of good versus evil), it’s that when it comes to this game, there’s much more than meets the eye.

“Firstly, there isn’t always an artificial green,” Barry laughed when discussing the basics of the game.

“We work hard to ensure the upkeep of our grass green.”

Barry is a member of the Mount Morgan Dee Bowls Club and has been a bowling enthusiast for close on 30 years.

“It’s a pretty hard game actually. It’s a lot harder than it looks,” he said.

“The basics of it is that you play as a team and play against others. You can play singles, pairs, triples, or fours.

“Each bowler has to try and get their bowl as close as possible to the jack - which is the small white ball you see on the green,” he said.

“Each bowl receives a number of points and at the end depending on how close your bowl has gotten. Whoever has the most points at the end is the winner.”

Sounds easy? Let’s not forget to mention the challenge of the bowls themselves.

The bowls are about the size of a softball, they are fairly heavy and weighted unevenly which means they curve when they roll – all in all, making the aim of getting one to travel along a desired path a challenge, let alone finding the right speed in order to make it stop where you want it to.

“There is a particular way to bowl to make these do what you want them to do and reach the other end of the green,” Barry said.

“You never really seem to fully master it but that’s all part of the fun. The challenge of the game makes it fun and the fact that you are bowling with others makes it better.”

And it isn’t just Barry who thinks this. Lawn bowls is recognised worldwide.

It has long been popular in Mount Morgan with both the Dee Bowls and Welfare Bowls Club in Mount Morgan hosting regular tournaments throughout the year. Each sees the local clubs invite bowling enthusiasts from around the region to the local area. The local bowlers also make regular trips for tournaments.

Barry said it isn’t an elitist group by any means, and the locals’ love for the game sees them eager to welcome newbies to the green. ...Continues page 9

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“We are always looking to welcome more people to the club and to get involved in our events,” Barry said.

The next big event for the Dee Bowls is a Pub and Business Bowling Challenge – which is set to take place this Saturday.

“Valentine’s Day is this Saturday and we are sharing our love for lawn bowls,” Barry said.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun. We are asking all local businesses and hotels to put in a team. There’ll be prizes for the day’s winners and runner ups and we’ll also be supplying a BBQ and raffles.”

Barry said those not involved directly with a hotel or business are also welcome to attend.

“They’ll be plenty of opportunity to play and teams looking for an extra person here and there, so if you’re interested please come along. We would love to see you there.”

The event commences at 4pm. Cost for the entire afternoon is $12 per person.

For further information on the Pub and Business Challenge, phone Barry on 0428 178 118.

Library News What’s coming up this month (February): 9th: Lively Stories- 9:30am – 10:30am, Mount Morgan Library. Bouncy, lively and engaging fun for young children and their parent/carer.

9th: Silver Wattle Book Club- 2pm – 3pm, Mount Morgan Library. Discuss Graeme Simsion’s popular novel The Rosie project with other keen book-lovers.

12th: Mah-jong @ the Mt Morgan Library, 2pm – 4pm 13th: Lively Knitting & Crochet Book Club10am -11:30am, Mount Morgan Library 13th: White Gloves Tour- 10.00am -11.30am, Rockhampton History Centre, Rockhampton Regional Library. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with the Rockhampton History Centre’s special collections in a hands-on guided tour. Numbers will be limited - be early to reserve your seat!

14th: Library Lovers’ Day- Join in the free, fun activities at your local library. Become a member today!

19th: Mah-jong @ the Mt Morgan Library, 2pm – 4pm 20th: Lively Knitting & Crochet Book Club10am -11.30am, Mount Morgan Library 23rd: Lively Stories- 9:30am – 10:30am, Mount Morgan Library. Bouncy, lively and engaging fun for young children and their parent/carer.

23rd: TechnoTots- 2pm – 3pm, Mount Morgan Library.

Play with iPads at the library and learn about new technologies with your child.

26th: Mah-jong @ the Mt Morgan Library, 2pm – 4pm 27th: Lively Knitting & Crochet Book Club, 10am -11:30am, Mount Morgan Library

News on MMPAD Projects:

Last fortnight we shared with you some of the project ideas we have for the local area – set to be held or carried out this year. We also invited you, the reader, to share with us any ideas you have for community events or projects.

A few have already sent in some great ideas, and a big thanks to you!

Don’t forget if you do have an idea you’d like to chat about, you can email us mmpad@bigpond.com or phone us on 4938 2312, or drop in and see us at the Rail Complex.

Our latest project: As mentioned in last fortnight’s update, we are rather excited about the latest project we have underway. We have been successful with a Heritage Grant from the Government to carry out a project which upgrades and adds new visitor information signs to historic attractions around town, as well as preserve some of the wonderful stories our long-term locals have about the area.

Thanks to today’s technology, along with the standard information about the attractions, there will also be an option to scan a code with your smartphone and download a short video about the attraction being viewed. The videos will feature interviews with locals who have firsthand knowledge about the site.

We have kicked off the interviews with the wonderful Lisa Clarke from ABC Open. Lisa has so kindly become involved in the project and is working with our Project Officer, Camille to see some fantastic videos created. A very big thanks to Lisa and all of our interviewees who have kindly agreed to take part.

So far we have had the privilege of chatting to Bette Broom about her years at Mount Morgan Mine; Ken Reid, who chatted with us about his years at the Mount Morgan Mine; Darryl Bean, who shared stories on his time at the Mount Morgan Rail Station and Mike Johnston, who gave us the history with ANZAC Park.

News from the Rail Museum and Tourist Information Centre:

Things are continuing to progress for the new memorabilia display on the platform. This project incorporates one of the Station’s open carriages, which will house rail memorabilia and items from the Station’s Fettler Shed.

We have also lodged a grant application in aim of purchasing mannequins for the Station; showcasing early uniforms worn by staff and attire worn by passengers.

We will be sure to keep you updated on both of these exciting additions!

Happy birthday!

Again, we finish off our fortnightly update with some very happy birthday messages to members of our team!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Camille, who celebrates her birthday this Wednesday (Feb 11th), Jenny who celebrates her birthday February 15th and Val who celebrates her birthday February 27th!! A very happy birthday also goes to MMPAD member and much loved local, Bette Broom for this week! We hope you have a wonderful day!

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by Trish & Greg Mathers

Hi Folks, this week I will be introducing the newest member to our team here at the Mount Morgan Police Station, Prestin.

Hi my name is Prestin Mooney. I am a Constable of Police and have been working in Mount Morgan for a month now. Before I came to Mount Morgan I worked in Rockhampton. I am originally from the Rockhampton area having previously worked in the earthmoving industry. I have a wife and son and enjoy playing sport and keeping fit on my days off.

If you have any matters you would like discuss with the Police feel free to drop into the station.

Bouldercombe Bingo & Cent Sale Bouldercombe Progress Association Inc held their first Bingo & Cent Sale for 2015 on Monday.

It was an enjoyable morning, with morning tea and lots of prizes. There were plenty of happy faces, but there’s always room for more! The Bingo & Cent Sale is held bimonthly, on the first Monday, beginning in February.

Entry is from 9.30am for a 10am start. The morning finishes around 12MD. All are welcome. The venue is the Bouldercombe Recreation Complex, 52496 Burnett Highway, Bouldercombe. No need to book. For more information, phone Judy on: 4934 0286.

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Birds really fascinate me. There is no such thing as ‘just a bird’. They are really intelligent and full of personality.

All have their own funny little ways. Caring for them brings us close enough to observe what they are really like. Recently we released a baby kookaburra and baby magpie. Prior to release, the baby kookie was showing no interest in hunting. We have a large aviary (lined with shademesh so they don’t damage their flight feathers-a must for kookaburras), and little kookie would happily fly around from perch to perch, but go on the ground? Na! It is a must for little kookies to be able to hunt and fly well to be released; the problem being that once they can fly we have to release them asap, as then and only then will the wild ones accept them. Just a week or two older and they will be attacked and killed by the local kookies, who see them as competition. We faced a dilemma! I decided to put the baby magpie, who was already hunting, in with the kookie. Normally I would never do this and I was worried how they might get on. They quickly became the best of friends and within a couple of days the kookie was down on the ground hunting for insects side by side with the maggie.

Release day came and out they went, with us keeping a close eye on them, and providing dishes of food when they came begging. Maggie quickly teemed up with the local baby magpies who were around the same age, although he keeps a close eye on his kookie friend. Baby kookie spent a lot of time sitting in the mango tree out the back, occassionally swooping to the ground when he saw a tasty morsel, but the funniest thing was when a wild kookaburra heard him calling with his baby call and brought him a little lizard. Little kookie turned his back on the wild kookaburra and no amount of persuading would get him to even acknowledge that the adult was there trying to feed him. Out of frustration the wild adult threw the lizard on the ground and dived on it. He would pick it up, take it back up the tree and repeat his actions time and time again, eventually getting the interest of little kookie, who then flew down beside him and started hunting for insects!

It was magic to watch! The wild kookaburra incidentally was a brown kookaburra. I had seen photos of a pair of brown kookaburras from a local resident, but this was the first time I had actually seen one. They are very rare in these parts. We are so lucky to have such beautiful wildlife in this area. Little kookie and the baby maggie rarely show up for a feed now, and are fully looking after themselves.

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Market Days Mount Morgan School of Arts 8am - 12noon March 21, 2015 Upcoming markets: - April 18th, 2015 - please note, this date is in place of markets previously scheduled for May 16th. The Hall is unavailable due to refurbishments of Library.

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On the Trail of the Nephilim

by L.A. Marzulli L.A. Marzulli is an Author, Lecturer and Film maker.

On The Trail of the Nephilim will bring you up to date on the giants mentioned in the Bible.

When: This Friday (February 13th) Where: Conference Room at Footbridge Corner Time: 7pm followed with a cuppa and chat

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Local celebrations

In my opinion...

The Stopford Way and the Missing Sign

By Frank Fedrick

A few born-and-bred Mt Morgan people are concerned about the loss of “The Stopford Way” sign at the top of the Range. It seems to may have been a casualty in Main Roads' recent major repair work and really needs to be replaced!

“The Stopford Way” is the official name for the Range section of the Burnett Highway. It was named in honour of James Stopford MLA, a very popular member for the State Seat of Mount Morgan (between 1915 and 1929.) Shortly afterwards, the Seat was abolished.

Happy birthday to Dasher Hunt who celebrates his 70th birthday this week, on the 8th of February.

James Stopford was a big part of Mount Morgan through the highs and lows of this period. Before he became the State Member, he worked for Mt Morgan Mining Co. Ltd. as an engine driver.

It is very important for the history of the town that there be a continuation of his memory through the sign.

Update: MMPAD is currently working with the Department of Main Roads on this concern - particularly the location of the third, former sign and what can be done to see it replaced.

There are currently two Stopford way signs along the Burnett High - one at the base and one at the top of the Range.

Good news:

By Pip Baker Congratulations go the Mount Morgan Neighbourhood Watch, who wrapped up the year on a high last December. The local group was honoured with an Appreciation Award of Capricornia District Police for their assistance to the Capricornia Police throughout 2014. The award was accepted by Mount Morgan Neighbourhood Watch President, Diane Miltenburg on behalf of the Committee, at the Police District 150 Years Expo in Rockhampton on December 7th.

After a couple of discussions with Mayor Margaret Stelow, the Mayor has committed to have additional seating installed in Morgan Street.

These will be most welcome for all, especially those of us who are finding the climb up the main street difficult. It will also be pleasant to rest and have a chat.

Congratulations to Young’s Bus Service on their 65th year in operation!

A wonderful achievement for a small family business!

Amazingly hard working bus drivers keep the buses moving all day and all year. They also fundraise for charities such as Movember and the Give Me 5 for Kids organisation.

We’re certain Young’s will continue to improve transport services for the region, while connecting communities for the next 65 years.

13 Mount Morgan Men’s Shed Inc. – Ladies Day: The ladies wood working day has been altered to Tuesday mornings by popular demand. Interested persons please contact 49381188.

Assistance welcome for Mount Morgan Rail Complex: MMPAD are looking for assistance to rejuvenate rail operation at the Rail Museum. We are welcoming assistance from all interested in infrastructure, rolling stock and operations. The Complex is working toward the recommencement of rail operations and the steam engine back on track. If interested, please contact the Complex on 4938 2312.

Welfare Bowls Club: The game of bowls is a young person’s game that be played by old people. Great grandkids can compete with great-grandparents on an equal basis. The Welfare Bowls Club welcomes new members and visitors of all ages.

We play on Sunday at 9:30am, Tuesday at 1:30pm, and Fridays at 6:30pm. Ph 4938 1131.

Mount Morgan Medical Centre: Dr Mario Soteriou wishes to advise he is still attending the Mount Morgan Medical Centre every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ring the clinic to book an appointment. Please be advised that Dr Mario is very busy and appointments are essential.

Thank you Dr Mario and Staff of the Mount Morgan Medical Centre.

Thank you: To our patients at Mt Morgan Medical Centre. We would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation over the past couple of months, as our phones have been down, due to bad weather. The phones are all fixed and we are back to normal. Also, thank you to Mt Morgan hospital reception ladies and Gordon for your help, much appreciated.

Connie Tull and Tiara Curtis Mt Morgan Medical Centre Flu vaccines soon available: Mount Morgan Medical Centre. Please phone the surgery on 4938 1709 to book an appointment.

Petition to bring back Mount Morgan heated pool: There is currently a petition being carried out for the return of the heated pool in Boyd Park. This petition is being driven locally and will be passed on to Rockhampton Regional Council at the end of the month.

The heated pool is seen as essential by those involved as it is a facility which would provide all year round swimming in a sun safe and weather resisted shelter. It is also highly beneficial to many medical conditions.

This facility would be a major benefit to not only this community but also neighbouring communities with assisting these medical conditions, as well as fitness goals, and learning to swim.

The petition can be signed at the Mount Morgan Post Office, Newsagency, Debbie Rose Boutique, Ramm’s B-Rite, Hot Bread Shop and Colleen’s Hair Salon.

The petition closes February 26th.

Mountain Mick’s Tandoori spicy chicken winglets & cucumber and yoghurt sauce Mountain Mick’s take on Tandoori spicy chicken winglets with a simple fried rice with bacon and onion in it topped off with a beautiful cucumber and yoghurt sauce with a touch of garlic. Make more than you need as they refrigerate well and are awesome cold for a picnic or while watching the footy. I’m sure you’re going to love it, not 100% original but very tasty. Note: chicken winglets are the two meaty parts of the chicken wing so I buy 2kg of whole chicken wings and cut them up with a sharp knife. The end of the wing can be saved for stock.

Your list of ingredients: Tandoori spicy chicken winglets • 1.5kg of chicken winglets = 2kg of whole chicken wings • 250ml tandoori spice paste • ½ cup natural yoghurt • 1/3 cup sour cream • 2 teaspoons grated ginger • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic • 2 bird chillies if you like it hot, this is optional Cucumber and yoghurt sauce ingredients • 1 ;arge Lebanese cucumber • 200 ml natural yoghurt • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic • pinch of salt & pepper

Method:

Tandoori spicy chicken winglets For the tandoori chicken, I use a little bit of garlic, a little bit of ground ginger or grated ginger mixed with yoghurt tandoori spice paste. This saves a lot of work and it’s quick and also uses a little bit of sour cream. Use half a cup of natural yoghurt and a third of a cup of sour cream. Add a couple teaspoons of crushed garlic with 2 teaspoons of grated ginger and a cup of tandoori spice paste. Mix it all together and add to the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for about 6 to 12 hours in the fridge and then simply bake in a medium hot oven 180 to 200C degrees, about 45 minutes or until cooked to the bone.

Cucumber and yoghurt sauce Now the cucumber and yoghurt sauce is to help if you had a little too much chilli heat to the tandoori. Take your Lebanese cucumber and roughly chop and dice. Add to it about 3 quarters of a cup in measurement to 200 grams of natural yoghurt and 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic. Simply mix it all together and chill.

It can be a server-side with any curry and any Indian dish - it makes a really great condiment.

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WORK WANTED: Trailer repairs, small welding jobs, gates made to order. Phone Peter: 4938Agricultural 2965 / Notice of meeting: Mount Morgan Show 0411 893 778.

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Sep 7: Swinging Bridge Community Consultation Meeting, Feb 28: Bouldy Bush Market and Car boot sale.

Community Services Hall, 6pm.

Bouldercombe Recreation Complex, 8am-12 noon.

Stall9:Sites: $10.00.

Stalls, food etc.

More stalls open. invited.

Sep Diggin’It! Gardening Comp - nominations For Bookings: ph Jannine 0419 141 160.

All welcome.

Sept 10: GMF Cent Sale. Saint Mary’s, 2pm March 7: Don’t be Blue Dance. Raising funds for Blue Sept Grocery CentCommunity Sale at QCWA Hall, East St, 2pm.

Care 10: Mount Morgan services Hall. $6 entry, $2 children. the Dee Classics.

Sept 18: GMF BarefootMusic Bowls.by1pm.

Bowls Club.

Raffles, bar operating, supper included.

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

March 14: Blue Care Auxiliary Trash & Treasure.

Oct State12School Car Boot Sale. State School 8am8:until noon.P&C All welcome!

March 14: CWA Grocery Cent Sale. 2pm, CWA Hall, grounds, 8am- 1pm.

East Street. All welcome.

March 14: St Paddy’s Trivia Night hosted by the Golden Mount Festival Association. Mt Morgan School of Arts starts at 7.30 pm. $60 per team.

Maximum 6 members. $200 first prize, $100 second Mount prize. Second awarded onlyMorgan if 5 or more teams are playing. Theme: Irish and Green. Prize for best costume.

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Social Club March 21: Mount Morgan Arts and Craft Market and Raffles Fridays & Saturdays BeerMorgan in Mt Morgan Car Boot Sale!

8am - 12noon,Coldest Mount School ofAirconditioned Arts Hall. Motel All welcome.

Units Party venue & Catering Available March 28: O.E.S. Cent Sale. 2pm, Masonic Hall.

Raffles, good prizes, tea & coffee prior to start.

May 23: Huge cent sale for Leukaemia at Community Service Hall, 2pm. Enquiries, phone Carol 49381459.

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