The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 19 Issue 11

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

ONLINE AUCTION HERALDS A NEW ERA FOR ICONIC HOTEL

It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to bid online for a beer, but in this day of technological advancements – it’s probably one of the last frontiers and what is a more fitting time to do this than for the “phoenix-like” restoration of Dululu’s Hotel.

Owners, Nicole Newman and Rob Johnstone from Banana have decided to hold the auction for the first “official” beer in the lead-up to the reopening of the fully restored iconic hotel and the funds will go to the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

The couple have owned the Banana Hotel-Motel and Accommodation Village(Dawson

Hospitality Group) since 2016 and have been travelling the route past the Dululu Hotel for the last few years.

“I often thought it was such a shame to see the remains of the hotel. I think it would have been a great hotel in its day,” Nicole said.

“With the proposed Wind Farm and other development happening in the region, I thought the hotel could be great again,” she said.

With this in mind, the couple purchased the Dululu Hotel and started the arduous task of restoration.

The Dululu Hotel has an interesting

history with strong ties to Mount Morgan. The original hotel was built in 1928 but was razed to the ground by fire in July 1934.

At the time of the fire the hotel was owned by Joseph McMullen, but by April 1935, Sophia and James Duthie bought the land and erected a temporary bar on the site.

Later that same year, Mrs Duthie was instructed by the Mount Morgan Licensing Court to construct proper premises “for the benefit of travellers” and to stop trading as a “grog shop”.

Sophia and James bought the Railway Hotel Boarding House and relocated it to the site from Mount Morgan.

The Duthies had previously owned the local shop and several properties in the area and were heavily involved in looking after community and sporting groups in and around Dululu.

Sophie ran the hotel until her death in 1949 when the hotel passed to her daughter. It remained in the Duthie family until the late 1970’s – early 1980’s. Since this time the hotel was owned and operated by a variety of owners.

Wind the clock forward to 2015 and the hotel again was lost to fire. Some attempts were

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The Dululu Hotel under restoration.

made to restore it, but these were abandoned. Eight years later, the derelict hotel caught the imaginations and eyes of Nicole and Rob. Both knew from the outset that the process of restoration was not going to be a short one.

“To be frank, it was in a pretty poor state - not only did it have fire damage, but there was also a lot of water damage.

“Once you start a project like this you have to realise that the engineering of 2024 is quite different to that of 1935,” Nicole said.

“There was a lot of work required initially – we had to rip up the floorboards, tear the walls down and re-brace everything to make it structurally sound.

“The original hotel structure itself is of the same vintage with the reinforcing added,” she said.

“We were unable to keep the little building at the back as it was too far gone,” Nicole said.

Nicole said any aspect of the building that couldn’t be saved was replaced with the same footprint.

“We tried to retain the original scope of what the building was. We’ve literally stripped it back to its bones and given it a new body,” she said.

The Dululu Hotel building wasn’t heritage listed but Nicole and Rob were conscious of its importance in the Dululu community.

“I guess that’s why we want to maintain some authenticity with it –but there are just some things you can’t save and have the building still standing,” she said.

“Quite frankly, I think if we hadn’t made the changes when we did, I’d be surprised if it was still standing. There certainly wasn’t a lot holding it to the ground – blocks of cement in the four corners –now it’s well and truly anchored down,” she said.

Almost 12 years ago Nicole and Rob who lived in the Northern Territory came to Queensland to look for work.

“I am sure at the time it was for 12 months – it’s now been 12 years – that’s the way it works,” Nicole said.

Since taking on the ownership of the Banana Hotel-Motel, the couple have spent the time building up the business, giving the facility a facelift and improving the landscaping. Nicole and Rob were new to the hospitality industry when they took over the Banana Hotel-Motel.

“I couldn’t even pour a beer – but I went to the school of “have a go”

and here I am,” she said.

Nicole and Rob love Banana.

“We just came back from the Sunshine Coast – couldn’t wait to get back here,” she said.

“The open spaces and peace of the area are just a couple of the privileges,” she said.

Like the Banana Hotel-Motel, Nicole and Rob have included a café in the hotel footprint which will also sell homestyle biscuits, cakes and pies made at their facility in Banana.

All of the finishes at Dululu are high-end with handcrafted doors, a spiral staircase and bar being some of the special additions to the hotel. These have all been made from recycled timber.

“We’ve been lucky, we’ve had great builders. Rob is also a craftsman with an eye for detail and colour,” Nicole said.

All staff for the hotel will be trained at the Banana.

“We’ve got really good staff at Banana,” she said.

Nicole hopes to hold the official opening at the end of July, but every time a date has been set, it’s had to be pushed back, but an opening date and your opportunity to participate in the auction and help a worthy charity is not far off.

Left: The Railway Boarding House which was moved to Dululu in 1935 and above the Dululu Hotel before the 2015 fire.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS DISCLAIMER

JOBS EXPO A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR JOBSEEKERS

The future of the Mount Morgan community is looking golden, with hundreds of current and future jobs highlighted at the Mount Morgan Jobs Expo.

Attended by students from Mount Morgan State High School and more than a dozen employers and training providers, the tailored careers expo aimed to improve employment outcomes for the Mount Morgan community and offer well-paid and stable jobs which support the town’s future growth.

Rockhampton Regional Council, through its economic development agency, Advance Rockhampton, delivered the event in partnership with Workforce Australia, the Department of Employment, Small

Business and Training and various job active agencies.

Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson said employers were increasingly turning to Mount Morgan to fill high-value positions.

“Major projects from Heritage Minerals, Mort and Co, and in the energy sector are creating exciting opportunities for Mount Morgan through new employment options and economic stimulus from businesses into the town,” Deputy Mayor Wickerson said.

“Through Advance Rockhampton, Council continues to advocate for a strong future for Mount Morgan, whether that be through the construction of the permanent water pipeline or supporting events like the Mount Morgan Jobs Expo.

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event provided direct employment opportunities for job seekers and supported the creation of employment pathways for school students.

“The passion Mount Morgan residents hold for their community is second-to-none,” Cr Rutherford said.

“By supporting young people to find employment close to home, we’re doing everything we can to encourage the next generation to put down roots and commit to a future in Mount Morgan.”

The Mount Morgan Jobs Expo was supported by Rockhampton Regional Council through in-kind support.

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Councillor Cherie Rutherford said today’s

Above left: BMD/McConnell representatives Ehtan, Jane and Steph with Corey Bray and right - Letia from Deploy with Darcy Cant.

Council CAP Funding open

Round One of Rockhampton Regional Council’s 2024/25 Community Assistance Program is now open with community groups and organisations invited to submit their applications before Monday 8 July 2024.

Deputy Mayor and Communities and Heritage Councillor Drew Wickerson said the Community Assistance Program is open to not-for-profit community-based organisations who are planning an initiative or holding an event in the next 12 months.

“This program continues to play a key role in boosting our local community by helping clubs and groups get their events off the ground,” Cr Wickerson said.

“Now in its 23rd year, the funding program focuses on supporting events, projects, and initiatives that benefit the entire community, and we are proud to see the continued success of it with each round we announce.

“That’s why we are encouraging other local groups and organisations who have events

Vauxhall and Bedford Invasion

planned in the coming months to apply.”

In its 2023/24 budget, Council invested a total of $298,000 across the Community Assistance Program.

This supports year-round community development grants, regional and local events, and five major multiyear events held throughout the year.

For more information about Council’s Community Assistance Program and how to apply, please contact Council on 4936 8368 or visit Council’s website.

Mount Morgan will be invaded by a contingent of Vauxhall and Bedford vehicles (aged from 1923 to 2011) on 3 July 2024 when the Vauxhall Owners Club of Australia visit the region for their 49th National Annual Event. The annual event goes from 28 June to 5 July.

There will be 27 Vauxhalls in total, but not all will make the journey up the range in their vintage vehicles.

The Vauxhall visitors will arrive at 11 am and be at the Railway Museum for about an hour.

COMMUNITY ORGANISATION TURNS “TRASH” INTO “TREASURE”

A small contingent of industrious Mount Morgan volunteers have turned, what some people class as “trash” into “treasure” for 11 Mount Morgan and regional organisations.

Recipients of the proceeds from the sale of used clothing and household items were the Calliungal Rural Fire Service, Mount Morgan Fire and Rescue Social Club, Mount Morgan State Emergency Service, Mount Morgan Local Ambulance Committee, Mount Morgan Central State School P & C, Mount Morgan State High School, Mount Morgan Long Stay Residential unit at the Multipurpose Health Service, Dee River Oldies, Baree Market Committee, Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

In total over $9000 was presented to these organisations on Friday, 7 June 2024. Standing in for Member for Mirani, Mr Stephen Andrew, who was absent due to personal circumstance was Assistant Electorate Officer, Dana Answer.

Secretary Alison Gilewski said it was a lovely afternoon and hearing what recipients were going to

HONOURING THE PAST

Too often in communities, the people who have made a significant contribution to organisations are forgotten.

Their blood, sweat and sometimes tears disappear with the passing of time. This will not be the case with the members of the Calliungal Rural Fire Service who recently took possession of an honour board crafted for the purpose of honouring those who played a significant role in the formation of this important service. The names of more than 150 members and former members will be added to the board, which was crafted by the Mount Morgan Men’s Shed (pictured right).

Calliungal Rural Service First Officer, Aaron Mitchell said

“This project is about honouring the members who were instrumental in establishing the Calliungal Brigade and those who have kept it going.

use their donation money for was touching and made the group’s hard work all worthwhile.

Life support equipment, emergency service personnel support and contributions towards estabilshing a disabled access toilet were just some of the areas where donations would be used. The Trash and Treasure volunteers would like to thank all those who have donated goods to Trash & Treasure and also those who support the op shop.Volunteers would also like to thank the Uniting Church for the use of the hall and Uniting Care for the continued use of their facilities.

“Their kindness is very much appreciated and because of their generosity we are able to donate much needed funds to local organisations in the community of Mount Morgan and beyond,” Ms Gilewski said.

Sincere thanks go to Dana Answer for filling in for Stephen Andrew and to Stephen for supplying the afternoon tea.

Above: Donation recipients with some of the Trash and Treasure volunteers.

“We’ve got records dating as far back as 1958 - but there would be more,” he said.

The Calliungal Brigade has been called to many fires around Mount Morgan, with some members being deployed to rural Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

GOLF CLUB NEWS

Seven ladies from clubs affiliated with Golf CQ travelled to Richmond to compete in the annual Queensland Ladies Sand Green Championship held on Saturday, 8 and Sunday, 9 June.

Shai Pearce of the Mount Morgan Golf Club (MMGC) won the event with rounds of 74 and 75 (149). Shai defeated Jill Maynard from Gladstone Golf Club by two shots.

Congratulation to Shai on her win. Shai is the captain of the Mount Morgan Golf Club. Tamika Antcliff (MMGC) finished third in the gross and won the best nett for Division Two.

Next year’s Qld Ladies Sand Green Championship will be held at Mount Morgan Golf Club. This will be the first time the club has hosted the event.

We are looking for local businesses to sponsor some new tee signs. If you are interested, please contact Secretary Roger on 0422 824 358.

In local golf news, the June Monthly Medal was held on Sunday, 9 June. The winner was new member Dave Forder with 73 nett. Dave also won the nearest the pin. Josh Antcliff had the least putts.

Upcoming events:

Wally Hall Memorial 3 person Ambrose – Saturday, 22 June and the BMMW Shield at Moura – Sunday, 23 June.

Submitted by Roger Brewster

Shai Pearce with Tamika Antcliff

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Painter embarks on postcard series

Art and creativity are essential elements of community development around the world. Mount Morgan is no different. Artistic endeavours are gathering momentum, especially with the prolific talent of Nancy Liddle.

Resident of four years, Nancy is relatively new to the world of art having only taken up the brushes and acrylic a couple of years ago.

Whilst painting portraits, landscapes, pets are her favourite items to paint, Nancy has begun a

postcard series of iconic buildings around Mount Morgan. Some are as they look now, and others are based on historical images.

Nancy said this series was a mix of contemporary and historical looks. A 2025 calendar of this series is currently in progress and will be available at local venues soon.

Nancy has three pieces of her artwork in the Fig Tree Gallery exhibition, Tropical Vibes in Yeppoon. She will be participating in the River Festival Art markets in Rockhampton.

Nancy is also preparing for her own exhibition A Broad Abroad and Home Again which will be held at the Baree School of Arts on 7-8 September this year. This will showcase paintings from her life overseas and in Australia.

The move to Mount Morgan has been a dream come true for Nancy who wants to showcase the Mount Morgan vibe.

LATE START FOR ACCOMMODATION SEASON

The cost-of-living crisis has impacted on visitation numbers across Queensland and Mount Morgan is feeling the pinch with visitation from the traditional visitors – the southern states –being slower than usual to arrive.

As part of a region that invests heavily in Rockhampton events, Mount Morgan accommodation venues were lucky this year to pick up some of the accommodation requests that couldn’t be catered for in other areas.

The Rockhampton events held include RockyNats, Beef Week and the Rockhampton Show. Mount Morgan’s Golden Mount Festival also contributed towards the surge in occupancy rates and some venues are already booked out for the Gold Rush Hill Sprint in July.

Elizabeth Hope, who owns the Myenberg Units and Golden Mount Rest said she was completely booked over the Easter Week (which incorporates the Rocky Nats event). She was also fully booked for the Golden Mount

Festival Weekend and Beef Week – although it was a bit quiet after Beef Week.

“I have also got some bookings lined up for the Hill Sprint weekend,” she said.

Ms Hope said she felt that costof-living was impacting across the board, especially with increasing interest rates.

Ferns Miners Rest owner, Sandra Bowden said as this was her first year in Mount Morgan, she wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

“We weren’t booked out over Easter, but we were for Beef Week and July looks optimistic,” she said.

The Grand Hotel Manager, Mr Kevin Chapman said occupancy rates over Easter were at two thirds.

“Some of the people looking for accommodation over Easter couldn’t get bookings in Rockhampton during Easter and RockyNats,” he said.

Mr Chapman said during the

construction of the Mount Morgan Pool, accommodation was at 100 percent occupancy, while Beef Week was about 50 percent capacity

The hotel is booked out for the Hill Sprint weekend.

Silver Wattle Caravan Park owners, Dave and Debi Brant said the park was about half full for Easter.

“There’s been a high occupancy rate in the rooms with workers and Beef Week,” she said.

Mrs Brant said the number of visitors in caravans and motor homes were down on previous years, but they were started to get back on the road again.

Keith and Kristie Lavell from the Mount Morgan Motel and Van Park said their motel rooms had enjoyed good occupancy rates over the events and due to travelling workers, but the van travellers numbers were definitely down.

“It’s been a slow start to the visitor season, and we hope it improves,” Kristie said.

PROPERTY SELLERS HAVE THE EDGE

Mount Morgan real estate is booming and local people wishing to sell have the edge.

It’s a sellers’ market according to long-time local Real Estate Agent, Angela Douglas. Angela believes that real estate in Mount Morgan and the Rockhampton Region is in a boom period now.

“It is partially a continuation of the tree changers moving to the more regional areas, partially the fact there is just not enough quality housing anywhere and partially, it is because Mount Morgan is no longer being seen as the unwanted cousin. We are now a destination,” Angela said.

Ms Douglas said rental prices had gone from a median of around $210-$240 per week to around $380-$410 per week.

“Sales prices have doubled in some price brackets and nearly tripled in other ones. The median sale price just before Covid was $84,500 here. It is now $210,000-$230,000, with some exceptional properties selling for at and above $400,000 now,” she said.

Mount Morgan's housing market is now in-line with some suburbs in Rockhampton. Rockhampton is booming. Mount Morgan is booming.

Real estate both in rentals and in sales is in such high demand that there are a lot of fresh, new agents in the industry,” she said.

Darcy Allen from Mr Real Estate said a combination of factors were pushing the Mount Morgan real estate market to a “boom” phase.

These three factors are investor rush, Rockhampton escape and the media frenzy.

“There is a wave of investors is pouring into Mount Morgan, attracted by its affordability and potential and people seeking a quieter life are fleeing the hustle and bustle of Rockhampton, setting their sights on Mount Morgan,” said.

He said the positive news coverage about Mount Morgan’s potential was creating a “buzz” which further fuelled interest.

This combination of factors is pushing the Mount Morgan market closer to a boom.

“The median sale price in Mount Morgan has increased significantly from $84,000 in 2018 to $232,000 in 2024. This represents a remarkable increase of 176.19 percent over a six-year period. Furthermore we have seen an increase of 14.29 percent in the last 18 months,” Mr Allen said.

“Mount Morgan's rental market is red hot – vacancy rates are hovering below one percent, making finding a place to rent extremely competitive,” he said.

Mr Allen said the lure of affordability and a peaceful lifestyle was attracting many to Mount Morgan, leading to a limited supply of rental properties.

Rural property real estate special Rod Harms said there was three main reasons why the Mount Morgan real estate market is on an upward trajectory.

“First is affordability – if you buy in Mount Morgan, you can still pay off a mortgage for about the same as it costs to rent in Gracemere and Rockhampton.

“Second, the long-awaited water from the Fitzroy is just around the corner and the third reason is due to the Heritage Minerals’ Project on the Mount Morgan Mine site,” he said.

“We specialise in Rural properties; at the moment we have several small rural properties for sale in the Mount Morgan area and they are in high demand. We are seeking rural properties in titles to fill the demand,” he said.

Mr Harms said Mount Morgan was a charming town rich in history.

“There has been a marked increase in the price of good quality homes,” he said.

“It is close to Rockhampton city and only a short drive to the Yeppoon coast.

“Mount Morgan real estate and small rural blocks are being sought after because they are good value compared to blocks closer to Rockhampton,” Mr Harms said.

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE NEEDED

Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Explore Centre

Do you have an interest in local history? Or perhaps would like to be involved in town promotions? Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc would like to warmly welcome all interested individuals to become a part of the team! Workforce Australia and Centrelink Mutual Obligations also available. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Eve-lyn at MMPAD on 4938 2312 or email mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au.

Put your sustainability actions in focus this World Environment Day

Rockhampton Regional Council is celebrating World Environment Day with the launch of its annual Sustainability in Action Photo Competition.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said the competition is about showcasing the ways that local households and schools are doing their part for the environment.

“Our community does a lot of great work in this space, and we want to recognise and celebrate these efforts,” Mayor Williams said.

“This photo competition is different to others in the sense that we aren’t looking for those breathtaking landscapes or sunsets, but rather photos that demonstrate how our local residents put sustainability into action each and every day.

“Of course, entrants can get creative in how to capture these but overall, it’s about providing examples of the kinds of actions that can have a huge impact on our households, our budgets and of course, our environment.

“It might be a photo of your family tending to your veggie garden, upcycling something instead of discarding it, caring for our local habitat or the ways you conserve water.

“There are different categories to enter, and great prizes to be won for each - so get snapping and

send them in for your chance to win.

“We’re really excited to launch this competition today in celebration of World Environment Day and we can’t wait to see the amazing work that our local schools, families and individuals are doing.”

The competition is open to all residents and schools in the Rockhampton Region.

Entries are now open and close 5pm Friday, 16 August 2024.

For more information, visit: https:// bit.ly/3x7bjQs.

More about the competition categories:

1. Reducing single use plastic: this could feature activities such as taking reusable bags shopping, packing plastic free lunches, using your keep cup or reusable water bottle

2. Caring for our catchment: washing your car on the grass, picking up litter, participating in local clean-ups

3. Finding energy efficiencies: switching off power points, using appliances with good energy ratings, checking seals on fridges and freezers

4. Growing your own fruit and vegetables: tending to your vegetable patch, choosing local

It is well and truly show season across the Flynn electorate!

The tradition of agricultural shows is still going strong with 128 shows held throughout Queensland. The dedication of volunteers every year and the enthusiastic support from the communities’ mean our children and grandchildren get to share some of these traditions and have some good old- fashioned fun.I would like to take a moment to acknowledge all the show societies across the Flynn electorate that continue to outdo themselves every year.

Ag shows generate a huge $1 billion annually in

produce at market, cooking with your home grown produce

5. Fighting food waste: using a shopping list, taking leftovers for lunch, extending life of food through good storage, composting organics at home

6. Active and sustainable transport: carpooling to an event, walking/ riding to school or work, pumping up vehicle tyres for fuel efficiency

7. Planting and caring for native plants: planting native plants in your garden, appreciating native plants on a bushwalk, naturally controlling weeds

8. Reusing and upcycling: mending clothes, reusing containers and jars, upcycling furniture

9. Encouraging wildlife and habitat: having a wildlife shelter and water source in your garden, installing native bee/frog/butterfly hotels

10. Being water wise: hand watering or using a tap timer on sprinklers, mulching your garden

11. Recycling right with yellow lid bins: sorting recycling into the yellow lid bin, showing your internal bin system to sort recyclable items, collecting for containers for change

12. Green gift giving and festivities: making wrapping paper, reusing gift bags, giving homemade treats as gifts

economic benefits, promoting new technologies and high-quality produce. For some communities and charities, agriculture shows are the financial boost they need to get them through the year.

They are also the driver for innovation and education, showcasing Australia’s food and fibre and supporting tourism. So far, my team and I have attended the Proston, Gayndah, Baralaba, Mount Perry, Monto, Taroom, Mundubbera, Theodore, Callide Valley, Biggenden, Comet River, Capella, Springsure, Ridgelands, Gin Gin and Emerald Shows with a few more to come.

Here we can have meaningful conversations about what the local issues are for each community and how our office is able to assist with any Federal Government issues. Team Boyce will be at the Mount Morgan Show in August and look forward to seeing locals there.

MIRANI MESSAGE

With Stephen Andrew, MP

Razorback/Moonmera Road Traffic Data Update

RRC advised my office on 23 May 2024 that the recent Speed Limit Review undertaken confirms the current 80km and 100km speed zones are appropriate.

The council also advised that a project submission to the National Black Spot Roads Program be submitted in July 2024. The submission will be for funding to undertake road improvements to address the crash history on the Razorback Road (80km section from Poison Creek Road to the bottom of the ‘jump up’ section). RRC expects to receive the outcome by mid-2025 and I will follow up accordingly.

Mount Morgan Employment Statistics

As we all know nothing happens in a vacuum! It was infuriating for me to see the Channel 7 local news on 28 May 2024, describing the employment situation in Mount Morgan and choosing to manipulate data for media hype!

I’ve put together the following facts showing the real picture in Mount Morgan. The Jobs Expo is a great idea and I am keen to see job opportunities for the people.

Heritage Minerals mining jobs and a Gold Mine tourist area along with the Rockhampton Regional Council (RRC) coming through on opening the Fire Clay Caverns will all provide opportunities for employment in Mount Morgan.

With that said Mount Morgan needs to be able to offer childcare options; casual/part-time work roles for carers and mature people.

Transport is an issue for some and there are also residents who want/need to improve literacy, numeracy and IT skills to get into the workforce.

NEW PAINTER IN TOWN

After visiting Mount Morgan in December 2023, painter Rod Smith made the decision to relocate to Mount Morgan. This move was completed in April 2024. Rod’s business – Professional Painting and Decorating is the culmination of 30 years in the

Analysis

280 Job Seeker Payment 81 Unaccounted/self

Current enrolment at Mount Morgan State High School is 235 students (at June 2024).

painting and decorating industry.

Rod completed his painting and decorating apprenticeship in 1998. The decision to become a painter was fuelled by Rod’s desire to buy a car when he was 17.

“I started working with my next-door neighbour as an apprentice and bought an old Valiant,” he said.

Rod has also completed a Diploma of Community Service Work and has worked as a Case Manage for a community legal service. Rod has worked his way around Australia including working in Western Australia, remote Aboriginal communities, Queensland and New South Wales. Rod fondly remembers working on the high-rise buildings overlooking the Darwin Harbour.

“There were great views and cool breezes,” he said. He wasn’t fond of painting roofs in Darwin during the build-up to the wet season,” he said.

4 Ingredients Author to visit Rocky

Rockhampton Regional Libraries are delighted to welcome celebrity cookbook author Kim McCosker to the Rockhampton Southside Library as she discusses her revised edition of 4 Ingredients: Diabetes on Thursday 25 July 10.45am-11.45am.

A publishing juggernaut in the industry, Kim McCosker has created a simple strategy for making cooking easily accessible for many people using the very simple philosophy of using only four ingredients, which can be found in any kitchen pantry cupboard. The books themselves are easy to understand with a minimum of four sentences per recipe and one recipe per page.

Plenty of Kim’s books can be found on the library shelves, focusing on cooking for children, healthy diets, allergies, vegetarian and chocolate cookbooks – and using kitchen tools such as air fryers and thermo-appliances. Please ask library staff if you would like to reserve any of these titles.

Kim will have copies of her Diabetes book available for sale and signing on the day.

Author Talk @ Gracemere Library

Local author Jeannette Fay and her husband Edward set out on the journey of a lifetime in 1968 travelling around Australia in a 1928 Model A Ford affectionately named ‘Old Henry’.

Traversing dusty and muddy terrains, as well as corrugated bush roads at the Back of Beyond meant that the vintage car often had bits of baling twine, wire and a few prayers to keep it on the road.

Jeanette will be sharing the story of her journey in her recently published book 1968 Australian trip in a 1928 Model A Ford at the Gracemere Library on Tuesday 16 July from 10.30am-11.00am. If you love old cars, travel stories and exciting yarns from yesteryear, then this author talk is sure to appeal.

Book your seat for either of these free author talks by calling our Library Adminstration office on phone 4936 8043.

The Mount Morgan Library is located at 31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, just next to the School of Arts. The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm and every alternate Saturday between 9 am - 12 noon.

Have something you need printed or laminated?

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

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC.

Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays & Saturdays

Phone John on 0429 055 165

Trash and Treasure, 21 Gordon Street. Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Every first Saturday of the month from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Bags of clothing $5. Any donations please phone Margaretta 0428 179 604

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB INC

Meets on the last Sunday of each month at 10.30 am. Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street, Phone - John Tuxworth 0429 055 165

DEE RIVER OLDIES

With the year rolling along by the time you read this write up the Dee River Oldies members will have had their bus trip down to the coast. We will let you know in the next Argus how our day went. Hoping for a nice sunny day.

Our June Morning Tea will have Cameron Evers entertaining us. It is on Wednesday, 26 June, 2024. It starts at 10 am and will be held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan (Behind the Anglican Church).The cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes. Come along and enjoy the music, while catching up for a cuppa and morning tea.

Mark Wednesday 24 July, 2024 on your calendar for our 'Christmas in July' Morning Tea. Join us to play musical bingo on the day. It starts at 10 am and the cost is $5.

MASSAGE THERAPIST NEW TO THE MOUNT

Mount Morgan has a new massage therapist in town.

Karen Veale moved to Mount Morgan in December 2023 and offers massage, reflexology and lymphatic massage.

Karen started operating in Mount Morgan in May. Karen has always had an interest in the modalities related to the therapeutic industry but never had the opportunity to pursue this until 2020.

“My husband had a transport business when we met and I was involved with running the business and along with having our children life was pretty busy,” Karen said.

It wasn’t until she was injured in 2014 that Karen’s interest was rekindled.

“We moved to Brisbane in 2014 and the work I was doing was quite challenging on the body. After injuring myself, I felt the need to look after myself better.

“This resulted in me visiting a massage therapist in 2017 who had a different approach and she taught me a lot and encouraged me to become a massage therapist,” she said.

Karen went on to complete a Diploma of Remedial Massage and Diploma of Reflexology as well as other short courses related to her profession.

She can be contacted through her Facebook page –About You Natural Therapist or on mobile 0428 202 037.

So good to see our community working together. We thank our members, who volunteer their time to the various groups in town and really make a difference.

If you are interested in joining Dee River Oldies Group and aged over 50 years come along to our meetings or morning teas. There is no cost for membership. We look forward to welcoming you.

Winter has certainly arrived. Rug up and keep warm. Stay happy and healthy.

Submitted by The Steering Committee - Carol Glover 4938 1995 and Colleen Constable 0427 161 131

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN

1st & 3rd Thursdays of the monthGrand Hotel - 6 pm for 6.30 pm. Visitors Welcome! E: mount.morgan@rotary9560.org

HOUSE LEVELLING AND RESTUMPING DECKS & STAIRS

One stump or a complete house. No House too low.

Country calls welcome and prompt attention guaranteed

Please contact Gary on 0428 542 705. QBCC Licence 51455.

SAVE THE DATE! CLASSIFIEDS

JUN 22: Saturday - Wally Hall Memorial 3 Person Ambrose, Mount Morgan Golf Club.

JUN 26: Dee River Oldies Group - Musical Morning Tea starting at 10 am to be helod in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes.

JUN 29: Red Carpet: Hollywood Glamour at Soldiers’ Rooms. 7 pm start.

JUL 13: Baree Markets, Baree School of Arts, Creek St, Baree. 8 am start. 12 noon finish.

JUL 16: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting starting at 2 pm to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Come along and put your ideas forward.

JUL 21: Country Music afternoon 12 noon till 4 pm. Multi-draw raffle. Lucky Door. Adults $10, children $3. Bar operating. Light refreshments available. Soldiers’ rooms - Morgan Street.

JUL 24: Dee River Oldies Group - ‘Christmas in July’ Morning Tea starting at 10 am to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes. Come along and enjoy the morning.

JUL 27: Hillbilly Hoedown - Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms, 7 pm start.

JUL 28: Men’s Shed Tool Sale. 8 am start. Dee Bowls Club.

JUL 28: Sunday. Men’s and Ladies’ Open Championships, Mount Morgan Golf Club.

JUL 30 : Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

AUG 10: Mount Morgan Show. Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

AUG 27: Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

SEPT 1: Mount Morgan Morgan Wattle Day. Mount Morgan Railway Complex. Starts 9 am - finishing 2.30 pm.

SEPT 15: Sunday. CQ Sand Green Championships, Mount Morgan Golf Club.

SEPT 28: Happy Days - Mods and Rockers, Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Room from 7 pm.

“BINGO AT BOULDY” MONDAY, 1 JULY 2024

Doors open 9.30 am

Call starts 10 am @ Bouldercombe Recreation Hall

WANTED

PAINTER:

Semi-retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257.

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937

MOUNT MORGAN RSL SUB BRANCH INC

Social gathering 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly 3 pm to 6 pm.

Business meeting 3rd Saturday monthly 10am 1 Cornes Street, Mount Morgan

FOR SALE: Fire wood, Struck Oil now. Ute or trailer

$120. Delivery $90. Pick up yourself, 61 Archer Road, Struck Oil. Phone: 0428 277 421.

STALL HOLDERS WANTED

MOUNT MORGAN WATTLE DAY FESTIVAL

1st SEPT. 2024 9 am - 2.30 pm Historic Mount Morgan Railway Complex For more information contact: mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au

NEXT EDITION WEDNESDAY, 3 JULY 2024

All inclusions required by: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 by 4 p.m. Ph: 4938 2312

Email: mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au

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