The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 18 Issue 15

One of the most iconic of Australian traditions, showtime means something different to each of us and we all have fond childhood memories that capture our first encounter with one.

Agricultural shows have been part of Queensland’s History since 1822. These days the tradition is still going strong with 128 shows held through the state.

Agricultural shows and field days are an important part of Australian culture. They bring communities together and help bridge the divide between country and city. They also play an important role in supporting on-farm innovation, productivity and profitability.

The Mount Morgan Show, held on 12 August this year continued the tradition that started in 1822. Show Society President, Mrs Heather Barker said the 2023 Mount Morgan Show was a huge success with attendance on par with previous years.

“All the pavilions were full of great displays,” she said. She said the number of horse competitors were down, due to the proximity to the EKKA and other regional events, but this was compensated by very good cattle numbers.

She said the number of market stalls were up on last year with a great range of different items available.

“A number of first-time stall holders have vowed to return in 2024,” she said.

The Gilmore Family Pig and Duck proved very popular with Show goers with large crowds at each run off during the day.

Eden Bann Cuties was a favourite of both young and the young at heart.

“They will be on the top of list for returning attractions in 2024,’ Heather said.

This year’s Show saw the inaugural running of the Miner’s Challenge in different age groups. Although only contested for the first time by a small number of competitors, it was hugely successful and it will be promoted again in 2024.

“A big thank you to the local Ambulance Officers and Doctor for giving the middle age group a run for their money,” Heather said.

“A wrap of a Mount Morgan Show cannot leave out a mention of the fireworks. The Heritage Minerals Fireworks were again magnificent and an excellent way to end a great day.

“Finally, a big thank you goes out to our loyal sponsors and supporters without whom there would not be a Mount Morgan Show. While the dust is settling on the 2023 show, planning for 2024 has already begun.”

Horse and Cattle Results:

Horses: The George and Annie Bills Memorial Trophy for Supreme Champion Led Pony of Show –Linda McMaster on Kintyre Shillelagh, the Irene and John McDougal Memorial Trophy for the Champion Pony Hack – Julie Armstrong on Kyon Blue Pearl, Grand Champion Led Horse of Show – Mick Ryan on Merrilands Portrait- the Elenor Shield Memorial Trophy for the Supreme Led Exhibit of Show –Mick Ryan (pictured below with Ring Steward and Cr Ellen Smith)on Merrilands Portrait, the John and Ivy Hempseed Memorial Trophy for Supreme Champion Hack of Show – Nikki Ryan on Merrilands Portrait, Champion Thoroughbred of the Show and the George Sealy Memorial Trophy – Tim Lewis on Ranchy Smoking Gun.

Cattle: Trophy for Grand Champion Female of Show – 2am Relana – Dodson Family, Trophy For Grand Champion Male of Show (Cattle) – Santa Hat Tusk – Dodson Family, Champion and the Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Trophy for the Supreme Cattle Exhibit of Show – 2am Relana – Dodson Family. Champion Led Steer of the Show - George Tucker’s Havey. Champion Junior Parader and Rep for Mount Morgan – John Lamb, Runner up Jessica Capman and Champion Junior Judge and Rep for Mount Morgan – John Lamb and Runner- Up Jessica Chapman.

Birds and Poultry results:

Bird of the Show - Black Bantam Langshan pullet owned by Marty Agnew and Reserve Bird of the Show - OEG Grey Bantam cock owned by A and K Perry; Cyril Lee Memorial Trophy for Champion Modern Game Bird - Lemon Blue hen owned by Peter and Jo Elly Champion Water Fowl of the Show was a White Indian Runner young drake owned by Les Brown and Reserve Champion Water Fowl of Show was a Sebastapol gander owned by Karen Holness.

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Above: One of the most hotley contested Cattle sections at the Mount Morgan Show was the Junior Cattle Judging.

Above left: Junior Judge winners - with Judge Bow Connor - John Lamb (1st), Jessica Chapman (2nd) and Sally Roche. John Lamb will represent Mount Morgan at a future regional show; Middle - 13 - under 15 years - Tilly Chapman (1st), Judge Bow Connor, Ben Kingston (2nd) and Isabel Price (3rd) and Under 13 yearsTrey Lawrie, Judge Bow Connor (2nd), Johanna Lamb (3rd) and Adisyn Dodson (2nd). Photos: Lorraine Orr.

Tim Lewis with his champion Stockhorse, Quarterhorse and Stallion under Saddle, Ranchy Smokin’ Gun. Tim also competed in the show jumping on the day showing just how versatile Smokin’ Gun is.

Above: The Dodson family took out most of the major prizes - pictured above are Jaxon with the Champion Male of the Show (Santa Hat Tusk) and Adisyn and Dawsen proudly displaying their trophies.

2023 - WHAT A SHOW IT WAS

The pig and duck races proved to be a crowd favourite at the Mount Morgan Show.

Above: It wouldn’t be a Show without long-term member and community stalwart, Freda McDougall

Above: Party Faces Mobile Face Painting was kept busy throughout the day. Gail Morgan (owner) paints Serenity Anderson’s face.

Above: The Lewis Girls, Madalyn and Lara,cuddle two of the guinea pigs from Eden Bann Cuties.

Savanna decorated Everglen Cecilia as a unicorn and herself as a princess, winning the inaugural costume section at the Show.

Above: Show Society President, Heather Barker with Member for Mirani, Stephen Andrew during the opening.

GIRLS SELECTED FOR RUGBY 7’S TEAM

game techniques. For Armani, who celebrated her 18th birthday on the day, this achievement still hasn’t been absorbed.

“One minute, I was celebrating my birthday, the next I am being told that I have been selected to play in the team, it’s a lot to take in,” she said.

Amarni visited New Zealand when she was younger, but Laicey has never been out of Australia, so not only will the trip be a first in terms of her sporting career, it will also be a first for an overseas trip. Neither girl expected their passion for the sport would lead to anything – they just love the game and prefer it over Rugby League which is the code that both girls started playing.

For best friends Laicey Gibson (left) and Armani Goody (right), Saturday, 12 August was just like every other Saturday, when they travelled to Rockhampton to play Rugby 7’s as part of the Frenchville Pioneers Women’s winning team.

Unbeknownst to them, that day a Rugby 7’s Talent Scout was also watching and chose these two Mount Morgan State High School Students to join the Rugby 7’s Australian RSA Barbarians and play in New Zealand. They were two of eight chosen Australiawide to compete in New Zealand after attending a training “boot” camp on the Gold Coast in December. Between the “boot” camp and competing in Auckland, the girls will be away from home for up to three weeks.

Training is no stranger to the Year 12 and Year 11 students who travel to Rockhampton to train twice a week for up to one and a half hours – depending on whether they are improving on fitness or practicing

“So much could come out of this,” Amarni, who had never contemplated this achievement let alone playing for the Australian Women’s Rugby 7’s team, the Wallaroos.

Amarni played Rugby League for school but was asked by the Brothers’ Coach to join their Rugby Union. From there, she was convinced to play for the Pioneers by the Frenchville Coach. Laicey soon got on board with Union and the now enjoys the sports.

“It’s a lot faster than League, a lot more hands on and aggressive,” she said.

A trip like this is not cheap, so the girls are busy organizing fundraising events to raise the money for flights and accommodation. They haven’t been told the exact cost now but have already started fundraising with a cupcake day at school, followed by 100’s Board. The Frenchville Pioneers Women’s Team is also assisting in raising funds.

The girls will also establish a “go-fund-me” page to allow community members to make donations.

NEW MANAGER FOR GRAND HOTEL

Gordy who has been involved in the hotel industry for over 25 years aims to make the Grand Hotel more “family friendly”. Gordy’s last job was at the Hotel Metropole in Proserpine - a job he held for 22 years. Gordy moved his wife and five children to Mount Morgan upon deciding to take the job.

“Family and friends were the reason I moved,” he said. As his mother has lived in Mount Morgan for 18 years, Gordy is no stranger to the town.

“Family also made the decision to move a difficult one. My children have grown up and lived in Proserpine all their lives, so it was a big adjustment for them,” he said.

Gordy’s been on the job going onto four weeks and while it’s a big learning curve for him, there is little doubt that he will soldier on and achieve any goals he sets himself.

A TAB betting facility and improved event delivery are two of the changes that the Grand Hotel’s new manager, William Gordon Bradley, or “Gordy” plans to introduce as manager of the hotel.

MOUNT MORGAN WATTLE DAY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER | 9.30AM TO 2.30 PM MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY COMPLEX

Free live entertainment with the Brittany Elise Band, Denvah and local artists

Devonshire Teas

FREE Balloon Twisting & Face Painting

Collect your Free Mount Morgan Wattle Seedling

Market Stalls and food Vans

BBQ Lunch

Free Amusement Rides

all at the mount morgan Wattle Day Festival!

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

This is your chance to participate in:

• Indgenous Art Workshops with Faylyn Lamb

• Pottery and Mosaic Workshops with Louise Jones

• Circus Workshops with Meraki Circus

• Painting Workshops with Nancy Liddle

• Bush Survival and Fibre making Workshops with Rocky Instincts

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH THE ARTISTS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE MOUNT MORGAN WATTLE DAY FESTIVAL

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MOUNT MORGAN BUSINESS AND SERVICES DIRECTORY

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Mount Morgan Show

The 2023 Mount Morgan Agricultural Show certainly did not disappoint!

They certainly built on the legacy of the 2022 Show which was hailed as a resounding success with fun and entertainment for the whole Mount Morgan Community.

I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making the day a massive success.

Rural and Regional Roads:

From potholes to dusty and dangerous unsealed roads, rural and regional roads in Australia leave a lot to be desired.

Recently in my electorate of Flynn, near the small town of Bajool, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Bruce Highway. In the incident, three vehicles caught fire and another four were extensively damaged.

This included a B-double truck and a semitrailer carrying a military tank. Six people were transported to the Rockhampton and Gladstone hospitals, three with suspected spinal injuries.

Diversions were put in place for people travelling between Gladstone and Rockhampton, which added significant travel time for many residents.

A truck driver was killed this week in an accident at Mount Larcom.

The $120 billion 10-year infrastructure investment pipeline adopted by the former Coalition Government included many worthy land transport projects that had been identified in partnership with state and territory governments, local councils, freight industry stakeholders and communities.

Fifteen roads in the Flynn electorate are included in Minister King's infrastructure review.

These are:

• Banana Shire Council - Cracow Road Upgrade

• Bruce Highway - Construct one Dual (two of)

Overtaking Lanes from Gavial - Gracemere Road to Burnett Highway

• Bruce Highway - Construct two Dual (four of)

Overtaking Lanes from Gladstone - Mount Larcom Road to Bajool - Port Alma Road

• Bruce Highway - Construct two Overtaking Lanes from Benaraby to Gladstone - Mount Larcom Road

• Bruce Highway - Ginger Beer Creek Upgrade

• Gladstone Port Access Road Extension

• Gladstone Regional Council - Lowmead Road Safety and Sealing Upgrade

• Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor UpgradeBonnie Doon Road Upgrade

• Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor UpgradeCapricorn Highway - Pavement Strengthening and Widening (Package 1)

• Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor UpgradeCapricorn Highway - Pavement Strengthening and Widening (Package 2)

• Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor UpgradeCapricorn Highway - Pavement Strengthening and Widening (Package 3)

• Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor UpgradeGlenroy Road Upgrade

• Rockhampton Regional Council - Stanwell- Waroula Road Upgrade Project, Dalma

• Rosedale Road-Winfield Road intersection upgrade, Watalgan

• Townsville to Roma Corridor Upgrade – Capricorn Highway and Gregory Highway Intersection Upgrade (Emerald)

Last week, I again highlighted the importance of these roads and asked the Federal Government to invest in critical infrastructure in the Flynn electorate.

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GOLF CLUB NEWS

The Mount Morgan Golf Club held its Ladies Open Championship on Saturday, 29 July and Men’s Open Championship on Sunday, 30 July.

Players were blessed with fine cool weather on both days and the course was in excellent condition following recent rain. Thanks must go out to all volunteers who worked tirelessly to have the course looking great.

A massive thank you also to those who worked the bar, kitchen and barbeque on both days to keep all players hydrated & well fed.

Ladies Results: A Grade Gross Winner:- Jill Maynard (Gladstone) 72 Gross, A Grade Gross Runner Up: Amanda Gees (Rockhampton)73 Gross; B Grade Gross Winner: Rebecca Hillier (Calliope) 85 Gross, B Grade Gross Runner Up - Keri Wilson (Yeppoon) 87 Gross, C Grade Gross Winner: Kirsten Mills (North Rocky) 90 Gross, C Grade Gross Runner Up: Gayle Field (North Rocky) 102 Gross, A Grade Nett Winner: Bernie Antcliff (Yeppoon) 67 Nett, B Grade Nett Winner: Janet Gull (North Rocky) 76 Nett and C Grade Nett Winner: Elaine Jones (North Rocky) 78 Nett.

Nearest the Pin and Long Drive winners included Kirsten Mills, Jenny Tidd and Shai Pearce.

Men’s Results: A Grade Gross Winner: Daryl Myles (Wowan) 95 Gross, A Grade Gross Runner Up: Shaun Antcliff (Mount Morgan) 96 Gross,B Grade Gross Winner: Hayden Armstrong (Calliope) 116

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB

Medieval Dance:

Are you looking to meet people in a friendly and social setting? Why not join us on Saturday, 23 September 7 pm at the Soldiers Rooms Hall. We will be holding a dance to celebrate the Spring Equinox and all things Medieval.

Prizes will be for the best themed outfit, there will be a Lucky Door prize, and raffles. Pirruwani Art has donated a painting as the major prize, and Alli’s Massage has contributed a hot stone massage voucher.

Many thanks for their support! Keep an eye out for our wonderful Pres John selling tickets in Morgan Strreet, or pop into Faylyn’s new shop “Piruwanni Art”.

AGM:

Our next Meeting on Sunday, 27 August at 10:30am

Gross, B Grade Gross Runner Up: Jorma Laitinen (Calliope) 119 Gross, C Grade Gross Winner: Doug Wooffindin (Mount Morgan)129 Gross, C Grade Gross Rinner Up: Paul Hinchliffe (Wowan) 130 Gross, A Grade Nett Winner: Josh Antcliff (Mount Morgan) 104.5 Nett, B Grade Nett Winner: Simon Moss (Mount Morgan) 109.5 Nett and C Grade Nett Winner: Garry Sbeghen (Mount Morgan) 113 Nett.

Nearest the Pin and Long Drive winners included Daryl Myles, Hayden Armstrong, Paul Hinchliffe, Josh Antcliff, Scott Gibbs and Gary Sbeghen.

Congratulations to all winners and thank you for your attendance.

A special thank you must go to Mr Stephen Andrew MP, State Member for Mirani for his continued support of the event.

Pictured below are: A, B & C Grade Gross winners. L to R - Kirsten Mills (North Rocky), Jill Maynard (Gladstone), Rebecca Hillier (Calliope)

is our Annual General Meeting.

This is the time our Executive positions are declared open, we accept nominations and vote to fill the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The financial books are presented, any amendments to our Constitution are approved or vetoed, and once concluded, we hold a General Meeting to manage the day to day running.

Our group prides itself on transparency to all our Members, and encourages input and ideas from everyone. If you have an interest in what we are doing with the Soldiers Rooms, please come along.

The Arts Precinct development at St Enochs and the Upper Dee Hall in East Street, our dances, room / hall hire, or proposed programs, this is the time to come along.

Morning tea will be available, so pop in, there is no obligation to join, but if you decide to join, we can give you a form. Membership is only $10 annually, and allows a significant discount on hire fees.

Enquiries: Ph 0411 865 621. Hall Bookings - Ph 0419 605 662.

Submitted by Kirra Swain - Secretary

YOUR MOUNT MORGAN LIBRARY

The Mount Morgan Library is one of four library branches in the Rockhampton Regional Library Service, with many visitors dropping into the charming heritage listed building to borrow or return library items, access the computers and free Wi-Fi, browse the collection or use spaces to play, learn or relax.

Here’s a sneak peek (with pictures!) of our snuggest library in the service.

1. Welcome to the Mount Morgan Library. Library staff are more than happy to assist you with your enquiries when you visit.

2. Sit back and relax in comfy lounge chairs in warm air conditioning. Get out of the house and pop into the library for a few hours for a change of scenery –and it doesn’t cost a cent!

3. New books are constantly

arriving on site, refreshing various collections. Please let us know if there is something that you would like to access and can’t find on the shelves.

4. Match up the pictures of famous writers with their works and you could win a $50 QBD gift voucher. Our competitions include colouring and guessing activities throughout the year.

5. Pick up your free Activity/Puzzle or Colouring Booklet each month from the library. These booklets are literally jam-packed with interesting activities for all ages and abilities and you might learn something new while you draw, think, create and puzzle.

6. Our Junior DVD collection has recently been refreshed with new stock – come and check out the great range of movies for young children or the family on offer.

7. Interested in whiling away a few hours browsing some magazines? Save your dollars and borrow some magazines to take home and read. We also have an exciting range of digital magazines now available on BorrowBox and Libby, so ask staff for details on how to access these resources 24/7 from your own device.

8, Jigsaw puzzles are available for loan, with a great uptake across all our branches by patrons keen to try something new from the library. If these photographs have inspired you to visit the Mount Morgan Library, we would love to see you soon. The Mount Morgan Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm. The library will be open from 9:00am -12noon on the following Saturday dates: September – 2, 16 and 30. For more information, please call the Library Administration office on phone 4936 8043.

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MOUNT MORGAN BRANCH UPDATE

Submitted by Arlene Roberts - Secretary

Well how fast this year is passing. Who would have thought that we would have already held our 2023 Mount Morgan Show.

What a lovely day it was with good weather and plenty of people enjoying what was on offer. This year our branch held a stall showcasing the QCWA Country Kitchens Program and on sale were our branch cookbooks. Yes we have five different books with a sixth book being written.

The highlight of our stall this year was the raffle which was a large wheelbarrow filled with garden products to a value of just under $300.00. It was very popular with most people saying they hope to win it.

The lucky lady who did win the raffle was Gwen Scott from the Mount Morgan Museum with ticket number ‘’black A 94’’. Congratulations Gwen.

If you get a chance go to the Museum and you will find many items of QCWA memorabilia included within the walls of the iconic Historical building.

Since the show our branch has held a morning tea at the green shed. This was a social morning tea showcasing what QCWA is all about and served the purpose of bringing ladies together at a friendly function. There was a lovely assortment of food for the morning tea and a mini multi draw, raffle and lucky door prize. There were plenty of prizes from plants to cooking and cleaning items.

We would have held a scone day function as this is held on the 11 August each year to celebrate our association’s birthday. But as this fell on Mount Morgan Show Day we decided to hold a morning tea on Saturday, 19 August after the show

It was a lovely morning tea with fun and friendship and good company being enjoyed by the ladies who attended. We had displays for

ladies to view and we had guest speakers.

On the 2nd of September our branch is looking forward to holding a stall at the Mount Morgan Wattle Day.

Again we are looking at holding a raffle and on display will be Country Kitchens, and historical items. Each time we hold a function we are showcasing QCWA and we are happy to welcome new members. Wattle Day is a fun day and we will look forward to seeing many people as they come and see what we have to offer.

This year we will also be highlighting our branch Garden Club. It is called the Q.C.W.A. Mount Morgan Branch Seeds and Potters Garden Club. We invite ladies to come along and enjoy having a common interest being gardening and to share what knowledge we have about plants. We would like to have guest speakers on gardening and like our Show raffle have items on gardening as prizes for raffles and cent sale prizes.

On 18 November the branch is holding a Giant Cent Sale at the School of Arts starting at 2 pm. It was so nice introducing ladies to the members and seeing people really enjoying themselves at last year’s Cent Sale. The funds

raised help us to continue with our school bursaries, Domestic Violence Packs, care packs and nappies for the hospital and a lot more including rugs for ANZAC Day or for the R.S.L. We do kits for kids which are education packs for kids on the islands who do not have proper class rooms and we do birthing kits to help save mum and bub from getting sepsis when mum gives birth out in the fields. If we can help to save one life the effort is worthwhile.

The items that go to Papua New Guinea or to Solomon Islands are met by a QCWA Representatives who distribute the items to where they are needed.

Over time we have learnt many skills in gardening, floral art, photography, handcraft, knitting and crochet, public speaking, Cookery, patchwork and many more areas.

We have our meetings on the third Monday of each month. We have our craft, cookery, garden club and Country Kitchens on the fourth Monday of each month. So mark your calendars for any up and coming events and we look forward to seeing you. QCWA membership is for any women over the age of 18 years old. Our Associate members are for girls from any age.

Our branch was formed in 1950 and even though we do not have a hall anymore we still have the same heart and soul as we did 73 years ago. Times have changed but we have all stayed true to our association.

Mount Morgan in Pictures

By Catherine McIntosh, descendant

Mount Morgan

Don’t give me any of your Lipp!

W. H. Lipp, Brisbane Detective Office (Truth (Brisbane, Qld. : 1900-1954), 6 July 1930).

The above caricature of Mount Morgan detective, William Henry (‘Bill’) Lipp, appeared in the weekly tabloid, Truth, in 1914. Cool, calm and collected, this solidly-built undercover cop obscures his eyes beneath the brim of his hat. The caricature is not dissimilar to his above photographs. The accompanying verse reveals snippets of information about his modus operandi and off-duty personality:

‘When on a rogue he’s fixed his eye, He seldom lets him slip, And though his quarry tricks may try Soon has him ‘neath the whip.

A pleasant man among his friends, He shares in jest or quip;

And “Truth” this verse of jingle ends

By wishing luck to Lipp’.

Lipp was born at Emu Creek (near Toowoomba) in the Darling Downs in 1881, where his Germanborn parents were farming pioneers. He joined the Queensland Police Force in 1902 and served as a plainclothes constable (trainee) in Brisbane until he was transferred to Mount Morgan.

Detective Constable (‘DC’) Lipp was attached to the Mount Morgan Criminal Investigation (‘CI’) Department from 1907 to 1919. He investigated all sorts of matters, including theft, housefires, drug (opium) use and bigamy. The below matters before the Mount Morgan Police Court provide a glimpse of his early detective work:

‘… When they [DCs Lipp and Miners] got to the Grand Hotel [Mount Morgan] and in the defendant's presence, witness [DC Lipp] said to Mrs. Moulds [licensee], "ls this the bird you reported having been stolen,'' pointing to the cockatoo in the cage, which was found in defendant's possession. Mrs. Moulds replied "Yes, that is the bird". He (witness) [DC Lipp] conveyed defendant to the watchhouse and charged him, saying "I charge you with stealing … one corella parrot, the property of Lucy Emily Moulds, valued at 12s." Defendant said "Right okay"…’ (‘Police Court’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld., 1878-1954, 18 May 1910).

‘… a carter in the employ of a local firm of grocers, was charged, on the complaint of Detective W. H. Lipp, with having carried about for illegal sale or delivery certain liquor – namely, fourteen bottles of stout, three bottles of brandy, four bottles of beer and three bottles of wine …’ (‘Mount Morgan’, The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1875-1929), 22 February 1913).

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Above left: 1914 / Detective Constable William Henry Lipp (1881-1964), Mount Morgan Courthouse and Police Station Complex, Hall Street, Mount Morgan (Truth (Brisbane, Qld. : 1900-1954), 18 October 1914). Above right: c. 1930 / Sub-inspector

Above: c. 1932 / Police Inspector William Henry Lipp, Toowoomba (Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1922-1933), 6 August 1932).

DC Lipp was promoted to the rank of acting sergeant on the Mount in 1918. By this time, he was married with two children. A year later, he was transferred to the CI Branch in Brisbane. On his departure, a gathering of locals at the Mount Morgan Courthouse, including the town mayor, presented him with a cheque and leather suitcase for his twelve years of service. Senior Sergeant In Charge, Roderick MacKenzie, with whom he enjoyed a close working relationship, remarked that Acting Sergeant Lipp was ‘uniformly straightforward in all his dealings, and had proved himself an officer who always had the full confidence of his seniors …’ (‘Presentation to Actingsergeant Lipp’, Morning Bulletin, 28 May 1919).

Lipp continued to rise in the ranks of the police force and served in various other towns, such as Cairns and Townsville. After a long and distinguished career, he retired at the age of 60 in 1941 when he was stationed at Toowoomba as police inspector and bought a farm in that region. In his first year of retirement, the Morning Bulletin reported that he visited Mount Morgan, suggesting he kept his ties to the town.

Retired Police Inspector Lipp passed away in Toowoomba in 1964 (aged 83). He was survived by his wife, Emily (née Donald), and their three children.

DEE RIVER OLDIES

Dee River Oldies members will be enjoying their 'Damper Day at the Hall' on Wednesday, 23 August 2023. The day starts at 11 am. The cost is $5. Catching up with friends, enjoying a cuppa and having something to eat is what the day is about. There will be music, a raffle and lucky door prizes on the day.

To the people who made the dampers, cooked the savoury mince and rice and for all the help and donations we have received in making this a good day, thank you. Making precious memories is what life is all about.

Our next meeting is 19 September 2023 at 2 pm in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan.

Our next bus trip is Sunday, 15 October 2023. We are going to the Emu Park Markets then onto Keppel Sands Hotel for lunch. The cost is $50.

The bus leaves at 8 am from the bus stop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan. Pay your money at our Morning Tea on 27 September 2023 to secure your seat.

Now that winter has passed, enjoy the sun on your back before the heat arrives. Stay happy and healthy.

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

SAVE THE DATE! CLASSIFIEDS

AUG 15: 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).

AUG 23: Dee River Oldies Group - ‘Damper Day at the Hall’ starting at 11 am to be held at St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Damper and syrup for morning tea followed by savoury mince and rice for lunch.

SEPT 2: Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc - Wattle Day Festival from 9.30 am until 2.30 pm. Live entertainment and more.

SEPT 9: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

SEPT 12: Mobile Women’s Health Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

SEPT 17: Dee River Oldies Group - Bus trip to the Emu Park Markets with lunch at the Keppel Sands Hotel. Cost is $50. Put your name down to secure your seat. Bus leaves the bus stop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan at 8 am.

SEPT 19: 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).

SEPT 23: Mount Morgan Citizen’s Club Medieval Dance at the Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street. Starts 7 pm $10 Adults. $3 children.

SEPT 27: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning Tea starting at 10 am to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church).

OCT 14: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

NOV 11: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

NOV 18: QCWA Cent Sale. School of Arts, Morgan Street. More details to be advised.

NOV 21: Mobile Women’s Health Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

DEC 9: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH

For Sale: Swords and other collectables, some old, to view. Phone: 0428 380 106.

For Sale: 2013 Hyundai Elantra Active. Auto (red) 117,000 km. $12,000 ono. Phone 0410 300 794.

IN MEMORIAM

LENNOX, Anne Hilda May - Taken, 6 August 1979. Never Forgotten - Margaret.

MOUNT MORGAN WATTLE DAY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER | 9.30AM TO 2.30 PM

MOUNT

RAILWAY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S

10.30 AM - 27 AUGUST 2023

ALL WELCOME.

CLUB

K. Swain - Secretary