VOLUME 16, ISSUE 13
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Hill Sprint...Page 2
Rotary Handover...Page 6
NAIDOC...Page 11
New mountain king, Dylan Cothill's super quick Nissan R35 GTR. Now the machine to catch!
COP THAT COVID! Story and photos by Ken Winter
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From Page 1. Central Queensland Motor Sporting Club’s CQ Crane Hire Gold Rush Hill Sprint, cancelled in 2020, seemed to return with a vengeance over the 10 -11 July weekend in absolutely perfect conditions, it's growth spurt undeterred by the interruption. The sprint course up the mountain, already the longest in the country, was extended even further to 3 kms with the start line moved back down to Poison Creek bridge, and the addition of two chicanes before the first hairpin at the foot of the edifice. Climbing 200 metres to the finish line through the now 26 turns, this year 170 competitors from all over the country lined up to experience this unique event and were all effusive in their praise of the track, as surpassing anything they'd ever encountered. From a drivers point of view, generally there's only one disappointment associated with hill sprinting, it's all over too quickly. - Not so here! Spectators this year were contained to a newly cleared viewing area adjacent to the start line accessed through the open pit area, but it was a very well supported position. New additions included a huge screen fed by numerous cameras positioned throughout the course, keeping everyone up to date on all the action and competitors times through each block of competition, an extremely welcome innovation. There was a second large screen set up in another new addition, a bar area, though this agreeable temptation wasn't greatly indulged, with most people unfortunately restrained by their need to drive home later. The corporate viewing stand was moved down to the midway lookout area at turn 12 providing an astonishing view for miles on such a beautiful weekend, all repeated on the screens below, and both positions were supported with food and drink stalls manned by some of the the countless volunteers who virtually lived on the mountain for days. Bus services from the parking
area at Bouldercombe were incessant throughout the weekend though I had a feeling numbers were down on 2019's comparison. Commentator for the event, Don Mcglauchlan, did his usual entertaining and extremely professional job throughout the weekend, expounding his detailed knowledge of the variety of entries from extremely rare vintage racers from the 1930's, through road registered, and modified types, to the ultimate speed machines presenting at the start line. There was even a Robinson R22 chopper providing joy flights over the course for those seeking the ultimate in an objective point of view! - Cars, released from the line at 30 second intervals for four timed runs across the two days competed for trophies in seven categories, dividing road registered and pure race cars, and 2 and 4 wheel drive types, but mostly arranged around engine displacement, with 70% per litre added for turbo and supercharged units to compensate for their increased power output. For example; two litre turbo engines would be classed as 3.4 litres and compete in an 'up to 3.5 litre' category. The bulk of entries, Subaru WRX turbos and Mitsubishi Evo turbos, actually fall into these categories, so popular for their very high performance on a budget, opening opportunities for many talented drivers to test their skills in the otherwise cost prohibitive world of competitive motor sport.
Above: The R22 chopper. A great idea
Above: Shane Hill’s V8 powered Silvia S13 featured on screen. Sadly it misfired all weekend, but when he gets it sorted he'll have a rocket in his hands with huge potential here.
Day one arose presenting an unforeseen complication with the big screens. It seems some kind of animal chewed its way through a cable overnight, and sourcing and repairing the damage delayed the start for about an hour, time that had to be made up by starting day two an hour earlier. There's just no accounting for some critters dietary preferences! - But the meeting was soon under way providing all the sound, spectacle, and excitement we've come to enjoy. One early competitor blew a power steering line at the start and didn't get far past the first chicane before needing the tilt truck to return to the pits. Continued on Page 3
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Continued on Page 3 The new hay bail chicanes proved something of a tricky challenge. Bruce Decker, last years 'burn out king', locked the purple Falcon utes rear wheels and skidded to a sideways halt in the middle of the first one, somehow managing to miss every bail, and faced a frustrating five point turn around to get going again. Another driver late braked and sailed straight past the lot, and with nothing much else he could do, just pedalled on. But not all drivers negotiated them without some minor damage. As the weekend progressed quite a few cars developed suspiciously scratched wing mirrors in their 'gold rush' for quick times. As the faster cars completed their early runs the effect of the lengthened course became clearer. Ross Mackay posted a 1minute 50 second run in his amazing little escort later in the day, and true to form, Ray Vandersee, two times mountain king in the Skelta G force, shaved a little off it. The new course had added an average of about 20 seconds to 2019 times. It was early on day two this year that I got to award my coveted crown for burn out king of the mountain to Ross Dalton in his purple 392 V8 VF Valiant, (There's something about these purple cars!), who generated such a cloud of acrid blue smoke, he actually slightly delayed the launch of the next car due to obscured vision! - What a beauty ! - It was after this that some drivers of the more powerful entries were asked to minimise tyre smoke in the interests of preserving an already compressed time table.
Above: John White's fabulous GT40 - A dream on wheels! It was after this, on my return to the viewing position, that the R22 chopper hovered directly overhead spectator area for a full 30 seconds, spraying dirt and sticks into everyone's faces causing discomfit to the onlookers. Anyway, with that said,- back to the fun! All competitors tend to push a bit harder on day two, having fine tuned their cars and familiarised themselves with the course and conditions, but pushing harder comes with its risks, and the humour of race drivers can come to the fore. When the thundering lavender AC Cobra that everyone was so enjoying all weekend skidded into the rock wall right in front of the corporate stand and the driver was asked what happened, he simply retorted “I run out of talent !”- Similarly when a beautifully finished gold Mark 1 Mexico Escort nudged the wall crumpling up the front corner I sought the owner out in the pits to offer some sympathy and got - “Ooh - it'll buff out!” - Both cars avoided serious damage, the Cobra will re emerge to thrill another day, and the Escort was taped up and ran the next stage. There's just no daunting these fellows. They're doing what they love to do, and fully accept that setbacks are all a part of doing it. - Thankfully I was aware of no injuries over the weekend.
Above: 2021 Burn out king, Ross Dalton in the 392 V8-VF Valiant.
But as day two progressed, the times inched down and it became evident that there were more than the usual number of outright contenders. In this writers humble opinion, the addition of the two chicanes in the new section provided two more acceleration opportunities, and slightly shifted the goal posts to better include the bigger more powerful cars. What
I have to confess to actually missing a good portion of one session on Sunday, being in the pits at the time, heavily engaged in drooling all over the most desirable supercar I've ever been close to. A dream machine that I had pasted on my bedroom wall throughout most of my youth. It was John White’s fabulous GT40. - An absolute gentleman, John was not only forgiving of my childish ogling, but couldn't have been more accommodating, raising the rear engine cover to reveal its full alloy chassis, a worked Windsor 363 V8 that screamed like a banshee, the inverted Porsche gearbox, and the trans-axle unit, all polished to within an inch of its life and encased in a body with more curves than Sophia Loren! Despite any results, this was my choice for dream car of the meeting, and I can only hope that dribble doesn't stain!
Above: Brendon Wrigley's bruised Cobra, off to the clinic for some cosmetic surgery. Continued on Page 4
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Cop that Covid...From Page 3 time the bigger heavier cars used to lose in the complex twisty sections up the mountain, they can now make up for in these added patches of rapid acceleration to high speeds below, where the smaller engined cars aren't as comfortable. This change has certainly thrown the big cats into the outright contention cage! The excitement built as one by one competitors completed their last passes through the afternoon, gradually revealing the final results of the event, and the competition was tight. Ross Mackay didn't quite manage to break into the top three outright. (I heard a rumour that he was milking the last gasp out of a well loved set of tyres this weekend?) - Reining
Above: Keith Callinan's lovely old Monaro. A reputed 800 horse power! mountain king Ray Vandersee came out and fairly wrung the Skeltas neck to record a 1 min. 46.7 sec. charge, achieving third fastest. Second fastest time was recorded by an entry that I have to confess I wasn't paying enough attention to, Cody Davidson leapt in to split the difference by a hair in his Impreza WRX at a time of 1 min. 46.5 sec.
and Dylan was more surprised than anyone at just how well it performed in this kind of event. When I asked, he said he felt an obligation to return and try and defend the title. I offered him my congratulations on a great drive and as I left him packing up, my impression was of a modest, capable, and very personable young man, with a big future! But what will happen next year? - passionate engineer/drivers like Ray Vandersee and Ross Mackay don't sit around on their hands, and will be secretly beavering away in their workshops to regain their ascendance, and return all the better prepared for the longer course. It must be remembered that in 2019 these two drivers shaved a full five seconds off
Above: Max Stevenson at the wheel of the 1933 Aston Martin long chassis Le Mans. This classic is rarer than an honest man in parliament! their 2018 times.- They are very determined chaps! That's why motor sport is so endlessly engaging. It hones all skills and pushes the envelope at all levels. Wish I could see into the future, and I also wish I had room to share more details with you, but the best we can all do is keep delving into CQMSC's website at www.cqmsc.asn.au , or google 'goldrushhillsprint. com.au' for cascades of appetising info to sustain us in the interim. Deepest gratitude to CQMSC, CQ Crane Hire, and all sponsors, - to all the competitors, many of whom travelled great distances to be here, - and especially to all volunteers who give so much of their time, energy and enthusiasm to create success, and a wonderful weekends entertainment. So; - ' COP THAT COVID!'
Above: Cody Davidson's Subaru Impreza WRX. Outright runner up by one second! An impressive result in this company. - But it's time to reveal that this year we crown a new mountain king! On his last run of the meeting, Dylan Cothill recorded a 1 min 45.5 sec. run in the blue Nissan R35 GTR with a flying drive that was a pleasure to watch on the big screen. It was one of those smooth tidy runs on the limit that is always quick. When I later caught up with him in the pits I was staggered to learn that the car was actually set up for endurance racing, Page 4
Gavin Taylor's VW Golf GTI at turn 12. - Mega fun on a minor budget.
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AROUND THE RIDGES
DRIVER AWARENESS
ROTARY HANDOVER
The Rotary Club of Mount Morgan held its Handover night on 24 June at the Grand Hotel. Incoming President, Rosemary Izzard was sworn in by District 9560 Assistant Governor, Russell Cooper. Outgoing President was Ann Dwyer (who took over from Graham Roberts). Ann was ably assisted by Secretary, Del Rowley. Incoming secretary for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year is Helen Jessop, while the 2020-2021 Treasurer, Tania Ricks will continue in that role. Rotary meets every Thursday night at the Grand Hotel and assists many facets of the Mount Morgan Community.
GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Mount Morgan Golf Club held its Club Closed Championships on the weekend of 10-11 July. Club Champion was Shaun Antcliff (centre), B-Grade Champion was Doug Wooffindin (left) and C-Grade Champion was Peter Housman (right). The championships were played over 54 holes. Page 6
Above: Mount Morgan State High School Year 11 and 12 Students participated in the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness program. This is a road safety education program supported by the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan. The Rotary Club would like to thank the teachers and students for participating, the Mount Morgan Police Officers, Jason and Graham for speaking to the students and Leyland from Evolution in Training for the speed and stopping demonstration. Thank you to the Rotarians who assisted on the day.
Above: Gathering to celebrate the opening of Mount Morgan’s State High School’s Yarning Circle were sisters, Gwen Scott, Lesley Scorgie and Jennifer Lodewikus. The opening was held on 22 June.
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Next Exhibition- “Evolution of Ideas -A study of series and transitions” . All submissions to be dropped off at No7 Gallery, by Thursday 22nd, ready to hang. Opening is on Saturday, 24 July, at 5pm, with entertainment, nibbles and refreshments. All welcome to come along and enjoy the latest works from local Artists. Wattle Day- The No7 Gallery will be having a stall set up at the Mount Morgan Railway Station on Sunday, 12 September for the Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival. We will be providing some crafty activities for children to have some fun with, and look forward to see some emerging junior Artists. Some activities are in collaboration with Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. This is a great opportunity for young and old to make their own wattle print tote bag. Any enquiries about the No7 Gallery or the activities please call me on 0411 865 621. Kirra Swain.
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old school bicycle show The wait is almost over! On Sunday, 25 July the Central Queensland Old School Bicycle Show and Swap Meet starts at 10 am, at the Leichhardt Hotel. There will be live music, raffles, competitions, the Sunday Roast Lamb will be on for $12, with plenty of stuff to do. As well as all that, there will be bicycle collectors and old school bike fans showing off their pride and joy push bikes. Some of these bikes are looking better than new and some are in their original state. Most of these bikes have had hours of work spent on them, a real labour of love. Covid rules will be adhered to for the bicycle show, everyone will have to sign in using the QR code. There will be people to help with the signing in if you are experience difficulties. As part of the bicycle show a Gentlefolk Single-speed, Fixie and Old Bike Society will be hosting a bike ride around Mount Morgan on Saturday afternoon, 24 July at 3pm. This ride is open to anyone, as we put this on to welcome visitors arriving from far away and to show off some of the Mount Morgan sites. This ride leaves from the Collectables and Memories shop at 113 East Street. After this ride everyone is welcome to join us for dinner at the Leichhardt Hotel. Submitted by Graeme Meade
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GOING WITH THE FLOW! The boys from Flow Mountain Bike Magazine were in town recently, riding up a storm at the new Mount Morgan mountain bike trails and kick-starting the region’s new mountain biking campaign. Describing the trails as ‘beautiful and wholly unexpected’, the boys wholeheartedly enjoyed their experience and are encouraging their readers to visit Mount Morgan’s trails.
The singletrack around Dam No. 7 only opened in December 2020; the trail map is comprised of blue and green squiggles, though the locals hinted that there was a black trail or two somewhere out the back.The official trailhead is near the dam wall, with all the facilities for a pre or post-ride chill. Go to flowmountainbike.com/ features/rockhamptonmountain-biking/. Page 10
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NAIDOC PHOTOS
NAIDOC BABY SHOW WINNERS
As promised in the last edition of the Mount Morgan Argus, here are the winners of the NAIDOC Baby Show - Best Smile: Jackson, Best Personality: Malia, Master NAIDOC: Harlan and Miss NAIDOC: Malia. Congratulations to all the winners! NAIDOC was commemorated on Friday, 2 July 2021 and included stalls, arts and crafts, best decorated cake and the community awards.
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Above: Arts and Crafts at NAIDOC celebrations.
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Above: Best Decorated Cake winner Serenity Anderson and below: one of the many stalls.
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Mount Morgan in Pictures By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan
The Origin of the Wesley Hall Cup Mount Morgan formally accepts the cup in 1894 (Part 2)
‘… A general meeting of the Mount Morgan British Association Football [Soccer] Union was held at the Leichhardt Hotel last night [Wednesday, 29 August 1894] … There was a good attendance … The chairman [James Bryce Begg, local soccer champion and businessman] explained the object of the meeting, which was to formally accept the handsome and costly cup presented by Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hall for the purposes of competition by teams in the Central Division playing under British Association rules. He said that the cup had been exhibited in the window of Messrs. James Stewart and Co., Rockhampton [after arriving by ship from London], and was now sent by Mr. H[olyoake] Woodd [secretary of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited] to the Mount Morgan Union … As this season was too far advanced to commence competition … arrangements would be made to start next year. [The] secretary [Holyoake Woodd] was instructed to write to Mrs. and Mr. Hall [in London] conveying the thanks of the Association for their kind present …’ (‘Mount Morgan’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 30 August 1894). Above: c. 1894 / London* / Melbourne-born Mary Dora Frederica (‘Dora’) Hall (née Dempster) (18641895) / Daughter of English-born Melbourne bank manager, William Dempster (1829-1898) / First wife of Wesley Hall (1839-1901), married in Melbourne in 1889 / Benefactor, together with her husband, of the English-crafted Wesley Hall Cup. Page 12
Photograph by H. S. Mendelssohn, Pembridge Crescent, London. From the National Library of Australia. * The Halls relocated from Melbourne to London in mid-1893 after Wesley’s resignation as general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited due to health reasons. Above: c. 1898 / Melbourne^ / English-born James Wesley (‘Wesley’) Hall (1839-1901) / First general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1886 to 1891 / First mayor of the Mount Morgan Borough Council from 1890 to 1891 / Benefactor of the Wesley Hall Cup, formally accepted by the Mount Morgan British Association Football [Soccer] Union at the Leichhardt Hotel, Mount Morgan, on 29 August 1894, and first contested in 1895 (won by Lake’s Creek Association Football [Soccer] Club). Photograph by Johnstone, O’Shannessy and Co., Melbourne. From the National Library of Australia. ^ Wesley returned permanently to Melbourne with his young children after the sudden death of his wife, Dora (aged 31), from an illness in England in late 1895. This author has made best efforts to provide accurate information for this publication of ‘Mount Morgan in Pictures’.
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LIBRARY NEWS New opening hours Exciting news – Rockhampton Regional Libraries have extended opening hours, including the return of Saturday trading! All of the libraries have changed opening hours. Please check the new opening times for Mount Morgan Library below to plan your visit and avoid disappointment. Monday - 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Tuesday - closed
Getting Show-ready Are you interested in competing in the show? Let the Rockhampton Regional Libraries help you! Title: Jam drops and marble cake: 60 years of CWA award-winning recipes Author: Country Women’s Association of New South Wales - Published: 2012 - Format: book This book is a collection of more than 130 prizewinning recipes from the Country Women’s Association. These recipes are tried and true and sure to impress. Title: 1000 Japanese knitting and crochet stitches: The ultimate bible for needlecraft enthusiasts Author: Nihon Vogue and Gayle Roehm (Translator)
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Friday - 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Saturday - 9am - 12pm Hours at Gracemere, Southside and Northside libraries have also changed – please call 4936 8043 for details or visit our website at www. rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au. It is free to become a member of the Rockhampton Regional Library Service. For more information please call the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169 or the Rockhampton Regional Library Administration Office on 4936 8043. Mount Morgan Agricultural Show (14 August) This year the Mount Morgan Show is being held at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds on 14 August 2021. Have you ever wondered what the Mount Morgan Show may have looked like in the past? We can learn much about the history of our region by reading old newspaper articles and looking at old photographs, and in The Morning Bulletin from Saturday 17 August 1901 we can read about the Mount Morgan Agricultural Society Annual Show from 120 years ago. The Mount Morgan Agricultural Society Annual Show 1901 According to The Morning Bulletin, the 1901 show was “by far the best ever held in Mount Morgan”. The show was held by the Mount Morgan Agricultural, Pastoral and Poultry Society on the Rugby Grounds. This was the first year the entire show was held on the sports grounds. In previous years only the horse events were held outside with other exhibits in the School of Arts building. Highlights of this show included displays of Singer and New Home sewing machines, poultry and flower displays. The winner of the best floral design was Miss Edith Neill who “chose a patriotic design – the national flags of Great Britain and America”. For those wondering why Miss Neill didn’t make a floral display of the Australian flag, the show was held in August 1901 and the Australian flag was first flown in September of this year.
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THE ORANGE DOT By Larry at Fox Video
Movie Review NOBODY Hutch is a nobody. He seems like an ordinary guy who leads a mundane, repetitive life in the burbs. He is overworked, undervalued, overlooked and often treated with more than a little disdain by his wife and son. Hutch has two kids with his wife Becca and an unremarkable job in accounts in his father-in-law Eddie’s metal fabrication company. His little girl Sammy thinks he’s the most wonderful man in the world, but the tedium of his life is slowly grinding him down. Wake, jog, workout, work, eat, sleep - repeat - repeat - repeat. The joy of life was gone. Hutch said to Becca “I miss you”, even though she was right there, “don’t you remember who we were?” Then came the home invasion. Hutch told himself that the main thing was that no-one got hurt but he still felt bad that he didn’t protect his family. However, when his little girl, his princess Sammy told him that her favourite kitty cat bracelet had gone missing during
the robbery the indignity became too much to bear. Something long dormant, dark and primal welled up within Hutch. This was too much. This was the final straw. He was going to find those home invaders come hell or high-water and get his little girl’s bracelet Being written by the author of back. JOHN WICK, Derek Kolstad, and His wife owned the car though, so directed by the director of JOHN WICK & DEADPOOL Ilya Naishller, he had to take the bus. NOBODY was almost guaranteed At one of the stops, with just to be something special. Add to the Hutch, the driver and a teenage mix the brilliant star of BETTER girl left on board, a gang of knife- CALL SAUL & BREAKING BAD, wielding thugs intent on trouble Bob Odendirk (Interesting name invade the bus. Right away don’t you think? “The Dagger of their attention falls on the pretty Odin”?), the lovable Christopher teenage girl and their harassment Lloyd (Great scott, it’s BACK TO begins. Hutch grabs the driver THE FUTURE) and the always and heads for the exit, the heavies impressive Michael Ironside (so jeering and laughing derisively. good to see him again), and A moment later they look up in “special” was assured - “amazing” surprise to see that Hutch had is likely. Rating - MA15+ for ushered the driver out and shut “strong action violence.” Runtime the door, locking himself inside the - 92 minutes. bus with the gang. Something had changed. His attitude, his stance - NOBODY, an absolute blast from he had squared off...”Who the hell start to finish... Loved it! are you?!” “Me? I’m nobody...”
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with the number of drink and drug drivers being caught within our community. If you are under the influence of a liquor or drug, it is not a good idea to be piloting two tonnes of steel on a roadway. Please arrange a lift with a friend or call the taxi.
Greetings to the Mount Morgan Community from the Mount Morgan Police. We are seeing a slight increase in property theft around town. Again please ensure your homes, businesses and vehicles are locked and secured at all times.
Lastly, your children are your responsibility. We have had a lot of near misses reported recently between juveniles on scooters and cars.
POLICE NEWS
Security cameras are very cheap and easy to install. If you would like a courtesy security audit done by the Police please contact us via Policelink 131 444. Drink driving and unlicensed driving are still prevalent within the community unfortunately. If you lost your licence its probably for a good reason, so do us all a favour and stay off the roads. If not, maybe you let it expire so keep an eye on the expiry date on your licence. We are disappointed Page 14
Teach your children about road safety so they can go on to finish school and lead a happy life instead of being another statistic. Children caught breaking road rules will have enforcement action taken, especially for repeat offending. Please take care everyone and enjoy the up and coming show. Regards Sergeant Matt Harling Mount Morgan Police
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DEE RIVER OLDIES At our June morning tea, the guest speaker Peter Brown gave members a good run down of what Queensland Rail have on offer for a wide range of tours. Hearing about the tours along the coast and to the outback sparked a lot of interest. Just knowing that tours by Queensland Rail can get you to Hervey Bay to see the whales or travel north to Airlie Beach or go west to Longreach were just a few of the places to visit. From the southern border to Cairns there were many tours to experience. Just knowing that they will help you with your walker or ramp access if you let them know. No morning tea will be held in July as our bus trip is on Friday, 30 July 2021. Our bus trip to ‘Christmas in July’ at Ferns Hideaway is on Friday, 30 July 2021. Cost is $50. If you are interested, please check to see if bus seats are still available. The bus leaves at 9.30 am from the bus stop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan. Our next Meeting is Tuesday, 17 August 2021 starting at 2 pm. Come along and bring your ideas to the table. New and existing members are welcome. Wednesday, 25 August 2021 - This year Damper Day is at the Hall. Yes, we are having Damper Day at St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan.
WANTED KNOWN Blue Care Trash & Treasure, 21 Gordon Street. Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Every first Saturday of the month from 8 am to 12 noon Bags of clothing $5. Marion’s plants for sale.
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DINNER MEETING - THURSDAY - GRAND HOTEL 6.00 for 6.30. Interested people are encouraged to attend or send an Expression of Interest to PO Box 2, Mount Morgan
MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC. Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays Phone John on 0429 055 165
QCWA - MOUNT MORGAN BRANCH
Meet at the Hub in Morgan Street, every third Monday. 9.30 for 10 am start. Phone 0428 457 461 for more information.
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Cost is $5. Starts at 11 am. Come along and enjoy damper and syrup, mince, and rice. Lucky door and raffle. Stay warm, happy and healthy. Submitted by the Steering Committee Carol Glover 4938 1995, Colleen Constable 0427 161 131
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SAVE THE DATE!
JUL 25: Central Queensland Old School Bicycle Show and Swap Meet. 10 am to 2 pm. Leichhardt Hotel. JUL 20: 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). New and existing members welcome. JUL 24: Exhibition opening. Mount Morgan No7 gallery. 5 pm. Evolution of Ideas. All Welcome. JUL 24: Gentlefolk Single-Speed, Fixie and Old Bike Society bike ride around Mount Morgan. 3 pm starting from Collectable s and Memories. JUL 27: Well Womens’ Clinic. Phone 4912 5100. JUL 30: Dee River Oldies Group - Bus Trip ‘Christmas in July’ at Ferns Hideaway, Byfield. Cost is $50. Put your name down to secure your seat. JUL 30: True’s Outreach Clinic - Mount Morgan Multipurpose Health Service. Phone 4912 5100 for bookings. AUG 14: Mount Morgan Show, Mount Morgan Showgrounds. AUG 17: 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). New and existing members welcome. AUG 22: Live Country Music. 12-4 pm. Entry $8 Adults, $2 Children. Light supper, raffles and lucky Door. Soldiers’ Rooms. AUG 24: Well Women’s Clinc. Phone: 4912 5100. Dee River Oldies Group - Damper Day at the Hall This year Damper Day will be held at St Mary’s Hall starting at 11 am. Cost is $5. SEPT 7: Well Women’s Clinic. Phone: 4912 5100. SEPT 11: Baree Markets. 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts. SEPT 12: Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival. Historic Rail Complex. 9 am to 2 pm. SEPT 18: Mount Morgan Junior Rodeo. Mount Morgan Showgrounds.
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14 AUGUST 2021 FOR ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR For further information contact Heather on 0418 729 122
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