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ABC CAPRICORNIA RADIO SHINES THE SPOTLIGHT ON MOUNT

Mount Morgan was once again releasing soon and spoke of the employees who retired when in the media spotlight when ABC difficulty the organisation faced the mine closed. Bette and Ray Capricornia Radio presenter Paul with fundraising efforts due to the agreed that they would not live Culliver, broadcasted his Morning pandemic. anywhere else. Show on Tuesday, 27 October from the Mount Morgan Visitor Ben Lodewikus, the Community Local talent was also showcased Information Centre. Education Councillor with Mount on the day with a stirring rendition This was part of ABC Capricornia’s spoke about the programme to and music teacher, Peter Camm, program to present the CQ integrate Indigenous culture into while Angela Johnson brought candidates for the upcoming state the curriculum at the School, along her wood carvings and election to their listeners. This took by connecting with Traditional paper cutting crafts which are on into consideration all electorates Owners, Elders, Parents and display at Mount Morgan No 7 in Central Queensland. via Yarning Circles and other Gallery. Regional towns visited included Biloela, Gladstone, Mount Morgan and Yeppoon. This also provided strategies which should be in place in Term one or two next year. Rail Museum Co-Ordinator/ Project Officer Eve-lyn Rogers announced the Buy Local an opportunity for the towns Gordon Luck, DON of the Mount Promotion to boost business to showcase their attractions, Morgan Multi Purpose Centre, sales in the lead up to Christmas, specialties, talent and futuristic which offers more than just had commenced and that there direction. Hospital Services, highlighted was now $1600 in vouchers for Due to COVID restrictions, the program organisers had to limit numbers to special invited guests and Mirani Political Candidates, however the program was informative and entertaining and showcased Mount Morgan in a the mental benefits of joining the Men’s Shed, while coming together to help the community. The group has assisted with the construction of a time out seat and Djeme drums for the music program at the High School. lucky shoppers to win. Shoppers are encouraged to spend a minimum of $20 at participating Mount Morgan Businesses from the 20 October and the 16 December. positive light as not only a visitor Paul interviewed long term The prize pool was thanks destination, but a great place to residents including Raymond to the generosity of Advance live and work. Steadman and Bette Broom Rockhampton, (Rockhampton Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD) President John Steinberger gave both 92, (sorry Bette) who both worked for Mount Morgan Limited and were two of the many local Regional Council), Member for Mirani Stephen Andrew and Geoff Continued on Page 4 Paul a tour of the facility while imparting his vast knowledge of the history of the railway and its importance to the mine and the town and businesses. When asked what he thought were the priorities for the town’s advancement John said he felt these were a permanent water supply, tourism through promoting the town’s history and heritage, the reopening of the mine, town and river beautification

Arlene Roberts from the QCWA was the first guest on the show and Arlene spotlighted the cookbook which QCWA would be Morgan State High School of “All I Want is You” by musician Member for Mirani - Stephen Andrew

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