The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 18, Issue 3

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

About 150 people attended the long-awaited Heritage Minerals’ meeting, including a full house of Rockhampton Regional Councilllors and Member for Mirani, Mr Stephen Andrew (who flew up from parliament to be at the meeting). The presentations covered a range of topics including the environmental legacy left after mining and the inital tailings reprocessing, potential start dates (minor infrastructure construction has already started) and employment and possible tourism opportunities. Mount Morgan Mine Manager and Senior Site Executive, Mr Shane Charlton said Heritage Minerals was happy with the evening, and they had not received any complaints about the meeting.

“Heritage Minerals would like to thank the community for their support and the Queensland Government and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility for its support,” Mr Charlton said.

Practical Science...Page 4

Citizens’ Club...Page 6

CWA...Page 10

Above: Heritage Minerals personnel were out in force at the Public Information Session held at the School of Arts on 22 February.

WINDS OF CHANGE

The winds of change have certainly blown in a change for Mount Morgan – firstly with the new pool development, then the pipeline funding announcement, then the Heritage Minerals support package – now it seems that the Boulder Creek Wind Farm will start construction this year, generating both construction and operational employment for the area.

The Boulder Creek Wind Farm project area is located five kilometres west of Mount Morgan and 40 km southwest of Rockhampton and has obtained Queensland State Development approval in October 2021 and Federal Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) Approval in June 2022.

A Project spokesperson for the Green Investment Group said the project was expected to support up to 350 jobs during construction and up to 15-20 jobs during operation.

He said during development, the project would continue to undertake a range of public consultation including engaging with different project stakeholders including adjoining landholders, council and local agencies, fact sheets, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and letterbox drops, drop-in sessions at both Mount Morgan and Westwood communities and establishment of a project website with project information and contact details

The project is planning two community information sessions in Mount Morgan (8 March at the Soldiers’ Rooms) and Westwood (9 March).

“The project is currently expected to commence construction later

this year and is expected to commence operations in 2026,” the spokesperson said.

According to the spokesperson, the approved project parameters provide for the construction of 60 wind turbines.

If the project is fully constructed, the project is expected to generate approximately 1.0 gigawatt hours of green electricity annually, equating to approximately 900,000 tonnes of carbon emission reductions each year and is the equivalent of suppling roughly 200,000 Queensland homes with green electricity.

“The project has been designed with the aim of minimising adverse environmental impacts to sensitive flora and fauna, and has a range of controls and measures imposed as conditions of the project’s state and federal environmental approvals,” he said.

In order to construct the project, major equipment deliveries of turbine components including blades, towers and nacelles will occur from delivery at Port of Gladstone and be trucked to the main site entry near Westwood. The timing of major equipment deliveries will be subject to timing of commencement of the project, and once known, the community will be advised well in advance of such movements occurring.

A Traffic Impact Assessment is currently being completed as a part of the projects’ development approval conditions, and will assess opportunities and measures to mitigate traffic delays in the project area and surrounds.

The project is planning to implement a number of local and state road improvements in order to assist with transport of the

project equipment and will also consider the timing of transport activities and coordinate with local authorities to address impacts where possible.

“Each turbine is expected to require approximately 12 main component deliveries to the project site from the Port of Gladstone.

“These truck movements will be managed as a part of the Traffic Impact Assessment and Traffic Management Plan which is currently being developed for the project,” the spokesperson said.

Truck and vehicle movements for the project will be subject to the conditions and requirements of a Traffic Impact Assessment and Traffic Management Plan which is currently being finalised and will be subject to review and approval by both council and state government.

This will include provisions to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles with other local traffic, as well as measures to mitigate impacts to local traffic where possible.

Impact on some of the wildlife has been assessed as a part of the planning approval process.

The potential impacts to birds and bats were assessed as a part of extensive surveys and impacts risk assessment.

“The project will monitor species in the area and implement a wider ongoing bird and bat management plan to reduce and manage any impacts in the nearby vicinity of the project,” he said.

The spokesperson said it was expected that there would be limited environmental impact on clearances for public roads

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PRACTICAL APPROACH TO SCIENCE

This year Mount Morgan State High School has introduced Science in Practice, an Applied Senior Science subject.

The school has widened its scope to include this subject and make science more accessible to senior students, due to the growing interest over the last few years.

The Science in Practice subject utilises a contextualised approach to deliver modules of work that include aspects of at least two different scientific disciplines, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science.

The Term 1 is Forensic Science, where students will see the connection between all four of the aforementioned disciplines.

A wide range of topics and techniques are covered in the Forensic Science module including Observations and inferences, understanding memory and witness statements, fingerprints, Locard’s Principle, Blood Spatter, Blood Types, DNA analysis, Chromatography, Hair and Fibre Analysis, Hand Writing Analysis, Casting prints, Ballistics and many others.

“Unfortunately, this year we have not organised any visits from any Crime Scene Technicians, however we hope to do so in the future,” Science in Practice Teacher, Ms Sam Beggs said.

Follow-up modules for this year include:

• “Parasites, Toxins and Microorganisms, Oh My!” which investigates how environmental and biological factors can influence health and wellbeing. So that students will understand how chemicals, parasites, and microorganisms can affect the body in both the short and long terms.

• “Force of Nature” where students will examine what natural disasters are, the different types, and the effect they have on local and global ecosystems including drought, volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tornadoes and flooding, and technologies being used to mitigate these events.

• “Ancient Weapons” Students will investigate how weapons have been used in cultures around the world as a show of strength and a way to advance civilisations.

They will examine the different ancient weapons that have been used from biological weapons through to early mechanical and explosive devises.

Students will study the forces and energy conversions behind the weapons, and the effect these weapons have on the human body.

Next year, students will move on to the study of the environment and ecosystems, alongside polymers and consumer science.

Above: Eli and Cain learn about blood splatters.

MIRANI MP WINS SUPPORT FOR HIS “BEE FRIENDLY CAMPAIGN

State Member for Mirani, Stephen Andrew, has gained the support of Rockhampton Mayor, Tony Williams, and Livingstone Mayor, Andy Ireland, for his new ‘Bee Friendly’ Campaign.

The campaign is an initiative of Mr Andrew’s, aimed at taking urgent action to remove the highly invasive African Tulip Trees from his electorate, and help save our disappearing native bee population.

Mr Andrew said the two mayors were “very positive about the idea” in his discussions with them on the subject, with both saying they would be happy to assist with the campaign.

He said he and the ‘community action group’ he had formed, would also be approaching local businesses and asking them to sponsor the campaign. This would help offset some of the costs involved in removing as many of these noxious pests from council parks, gardens and nature strips, as possible.

African tulip trees were first introduced to Queensland from tropical Africa in the 1930s.

The trees were initially very popular because of their beautiful, red tulip-shaped flowers.

The trees proved highly invasive, however, and spread rapidly throughout the Central Queensland region, where they form dense clumps along gullies and waterways, crowding out native vegetation.

The Mirani MP said the biggest problem with the African Tulip Tree, however, was the toxic nectar produced by the trees’ flowers.

“These trees may look nice”, Mr Andrew said, “but they are a deadly threat to this region’s native stingless bee colonies”.

“Bees play a vital role as pollinators and without them most of our fruit, vegetables and crops would die”.

“With bee populations in decline across the world, we need to do everything we can to save our native pollinators”.

The Member for Mirani said that the group were also planning to plant two native, ‘Bee Friendly’, trees, for every African Tulip Tree they removed.

Mr Andrew said he is hoping all the councils in his electorate, will embrace the ‘Bee Friendly’ program and “join in the campaign to stop the decline of our precious native bee colonies”.

As a member of the Health and Environment Committee, Mr Andrew said he looked for opportunities to achieve real world beneficial results for our environment.

An essential component of fast tracking this project is to involve all community groups, informing and educating to motivate them to also support this valuable campaign,” Mr Andrew said..

The first stage in developing an eradication program is to identify the location of any trees. A map has been designed for uploading photographs and reporting the location of these trees. Please go to https:// stephenandrew.com.au/2023/02/21/bee-friendlycampaign/ and pin an African Tulip Tree for removal. To help eradicate these trees from our electorate, Stephen Andrew encourages everyone to get involved and help #ProtectNativeBees

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB

throughout the year.

2 April – Artisan Markets at The Soldiers Rooms. All artists and craft makers invited to display and/or sell their wares, Devonshire teas available. Contact Bev on 0428 854 707 for details and stall application forms.

22 July – Trivia/karaoke night. Theme and details to be advised.

29 – 30 October – Photography Competition and Exhibition. Commencing with a wine and cheese night, and then open for public viewing. Seeking prize sponsors.

31 December – New Year’s Eve Gala Ball, see in 2024 in style and glamour.

Raffle -For a $1 ticket, you can go in the draw for an original piece of art by talented local Nancy Liddle. To view “My Ride” and buy some tickets, head to Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop.

Thank you - Much appreciation to Kent Murray for helping us out with some videos and photos. A lot of fun was had! How good is the members’ photo?

Our Annual Fundraiser Events Calendar – 18 March – Celtic Bush Dance at 7 pm to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, at The Soldiers Rooms.

There will be live music, bar and refreshments available, to be sure, to be sure, you will have a great time!! Entry - $10 adults and $3 children. Keep an eye out for regular fundraising dances

DEE RIVER OLDIES

It was so good to catch up with our members at our February Morning Tea. Peter Cook from the Capricorn Coast Historical Society gave a presentation and showed some interesting films on the history of the coast and the past of Mount Morgan. A very special thank you to Peter and his wife Ann for taking the time to travel to Mount Morgan and join us for the morning.

Members who are interested in our Bus Trip to the St Patrick's Day Celebrations at Bauhinia House, Berserker, please check if there is still a seat available. The cost is $50 which includes morning tea and lunch. The bus leaves the bus stop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan at 8.30 am on Friday, 17 March 2023. Our March meeting is Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 2 pm and our Musical Morning Tea is 10 am Wednesday, 22 March 2023.

Many thanks to Nancy and the Bakery, as well as Wattle Bee Xpress for keeping our church donation box on their the counter. You can also donate online at mycause.com.au/page/297958/save-our-history Hire - The Soldiers Rooms is available for events, and we have chairs and trestle tables available for events elsewhere. For Bookings call 0419 605 662 for availability. Members receive discounted rates.

Next Meeting - Sunday, 26 March 10.30 am at the Soldiers Rooms. New Members welcome. To get in touch, email mountmorgansoldiersrooms@gmail. com. Like and follow “Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms” and “Mount Morgan Arts Precinct” on Facebook to keep up to date.

Submitted by Kirra Swain - Secretary.

Both are held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan (behind the Anglican Church). At our March Musical Morning Tea we are planning on having a Mini Cent Sale.

The cost for the Morning Tea is $5.00 while the tickets for the Cent Sale will be $1.00 a ticket.

New members aged over 50 years old are welcome to come along and there is no cost for membership. Stay safe and keep healthy.

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

Have something you need printed? or laminated?

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

Do you have a skill that you would like to use? Are you passionate about that skill? Then starting your own business may be an option. It would be great if all you had to consider was the prospect that you love making go-karts or embroidering and that you are great at doing what you love, but you need to make sure there is a market for what you want to do.

What’s a market you ask? Well, we’re not referring to the local markets where people can sell their products or services. What we mean is to ensure you have enough customers who want what you’re offering. Not only do you need enough customers, but you need enough customers who are prepared to pay a fair price for your products or services ensuring you make a profit.

Simply having friends and family love what you are doing and telling you that you can make a real business from what you are doing can easily lead you towards failure. You need to research the market and ask the difficult questions of potential customers if they need what you are offering and how much would they be prepared to pay for it. This research is accompanied with what your competitors are doing, i.e., what share of the market do they have, can you compete on quality, customer service, price (not always the best choice) and most importantly, what is your point of difference.

This begins the foundation of you starting your own business. You should then begin developing a Business Plan and Cash Flow which will help clarify what you are looking at going into, including some idea about start-up costs, and running costs. You should also draft a Marketing Plan to help identify costs.

All of this should be undertaken before you consider

starting a business, noting the greatest failure of startup businesses is failure to identify a market, followed by a lack of cash.

The Australian Government supports small business and as such they fund the Entrepreneur Facilitator Program - https://www.dewr.gov.au/entrepreneurshipfacilitators providing FREE business advice.

What to know more? Contact your local Entrepreneur Facilitator, Peter Peterson (pictured) by Email: peter. peterson@businessaustralia.com

ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELF-EMPLOYMENT? DRUMMING UP A STORM

The No.7 Dam was alive with the sounds of drums and other percussion instruments on Sunday as a group of locals gathered to “drum up a storm”. Drums included American Indian, djembes and bongos.

Typically, people gather to drum in drum “circles” with others from the surrounding community. The drum circle offers equality because there is no head or tail. It includes people of all ages. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves.

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE NEEDED

Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Explore Centre

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

Meyenburg

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Mount Morgan 4714

Electrical Lic. No. 74711

Phone: 0439 727 609

FAX: 4938 2885

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New Homes Extensions

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Most Home Repairs - Doors, Windows, Walls, Gates, Patch & Paint

I will not accept jobs over $3,300.00

Available for all domestic and commercial work.

Septic to Sewer Connections

Blocked drains, leaking taps or any other maintenance issues Phone Tony 0429 669 499

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Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

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MOUNT MORGAN OUTDOORS

Firearm Accessories – Militaria- Fishing – Bait

- Archery – Ammo – Gifts – Television Antenna

Sales & Installation - Metal Detectors and Prospecting Gear - Camping Gear!

ABN 86 894 469 085

Eric J Stevenson. DNRME License to Sell Explosives 1300622

69 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan

Firearm Sales / PTA’s still from 11 Glen Gordon Street by appointment

Firearm Dealer License No. 50001499 Mount Morgan Guns

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PROUDLY SERVING MOUNT MORGAN FOR OVER FORTY YEARS

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz

Mobile Dog Clipping

Phone Des: 0447 275 402

Finlayson & McKenzie

Funerals

Sandi Wood (nee Inslay) from Mount Morgan was born and raised within the Mount and is well aware of the needs of the Mount Morgan community.

Bob Wheeler 0419 663 277 Po Box 91 Mt Morgan

Tilt Truck Service, Excavator

Slashing, Mowing, Tractor and Poison Spraying

Licenced Poisons Contractor

Sandi is Mount Morgan’s funeral consultant and is available for all funeral advice. Contact

Sandi Wood your local consultant Phone: 4922 1269 fmckfunerals@live.com.au

MOUNT MORGAN BRANCH UPDATE

Submitted by Arlene Roberts - President

Well hello everyone how quickly this year is passing by. Here we are in March with many functions approaching us. On 5 March our branch International Officer Tammy Alden hosted the International Women’s Day Morning Tea at the dam. This was a fun morning and provided an opportunity for ladies learn about our International Projects and how we can help.

QCWA. is a part of the Associated Country Women of the World [A.C.W.W.]. Each year as part of our International work we study another Country. This year our country of study is’ ’Trinidad and Tobago’ ’. Each year we also have a product of study each year. This year we are studying ‘Dragon Fruit”.

Branch meetings

On 20 March our branch will hold its monthly meeting at the green shed near the swimming pool. Our meetings always commence at 10 am. We gather before that usually around 9.30 and have a cuppa and a chat before we start. These meetings are open to any women who would like to come along, meet the members and have a cuppa. We meet on the third Monday of each month.

QCWA Mount Morgan Branch History

On Friday 24 March 1950 the QCWA. Mount Morgan Branch was formed. The meeting was held in the Soldiers Hall at 3 p.m. The State President of QCWA. Mrs Stern travelled from Brisbane to Rockhampton Then onto Mount Morgan to open the branch. The Division President Miss Conachan and Vice President Mrs Gerard. The first Mount Morgan Branch Executive where President Mrs Lennon, Secretary Mrs Bubb, Treasurer Mrs Ingram, Vice Presidents were Mrs Chenery, Mrs Topp and Mrs Cook. After the elections and well wishes the ladies enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea. The first meeting closed at 5pm.So as you can see we have been a part of the community for 73 years this year. We are very proud of what we have achieved and we look forward to helping in our community for many years to come.

Let’s give it a Go

On 27 March we will be commencing handcraft and cooking mornings. These are for anyone who would like to attend. You can bring your craft or come along and see if we can help with what you would like to know. The cookery will be based on our QCWA Country Kitchens Programme, and we will mix this with a lot of fun and friendship.

These mornings will start at 10 am at the green shed also. Ladies these functions are to give any lady a chance to come along and enjoy some you time. You can do as little or as much as you like.

Our cookbooks are still selling and are available at the Mount Morgan Explore Centre. We are planning on having more cookbooks written. The first of the new books will be ready by May Day. Our books are also available through the branch.

Future Functions

We are going to hold a stall at our May Day Festival, Mount Morgan Rodeo and at the Wattle Day Festival. Our branch has been asked to take part in several town functions this year and we have plans to hold other functions within the community throughout the year so keep an eye on the date claimers and in our branch write-ups.

If you would like any more information please contact the branch President Arlene Roberts on 0428 457

Above: CWA International Officer, Tammy Alden and President, Arlene Roberts and Shane-Alees Hayes at the International Women’s Day morning Tea on Sunday, 5 March at the No. 7 Dam.

Mount Morgan Rotary Club will host the annual Alex Teeney Memorial Bowls Day on Sunday, 19 March at the Welfare Bowls Club.

The late Alex Teeney OAM was a wonderful Mount Morgan citizen, an active Rotarian, and an Irishman. Hence the theme for the fun-day is Irish.

Participants are asked to dress up as Irish or wear something green. The fun starts at 9.00 am and finishes with a BBQ lunch organized by the Mount Morgan Rotary Club. Multi raffles will be held, and prizes will be given to the best dressed and best teams. Rotary Club President Craig Edmonston said anybody can have a go and teams of four will compete for the Alex Teeney Memorial Shield. The main idea is to have a bit of fun, lots of laughs, and meet some new friends. It’s not a day to take yourself too seriously. The event is run to raise funds for Rotary’s major international project of eliminating Polio from the Earth. This project has been going since 1985 and only Pakistan and Afghanistan still have the wild polio virus circulating. The job is nearly done but not quite, so we need more funds to complete the task, Mr Edmonston said.

ROTARY LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS

The Mount Morgan Rotary Club President Craig Edmonston said that “like all clubs throughout the country, the Rotary Club would like to gain some more members.”

Rotary is a service organisation which works on local, national, and international projects. Communityminded adult citizens of good character should contact their nearest Rotary Club and seek an invitation to join.

Mr Edmonston said membership of a club provides Rotarians with access to every other club in the world, but more importantly provides a member with the opportunity to work in their community to help improve conditions for the local residents, particularly the less advantaged. Anyone who may be interested in finding out what Rotary is, should contact the club by email to mount.morgan@rotary9560.org. An information night is being organized very soon to explain Rotary to any prospective member.

Tracey Finch

Please call to make an appointment 0438 861 319

MOUNT MORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY INC

Invites tenders from interested school or community and not for profit organisations to provide the following services for the 2023 Mount Morgan show to be held on 12 august 2023

TENDER 001 – CANTEEN OPERATION

TENDER 002 – GATE MANAGEMENT

TENDER 003 – BAR OPERATION

Tenders should be forwarded to:

The Secretary, PO Box 183, Mount Morgan by close of business 30 April 2023

The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. Tender specifications may be viewed in News at mountmorganshow.com.au

For further information contact Heather Barker on 0418 729 122

Money Options Seminar @ Mount Morgan Library

Discovering how to make your money go that little bit further is becoming more relevant with each passing day.

Mount Morgan residents had the opportunity to discuss Money Options at a Financial Information Seminar at the Mount Morgan Library on Friday, 3 March. Keep your eyes open for the next seminar in June on Aged Care Fees and Charges.

If you would like to learn about Disability and Carer Payments, then book your seat at the Financial Information Session scheduled for Monday, 24 April at the Gracemere Library at the same time of 9.30 am to 12 noon.

Our complete Financial Information Session calendar showing sessions throughout the year is available at all library branches.

Local History Talk with Marilyn Dooley

Local historian Marilyn Dooley (pictured below) will give a fascinating insight into the people, places and events of the historical presence of Chinese in Central Queensland at a free talk at the Rockhampton Southside Library on Tuesday 21 March from 2pm3pm.

LIBRARY NEWS

Enjoy an afternoon cuppa and listen to stories of miners and market gardeners, merchants and the river trade, cultural traditions and community participation; as well as conflicts and catastrophes.

Dating from the 1850s to the present day, these stories are a significant chapter in the history and landscape of Central Queensland.

Marilyn will share historic photographs and objects to illustrate her talk about The Affray at Crocodile Creek 1867, Ah Sue’s gold discovery at Rosewood Diggings 1873, the Dawson River Flood 1875 and the mystery of the market gardener found in the long swamp near Lion Creek 1888.

Marilyn is third generation Australian born in Rockhampton with Irish, Chinese, English and European ethnicity.

She is currently an independent scholar and historian, speaking and writing on family history with Chinese Australian history and heritage in Central Queensland.

Marilyn is a Past President of the Friends of the Classics Museum at the Australian National University and a past Vice President of the Chinese Heritage Association of Australia.

Don’t miss this captivating talk by a talented speaker on Harmony Day.

Rockhampton Regional Libraries are located at 31 Morgan Street Mount Morgan, 1 Ranger Street Gracemere, 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton and 154 Berserker Street, North Rockhampton.

For more information please contact the Libraries Administration Office on phone 4936 8043 or libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au

The Stronger Communities Programme which provides Federal funding of up to $20,000 for small community groups is now open for expressions of interest.

The Stronger Communities Programme has provided much needed funding over the past seven rounds to local community groups in Flynn to undertake small capital works projects.

There are so many community organisations

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throughout the electorate who have benefited from earlier rounds of the Stronger Communities Program including sporting clubs, childcare centres, and school P&C’s just to name a few.

Eligible projects include:

• fit-out, alterations and/or extensions to existing premises e.g., air-conditioning, kitchen upgrades, fixtures and fittings, painting

• purchase and installation of equipment to be used by your organisation for the benefit of the community, such as ICT hardware and software, or creation of a website

• modifications to leased buildings or grounds, with approval of the owner

• upgrades, fit out and construction of community spaces, e.g., men's sheds, community centres, scout halls etc.

• development or upgrades of bike paths, streetscapes, skate parks or community gardens

• upgrades of sporting facilities and fields, e.g., scoreboards, seating, goalposts, fit-out of change rooms, canteen, lights, upgrade drainage and water systems, medical equipment, gyms

• musical instruments, sports equipment and uniforms that remain the property of the organisation

• inclusive access to facilities and upgrade or installation of park furniture and facilities

• State Emergency Service and rural fire brigade equipment and

• vehicles and trailers for community transport or services

• projects on school grounds or school property that demonstrate social benefits to the broader community outside the school.

Grants between $2,500 and $20,000 will be available through this program and the funding will go a long way to get some critical projects off the ground. I am calling for all eligible community organisations in Flynn to apply.

Please email my office via Colin.Boyce.MP@aph. gov.au or visit my website at https://www.colinboyce. com.au/stronger-communities-programme-round-8/ to receive an Expression of Interest Form.

For more information on eligibility requirements and the program visit: https://business.gov.au/grantsand-programs/stronger-communities-programmeround-8

AA meeting

Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms 18 Morgan St 10am - 11am every Wednesday

“The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking”

MIRANI MESSAGE

With Stephen Andrew, MP

The Mount Morgan locals will finally reap the benefit of their ancestors’ contributions to reducing Australia’s debt.

I have not backed down when it comes to supporting my constituents in Mount Morgan. In 5 years (from 2018 to 2022) I was responsible for 61% (28/46) of the specific mentions in parliament relating to this historical town.

On separate occasions, I have stated in parliament: “Mount Morgan actually pulled Queensland out of debt twice in its history. The Mount Morgan mine in the Mirani electorate has been paramount to Queensland’s financial foundation … [It] was instrumental in Australia’s financial foundation. It has built the sandstone buildings that we are standing in now.”

Assisting with the push to get residents a permanent source of water has been a high priority for me. The announcement in June 2022 of the $40.4 million pipeline infrastructure program in the electorate is a substantial contribution which will have a significant impact on the residents, businesses and environment. The state government announcing its plan to fund the Mount Morgan gold mine revival in November 2022 was also a huge win for the area. This will create much needed employment opportunities, bringing economic growth to the region.

I have acknowledged the loss of between 8,000 and 10,000 tourists every year in the last 7 to 10 years for the area. More specifically I have stated the following:

“The amazing place of Mount Morgan, which got Queensland and Australia out of debt twice, should be recognised for its contribution and given some consideration as far as tourism is concerned. The onus is now on the government to give back some of that wealth to the people who produced it”.

I will continue pushing the state government for more funding with a view to prioritising tourism opportunities, ensuring permanent financial stability for the township and surrounding areas.

The main attraction projects will include reopening the Fireclay Caverns showcasing the 200-millionyear-old dinosaur footprints embedded in the roof and recommissioning of track and trains for a tourist railway operation

Reopening gold prospecting and fossicking in and around the Mount Morgan area is also on the list.

2022 was a great year for Mount Morgan. Let’s work together to see what we can achieve in 2023!

Stephen Andrew

Mount Morgan in Pictures

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

Who’s who in town

‘Pretty Pets’ was a column in the historical weekly tabloid newspaper, Truth (Brisbane, Qld. : 1900-1954). The column featured caricatures of Queensland men from various occupations and towns. Its caricatures of Mount Morganites (pictured below) were signed, ‘Pets MM [Mount Morgan]’.

If you’d lived in Mount Morgan during the First World War, you would’ve known at least one of these

men caricaturised below. They provided goods and services to the Mount Morgan community, including medical and legal advice, and real estate and funeral services.

You may be wondering why the caricatures were all of men. By nature, caricatures are not the most flattering depictions of an individual. It was, therefore, probably considered inappropriate to portray a lady in such a manner.

From left to right: Dr. Oliver Smithson, F.R.C.S.E., medical superintendent at the General, Mount Morgan’s first hospital (1915) / Herbert F. McLaughlin (solicitor) (1914) / George Hempenstall (auctioneer) (1914).

‘HEMPENSTALL BROS. – Fine seven-roomed cottage, in Dee Street, a modern home, complete in every detail, and splendidly situated, £320’ (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld: 1878-1954), 24 June 1915).

From left to right: Thomas Thompson Cornes (builder, undertaker, embalmer, alderman of Mount Morgan Council) (1915) / Michael Enright (publican of Hotel Metropole) (1914) / David Charles Minshall (tailor) (1914). ‘TO TAILORESSES – Wanted first-class trouserhands. Minshall & Co, Mount Morgan (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld: 1878-1954), 12 March 1918).

Next Issue: more Mount Morgan “Pretty Pets”.

Continued on Page 15

Mount Morgan in Pictures from Page 14

Last issue’s caricatures in real life

My last article featured caricatures of well-known Mount Morgan pioneers, Walter Hall and Fred Morgan. Their portraits below are similar to their caricatures. A rotund, moustachioed Walter Hall is dressed formally in a three-piece suit and top hat, holding a cigar in his left hand and an umbrella in the other. His round spectacles are attached to his fob watch chain. In his picture, Fred Morgan has that same intense, determined stare, bushy beard and receding hairline as his caricature.

This author has made best efforts to provide accurate information for this publication of ‘Mount Morgan in Pictures’.

Above: c. 1905 / Mount Morgan / Walter Russell Hall (1831-1911) / State Library of Queensland.

Above: c. 1885 / Frederick Augustus (‘Fred’) Morgan (1837-1894) / State Library of Queensland.

SAVE THE DATE! CLASSIFIEDS

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

MAR 17: Dee River Oldies Group - Bus Trip to St Patrick’s Day celebrations at Bauhinia House, Berserker. The cost is $50 and will include Morning Tea and Lunch served on the day.

MAR 18: Celtic Bush Dance at Soldiers’ Rooms, Morgan Street. Starts 7 pm. All welcome. Adults$10, children - $3.00. Morgan Street.

MAR 18: Mount Morgan Arts and Crafts Group Easter Cent Sale. Baree School of Arts Hall. Doors open 12 noon for 2 pm start. Easter theme. Sandwiches for sale. Contact Heather 0409 874 200.

MAR 19: St Patrick’s Day Bowls at the Welfare Bowls Club, Thompson Avenue. 9 am start, followed by BBQ Lunch. Green Fees apply.

MAR 21: 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).

MAR 22: 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.

MAR 28: Mobile Women’s Health Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

APRIL 1: CQ 48 Qualifying round at Mount Morgan Golf Club, Burnett Highway, from 9 am, shotgun start.

APRIL 2: Men’s and Ladies’ CQ Sand Green Championships at Mount Morgan Golf Club, Burnett Highway from 8.30 am, shotgun start

APRIL 2: Artisan Markets @ the Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street. Devonshire Teas available. Contact Bev on 0428 854 707.

APRIL 28: Golden Mount Festival Family Movie Night, BBQ and Fireworks at No .7 Dam. From 6.30 pm.

APRIL 29: Golden Mount Festival Markets in Morgan Street from 8 am. Applications for market stalls, Procession and Running the Cutter available from goldenmountfestival@gmail.com.

APRIL 30: Golden Mount Festival “Big Dam Breakfast” from 8 am at No.7 Dam.

JULY 22: Trivia/Karaoke night - theme and details to be advised @ Soldiers’ Rooms for Mount Morgan Citizens Club.

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

OCT 29-30: Mount Morgan Citizens’ Club Photography Competition and Exhibition at the Soldiers’ Rooms.

DEC 31: Mount Morgan Citizens’ Club - Gala Ball.

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN

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

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH

Swaffield’s Property Maintenance

ABN: 68 537 641 178

Mobile: 0432 448 530

• Lawn Mowing and hedge trimming

• Yard cleanups and rubbish removal

• Wood chipping and dump runs

• House move out assistance

• Public Liability Insurance

No job too big or too small!

Call Jason on 0432 448 530

MOUNT MORGAN PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT INC

WILL HOLD ITS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY COMPLEX THURSDAY, 30 MARCH 2023.

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.

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

MOUNT MORGAN QCWA BRANCH

Meets every third Monday at the Green Shed - Thompson Ave 9.30 am meet for 10 am start.