The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 17 Issue 6

VOLUME 17 - ISSUE 6

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School Awards..Page 2

Railway Wedding...Page 5

Rotary..Page 14

Tayla Gibson prepares for Easter at the Central State School’s Easter Egg Hunt.

EGGS-ITING TIMES FOR MOUNT MORGAN

WIRED FOR SOUND Mount Morgan Railway Station has recently

met with many locals and stakeholders, including Mount Morgan Promotion and Development, and the message is clear."

become wired for sound with the addition of a "Securing funding for the next stage of this project is one of the highest priorities for the people of Mount soundscape for the platform and railmotor.

The soundscape is based around a train excursion to Bell Park at Emu Park for the Linda Picnic and was made possible with funding from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program, the Rockhampton Regional Council’s Community Assistance Program and Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD].

MMPAD President Mr John Steinberger said the project involved the installation of speakers on the platform, acquiring portable speakers for the railmotor and the development of two soundscapes - one depicting a busy platform where picnic-goers are waiting to board the train and one that recounts the actual journey to Emu Park.

“MMPAD is also planning to develop a brochure that will be given to visitors to the museum so they could learn about this important part of Mount Morgan’s tradition,” Mr Steinberger said.

“The beauty of using modern technology is that we will be able to expand on the soundscape at a future date,” he said.

Morgan and it's a priority of mine to fight for them.”

In addition to Labor’s $3.5 million commitment to Mount Morgan, Labor has announced our plan to future-proof Australia’s water resources, including by establishing a National Water Commission and broadening the National Water Grid Investment Framework to include town water.

SCHOOL AWARDS

Above: 12 years Girls Cross Country placings - (l to r) Ella Rogue-Anderson (3rd), Beccy Ireland (1st) and Georgina Lee (2nd).

If you have any photos or memories about the Linda Picnic please do not hesitate to contact us at mmpad@bigpond.com or by phoning 4938 2212.

LABOR WATER COMMITMENT FOR THE MOUNT Labor will commit $3.5 million for detailed design, approvals and construction support services for a pipeline, which is an essential next step in providing a long-term water security solution for the community.

Mount Morgan’s water supply ran dry last year, and Council have been sending truckloads of water to the town each day.

“Labor wants to see a permanent, safe and secure water supply for Mount Morgan which is why we are funding this important next step,” Shadow Minister Terri Butler MP said.

Labor candidate for Flynn, Matt Burnett said “I've

Mount Morgan Central State School students were busy on the last day of school before the Easter Holidays with an Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday and the Cross Country on Friday. Awards were handed out to students who well behaved, made progress with school work or who were well behaved.

If any parents would like a photo from these presentations, please contact the Mount Morgan Argus on 4938 2312 or mmpad@bigpond.com.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS DISCLAIMER The Mount Morgan Argus is published by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc, 1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publishers. MMPAD reserves the discretionary right to alter, omit, reclassify or postpone publication of articles, photographs or advertisements in the Mount Morgan Argus. MMPAD takes all possible care with the publication of news, names and other information sourced by MMPAD representatives. It does not, however, take responsibility for erroneous information or spelling supplied by external sources. Please take care and ensure that information is correct and names are spelt correctly before submitting any items to this publication. MMPAD Executive

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memories of norma leigh - a hard life, but a good life

swimming holes, picnics in the hills and lots of friends playing and using their imagination. As a family they all looked forward to their annual holiday at Yeppoon where they enjoyed walking to town and swimming along the way almost every day as the tide came in.

It was their adventure.

Norma Iris Leigh (Sleeman) was born on 10 April 1925 in Rockhampton, on her Aunt’s veranda to parents Gladys and Percy Sleeman.

Her family was not a wealthy one and with five girls and one boy, life was very modest and full of hard work, helping and sharing. They moved a few times, as families did then and she had fond memories of Takoko, Boaga and Rannes, all little railway communities where there was work for her father.

It is in Mount Morgan that she met and married Colin Stanley Leigh and established a life. They had five children and like her family it consisted of mostly girls, Yvonne, Jennifer, Colleen, Suze and one protective, proud big brother Bevan. They live in houses in Hall, Pattison, and the top end of Darcy Street as a young family.

The family finally settled in Mount Morgan where other family members lived and where work and support were in abundance. Despite this Norma always made her childhood sound like an adventure. They would catch fish and crabs on Baffle Creek and sell them to passengers and staff passing through on trains, they would play until dark with other neighbourhood children and make the most out of the chores that were expected of them.

The Leigh family was never a wealthy family either, but while they lived a simplistic life, adventures and love were in bucket loads. Norma knew how to make life fun for her children and as a good cook, knew how to make sure that they never went hungry.

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One of Norma’s proudest times in life was purchasing 64 D’arcy Street, Mount Morgan in the early 1960’s, paying it off at approximately 3/4 of Colin’s pay. It is in that house and the adjoining yard that so many memories have been made and shared. She told stories how her tiny kitchen often became a dance floor, and the house would be filled with music and laughter. Her doors were always open to help anyone that needed it. Her kettle was always boiled and sweets on the table for anyone who needed an ear or a break. Her stovetop and oven were always busy making food to share with family and friends.

Her kindness and love of people was extended to the paper boys delivering their papers in winter who might need some porridge to warm their bellies. Norma never expected any acknowledgment or recognition just knowing that she had helped someone was enough.

Norma was a very uncomplicated person who didn’t beat around the bush if she had something to say that she thought was important and with her what you saw was what you got. As her grandchildren and great grandchildren know if there was something she disapproved of like short shorts or a tattoo, you would simply get a shake of her head and her infamous eye roll. This look of dissatisfaction was enough to make Alex in particular ensure that she had packed something appropriate to wear for her visits. She would ground us when the world seemed to be getting difficult and reminded us to be grateful and see the brighter side. She would often giggle when someone was relaying a story about how naughty the kids were being, this was probably because she was thinking about her mischievous self as a child or maybe because she absolutely adored little ones. She didn’t think money or material possessions, or status were important in life, but was always generous with what she had. She dreaded the thought that she would turn 100 and receive a letter from the Queen or the prime minister remarking “I don’t want letters from them, they’re just the same as us.”

Norma has lived through so many world events and seen so many changes in her almost 97 years. The repercussions of WWI, a depression, WWII, the Vietnam War, economic collapses, the invention of electricity, cars, television, computers, rock and roll.

What a life! As she would say she had a hard life, but it has been a good life.

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WEDDING AT THE RAILWAY

Local couple, Paul Rumpf and Michele Campbell (formerly of Rockhampton), chose the Mount Morgan Railway Station to hold their wedding ceremony on Saturday, 9 April. Both Paul and Michelle had four attendants each.

Easter antics at Grand

Above: Justin Tatt made a new friend at the Grand Hotel on Saturday. Activities included a petting zoo, cupcake deocrating, tie-dyeing and face painting.

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2022 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

8.30 am Morgan Street Markets Open 9.00 am Official Opening and Welcome to Country

Live entertainment starts after Official Opening

9.30 am Children activities - Primary School Top Oval 10.30 am Junior Gold Dig (6 - 11 years) - Primary School Top Oval Sponsored by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc

11.30 am Senior Gold Dig (12 - 17 years) - Primary School Top Oval Sponsored by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc 12.30 pm Presentation of Gold Dig prizes at stage area in Morgan Street

Marshalling of “Gold Rush” Procession starts in Dee Street 1.30 pm “Gold Rush” Procession starts

Sponsored by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc and Country Club for Accommodation 3.15 pm Heritage Minerals’ Running the Cutter

Sponsored by Heritage Minerals. Entry forms to be completed, signed and handed into Officials

by 1.30 pm

4.00 pm Official Presentation - Procession and Running the Cutter Prizes 7.30 pm Fireworks display from Mount Morgan Morgan Mine Site

Help Mount Morgan celebrate 140 years!

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The Golden Mount Festival Association, Mount Morgan Incorporated would like to thank the sponsors of the 2022 Golden Mount Festival.

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Other May Day Weekend Events: SUNDAY, 1 MAY

Big Dam Breakfast. No 7 Dam 8 - 11 am. $15 Big Breakfast, $5.00 children’s meal. Organised

by Mount Morgan State High School P & C. Contact: Cassandra Donald on 0407 825 764.

Mount Morgan Rodeo. Mount Morgan Showgrounds. Gates open at 11 am. Rodeo starts at 2 pm. Late Finish. Contact: Barbara Gould 07 4938 1092.

Monday, 2 MAY

Two Person Ambrose. Mount Morgan Golf Club. 8 am start. Registrations required by 7.30 am on the day. Contact Roger Brewster on 0422 824 358. Cost: $25 including a barbecue lunch.

Hotel Happenings

GRAND HOTEL- Friday Night, 29 April - Dave Dow - 7 pm-late Saturday, 30 April - Hot Strings (11 am - 4.30 pm), Petting Zoo (11 am - 3 pm). Lots of giveaways! Sunday Night, 1 May - After Rodeo Party - 7 pm to late.

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DEE RIVER OLDIES There was a good turnout of members for the March morning tea and AGM. It was good to catch up with members who enjoyed their morning tea. The raffle was won by Jean Morgenstern and the lucky door prize was won by Ruth Summers.

The AGM was held, and the positions were declared vacant. With no other nominations for the positions Carol Glover accepted the position of President and Colleen Constable accepted the position of Secretary.

The position of Treasurer will be left open. Have a think about it and let us know if you are interested.

We would like to thank our members for helping with the morning tea and the donations received. Check out the back page of the Argus ‘Save the Date’ for the next meeting and morning tea dates. Our guest speaker will be from RRC Disaster Management.

Stay happy and healthy.

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

Above: Jean Morgenstern with her lucky winnings.

The Rotary Club of Mount Morgan has been out and about during the March and early April. The St Patrick’s Day Bowls (Alex Teeney Memorial Bowls) was held on Sunday, 20 March at the Welfare Bowls Club.

About 40 bowlers competed on the day with Henry Gent, Roseanns Mathewson and Above: Henry Gent, Roseanns Mathewson and Rotary Club President, Rosemary Izzard took home the win and Rosemary Izzard taking home the win. a lovely meat tray at the St Patrick’s Days Bowls. They Henry and his wife Shirley were deemed are pictured with Welfare Bowls Club President, Wally to be Best Dressed male and female by an Edwards. unsuspecting judge.

Henry went the extra mile by dyeing his beard which showed real dedication, but mixing the Orange and the Green may have been a result liaising too much with the “Blarney Stone”!

Rotary members attended the Baree Markets, taking along a fine selection of cakes, preserves and old-time favourite - chocolate crackles.

Rotary Club member, Ann Dwyer is pictured left at the Baree Markets on Saturday, 9 April.

Pictured above: Shirley Gent, Wally Edwards, Rosemary Izzard and Henry Gent at the St Patrick’s Day Bowls.

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MEET THE MOUNT MORGAN ROAD CLOSURES The following Mount Morgan roads will be closed on 30 April 2022 for the Annual Golden Mount Festival. These streets will be closed for street markets and street procession.

Morgan Street, between Central and East Streets Morgan Street, between Central and West Streets Morgan Lane, between Central and Morgan Streets, Cutter Lane, between Central and West Streets, Dee Street, between Central and East Streets and East Street, between Dee and Morgan Streets.

Name: Kevin Porter Years of service and service to Mount Morgan: 37 years Born and bred Mount Morganite. I’m also a dedicated officer for QFRS for Mount Morgan of 38 years and served SES for 36 years. The only thing missing is QPS. What three things can’t you live without? Wow what a question the three F’s. Family, Food and Friends What do you love about the job: I love that everyday is different. Each day is such a variety, like a box of chocolates.

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Mount Morgan in Pictures

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

Shopping on Morgan Street

This 1913 image from the State Library of Queensland shows an eclectic mix of Morgan Street businesses with interesting shopfronts. You may recognise some of the businesses from my previous articles in this shopfront series, such as tailors, Sidney Gray and J. A. Bukowski. Horse-drawn carriages and motor vehicles line the street, with the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company’s chimneys as a backdrop.

Based on the building signage, businesses from the corner of Morgan Street and Morgan Lane (far right) towards Central Street are: • Lee & Humphreys. Booksellers – Stationers – Artistic Printers.

• S. W. Jones. Watchmaker Jeweller & Optician.

• Henry McLean. Boot & Shoe Importer. Boot Palace.

• Sidney Gray. Tailor and Mercer [fabric merchant].

• Mrs J. Winter. The Arctic Fountain [refreshment rooms].

• Chemist. Thos. Hempenstall.

• D. D. O’Connell & Co. Clothiers, Drapers, Tailors & Milliners.

• A. Sparkes [grocery and produce store].

• Davis & McDougall, Ltd [boot and shoe importer].

• Fergus J. McFarlane. Ironmonger.

• Unidentified store.

• J. A. Bukowski & Co. Tailor & Mercer.

• Music Warehouse.

• Unidentified store.

• The People’s Cash Store [grocery, produce, household goods store].

• Woods & Co. [draper and milliner].

In line with earlier shopfront images I have published, businesses from draper, Woods & Co., to the corner of Morgan and Central Streets in 1913 would have been: • Central Queensland Meat Export Company, Limited.

• Charles Williams. Ironmonger & Timber Merchant.

A glance behind some of the shopfronts Master tailor, Sidney Gray ‘Tailoresses – improvers to coats wanted immediately.

Sidney Gray, Mount Morgan’ (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 23 August 1911).

The Arctic Fountain ‘Wanted a respectable girl as general servant.

Apply Mrs. Winters, Arctic Refreshment Rooms, Mount Morgan (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 24 August 1911).

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Mount Morgan In Pictures...From Page 12 A glance behind some of the shopfronts cont’d Mrs Annie Sparkes’ grocery and produce store ‘Wanted young woman for general work, and assist in shop. Mrs Sparkes, Morgan Street, Mount Morgan’ (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 4 November 1913).

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

Chemist, T. A. Hempenstall ‘… As leading chemist, [Mount Morgan] has Thomas A. Hempenstall (M.P.S., Ph.C.) whom one can safely go to have prescriptions made up and also to get advice about such ailments as colds, influenza and other minor ills. Those who have once done business with him never go to anyone else …’ (‘Thos.

A. Hempenstall, Mount Morgan (Q.)’, The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW: 1895-1942), 28 January 1915).

D. D. O’Connell & Co. ‘The Fashionable Drapers’ – slogan

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Davis & McDougall, Ltd. ‘Latest in white footwear … ladies white canvas button boots … gents’ white canvas boots …’ (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 13 December 1916).

Master tailor, J. A. Bukowski ‘Wanted, first-class presser, permanent position, must be sober man, wages 63/ per week, fare refunded after six months, write or wire Bukowski & Company, Mount Morgan (‘Advertising’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864-1933), 1 December 1915).

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

The People’s Cash Store ‘… A few eye-openers for the people of Golden Mount. Arrowroot Biscuits, per lb, 5d … Victory Apricot Jam, 2lb tin, 6d … Jelly Crystals, per packet, 1d …’ (‘Advertising’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 23 April 1907).

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2022 / Morgan Street, Mount Morgan / Shopfronts around Morgan Lane / Photo supplied.

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

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THE ORANGE DOT

By Larry at Fox Video

Movie Review CRY MACHO “Go ahead, make my day!” You know who this is instantly, right?

Even President Ronald Reagan used this line. Need a clue? How about “ I know what you’re thinking -’ Did he fire six shots or only five?’

Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I’ve kinda lost track myself. But, being as this is a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do you, punk?”

It’s now more than fifty years since Dirty Harry muttered those immortal lines, almost sixty years since we were introduced to “The Man With No Name” or “Blondie” in the Sergio Leone trilogy FISTFUL OF DOLLARS, FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE and THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, and sixty-five years since Rowdy Yares first sauntered onto the set of RAWHIDE. For all of that iconic history Clint Eastwood is far from slowing down or resting on his laurels. He says that as long as people want to hear his stories he’s going to keep telling them. We are so grateful that this amazing man is still going strong

and still working.

Even though Clint told the world that THE MULE was his last time out in front of the camera, as we suspected, and thankfully, the right role comes along and he wants back in - you can’t keep a good man down.

A man, a boy and a rooster - what else do you need to begin a great story.

Mike Milo was a big deal back in the day. A major rodeo star, fame, glory, accolades and riches were heaped upon the tall, lean young man who tamed wild beasts in the ring. Few roughriders are good with money though, they tend to live in the moment - and none of them have long careers.

Definitely a young fella’s game.

So Mike moved on to become a horse-breeder but still kept in touch with Howard Polk, his old friend who ran the rodeo stadium in Galveston, Texas.

Eventually, due to his bad back Milo retired to his small cabin and few remaining trophies and clippings that hadn’t been sold off.

He was surprised when Howard turned up with a most unusual but very lucrative request. Following

LORIKEETS SEASON STARTS ON SHAKY GROUND Mount Morgan Lorikeets started off the season playing against Rockhampton Brothers at Biloela. The score was not a reflection of how well the Lorikeets played.

The first try was scored by Kyle Dodd and second

by Connor Stewart. The final scoreboard was 1459 to Brothers. Mount Morgan played Gladstone at Rockhampton. The Lorikeets didn’t score any points in the final score of 19-0. The team has two weeks off with a bye and then Easter, then it will back to the field playing Biloela in Biloela. The first home game in over two years will be on 7 May. Times to be confirmed. Follow the Lorikeets on their Facebook page for updates.

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his divorce some five years ago Howard had lost custody of his only son Rafo who was taken to Mexico to live with his mother.

More than anything Howard wants his boy back. He wants Mike to go down there and “retrieve” Rafo from the very tight grip of his wealthy mother and her highly questionable, very suspicious, well-heeled, heavily armed cronies. The $50,000 would be a great help to Mike but this job sounded way too dodgy. He says “no”. But Howard had done so much for him in the past. He was his old friend and he DID owe him.

He looked at the old pickup truck outside. This promised to be a hell of a roadtrip...

Co-starring Dwight Yoakam as Howard (always good), CRY MACHO runs for 104 minutes and is rated M for ‘mature themes’ (we’d give it a PG13, suitable for the family).

Really, it’s just great to see Clint on screen again. CRY MACHO loved it!

HAPPY EASTER

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LIBRARY NEWS Rockynats is nearly upon us again, so it’s time to think about all things CARS! Cars are important in our everyday life so let’s celebrate them. At Rockhampton Regional Libraries we love all types of cars - real cars, fantasy cars, fancy cars and historical cars!

Car magazines are always popular with library users and the Libby collection has many exciting titles to choose from. Hop online and check out Popular Mechanics, BBC Top Gear Magazine, Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MOTOR Magazine Australia or one of the other exciting titles. Libby magazines are available through the Rockhampton Regional Libraries website or via the Libby app – just enter your library card details!

If your ideal vehicle is one that can fly, shrink or transform, then perhaps you would enjoy reading children’s classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming, a Transformers manga novel by Masumi Kaneda or the Magic School Bus series by Joanna Cole. Or check out one of the library DVDs to watch the motorised mayhem of Herbie, Cars or Transformers movie.

What about for the car enthusiasts who want to be part of the Rockynats fun? Have a look at our online Haynes car and motorbike repair manuals to get your car or bike in tip-top shape before you head to Rockynats over the Easter break (15-18 April).

between Friday 15 and Monday 18 April for the Easter Public Holidays. Southside, Northside and Gracemere libraries will reopen on Tuesday 19 April, and Mount Morgan Library on Wednesday 20 April, at 9:00am. While the library buildings will be closed, all of our online content will continue to be available. eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, children’s content and more are available 24 hours a day through the Rockhampton Regional Libraries website. Ask your local library for more information or assistance in accessing our online services.

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.

MOUNT MORGAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2022 EASTER TRADING HOURS CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY ONLY

With step-by-step instructions and videos of common tasks, Haynes is a valuable resource for all car owners and is available for free with your library card.

It is mobile-friendly, printable and accessible via the Rockhampton Regional Libraries website.

All Rockhampton Regional Libraries will be closed

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Would you be interested in learning to knit or crochet?

Or do you knit and crochet and would like to meet with like minded people on a regular time/day/evening?

If you are interested to either learn or meet with others please contact me with preferred day/time. The place of meeting will be Footbridge Corner - 1 Cornes Street - which is next to the Suspension Bridge.

Either message or email to the following: 0419726780 footbridgecorner@yahoo.com.au Dianne Miltenburg 13 - 27 APRIL 2022

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SAVE THE DATE! APR 19: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting starting at 2 pm to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Proof of double vaccinations needed.

APR 23: Cent Sale - Mount Morgan Citizen’s Club at Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms. Doors Open 11.30 am. Tea Coffee Refreshments and food available and bar open.

APR 25: ANZAC Day Dawn Service -4.20 am ANZAC Park.

APR 25: ANZAC Day March assembly School of Arts 10.30 am.

APR 25: ANZAC Day 11 am Service. ANZAC Day APR 27: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning Tea with guest speaker starting at 10.00 am to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). The cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes. Proof of double vaccinations needed.

APR 30: Golden Mount Festival - Gold Rush.

Morgan Street.

MAY 1: Big Dam Breakfast. No 7 Dam 8 - 11 am. $15 Big Breakfast, $5.00 children’s meal. Organised

by Mount Morgan State High School P & C. MAY 1: Mount Morgan Rodeo - Mount Morgan Showgrounds. Gates open 11 am.

May 2: Mount Morgan Golf Club - two-person Ambrose. 8 am start. Phone: 0422 824 358.

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.

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

LOCAL BUSINESS - USE IT OR LOSE IT KEEP YOUR LOCAL VIDEO STORE! UNLIMITED MOVIES

Ask us How

Open 10:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday - Sunday

LATEST RELEASES

$5* 3 or More

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 FOR SALE: Firewood. Pick up or delivery. Phone 0406 418 737.

FOR RENT: Furnished bedroom with kitchenette, onsite parking, utilities included $170 pw. Phone 0413 112 190.

MOUNT MORGAN COLLECTABLES MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP OPEN SATURDAY - SUNDAY 10 AM TO 4.30 PM - FREE ADMISSION PHONE: STEVE 0498 705600 In Loving Memory of ARTHUR GERALD READ 1-5-1944 – 13-4-2021 One year has passed but the precious memories live on, sadly missed by Carolyn, Gavin, Colin, Dale and their families 7 Grandkids, 3 Daughters-in-law and Arthur’s sister Beryl.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Mount Morgan Citizens Club Inc. To be held at the Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms, 18 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, on Sunday, 26 June 2022 @ 10:30am. All positions will be declared vacant.

EASTER TRADING HOURS MOUNT MORGAN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE [EXPLORE CENTRE] AND RAILWAY MUSEUM

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY OPEN ALL OTHER DAYS 9 AM - 4 PM

NEXT EDITION WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 2022

All inclusions required by: Tuesday, 19 April 2022 by 4 p.m.

Ph: 4938 2312 or 0493 362 690 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com If you don’t receive your Argus, please contact us.

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