The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 16, Issue 4

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 4

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Rainbow Legacy ...Page 6

Behind the Scenes...Page 12

Celebrating Women

ABBIE WINS NEW BURSARY Above: Noel and Mary Barker, Barker Bursary Winner, Abbie Buckles and Noel and Heather Barker.

COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held on Monday, 29 March at the Mount Morgan School of Arts. Due to COVID restrictions there will be around 150 seats available. You will need to register in advance to secure your spot. Registration closes at 9am on Friday, 26 March.

If these places fill up we will organise another meeting to make sure that anybody who wants to can attend. Council will share details of the tanker trial and outline brief information about the options for the long term water security of Mount Morgan. This will be an opportunity to learn a little more about them and ask any questions residents may have.

Mayor Williams, Cr Kirkland, Cr Rutherford and Dr Jason Plumb (Manager of Fitzroy River Water), as well as other members of the council leadership, will attend.

The meeting will take place on Monday, 29 March at the Mount Morgan School of Arts from 6.30 - 8 pm, with food available from 6pm. You can register online on the Rockhampton Regional Council’s website, by calling 4932 9000 or by popping into the Mount Morgan Customer Service Centre.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said he knew there was a lot of concern and questions in the Mount Morgan community, and we want to talk to people face to face about the water supply.

“I want to acknowledge the understandable frustration amongst residents; it is without doubt a very challenging time.

We hear that but are also keen to look to the future and explore the different options for better long term water security for the area.

“COVID restrictions mean people

will need to register in advance but if this meeting gets full we will organise another one, so that anybody who wants to can attend.”

Water and Supporting a Better Environment Councillor Donna Kirkland said the meeting would cover a few things.

“We will be giving an update on the tanker trial, and will also outline brief information about the options for the long term water security of Mount Morgan.

“Lots of residents will have heard different options being mentioned, but may never have had the chance to learn about them in a bit more detail and be able to ask questions about them directly to us.

“I also want to reiterate that we will absolutely ensure all residents continue to have access to safe drinking water, even if that means trucking an emergency supply up from Gracemere.”

Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford said all residents were being written to directly.

“All the details are on our website but we are also sending information directly to every home in Mount Morgan to make sure nobody is left out.

“When you register you’ll be asked if there are any questions you’d like to discuss on the night; please take the time to fill this in as it will help shape the meeting.

“We understand how heartbreaking it has been to watch the dam level fall as each week passes, and that the promised rain has not eventuated.

We also acknowledge the impact water restrictions have had on the community.

“We look forward to working together to achieve a sustainable solution for the long term water security of Mount Morgan.”

Mount Morgan moved to Level 6 restrictions on Monday, 15 March 2021. following the news that the No. 7 Dam has fallen to below 10% capacity.

However, the water conservation by residents means bucke watering of private gardens can continue on alternate days between 7-8 and 5-6 pm.

ABBIE WINS BURSARY The bursary has been provided through the generosity of members of the Barker family who are keen to contribute to the educational opportunities offered to Mount Morgan State High School students. The Bursary was offered for a year 10 or 11 student to help support them in completing their education at Mount Morgan State High School, as successfully as possible and encourage them to continue their studies beyond year 12.

The Mount Morgan Barkers have lived in Mount Morgan since the late 1880s after arriving from Country Clare in Ireland, a period of some 130 years. Quite a few of the Barker grandchildren attended Mount Morgan SHS during the 1960s and 1970s. From these humble beginnings the Mount Morgan Barkers have spread across Australia, represented by well over 30 grandchildren and even more great grandchildren.

The Barkers have made their way into a range of careers and professions including teaching, accounting, banking, public service, medicine and associated fields, engineering, journalism, vet science, building and law.

They have been active in sport and other community causes.

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Bursary win...From Page 2 In sport there has been an Olympic canoeist, an Australian Wallaby, and an international windsurfer.

All these family members would attribute their success to working hard, maintaining strong friendships and family connections, and staying humble.

Noel and Heather Barker and Bill and Mary Barker represented the family at a school parade on Friday, 5 March to present Abbie Buckles with the Bursary. Abbie was surprised and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help with her education and future.

Abbie has been attending Mount Morgan State High since year 7 and has always strived hard to achieve her best.

Abbie has received many awards over the years at Mount Morgan High and is also involved in helping to raise funds for sporting equipment and other student resources through the Student Council.

Abbie is planning on using the money to get a laptop to help with managing schoolwork and assist with access to Zoom for her University SUN subject.

The SUN (Start Uni Now) program is a high school-based University program. Abbie plans to study Marketing Fundamentals which will give her credit towards her future degree in marketing.

MAN, MACHINE, MOUNTAIN

It will be man and machine against the mountain as drivers from throughout Queensland and Australia line up for the 2021 CQ Crane Hire Gold Rush Hill Sprint.

2020 was a once in a lifetime event so we all need to move forward and enjoy 2021 and beyond.

Central Queensland Motor Sporting Club will run this event on 10 and 11 July 2021. Preparations for the event did not stop, despite the onset of the pandemic.

There are some big changes planned for the 2021 event, which have been necessary due to the unprecented popularity.

The event in its short life has grown out of control, so the club has had to make some huge changes to control the growth.

“We applied to Motorsport Australia to extend the length of the track from two kilometres to a maximum three kilometres,” he said “This brings the start line back down to Poison Creek bridge.”

Club President Craig Jervis said the Corporate area will be moved to the large lookout again to control the growth in corporate

sponsorship (without these great sponsors the event cannot proceed).

“Spectators will be moved down to the new start line, great fast viewing plus closer to the pits to create a pit paddock,” he said.

Entrants have grown from 180 in 2019 to over 250 for 2021, coming from all parts of Australia.

“We also welcome abroad Blendline TV who will broadcast the event to big screens in the pit area and live stream the event to Facebook,” he said.

Mr Jervis said the club was very honoured to have had such huge success in a short time frame.

“We did not do this alone and we would like to thank all committees from Mount Morgan and Bouldercombe who supply food and drinks plus marshall personal to control race teams and spectators.

So, buckle in people for some exciting, fast Hillsprint action on 10 and 11 July 2021 as man, machine and mountain meet once again.

For more information contact Craig Jervis 0488 351 525.

Abbie would like to thank the Barker family for the opportunity to be the first recipient of the Bursary.

“Their kindness is appreciated,” she said.

greatly

The Barker family would like to wish Abbie well with her studies and hope that working with her teachers the bursary will be helpful in her achieving her hopes and dreams.

A quote that is true for young people to heed as they set out on life’s journey is – “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”

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Above: A competitor in the 2019 CQ Crane Hire Gold Rush Hill Sprint.

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RAINBOW LEGACY REBORN

memorabilia on the walls of the cafe, paying homage to the past and Paul and the Marendy family’s business contribution.

Craig and Melissa believe they have been successful in business because of their ingrained motto - “take care of the crew, and the crew will take care of you.” This, of course refers to the staff.

“Not having children, our staff are our world and we like to help them as much as possible,” he said.

“My father who owned businesses in Queensland also believed this as well as giving as much as possible back to the community.”

Almost 30 years after Paul and Christine Marendy decided to close Mount Morgan’s Rainbow Cafe, the legacy has been reborn.

Regardless of the different names that the building has had over the years, many dyed-in-thewool locals still refer to it as the Rainbow Cafe. This is testament to the legacy that Emmanuel Marendy started in 1950 and Paul and Christine perpetuated during the ensuing years.

Under the management of Craig Corney and Melissa Matheson (pictured above), the name will revert back to the Rainbow Cafe, Mount Morgan.

The “Mount Morgan” had to be added because of the number of cafes with the same name in Queensland.

Melissa is no stranger to Mount Morgan having worked at the Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop and Shire Council as well as been in partnership with husband Craig for the Lucky Seven Golden Mount Store on James Street. This was the first Lucky Seven store outside of a capital city. Craig and Melissa, tripled the turnover of the store from just under half a million per year to almost $1.5 million in 22 months. In 2010, Craig and Melissa decided to relocate to Barraba, New South Wales where after almost four years they opened the Queen Page 6

Street Cafe and Takeaway.

Craig and Melissa will travel between Barraba and Mount Morgan working in both businesses for the time being.

They both hope to eventually resume living and working in Mount Morgan.

Their other cafe employs eight staff and the Rainbow Cafe now employs five.

Craig said he had always wanted to open a “Greek” styled cafe. He will now have his opportunity.

“We plan to put an enlarged photo of Paul Marendy and other

Craig and Melissa plan to purchase as much stock as possible for the cafe in Mount Morgan to help support the community.

The couple would like to thank Larry and Louise Fox, Dale Passmore Refrigeration, Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop, IGA, Stewarts Service Station and Towing, Mount Morgan Hardware, Smalls Trading, Gili Twisted Tees, Mark Humphreys Electrical, Hillier Hospitality and former owner, Theresa Speers for their help.

“We are delighted to be coming home and have been overwhelmed by the support,” Craig said.

Above: Paul Marendy outside of the Rainbow Cafe.

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“Diversity” Exhibition Opens at Gallery Diversity, what does it mean to you? This was the theme for Mount Morgan No7 Gallery’s latest exhibition, and it created some interesting discussion throughout the evening.

The exhibition opened on Saturday, 13 March and was attended by both regular and new attendees.

The artworks submitted took on varied interpretations of the subject matter, and the amazing artists did a splendid job showcasing their skills.

The entertainment for the evening was Jodie Van De Wetering and Clint Lennox (pictured) doing some hilarious improvisation, and the amazing music of talented singer/songwriter, Cynic Tailor.

The food was a special treat of indigenous flavours provided by local Shirraym Yumbah Uralba, and it was beautiful not only in taste, but also learning of the family stories that went along with certain dishes.

A massive thank you to all who attended, and to our fantastic Volunteers who continue to amaze with their dedication.

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EGGS-ITING EASTER ACTIVITIES Easter Egg Hunt and Craft Saturday, 3 April 2021 - 9.30 -11.30 am Children from 1 - 12 years. Spaces limited.

Thank you for diversity…embracing each other’s differences, and appreciating what makes us individuals is truly what contributes to our community being so wonderful!.

Ph: 4938 2312 for booking

The gallery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

KEEPING IT CLEAN

Kym, Audrey and Kevin Crawford were just three of the Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc members who assisted with Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 7 March.

Clean up Australia Day has been running since 1990 and provides communities with an opportunity to tidy up their streets.

Other MMPAD members helping were John Steinberger, Eve-lyn Rogers and Kelly Lennox.

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LIBRARY NEWS

VET NEWS

Do you know someone who is learning to read?

Paralysis Ticks

“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.” – Roald Dahl

What does a paralysis tick look like? They tend to be light blue to grey in colour, ranging in size from two or three millimetres to as large as 10 millimetres. But even the smallest can cause paralysis. These ticks tend to attach themselves securely to the skin, they can be difficult to remove. When they are pulled out, they usually leave a noticeable crater in the animal’s skin which can last for several weeks.

School has been back for a few weeks now and many of us may know of at least one student who is busy practicing their reading skills. At Rockhampton Regional Libraries we love the joy of learning to read and have many resources to help you grow your child’s (or your own) reading skills. People who are learning to read need lots of books to practice with and this is where your local library can help.

What does the library have for new readers?

Home readers are used by many schools as a way for children to practice their reading skills and share their new-found joy of reading with their parent, sibling or caregiver. If your child loves these types of books or needs a few more to practice with, just ask your local library about our Literacy section.

Rockhampton Regional Libraries have books for many different reading abilities. Our selection of Easy Readers are specially chosen for children who are beyond home readers but not yet ready for chapter books and our Easy Non-Fiction books were written for beginning readers. If you know an adult who is wanting to improve their reading, please ask us how we can help.

Where is the library?

Rockhampton Regional Libraries are located in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, South Rockhampton and North Rockhampton. It is free to become a library member. For more information please call the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169 or the Rockhampton Regional Library Administration Office on 4936 8043.

The Mount Morgan Library is open Tuesday – Thursday, from 9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm5:00pm.

How can you find a tick on your pet? Although most ticks are found around the head and neck of the animal as well as inside the ears, they can end up anywhere on the body. It is especially important to search longhaired dogs very thoroughly between the eyes and the end of the nose. The most reliable way to locate the ticks is to systematically run your fingers through your cat or dog’s coat.

The signs of tick poisoning: The paralysis tick injects a toxin into its host dog or cat as it feeds.

Normally, cats show more resistance to this poison than dogs, but if affected the signs are similar for both. Increased body temperature due to either hot weather or exercise will exacerbate symptoms.

If left to run its course, a case of tick poisoning goes through three stages.

Early signs: • A change in voice; the meow or bark becomes softer and/or changes pitch.

• Weakness in the back legs; walking along then sitting down suddenly is a common early sign.

• Vomiting, especially if it happens several times in a day and you see froth.

Later signs: • Wobbliness in the back legs.

• Excessive salivation and vomiting is not uncommon.

• Panting, progressing to loud breathing, even grunting noises.

• Many dogs will exhibit a moist cough and breathing problems before other signs.

Worsening signs: • As signs of poisoning progress, the animals become unable to stand.

• Breathing becomes exaggerated and difficult.

• As breathing becomes more difficult, the gums become cold and blue-tinged. Death follows quite quickly.

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Roaming around Mount Morgan

Gentlefolk Single-speed, Fixie and Old Bike Society Annual Mount Morgan Ride.

It hasn’t been 12 months since the 2020 ride because we held it late last year due to the pandemic. So, we are throwing our legs over our bikes at the usual time of the year for this ride.

Starting at 4pm on Saturday, 20 March, 2021 outside the Collectables and Memories shop at 113 East Street Mount Morgan. After the ride, at approximately 6 pm, we will meet at the Leichhardt Hotel for a cool drink and dinner.

We will be heading off via a couple of favourite spots to Baree. When Mount Morgan was in it’s prime, in the early 1900’s each little village had its own name, so we hope to uncover some of those.

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

Anyone can join use on this ride, it is a bit of fun, not very hard, this route is flattish, by Mount Morgan standards. All you need is a bike, the older the better, “steel is best”, a helmet, a knowledge of the road rules, and a sense of adventure, children are welcome. Submitted by Graeme Meade. Photo below is from last year’s ride.

Vet News from Page 10.

The residual effect: Even when you find a tick and remove it, your pet isn’t out of the woods. There’s a very good chance the tick could have left a residue of poison under the skin which will then be slowly absorbed. You should keep an eye on him or her for the next two to four days, keeping it cool and calm while avoiding excitement and exercise. Also, do not offer your pet either food or water because its ability to swallow may be impaired. If at any point the signs worsen, call us straightaway on 49228138.

CNR YAAMBA RD & MAIN ST NORTH ROCKHAMPTON Phone: 4928 3511 trendrok@bigpond.net.au PROUDLY SERVING MOUNT MORGAN FOR OVER FORTY YEARS

Prevention: While new, improved products are appearing quite regularly, you should still search you pet(s) every night during the tick season. Products we currently stock for Paralysis Ticks - Dogs: NexGard, NexGard Spectra, Bravecto and Seresto Collars and cats: Revolution Plus, Bravecto Plus and Seresto Collars.

Our next visit to Mount Morgan is Tuesday, 6 April.

10 am – 1 pm, 2 – 5 pm. Appointments are essential, please call 4922 8138.

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Mount Morgan in Pictures

Behind the scenes...

Masonic Orchestra, and he formed his own string band.

Upsall moved from Mount Morgan to a farm in Moonmera with his five children in 1918 after the premature death of his wife (Catherine’s greatgrandmother) from pneumonia. The family supplied fruit and vegetables to the region for decades.

“My mother grew up on that farm with her immediate and extended families, including her beloved grandfather. She attended the Mount Morgan State High School, travelling to and from school by train on the rack railway. A talented pianist, she left to study at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane.”

Upsall’s five children, three of whom were born in the 1890s, lived long lives, even by today’s standards.

“I knew them in their latter years. The third-eldest, Uncle Lal, was a First World War veteran (France).

They are my direct connection with colonial Mount Morgan.”

Catherine’s mother was the youngest of Upsall’s three surviving grandchildren and the only grandchild to marry and have children. She, therefore, inherited all the family memorabilia, including musical instruments and hundreds of original photos.

Catherine decided to share her family’s photos and stories to keep their memory alive as their connections to Mount Morgan last well over a century.

Often readers don’t have the opportunity to learn about contributors to newspapers and this could be said of Sydney-based Mount Morgan Argus contributor, Catherine McIntosh (pictured), who has been supplying photos and articles since 2014.

Catherine has a long association with Mount Morgan and the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company.

“My maternal great-grandfather from Lincolnshire, England, Upsall Stubbs (1868-1954), was an original furnace man at the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company in the late 1880s. He then started his own business, supplying firewood to the mine by horse and cart. The mining company later re-employed him as a gardener to the general manager, Captain Richard,” she said.

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Choosing one photo from an extensive collection would not be an easy task, except when the photo chooses you, as it does for Catherine. Her most recent photograph of Lord Lamington at Mount Morgan’s first hospital in 1896 is her current favourite.

Lord Lamington is pictured with medical and nursing staff and hospital committee members, including the architect, Thomas Glen Cornes, and the photographer, Jens Hansen Lundager.

“I particularly like the 1905 cartoon of one of the founders of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, Walter Hall. He’s wearing a three-piece suit and hat with an umbrella and puffing on a cigar.”

“The close-up of the first general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company and Walter’s younger brother, Wesley Hall, is so quintessentially colonial Mount Morgan. I have many more favourites, but there’s not enough space to list them all.”

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Mount Morgan in Pictures...From Page 12 The subjects’ clothes, accessories, hairstyles, big beards and serious expressions as well as the sepia tones of the photos are some of the aspects that she likes about the old Mount Morgan photographs.

Celebrating women

Catherine has extensive research, writing and analytical skills, which were acquired at university and can be applied to many endeavours, including the articles. Her study of corporate law gives her an appreciation of the structure of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, incorporated in 1886. She has a copy of its 1893 Memorandum and Articles of Association, which appeals to her corporate law persona.

Writing each article is no small feat and involves research at the National Library of Australia and the State Library. She also refers to historical birth, death and marriage records. Her general approach is to match a historical quote with a photo, then research and write a caption to the photo.

Above: Barbara Thompson, Sandra Russell, Arlene Roberts, Margaret Grieves and Divisional President, Margaret Laughton. Below: Irmi Khan, Kerryn McClintock, Faye Buichardt, Jocelyn Greenaway and Marj Buchanan.

The length of time to compile information and write an article depends on the availability of the material.

“More time and effort is required to research and write about lesser-known pioneers, such as the publican of a former local hotel, than well-known characters like Walter Hall and Knox D’Arcy,” Catherine said.

She enjoys collecting facts and stories about the pioneers, the Mount Morgan Syndicate and the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company and organising the material in a creative and informative way for the readers’ enjoyment. She’s particularly interested in the period of Mount Morgan’s history between the 1880s and World War 1.

Like most writers, when there’s a wealth of information available, Catherine finds it difficult to keep to the word limit!

Catherine was asked which Mount Morgan pioneer she would like to have a cup of tea with.

“Mount Morgan has so many amazing pioneers. I’ll have to get back to you on that one.”

Mount Morgan’s Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) celebrated international Women’s Day (IWD) at the No. 7 Dam. Five Central Queensland branches, including Gracemere, Yeppoon, Kalapa and Emu Park joined in marking the day and supporting its 2021 theme of Choose to Challenge, a reference to calling out gender bias and inequality and seeking and celebrating the acheivements of women.

The QCWA has been a major advocate of women since its foundation in 1922, and it is perhaps fitting that this group promotes the International Day. Although it wasn’t until 1975 that the United Nations proclaimed 8 March as IWD, the origins can be traced back to when, against a backdrop of terrible working conditions and exploitation, 15,000 women took to the streets in New York protesting for shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

Catherine’s great-grandfather, Upsall c. 1892, Mount Morgan, family photo.

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Stubbs.

With a history almost as long as IWD, QCWA seeks to serve the interests of women and children in rural areas in Australia through a network of local branches, offering friendship and mutual support to their members while contributing to the betterment of life in their local communities.

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Partnership to grow business precincts

The partnership looks to increase the level of engagement and collaboration between Advance Rockhampton, the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce and local businesses over the next 12 months, focusing on retail and small business activation, increasing collaboration and growing the diversity of offering across the region’s retail precincts.

Henry, said customer service and business vibrancy will increase the attraction for customers and new businesses to visit and invest in the CBD.

Executive Manager of Advance Rockhampton, Mr Greg Bowden, said revitalising precincts is an evolution not a revolution.

“We have a great opportunity to build a CBD precinct that we can be proud of but that will take all parties to be working together towards that same common goal.

“Rockhampton and Rockhampton Regional Council is well progressed on this journey with many great activations and enhancements made across the city,” Mr Bowden said.

“Now is the time to concentrate on increasing collaboration across the current traders and businesses and create new opportunities to increase the diversity of offering and the attraction of new businesses to the city.

“Forming this partnership delivers upon one of Advance Rockhampton’s goals to build better relationships with mutually aligned organisations across the region.

“This is about building our retail presence not only for locals but for visitors from across Queensland including those in Western Queensland, who rely on getting to the business and economic capital of Central Queensland to experience what we have to offer.”

Capricornia Chamber of Commerce President, Phil

“Our two organisations have similar agendas, and this relationship gives businesses hope that two likeminded agencies are focused on building business in the Rockhampton region,” Mr Henry said.

“We believe the region is in a prime position to launch itself into the future and continue to offer an environment for businesses to prosper and grow.”

“The first step of the partnership will be to complete a precinct mapping exercise identifying who the key players are in each precinct and where the opportunities are for growth,” Mr Bowden said.

“In parallel to this mapping exercise we will be launching the Rockhampton Region Precinct Activation Survey. This survey aims to get feedback from local industry players on what we can realistically do to help business thrive in the future.”

The Rockhampton Region Precinct Activation Survey can be found at www.advancerockhampton.com.au/ RRPAS. For more information on Advance Rockhampton visit www.advancerockhampton.com.au.

For more information on the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce visit www.capricorniachamber.com.au

MEN’S SHED NEWS

Yes, there is an active Men’s Shed in Mount Morgan and women are welcome! The objective of the Men’s Shed is to provide on-going social interaction among members, a place where folk can go and feel welcome and inclusive, talk, and engage in a range of activities.

Mount Morgan Men’s Shed members Andy Johnson, John Tuxworth, Kent Robinson and Angela Johnson with a recently completed project.

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Mount Morgan Men’s Shed is open on Wednesday mornings and in the weeks to come, Saturday mornings. You are invited to bring your own project or work with others. Our current members include woodsmiths with a variety of skills, all of whom are willing to share their talents, including wood turning and wood carving, box making, general carpentry, repairing or restoring furniture, etc. Children’s wooden toys and Christmas items are also included and help bring a small amount of revenue for the club. Perhaps you even have a skill of your own that you can share. A joint project about to commence is the construction of a Marimba for the local primary school. This is a large project so any extra help will be more than welcome. All of our equipment is certified and O.H.&S. is paramount.

New members are always welcome! Give John a call on 0429 055 165 and he will be happy to talk to you. Meanwhile, if you have any wood in reasonable condition that you would like to donate we would be grateful. join in an activity, learn a new skill, and/or work on a project of your own. Submitted by Angela Johnson MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

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THE ORANGE DOT

By Larry at Fox Video

Movie Review PICARD By the 24th century the French language was considered archaic.

This is why Jean-Luc Picard spoke a refined English, even though he was born and raised on the family vineyard in France. He was meant to take over the vineyard, the family business and the centre of their lives together over many generations, but even when a small boy Jean-Luc set his sights and his heart on joining Starfleet.

In 2323, at the age of eighteen and to the great disappointment of his father, Jean-Luc Picard applied to join Starfleet Academy.

He failed. His application was rejected. Undeterred, Jean Luc tried again, was accepted and subsequently became one of the most outstanding cadets in The Academy. He excelled in sports, had a keen interest in archaeology and graduated top of his class in 2327, green as hell and oh, so cocky.

Shortly after graduation JeanLuc was stabbed through the heart during a brawl in a bar, almost ending his very promising

career when it had barely begun.

Emergency surgery to replace his heart saved him, but the entire event gave him a more sober appreciation of the fragility of life.

Jean-Luc Picard became a celebrated Starfleet officer, diplomat, historian, archaeologist and writer, serving throughout most of the 24th century. He not only witnessed major turning points in recent galactic history, but was instrumental, playing a key role in them. As Captain of The Federations’ flagship Picard made contact with no fewer than 27 alien species. In the mid 2380’s, following his command of The Enterprise he rose to the rank of Admiral but later chose to resign from Starfleet, feeling that the organisation had strayed from its ideals.

Following his resignation Picard returned to his childhood home in France where he lives a pleasant but unfulfilling life. He spent the next twelve years writing books of history and tending the vineyards, but recently Jean-Luc was being

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plagued with dreams of Data and the attack on the planet Romulus.

He was still deeply affected by the loss of his old friend.

Then in 2399, still living the quiet life at Chateau Picard, Jean Luc is sought out by a mysterious young woman who needs his help - and the story begins.

Brilliantly written, masterfully told; this latest action adventure from Jean-Luc Picard is dangerously good. In fact it is so good that event Patrick Stewart who said that the character had run his course and was done, that he would never reprise the role again - even he could not resist.

Great to see so many of the old familiar faces as well. It’s a mustsee! PICARD... Loved it!

prize with Colleen Kay (pictured) winning the meat tray and Carol Glover winning the grocery hamper.

The members enjoy getting out and about.

Only a few days to go until the members of the Dee River Oldies Group leave on their Moura bus trip.

It is good to see some new members joining the group.

This Saturday morning March 20 at 8.30 am we leave the bus stop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan.

Morning tea and lunch is included in the cost.

The next meeting is Tuesday, 16 March 2021 starting at 2 pm. Come along and bring your ideas to the table.

It should be a good day with plenty to see throughout the day. Something a little bit different.

Wednesday, 24 March 2021 is the next musical morning tea starting at 10 am.

At the February morning tea, we had a guest speaker from Centrelink. She had a lot of knowledge and let the members know what is out there.

The cost is $5.00. Come along and enjoy a morning to catch up with other members and enjoy a cuppa.

She let the members know if they have any questions that they are only a phone call away.

At the morning tea, Bevan Leigh won the lucky door 17 - 31 March 2021

Stay happy and healthy. Submitted by the Steering Committee: Carol Glover 4938 1995, Melray McNamara 0411 144 316, Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.

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SAVE THE DATE!

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MAR 20: Dee River Oldies Group - Bus trip to the Moura Mine Memorial. The cost is $50 which includes morning tea and lunch. Bus leaves from Morgan Street bus stop at 8.30 am.

MAR 20: Gentlefolk, Single Speed, Fixie and Old Bike Society Annual Mount Morgan Ride. Leaves from Collectables and Memories MAR 24: Dee River Oldies Group - Musical Morning Tea to be held in St Mary’s Hall starting at 10 am.

The cost is $5. There will be a raffle and lucky door.

APR 2: Good Friday - Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre and Railway Museum CLOSED. APR 5: Easter Monday - Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre and Railway Museum CLOSED. APR 10: Baree Markets 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts.

APR 11: CQ Men’s & Ladies Sand Green Championships - Mount Morgan Golf Club.

APR 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) APR 25:ANZAC Day Commemorations.

MAY 1: Wally Hall Memorial 3 Person Ambrose, Mount Morgan Golf Club.

MAY 2: Mount Morgan Rodeo held by Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc. Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

MAY 8: Baree Markets. 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts.

MAY 18: Well Women’s Clinic - Mount Morgan Hospital. Appointments - 4912 5100..

JULY 25: Central Queensland Old School Bicycle Show and Swap Meet. 10 am to 2 pm. Leichhardt Hotel.

PAINTER: Semi retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257.

Blue Care Trash & Treasure, 21 Gordon Street.

Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon.

Every first Saturday of the month from 8 am to 12 noon Bags of clothing $5. Marion’s plants for sale.

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ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10 am to 8 pm. PHONE: 4938 2451 Monday to Friday

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

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937

WASTE TRANSFER STATION HOURS

Mount Morgan Waste Transfer Station Closed Tuesday and Thursday Open 9am to 3pm all other days NEXT EDITION: WEDNESDAY, 31 MARCH 2021

All inclusions required by: Tuesday, 23 MARCH, 2021 by 4 p.m.

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