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No 7 Dam level under nine percent
WATER QUALITY SEES TRUCKING START EARLY
Water trucking begins for Mount Morgan
Rockhampton Regional Council has commenced using water tankers to provide a full emergency water supply to Mount Morgan following the drop in quality of the water left in the No. 7 Dam.
Around 20 truckloads of water a day will deliver drinking water from Gracemere to the Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant, which will provide 160 litres of water per person per day. Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said Council had decided to increase trucking water following issues raised by residents about the taste and odour of the water coming from the dam. “The water is still very much safe to drink, but we know that as the dam level has fallen – it’s now sitting at 8.6% - residents have experienced a change in the taste of the water coming from their taps as the dam water continues to slowly deteriorate. “We tried a number of things to tackle this, including bringing a few truckloads of water up a day and adding an extra step to our water treatment process. “While there has been a small improvement it’s not enough, so we will now start bringing this emergency water supply up from Gracemere. We are on about 6 truckloads a day now, and this will be ramped up to 20 over the next week. “The State Government had been covering the cost of trucking water to Stanthorpe until their recent rainfall, and we are in discussions with them to do the same for the people of Mount Morgan.
“The water will then be disinfected again just to make sure its quality is still high after the journey, and will then be distributed using the same water distribution system that supplies water to the Mount Morgan community now. You will be able to turn on your taps as normal. “We will be able to answer questions about this, as well as exploring options for the long term water security of Mount Morgan, at the public meeting.” Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford said Council was listening to residents and taking action. “Every call that’s come through, every email that’s been sent, and every conversation residents have had with us directly: they all play a really important role in our decision making. “There is still enough water left in the dam for a few months, and once treated it’s safe to drink, but we have heard what people have said about the change in the taste. “We tried a range of things to address that taste, unfortunately from resident feedback it would seem these measures weren’t as effective as we’d hoped. Once this trucking gets going residents should see a real difference. “If residents want to discuss this further they can do so at the meeting next week, call us on 4932 9000 or check the www.rrc.qld.gov.au/mountmorganwater site for all the latest information.”
“This is a temporary emergency measure to ensure the residents have access to good quality drinking water, but Council is absolutely committed to finding a long term sustainable solution for Mount Morgan’s water security. Water and Supporting a Better Environment Councillor Donna Kirkland said there would be no change to how people accessed their water. “We knew this would be a possibility if there was no significant rainfall, so over a month ago we carried out trials to fine tune the arrangements and logistics of trucking the water up to ensure that we were ready to go. “Around 20 truckloads a day will be driven up via the Razorback, with the water placed into the reservoir at the Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant. There’s no need for Gracemere residents to worry about their supply; we’ll be sending extra water that way if required.
Above: one of the water trucks that will bring water to Mount Morgan for the forseeable future. The quality of water being pumped from the No.7 Dam has brought the proposed 20 truckloads of water forward.
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Rockhampton region a renewable energy hot spot Rockhampton has emerged as one of the nation’s leading renewable energy generation points, with the region named as the possible home to four wind farms, a solar farm, and a battery storage complex.
The proposed wind farms will be located north of Kalapa, between Westwood and Mount Morgan, and in the vicinity of the Mount Hopeful television transmitter station. Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said the building of these new facilities will give the Rockhampton region the opportunity to play an important part in the generation of renewable energy. “Since the construction of the Stanwell Power Station in 1996, electricity generation has been one of the strengths in our region,” Mayor Williams said. “Almost 3 per cent of our workforce is currently involved in the delivery of electricity, gas, water, and waste services compared to 1.1
per cent for Regional Queensland as a whole.
“The Queensland Government is seeking to have 50 per cent of its electricity generation coming from renewable sources by 2030, and the proposed developments will help to deliver this goal and deliver many benefits for the local economy. “This will open up new opportunities for local businesses looking to diversify their offering.” Advance Rockhampton Executive Manager Greg Bowden said the development of renewable energy assets highlights the region’s crucial role in modernising Australia’s economy and putting Rocky on the radar as an attractive region to invest in. “Australia, and Queensland in particular, have twice been the provider of bulk energy to the tiger economies of Asia,” Mr Bowden said. “The first occasion came with the development of the coal mines in
the Bowen Basin in the late 1960s, while the second resulted from the establishment of the LNG industry in the first decade of this century. “We are excited for the Rockhampton region to play a key role in ‘green’ energy, especially with recent announcements of a ‘green’ hydrogen industry in Central Queensland to export liquid hydrogen to Japan and possibly Korea. “Two arms of the National Electricity Grid run through the Rockhampton region, providing excellent access for the proposed wind and solar farms. “If all the proposed developments go ahead, our region will play a key role in producing alternative energy sources to complement the energy produced from more traditional sources.” The solar farm, which already has development approval, and the battery storage operation will both access the Powerlink grid through the Bouldercombe sub-station and are located 20 kilometres south west of Rockhampton. Another four wind farms and a solar farm are proposed for in Central Queensland, led by the 195 turbine Clark Creek Wind Farm, construction of which is expected to start in mid-2021. Advance Rockhampton successfully hosted a Renewable Energy Forum at the Rockhampton Leagues Club on Thursday, 8 April, which provided an opportunity to connect with industry leaders and discuss what’s happening in the Renewable Energy space across Central Queensland.
Above: Advance Rockhampton Executive Manager, Greg Bowden discusses Rockhampton Region’s renewable projects with Mayor Tony Williams. Page 4
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Pictured Right: the map showing the “renewable energy” locations within the Rockhampton Region. This map is from the booklet produced by Advanced Rockhampton for the Rockhampton Regional Council. Mount Morgan residents had an opportunity to speak with Epuron late in 2020. 14 - 28 APRIL 2021
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THE CAVES
WIND FARMS Bruce Highway
MOAH CREEK
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It all happens at the Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre and Railway Museum. Over the last month, we’ve had visits from the Rocky VeeDubbers (pictured above), the Rocky Hogs and even a pair of sulphur crested cockatoos (pictured below) paid a visit with their new owners. Over the Easter weekend the Easter Bunny placed some plastic eggs and pegs around the front of the Station Building for the children to find during the Easter Eggstravaganza held on Saturday, 3 April. The 21 children (pictured left) in attendance first had to make their baskets to collect the eggs and pegs. Once the Egg and Peg hunt was over, these items were exchanged for real Easter Eggs. No one went home disappointed. Thanks to the Crawford family, Kelly Lennox, Del Rowley, Evelyn Rogers and IGA for donating the eggs and to Audrey Crawford, Julian Betzien, Marianne Gotze and Eve-lyn Rogers for helping with the organising of the day.
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Cameras at the ready – the Nature Photography Competition is back!
Entries are now open for the 2021 Rockhampton Regional Council Nature Photography Competition, with local shutterbugs being called on to showcase the natural beauty of our area.
Council’s 2020 Nature Photography Competition Facebook album.
Supporting a Better Environment Portfolio Spokesperson Councillor Donna Kirkland said the previous entries to this competition are a testament not only to the talented budding and professional photographers out there, but to the stunning landscapes across the region. “I am always so impressed by the calibre of entries we receive each year. We have proudly included many of them in our corporate documents and promotional material, so it is great exposure for our local photographers and a wonderful way to showcase our Region,” Cr Kirkland said. “Whether you’re a budding photographer, a passionate nature enthusiast or simply have your camera phone at the ready, this competition is for anyone who lives in the Rockhampton Region.
Cr Donna Kirkland
“We have five different categories, including one for under 18s, and there are prizes in each one. “Last year we saw some absolutely stunning images, from beautiful sunset vistas to tiny delicate flowers in spectacular detail. “We know that for many, experiencing such a difficult year meant tuning in with nature for some perspective and reflection. “This year, we can’t wait to see even more entries of people really connecting with nature and expressing what that means to them.”
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EARLY BUSINESS OWNERS/OPERATORS OF MOUNT MORGAN From papers left to the Historical Museum by Mr. Arthur Christmas. Article submitted by the Historical Museum. GENERAL STORES AND DRAPERS ABRAHAM, Joseph - Store in East Street, Mount Morgan in 1904. AGNEW, M. Mrs. - Fish and chips shop on Morgan Street, Mount Morgan. AITKEN, J (Mrs.) Owned three (3) shops in East and Dee Streets, Mount Morgan in 1907. She sold these shops to C. J. Begg in 1907. ALLEN, M.A. - The proprietor of a grocery store at Tipperary Point, Mount Morgan in 1908, 1910. ALLEN, Thomas - Owned a grocery and drapery store in Queen Street, Tipperary Point, Mount Morgan in 1906. Thomas also had a grocery store in Hall Street, Mount Morgan around the same time. This store was jointly owned with Thomas O’Dea in 1907. ALLEN, William - Owned a store in Mount Morgan in 1889. ANDRON IC O, D.C. - This store sold a variety of goods, fruit, confectionary, small goods and fish. It was situated in Morgan Street between Central and West Streets, on the southern side next to the post office. Robert owned these stores in 1920, 1923 and 1924. ARLOT T, William - William was a fishmonger, his shop was situated in East Street, Mount Morgan in 1904.The business was sold to T Gooma in 1908. William also owned the “Evening” shop in East Street, Mount Morgan. ARLOTT, This “white” shop sold fish, crabs, prawns, ham, cake, pastry and drinks. Situated on the corner of East and Dee Streets Gust below Forrester’s Hall that later became the Olympia Theatre. 1904. BALDWIN, D. – These 2 stores were purchased from Thomas Brown & Sons in 1908 and were situated in East Street, Mount Morgan. BARBOUR, William - Owned a grocery store situated on the corner of James and Richard Streets, Mount Morgan in 1932·
from Mrs J Aitken in 1907 the three shops on the corner of East and Dee Streets, Mount Morgan. BELCHER, Mrs - Owned a general store situated in Rockhampton Road, now James Street, Mount Morgan. BELFIELD (Davis & Belfield) - A grocery store in Morgan Street opposite the Mount Morgan Central State School in 1923 (see advertisement Mount Morgan Chronical & Mining Gazette 1923). BELL, James – Storekeeper on the corner of East and Patterson in 1904. BLACK, Thomas M & DAVIE, William - Storekeepers. BOLTON, M - Grocery and Drapery store, General Merchant and Importers on the south-east corner of James and Bridge Streets in 1904, 1908 and 1930. BOYLE, Bridget - Owned a shop in Central Street Mount Morgan in 1906 sold to Mrs N Fogarty in 1906. Bridget also owned a store in Cemetery Road, Mount Morgan in 1906 that was also purchased by Mrs N Fogarty. BROOM, - Store in Central Street, Mount Morgan. BROWN HILL, H - Shop purchased from J Donellan 1908 situated in East Street Mount Morgan. CHARLTON, William - A grocery shop and produce merchant in 1905, 1907, 1909. The Metropole General Cash Store on the corner of East and Hall Streets. CLARK E, Doug - Store in Central Street, Mount Morgan, later Wettings then Mine Tours Office. COCHRAN, W - Grocery and Hardware store (Clarence Store) Edward Street, Baree 1913 COULSON, G & F - General storekeeper, and Bakers Wowan, 1946. CROSS, Harry - A grocery store on the corner of East and Gordon Streets, opposite the Methodist Church, in 1936. COWAP, James (Mrs) - Fruiterer store in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan in 1904. COSGROV, E (Mrs) – Another fruiterer in Morgan Street
BARR, Johnson - Owned a general merchant store and an ice works situated on the eastern side of East Street, between Gordon and Hall Streets. The ownership was a long one dating from 1899, 1904, to 1911.
CROSS - Grocery store in East Street.1904
East Street Emporium, East Street Mount Morgan, General Merchants 1907. Storekeeper, Red Hill, Mount Morgan, 1895.EG G, C. J. (Mrs) - Purchased
CURTIS, Archibald - A confectioner in Mount Morgan.
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CUNNINGHAM, John - A confectioner shop facing the Dee River. CULLEN, CURRANS - Store - The Dam
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Early Mount Morgan Businesses... From Page 10 DAVIS, Alfred J. - Grocer and Provision dealer in Gordon Street, Mount Morgan 1890. DAVIES & BELFIELD - Grocery store in Morgan Street opposite the Mount Morgan Central State School. DORRELLS, M Mrs - A grocery store at Horse Creek Mount Morgan in a general store that sold· fruit and vegetables, a long with confectionery and general stores. Situated in East Street, Mount Morgan. DRIVER, W. Mrs - General storekeeper in Gordon’s Lane, Walterhall in 1908. EGAN, P & Sons - Grocery and Draper store (Mount Morgan cheap store), on the north east corner of East Street Extended and Gowdie Street in 1893 to 1908. Also owned Timber Yards. ESCOTT BROS. (Frederic George, & William Escott) - Grocers and general produce merchants in Mount Morgan in 1913. ESCOTT & HOARE - Grocery store, Hills Market Store, in Gordon’s Lane, Walterhall. 1919. FOGARTY N. Mrs - General store in Cemetery Road (now Coronation Road) Mount Morgan in 1924, bought from Bridget Boyle in 1908. FOREST, George Joseph, - General storekeeper Tipperary Point, Mount Morgan 1890. FOREM AN, Robert - Grocery Store in the Shaw’s Building, Morgan Street Mount Morgan in 1896 and 1902. GALLIENE, Matthew - Grocery store on Dee Track, later became River Street, Mount Morgan in 1904 & 1907. THE GOLDEN COB, (SEE J HILL) GOOMA, M – Was a fishmonger, his shop was in East Street, Mount Morgan in 1908 & 1909. GOSS, William - Grocery store, Golden Cob. GOWI E, Louie - Grocery and fruiterer store situated on the eastern side of East Street, Mount Morgan between Gordon and Hall Streets. GRAHAM, F. Mrs - Shop in Rockhampton Road, now James Street, Mount Morgan in 1906. GRAY, Mr. - Store Central Street, Mount Morgan, later Longs, Forshaw and Cahill. (GRAY) HAYWARD & GRAY - General Merchant, grocery and drapery store situated on the corner of Morgan and East Streets, Mount Morgan in 1893 & 1897. GUCHIN (MITCHEILL & GUCHIN) - Grocery store, cheap stores, East Street, Mount Morgan in 1897. HAND, J.P. - Grocery store situated East Street, 14 - 28 April 2021
Mount Morgan in 1924 & 1938. HARRIS, Owen William - Drapery store in East Street, Mount Morgan. Owen bought the store from Mount Morgan Mines (according to Rockhampton Bulletin article of 1992) and later sold the store to Woods & Co. (see article in “People” box) HARRISON , W.J. – Fruiterer in Mount Morgan in 1899. HASSALL, Mrs. - Fruiterer in Mount Morgan in 1899. HAYWARD, Arthur Thomas - Grocery store situated in East Street and Morgan Street, Mount Morgan 1893, 1898, 1899 & 1904. Arthur had a house in Gordon Street, in 1893, then had a house in Pattison Street, Mount Morgan. HAYWARD & MILLER - Grocery and Drapery store, Australian Stores. East Street and Morgan Street, Mount Morgan 1893 HAYWARD & GRAY - Grocery, drapery and general merchant store, Australian Stores, East Street and Morgan Street, Mount Morgan 1896, 1897, 1899, 1927. HAYWARD, Thomas - Universal Storekeeper in Mount Morgan in 1899. HEAD, Arthur - Grocery store in James Street, Mount Morgan in 1920s. HEASLOP, J & T - Golden Cob Store Morgan Street, Mount Morgan in 1907. Store was bought from Annie Hill. HEAPS, T.J. - A shop at Mundic Creek, Mount Morgan in 1890. HEISER, Abraham - Confectioner shop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan in 1890. HILL, Annie - The Golden Cob Store in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan in 1907 sold to J & T Heaslop in 1907. HILL J - The Golden Cob in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, in 1900. Drapers, Grocery, Produce Merchants and General Importers. HILL, James - Store in Mount Morgan in 1899. Grocery store in Gordon Lane, Walterhall in 1904 &. 1905. HILL, J & Sons Grocery store in Gordon Lane, Walterhall in 1909 & 1915. HOARE (ESCORT & HOARE) - Grocery store in Gordon Lane, Walterhall in 1919. Later was Reitveld Baree. HOARE W.A. - Shop in East Street, Mount Morgan in 1908, bought from M Gooma. HOARE W.A. - Shop in East Street, Mount Morgan in 1908, bought from M Gooma. Continued next issue
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TOP TOWN FINALIST CREATIVE BOOTCAMP The finalists are in for Queensland’s Top Tourism Town with 37 towns in the running from across the state and Mount Morgan has made the cut! The Awards hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) recognise and celebrate towns that offer an amazing visitor experience. Each applicant had to submit a 500 word editorial, a three to four day itinerary, a 30 second to 2 minute promotional video and six “hero” images. QTIC Chief Executive, Daniel Gschwind, said the Awards showcase the great and diverse destinations we have right here in Queensland. “With the current focus on domestic tourism, now is the time to draw attention to our regional destinations and to put the spotlight on our tourism operators and communities who keep our regions thriving. “We are thrilled with the response from towns from across Queensland who have entered the Awards with 37 fantastic nominations. “We have towns from as far north as Mareeba, to the coast of Rainbow Beach and out West to Longreach which shows the amazingly diverse tourism landscape we have right here in our backyard,” said Mr Gschwind. The winners of the Awards will now be decided by the public with voting open from 11 to 26 April. Individuals can cast their vote for their favourite tourism town and go into the running to win a $2,000 Apollo Motorhome travel package. A great incentive to visit some of the amazing destinations in Queensland. “It is now up to the public to tell us who they think should be crowned the Top Tourism Town of Queensland which is a challenging task with so many worthy contenders. “We call on everybody to cast their vote and show their support for our domestic tourism industry which plays such an important role in communities throughout the state. It has been a tough COVIDyear, now it is time to celebrate the impressive travel opportunities we have in Queensland,” said Mr Gschwind. The winner of the Top Tourism Town Award (population over 5,000) will receive a $25,000 Strategic Consulting and Capacity Building Package provided by EarthCheck and the winner of the Top Small Tourism Town Award (population below 5,000) will receive a $7,500 Tourism Consultancy and Development Package provided by The Tourism Group. Mount Morgan residents are urged to go online to vote, submitting a response for both the Top Tourism Town over 5000 and the Top Tourism Town under 5000. Voting finishes on 26 April. These votes form the greater part of the award process (70 percent), while judging by industry representatives forms 30 percent. A result won’t be known until late May! Go to https://www.qtic.com.au/top-tourism-award/ top-town-voting/ to vote. Page 12
Rocky Revival 2021 will deliver a series of creative workshops in the towns of Rockhampton and Mount Morgan plus a 4-day Creative Bootcamp in Rockhampton in April/May 2021, culminating in a public showcase in Rockhampton. Workshops are free for Mount Morgan residents. It is a whole-of-community project focussed on building connectedness to improve the wellbeing of the people of the Rockhampton region. The project is also an opportunity to discover new talent and showcase the hard work and dedication of community arts organisations, teachers, and students through artistic practice. The community showcase will incorporate original music and songs composed by the local community, dance performances and music videos. The primary goal is to build the creative capacity of participants and to help reinvigorate much needed community-based social and arts-based events to reconnect the communities of the Rockhampton Region. Topology, in partnership with the Rockhampton Youth Orchestra, and with the support of other stakeholders including the Rockhampton Regional Council and the Regional Arts Services Network, will bring together community partners from Rockhampton, Mount Morgan and surrounding communities. All participants will be encouraged to collaboratively create a showcase celebrating the unique identity of the Rockhampton region. Topology will facilitate especially tailored, multidisciplininary arts activities. These activities will seek to empower, educate, and inspire participants to create, perform and record music, arts and storytelling in reflection and celebration of their community – its identity and sense of place. The expected active participation is 50-80 members of the local community. This includes people from the wider Rockhampton region, students, teachers, local musicians, dancers, filmmakers and songwriters. The project will utilise the skills of Topology staff, musicians and artworkers, as required, with expert ability in composition, song writing, improvisation, film score writing, lyric setting, performance/presentation multimedia/ image projection, 3D mapping, dance circus skills lighting, sound, visual art,painting/drawing acting and performance costume and makeup, photography film, animation The workshops will provide the opportunity for participants to follow their passions by providing access to professionals able to mentor and guide them on how to plan, develop and deliver their creative potential in the wider context of community wellbeing.
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Dr Nichola Spooner is our resident holistic veterinarian with a passion for natural nutrition and can help advise on real food diets which are home-cooked, commercial and/or raw. Whole food and minimally processed diets can support excellent health and wellbeing and allow the tailoring of ingredients for pets with dietary intolerances or allergies. Studies have supported the findings that these diets tend to be more digestible, leading to smaller stools with less faecal odour and improved gastrointestinal health. However, they are not without risks. Home-prepared diets that are not properly formulated may not provide a long-term complete and balanced nutrition for pets, require additional preparation time and refrigerated storage space. There may be an increased risk of bacterial or parasite contamination in raw meat and raw diets (e.g., salmonella, E. coli, toxoplasma, hydatid tapeworm) if proper hygiene and handling protocols are not observed. So, guidance and support are required. To learn more about natural nutrition, book a consultation today.
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Our next visit to Mount Morgan is Tuesday, 5 May 2021 10:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Appointments are essential, please call 4922 8138. Submitted by Alma Street Veterinary Hospital ANIMMAL JOKES Q: What did the duck say when he bought lipstick? A: “Put it on my bill.” Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building? A: Of course. The Empire State Building can’t jump. 14 - 28 April 2021
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Mount Morgan in Pictures By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan
Mary Lundager - the teacher
was transferred to a school near Toowoomba in 1917. She subsequently taught at other schools in Brisbane. Female teachers were generally required to resign when they married. Accordingly, Mary resigned as a teacher in 1927 (aged 34) prior to her wedding to John Hamilton Craies (1894-1979).
‘Miss Mary Lundager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lundager, who has been on the teaching staff of the Red Hill State School [Mount Morgan] for some years has been transferred to Goombungee [near Toowoomba]. She left this morning. Miss Lundager has been seventeen years at the Red Hill School as pupil and teacher. She received some nice mementoes from friends and well-wishers’ (‘Transfers of teachers’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 21 September 1917). Mount Morgan-born Mary Lundager (1893-1968) was an original pupil at the Red Hill State School, which opened in 1900 for boys and girls aged 5 to 14 (and closed in 1931). A bright pupil, who played piano solos at school concerts, Mary was selected to train as a teacher at the Red Hill State School through the pupil-teacher system. She would have started her training in about 1905 or 1906 (aged 12 - 13) when she was still a pupil. She was required to complete an apprenticeship and pass an examination at various stages of her training.
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Mary was the only Lundager sister to marry. Her daughter, Helene Alma, was the only grandchild of J. H. Lundager. Above left: c. 1914 / Mount Morgan / Mary Kristine Lundager (1893-1968) / Third eldest of four daughters of renowned local photographer, Danish-born Jens Hansen Lundager (1853-1930), and Mathilde Helene Lundager (née Biltoft) (1860-1934) / Teacher at the Red Hill State School, Mount Morgan. Photograph by Chas. Hill Studio Mount Morgan. From the State Library of Queensland. Above right: c. 1905 / Mount Morgan / Mount Morganborn Mary Kristine Lundager (1893-1968) (left), original pupil at the Red Hill State School, opened in 1900 / Mary’s younger sister, Mount Morgan-born Alma May Lundager (1898-1953) (right), pupil at the Mount Morgan Girls’ and Infants’ State School / Future state school teachers. Photograph by Chas. Hill Studio Mount Morgan. From the State Library of Queensland. 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 SNOWPIERCER It’s seven years since the planet froze. The temperature has plummeted to unsurvivable lows of 120 degrees celsius below zero and more. Nothing lives in that deep-freeze environment - except for those on board SNOWPIERCER, one-thousand and one cars long. Mysterious and eccentric billionaire engineer, Mr Wilford foresaw the coming big chill and put all his wealth, resources, talent and skill into designing and building an ark of sorts. Mr Wildord’s dream was that of a gigantic luxury train powered by the perpetual engine, perpetually moving, circling the globe 2.7 times per year. The constant motion of the train will provide energy and heating, keeping passengers warm and comfortable. There will be cars devoted to livestock and crop production, hospital cars, restaurant cars, exercise cars; and then there’s The Nightcar, specifically designed for relaxation, entertainment, unwinding. All of this is strictly divided into first, second and third class and
a limited number of tickets are offered to selectively chosen passengers, giving those very few the chance of life, an opportunity to survive even if it cost them everything they ever had, or ever will have. Everyone on board is given a purpose, a job, responsibilities. They establish a new community, a new way of being, a new world on board the train. Everything should run like clockwork. Mr Wilford appears to have thought of everything for his one great dream; SNOWPIERCER, one thousand and one cars long. But there’s always something isn’t there? And this time it was a doozy! The whole process of provisioning and preparing SNOWPIERCER for her mission was kept strictly top secret. Everything was done on a need-to-know basis only so that no one person had a complete picture of what was developing in front of their eyes. However, somehow word leaked out to the great unwashed and as the train was departing they
rushed her by the thousands. Several hundred of them managed to force their way into the rear section of SNOWPIERCER, and they will fight to the death to maintain their position. These stowaways have now formed a new fourth-class on the luxury train, The Tailies, and they will be a severe drain on the carefully calculated resources of SNOWPIERCER, one thousand and one cars long. Conflict is inevitable... Starring favourite Jennifer Connolly and David Diggs, SNOWPIERCER is great science fiction with well-drawn relatable characters on all sides. You’ll often find yourself tending to switch teams and alliances. SNOWPIERCER, one thousand and one cars long...Loved it!
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speaker at our April morning tea on Wednesday, 28 April 2021. She will have a display of gadgets that can make a difference to your day.
We hope everyone has had a good Easter break. Catching up with family and friends is always a special time.
Items will be for sale on the day. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Members enjoyed the music played by the Rusty Relics at the March musical morning tea.
Submitted by the Steering Committee Carol Glover 4938 1995, Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.
It was a good morning with a good turnout of members. The next monthly meeting is on Tuesday 20 April, 2021 starting at 2 pm. Members are welcome to come along and put their ideas forward. New members are welcome. Kelly, ‘the Gadget Lady’ from AFS will be our guest 14 - 28 April 2021
Stay happy and healthy.
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.
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APR 15: Mount Morgan Pensioners League meeting at 12.30 pm. New members are welcome. 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 23: True Clinic. MMMPHS Ph: 4912 5100 for appointments. APR 25:ANZAC Day Commemorations. APR 28: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning tea with guest speaker to be held in St Mary’s Hall starting at 10 am. The cost is $5. There will be a raffle and a lucky door. MAY 1: Wally Hall Memorial 3 Person Ambrose, Mount Morgan Golf Club. MAY 1: FREE Topology Boot Camp. Mount Morgan School of Arts 8.30 to 4 pm. Ph: 0497 815 425. 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 - MMMPHS for Appointments - 4912 5100. JUNE 22: Well Women’s Clinic - MMMPHS for Appointments - 4912 5100. JUNE 12: Baree Markets. 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts 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.
LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937
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
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc will be held on Wednesday, 5 May 2021 starting at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre and Railway Museum 1 Railway Parade Mount Morgan ANZAC DAY SERVICES AND MARCH DAWN SERVICE - 4.20 AM (Anzac Park)
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