The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 18 Issue 23

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State School Awards...Page 2

Golf News...Page 8

Dee River Oldies..Page 17

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY 6 WEEKS AWAY

Pictured above: Mount Morgan Central State School’s Year Six students. Pictured Right: Winners of the Jared Bannah Memorial Award for outstanding attendance with Mr and Mrs Bannah.

Mount Morgan Central State School held it’s official awards presentation on Monday, 4 December 2023.

A special presentation was made to the Year Six Students by the school and Division Five Councillor, Cherie Rutherford.

The school’s Year Six students have the Christmas Holidays to prepare for their transition to High School.

For many it will be a daunting prospect, while others will relish the opportunity to reach new levels of academic and sporting achievements.

Most Enthusiastic Prep student Brayden with Arlene Roberts from QCWA.

Academic Award Winner Year 6 Jayde with Mrs Lennox.

Community Service Award winner - Sam with Lions Club of the Caves Representative, Chris Izzard.

Most Improved Player Basketball Team 2 Niiah withe Mrs Emery.

School Captains - Sam and Allira - are pictured with Mrs Claxton and Mr Chan.

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Outstanding Sportsperson Award winner Ambah with Year Six teacher, Mr Chan.

Year 5 Academic Award winner, Aiden with Mrs Emery.

Winifred “Freddy” and Elijah tied for the Academic Award for Year 3.

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MAYORAL MESSAGE MAYOR TONY WILLIAMS

As we look forward to 2024, I am confident that Mount Morgan has a bright future, and we are seeing real advances being made.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and enjoy the festive season with your family and friends.

As we approach the end of 2023, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of this year and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

2023 has been a year of major wins for our region and for the people of Mount Morgan on many levels, witnessing positive developments and successes.

One of the major highlights of this year was the beginning of the Mount Morgan pipeline. As many of you know, the pipeline will provide a reliable and sustainable water supply for Mount Morgan, bringing about generational change. I want to acknowledge the support we have received from both the Palaszczuk and Albanese Governments, who are providing significant funding for the construction of the pipeline. Without their support, this project would not be a reality.

I also want to acknowledge the hard yards the community has done over the last two years and thank you for your patience. I know that the level 6 water restrictions are not easy, but I want everyone to know that we are making progress and works will be ramping up over coming weeks as we move into full construction.

As we come to the end of the year, I would like to remind everyone to please be extra vigilant and drive safe over the Christmas break and New Year.

It’s critical for motorists to be extra vigilant due to the high volume of people travelling over the holiday period.

The best holidays are those where everyone stays safe Another major achievement was the pool redevelopment, which sees the transformation of and well, and that means taking road safety seriously the facility into a modern and more accessible one. at all times.

The pool will be a great asset for our community, These holidays are a great opportunity for everyone especially for our children and young people, who to take a well-deserved break off the back of another can enjoy a fun and healthy activity all year round. busy year, to reconnect with family and friends, and The Mount Morgan pool is expected to open in early spend quality time together.

2024. Again, thank you for your patience while the works have been underway for this project – I know As your local Federal Member of Parliament, I drive there have been some serious hot days already this over 50,000 kilometres a year staying in touch with our local communities and I see first-hand the poor summer. conditions of some of our roads.

Another major and exciting project that is continuing is the Heritage Minerals’ revival of the Mount Morgan New data shows 1,240 people died on the nation’s Mine. It’s invigorating our local industries, creating roads in the 12 months to 30 September 2023, more opportunities for employment and plays a representing a 4.6% annual increase. This statistic is very important role in the resilience of our Region. shockingly high.

These are positive investments and Council through Everyone can play their part to keep themselves Advance Rockhampton are working hard to support and those around them safe on our roads, such as these projects. I look forward to seeing the results planning ahead, taking their time, sharing the driving, of this initiative over the coming 12 months. These stopping to rest and recover, and remaining aware of projects are just some examples of how we are the conditions. working hard for the people of Mount Morgan. They demonstrate our commitment to enhancing our local You might have already heard my radio messages infrastructure, services, and amenity, as well as that have been running across the Flynn electorate reminding everyone to drive safely and to buckle up. protecting our heritage and natural resources.

Finally, I would like to thank the people of Mount Once again, I would like to wish you all a Merry Morgan for their continued support throughout the Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. year and give a shout out to all the community groups, I look forward to serving you into the New Year as businesses and volunteers who make our community your local Federal Member of Parliament. work.

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES FROM OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Mount Morgan Emergency Service Agencies wish residents of and visitors to the area a happy and safe Holiday Season. To help people enjoy the season safely, they have the following messages.

CALLIUNGAL RURAL SERVICE BRIGADE

FIRE

The Calliungal Rural Fire Service Brigade First Officer, Kevin Coughran wants to know if you are getting ready for the emergencies in the festive season? Summer is the traditional storm and fire season and while recent rains have reduced the risk of fire, all it takes is a spell of hot dry weather with strong winds to raise the fire risk. You need to plan what to do in an emergency and to reduce the hazards in and around your properties.

Remember, in an emergency, you need a plan. You need to ask yourself - If you leave early: • Do you have a Bushfire or Storm Evacuation Kit with your family's important items and equipment needed to relocate which you can quickly and easily access and take with you at short notice?

• Have you left your property wellprepared to withstand a bushfire?

• Does everyone agree on the plan to leave early and know what to do?

If you stay and defend: • Defending your home from a bushfire could be one of the most traumatic experiences of your life.

• Do you have a Bushfire Emergency Kit to help you stay and defend your property?

• Do you have well-maintained resources and equipment and do you know how to use them?

• Have you prepared your property to withstand the impact of bushfire?

Remember to prepare your property and family now, so everyone knows what actions to take to survive.

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residents to be fire safe over the holidays, especially when using candles, matches and lighters or lighting a barbecue or campfire.

"Never, under any circumstances, leave a fire unattended or leave children or pets unsupervised near an open fire," he said.

"Campfires should only be lit in an open and safe area, contained in a fire pit and be less than one metre square in size and you should always extinguish a campfire with water and never with dirt or sand.

"Before lighting up the barbecue for Christmas lunch remember to test your gas cylinders and barbecue hoses and valves.

"It is also important to take the time to make sure that all electrical appliances that get a lot of use during summer like fans, air conditioners and Christmas lights are in good working condition and checked by a qualified electrician."

If you need help and advice on preparing evacuation plans and kits, contact the Calliungal Rural Fire Service Brigade First Officer, Kevin Coughran on 0428 678 096.

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Mount Morgan State Emergency Service would like to wish the Mount Morgan and surrounding communities a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Storm and cyclone season is upon us, so do not become complacent over the holiday season. Make sure your property is storm and cyclone ready. Clean gutters, check roofing is secure, trim trees and remove or secure anything in the yard that could become a missile. Most importantly make sure you have an emergency kit ready, including medication and cash.

If travelling, stay safe on the roads. Follow the road rules, drive to the conditions, and take regular breaks. I’m sure your families would rather you be a little late then not get there at all. If you need assistance because of damage or flooding to your home from a storm MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

or cyclone, remember to log a job with SES using the QLD SES App or phone 132500.

Lastly, I must thank the Mount Morgan SES members for the time they have put in to attending training, activations, deployments, and maintenance days as without their dedication we would not have such a skilled group as we do to assist our community. A huge thank you must go out to the members families for their support. They are the ones often left at home fending for themselves while their family members are assisting the community. Thank You! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

Lyn Porter Acting Deputy Local Controller

Remembering John and Ivy Christmas is a time for remembering those who have made a difference on our lives.

Two such people who made a difference were John and Ivy Hempseed.

Sadly, both have died, but their legacy continues today.

John and Ivy were instrumental in spearheading and working dilligently towards the revival of the Mount Morgan Show in 1999.

The show celebrates 25 years in 2024.

John served on Mount Morgan Shire Council in the 1990’s until 2004 and it was his idea to erect the Mount Morgan Miner’s Clock.

Ivy and John organised the Centennary celebrations of the Mount Morgan Railway Station.

Both John and Ivy served on the Heritage Trails Project.

Both were members of the Golden Mount Festival Association for a short time, both were committed to their community.

Ivy published a small reflective booklet on Mount Morgan. Both have left a legacy to cherish.

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GOLF CLUB NEWS On Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 December, players braved oppressive heat and humidity to compete for the second annual “Conquer The Mountain” golf tournament at the Mount Morgan Golf Club. Recent rain had the course looking very green for the weekend and positive feedback was received about the condition of the fairways, tees and sand greens.

This is due to the hard work put in by President, Doug and his helpers. Great work team. Special mention should be given to bar and kitchen workers who kept all players well hydrated and fed over the weekend.

appreciated Various other gross, nett, long drive & nearest the pin prizes were awarded over the two days.

An enormous thank you should go to our event sponsors - Patcol Group, Thomo’s Betta, Get Plastered plasterers and Antcliff Painters.

It was a very successful weekend and we look forward to the 2024 event in October.

Roger Brewster (Secretary) Mount Morgan Golf Club Inc.

Men’s 45 hole gross winner was Chaise Pearce (Wowan GC) with a score of 164. Runner up went to Damien Ling (Rockhampton GC) on 169.

45 hole nett winner was Josh Antcliff with 174.5 nett from Lindsay Cuskelly (North Rockhampton GC) on 179 nett.

B Grade 45 hole gross winner was John Gunzler (Wowan GC) with a score of 192 from Doug Wooffindin (Mount Morgan GC) 198.

Josh and Tamika Antcliff

C Grade 45 hole gross winner went to Tyron Black (Mount Morgan GC) 201 from Steve Bryant (Mount Morgan GC) 208 Ladies 45 hole gross winner was Nadine Battilana (Yeppoon GC) 199 from Bernie Antcliff (Yeppoon GC) 202.

45 hole nett was won by Tamika Antcliff (Mount Morgan GC) 184.5 from Shai Pearce (Wowan GC) 192.5. Shai is pregnant with twins so it was a Herculean effort on her part to complete the 45 holes in the heat and humidity.

All players support our club in every major event we hold and their continued support is very much

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MOUNT MORGAN STATE HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE

As promised here are a few more photos of the Mount Morgan State High School Awards Night winners.

The evening was held on Tuesday, 14 November 2024. Top Left: Rotary Club of Mount Morgan Bursary winners Sergeant Christopher Cronin Codie Zimmerlie, Kasia Davis, Matilda Kenny, Victoria Connolly and Beccy Ireland; Top Right: Monifa Steger (Stephen Kearney Memorial Year 9 Encouragement Award); Far left - Alex Toner winner of the School Services Award and Porter Family Community Services Award winner - Mystique Lemire.

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For many years the members raised funds vital to the running costs of the Blue Care vehicle, now that is not as necessary.

Since earlier this year, the 11 volunteers, who work out of the Blue Car buildings, have been raising money for Mount Morgan organisations.

TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE Pictured above are Members of the Mount Morgan Local Ambulance Committee - Brian Glover, Steven Cooper, Helen Roberts and Ruth Summers with Margretta Verkerk from Mount Morgan Trash and Treasure at the presentation of a Page 12

$500 cheque on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.

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The buildings are locaterd in Gordon Street behind the Uniting Church.

Operating as an Op Shop and pre-loved items retailer, the organisation is open to donations from the community.

The members would like to wish Mount Morgan residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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COUNCIL CONNECTION WITH DIVISION 5 COUNCILLOR CHERIE RUTHERFORD As we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in Mount Morgan, it’s certainly a moment for reflection.

Since it’s gold rush era, Mount Morgan has experienced its own cycles of highs and lows, but the community’s passion for and loyalty to the town is something that I have known to always remain a steadfast constant.

To the dedicated volunteers, committee members and local businesses who contribute so much time and effort into the community - thank you so much for helping to build our ‘village’.

I feel so fortunate to be included in much of the great work being undertaken throughout the community and have certainly enjoyed many of the Mounts wonderful events.

It is always a privilege to be part of many of the special occasions here in Mount Morgan and I am honoured to be part of the Anzac Day service and share in the highlights of the students in both primary and high school throughout the year.

Witnessing transformative and generational projects take shape within the community is also an immense privilege. To kick off 2024 we will see the commencement of the Pipeline with pipes being laid and the opening of the aquatic facility.

These are two projects that will make an immeasurable difference to the Mount Morgan community’s quality of life and enjoyment and I am excited to see the benefits that will flow into the community as a result.

After a prolonged and challenging period of living on water restrictions, and losing the Number 7 Dam as a recreational haven, each instance of rainfall brings renewed hope for The Dam’s future and a small amount of reprieve for the surroundings.

The new chapter for Mount Morgan cannot come soon enough and once the pipeline is completed in 2025, the township will finally have its first, permanent water supply and hopefully a full Dam dedicated to recreational activities.

I would like to thank all residents for your patience and perseverance during this time, please be assured that a new era for Mount Morgan has begun.

I invite you to join Council at the Mount Morgan School of Arts on the 18 December as we host a Community Information session on the pipeline and provide an update on the sequencing of the project. The BBQ will commence at 5pm for a 6pm start. I look forward to meeting up with you then.

I extend warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year, Stay Safe.

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MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB MERRY CHRISTMAS Another year done and dusted, and what a year it’s been! At the end of year one of our five-year Soldiers Rooms/Arts Precinct plan, we have knocked it for a home run, and The Soldiers Rooms is virtually new again….or at least will be when the paintjob commences. What we have achieved through perseverance, drive and commitment is a credit to our Executive and Members, and we took the opportunity to thank them, as well as steadfast Volunteers and generous donors, with a Christmas Appreciation Morning Tea. Lots of Christmas fare and jovial conversations were had, with everyone set for a relaxing break, and excited for a great 2024 ahead. Many thanks also, to all in the Mount Morgan and surrounds community, who have supported and encouraged us with kind words, by hiring the hall, donating items, $$ and especially time….please be assured it is greatly appreciated and helps more than you know! Special mention to our amazing grant and sponsorship providers during 2024, Foundation for Regional Renewal, Gambling Community Benefit Fund, CSA Grants at Dept of Environment and Science, Nutrien Ag Solutions Rockhampton, NAB, and Ramp Champ, as well as Rockhampton Regional Council for ongoing guidance and support. MASSIVE THANKS! In closing, we wish every resident and visitor to town, a safe, prosperous, and fulfilling Festive Season, and we will see you all in 2024!

2024 DANCE CALENDER & HALL HIRE- To give everyone a heads up, please see our dance dates and themes for next year, fairly set in stone but may be subject to change. It is going to be heaps of fun!

7pm Saturday 23 March – Saint Paddy’s theme.

7pm Saturday 27 April – Mods & Rockers: 1960’s theme.

7pm Saturday 25 May – Hillbilly Hoedown: Western Theme.

7pm Saturday 29 June – Red Carpet: Hollywood Glamour.

7pm Saturday 28 September – Happy Day’s: 1950’s theme.

7pm Saturday 26 October – Day of the Dead : Mexican Fiesta.

7pm Saturday 30 November – Tropical Hawaiian Luau: Aloha! Hall Bookings 0419 605 662.

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Merry Christmas. Submitted by Kirra Swain.

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• Sing along with the Christmas Carols!

• Santa will be there with treats for the kids!

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• Buy Local Winners drawn!

• Christmas Lights Winners Announced!

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LIBRARY NEWS Get your colouring pencils, crayons, paints and textas out for our final colouring competition for the year!

You could win a Disney Wish merchandise pack for your efforts, and best of all, this competition is open to all ages.

Decorate the picture below, cut it out and pop your name and contact phone/mobile number on the front – the completed entry form needs to be dropped into the Mount Morgan Library or any other Rockhampton Regional Council library branch before 5pm on Wednesday, 20 December. There is a Disney Wish merch pack to be won at each library branch courtesy of Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas. Please note that this does not include cinema tickets.

Holiday Closure This year, all libraries will close on Friday, 22 December 2023 and re-open on Tuesday, 2 January 2024. The Mount Morgan Library will re-open on

Wednesday, 3 January 2024.

Here are the important details to remember over this Christmas/New Year period: • All library chutes will remain locked over the Christmas/New Year closure.

• No library items will be due during the closure period and we no longer charge overdue fines.

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A: A mistle-toad.

Q: How do sheep say Merry Christmas to each other?

A: Fleece Navidad.

Q: What is every parent's favorite Christmas song?

A: Silent Night!

Q: Why did Rudolph have to attend summer school?

A: Because he went down in history.

Q: How did Joseph and Mary weigh baby Jesus at birth?

A: They had a weigh in the manger.

Q: Why does Scrooge love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

A: Because every buck is dear to him!

Q: What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?

A: It's Christmas, Eve! Q: Why did the scarecrow get a big Christmas bonus?

A: Because he was outstanding in his field.

Q: Elves use what kind of money?

A: Jingle bills.

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13 December 2023 - 31 January 2024

DEE RIVER OLDIES We wish all our members and supporters, guest speakers and musicians a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2024. Hope you get a chance to enjoy the break and get a well earned rest.

As we roll into the new year, we look forward to welcoming our existing and new members back at our January Morning Tea on Wednesday, 17 January 2024. It starts a 10 am and is held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan (Behind the Anglican Church). Bring your ideas along for what we can plan for 2024. Melviene Ingram (pictured) won the first prize hamper and half ham at our christmas lunch at the Grand Hotel. We had lots of lucky raffle winners on the day. Our last meeting for the year is on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 starting at 2 pm.

It is held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church).

Look forward to catching up in 2024.

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY, 26 JANUARY 2024

AT MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY PRECINCT 9 AM TO 1 PM

LUCKY ENTRY PRIZE FREE

| Jumping Castle | Climbing Wall | Petting Zoo | Children’s Activities Musical Entertainment | Sausage Sizzle and Drinks Organised by the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan

NO THROUGH VEHICULAR ACCESS THROUGH RAIL COMPLEX DURING THE EVENT. LOCATIONS FOR PARKING AND DROP OFF SIGNAGE ON RAIL COMPLEX OUTSDIE FLAGGED EVENT AREA

Stay happy and healthy.

Merry Christmas.

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

This event is sponsored by the Rockhampton Regional Council Australia Day Community Event Fund.

Proudly representing Mount Morgan

SEND US YOUR HAPPY SNAPS The first issue of the Mount Morgan Argus for 2024 will be on 31 January.

If you celebrated Christmas with Family and Friends, or travelled away - send us your photos for inclusion in the first edition of the Mount Morgan Argus for 2024!

Email them to mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au or text them to 0493 820 506 with people’s names and where you spent Christmas.

13 December 2023 - 31 January 2024

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Mount Morgan in Pictures

By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan Christmas Fare

1924 / Handmade Christmas card depicting luscious fruit grown on the Stubbs family farm, Tetney Farm, Moonmera Qld. The family supplied fruit to the region for decades / Card reads: ‘A Merry Xmas & Bright New Year From Tetney Farm’ (Photo and card design by Robert Stubbs) / Inset image: 1911 / Mount Morgan / Lillian Stubbs (Stubbs family photo).

Ever wondered what Mount Morganites were eating hot oven, and serve very hot’ (‘Recipes’, The Capricornian on Christmas Day a century or more ago? Recipes (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1875-1929, 15 December 1894). published in historical local newspapers provide a For the sweet tooth, there were recipes for plum glimpse of the dishes enjoyed at the Christmas table – puddings, Christmas fruit cakes, lemon mince pies, some more appetising than others (and a vegetarian’s shortbread, spiced gingerbread and peppermint creams. worst nightmare).

The locals were spoilt for choice when it came to plum My maternal great-grandmother from England, Lillian pudding recipes – ‘Plain Plum Pudding’, ‘Rich Plum Elizabeth Stubbs (née Ryder) (1869-1915) (inset image Pudding’, ‘Plum Pudding that will keep’, ‘Good Plum above), would have been one of those Mount Morgan Pudding’, ‘Good Plum Pudding without eggs’, ‘Queen’s housewives, who read the recipes with both delight and Plum Pudding’, ‘English Plum Pudding’ and ‘Baked apprehension. She would have spent days preparing and Plum Pudding’. The below 1894 recipe for ‘A Rich Plum cooking over a hot wood-fuelled stove to provide a feast Pudding’ included ‘beef suet’ (kidney fat) for that extra flavour (and cholesterol): for her family of seven.

Favourite mains were roast and boiled turkey, stewed duck and boiled and braised goose (no mention of Mooloolaba king prawns, Moreton Bay bugs or Sydney rock oysters in those days). Potatoes were favourite accompaniments. A recipe for ‘Golden Mount Potatoes’ was published in a local newspaper at Christmas in 1894: ‘Add to two cups of cold mashed potatoes sufficient hot milk to make potatoes soft enough to roll into shape; pile on a buttered plate, and smooth with the blade of a knife into a pyramid; cover with the yolk of one egg; sift bread crumbs over the whole. Brown a light golden colour in a Page 18

‘Beat eight eggs and mix them with a pint of rich cream, half a pound of flour, and half a pound of bread-crumbs; beat them well together, and add one pound of beef suet chopped very fine, one pound of currants, one pound of raisins stoned and chopped very small, one pound of powdered sugar, two ounces of candied orange-peel, and the same of citron [a yellow citrus fruit with a thick rind]. Grate a nutmeg, and mix altogether well with half a pint of brandy and wine, put it in a cloth, and boil for six hours’. (‘Recipes’, The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1875-1929, 15 December 1894).

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MM In Pictures from Page 18 Let’s not forget the festive drinks. Mount Morgan had its own ‘aerated water’ (soft drink) and cordial factory in the early 1900s called Harrups. Local favourites were hop beer, ginger ale and cordials, such as peppermint, sarsaparilla, lemon squash and clove. For those looking for something stronger, there were about thirty local pubs, including the Grand and Leichhardt Hotels – which are still trading.

According to one correspondent, dinner, decorations and generosity epitomised a Mount Morgan Christmas in 1898: ‘It has been my lot to have spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in all parts of the civilised world, and of course one cannot help drawing comparisons, but as far as Australia is concerned, I must honestly say

that the Mount Morgan people entered thoroughly into the spirit of the holiday. The shops seemed to vie with one another in the matter of decorations, and one butcher's shop in particular, I noticed, gave more away than was sold. Anyone who happened to be a bit hard up received his or her Christmas dinner gratis, without stint, and with a Merry Christmas to you thrown in. The hospital patients were not forgotten either, for the wards were beautifully decorated.

The convalescents were remembered too. The Resident Surgeon (Dr. Murray) was authorised by the [Hospital] Committee to use his discretion in catering for their wants, and right royally he carried out his Committee's wishes. There were several committee men present at the dinner’ (‘Christmas in Mount Morgan’, The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1875-1929, 31 December 1898).

Above: caricatures of local businessmen, who supplied food and drinks for the Christmas table. Left to right: Albert Louis Halberstater, master butcher, Mount Morgan (1914) / James William Harrup, ‘aerated water’ (soft drink) and cordial manufacturer, Mount Morgan (1914) / William Walter Jackson, publican, Imperial Hotel, Morgan Street, Mount Morgan (1914) / (Truth (Brisbane, Qld. : 1900-1954)).

Wishing Mount Morgan Argus readers a very Merry (and tasty) 2023 Christmas!

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE SUPPLY OF A3 PAPER Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc is seeking Expressions of Interest for the supply of A3 paper.

Minimum of 12 reams per fortnight after 14 February 2024 (22 issues of the Mount Morgan Argus).

Please email your Expression of Interest to mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au No later than 31 January 2024.

For further information phone John Steinberger on 0409 815 033.

13 December 2023 - 31 January 2024

MOUNT MORGAN TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 15 DECEMBER 2023 Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc Advises that the northern and southern gates through the historic Railway Complex will be open to allow for parking during the Twilight Christmas Concert event.

Gates open 5 pm for event Some parking and signed drop off points available at the Rail Complex.

Walking access into the flagged event area will be provided.

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SAVE THE DATE! DEC 12: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting to be held a week earlier then usual. Starting at 2 pm to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan.

(Behind the Anglican Church). There are no Morning Teas held in November and December DEC 13: Mount Morgan Buy Local Promotion finishes.

DEC 15: Mount Morgan Twilight Christmas Concert.

Mount Morgan Railway Station, 1 Railway Parade.

DEC 17: Monthly Medal Final and Christmas breakup. Mount Morgan Golf Club. Start 8 am.

JAN 16: Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

JAN 17: 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).

Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes.

JAN 26: Mount Morgan Australia Day Celebrations at the Mount Morgan Historic Railway Station.

FEB 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).

FEB 28: 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).

Cost is $5. Guest speaker will be Leyland Barnett.

Raffle and lucky door MAR 12: Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

MAR 23: Saint Paddy’s theme dance at Soldiers’ Rooms. 7 pm start.

APR 27– Mods & Rockers 1960’s themed dance at Soldiers’ rooms.

MAY 21: Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

MAY 25: Hillbilly Hoedown - Western themed dance at Soldiers’ Rooms. 7 pm start.

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

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

MOUNT MORGAN RSL SUB BRANCH INC The Mount Morgan Sub Branch meets at 1 Cornes Street on the third Saturday of the month at 10 am.

CLASSIFIEDS 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 Market Stall Sale: Saturdays and Sundays – old movie theatre. Gemstones, fossils, collectables and souvenir. 8 am to 3 pm weekly.

Seeking: 66 year old man seeks woman for friendship/ permanent relationship. Is old fashioned and computer illiterate. Likes animals and country life. Phone Peter on 0411 893 778.

MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY MUSEUM & EXPLORE CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON 25-26 DECEMBER 2023 AND 1 JANUARY 2024 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MOUNT MORGAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! MOUNT MORGAN QCWA BRANCH Meets every third Monday at the Green Shed Thompson Ave 9.30 am meet for 10 am start.

Trash and 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. Any donations please phone Margaretta 0428 179 604

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping Phone Des: 0447 275 402

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC. Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays Phone John on 0429 055 165 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

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month Grand Hotel - 6 pm for 6.30 pm. Visitors Welcome!

E: mount.morgan@rotary9560.org

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