VOLUME 16, ISSUE 8
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Rodeo Pics...Pages 2 - 3
Children of Change...Page 6
Ukelele Meet...Page 15
BULLS, BARRELS AND BUSTERS
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Grey clouds and the odd shower of rain did not dampen the spirits of the 2021 Mount Morgan Rodeo organised by Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc on Saturday, 2 May. Gate numbers were up by about 200 on the November Rodeo held in 2020. There were over 290 nominations across the Bull, Mini Bulls, Steer and Saddle Rides and Barrel Races. Congratulations to the hard working committee and volunteers who put in a magnificent effort to ensure Mount Morgan had a May Day Weekend event. Open Bull ride – no winner; U15 Mini Bull Ride - 1st – Hank Wesdard 2nd Jace Roberts, 3 Caydence Fouracre and 4th Dylan Stubbs; Novice Bull Ride -1st – Toby Hale and U18 Junior Bull Ride - 1st Myles Polzin and Cade Ferguson (tie) 3rd Lane Johns and Toby Hale (tie) and 4th - Justin Ross and 7-U12 Mini Bull Ride - 1st – Billy Galloway, 2nd Liam Birks, 3rd – Cooper McConnell and Riley Ahern (tie). U15 Junior Steer Ride - 1st – Matty Ahern, 2nd – Riley O’Dell, 3rd Nash Mellors and 4th Jay Buffier & Jesse Remfrey. Saddle Ride - 1st – Michael Neylon, 2nd Patrick Bourke and 3rd -Ricky Massola; Novice Saddle Ride - 1st – Tom Russell and U18 Junior Saddle Ride - 1st - Finn Christensen and 2nd – Jye Bella, Barrel Races – Open Jordyn O’Toole, 2nd – Maddison Caban, 3rd – Liss Kenny, 4th – Kylee Ferguson, 11-14 Barrel Race – 1st - Chelsea Roberts, 2nd - Jordyn O’Toole, 3rd - Emi Carlsen and 4th – Ella Christensen; U11 Junior Barrel - 1st - Ruby Bell, 2nd Sophie Jamieson, 3rd – Drew Christensen 4 – Emily Galloway; Novice Barrel - 1st – Emi Carlsen, 2nd – Zan’e Van Hengel, 3 Liss Kenny, Ashleigh Rayner and U18 Barrel – 1st - Jordyn O’Toole, 2nd - Ella Christensen and 3rd Brandee Ferguson and Maddison Caban (tie). 12 - 26 May 2021
This event has a COVID-safe plan
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Mount Hopeful Wind Farm is a combined wind farm and battery storage project in the early stages of development. Neoen is holding a Community Information Session to share information and hear your thoughts on the project. On the day, you can meet some of our project team, view maps and learn about the project, which is expected to bring significant investment to the local and regional economy.
1 3 M AY 2 0 2 1 9 : 3 0 - 11 : 3 0 A M Bajool Town Hall, High Street, Bajool 3-6PM Dululu Town Hall, 14 Bryant St, Dululu You can learn more at: M O U N T H O P E F U LW I N D FA R M . C O M . A U
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ANZAC DAY MEMORIES 2021
Donna Anderson
Cr Cherie Rutherford lays a wreath on behalf of Rockhampton Regional Council and while Robert Wheeler places Member for Mirani, Stephen Andrew’s wreath.
Mount Morgan’s ANZAC Day service was performed by the reformed Mount Morgan RSL Sub Branch. In previous years, following the closure of the Branch by RSL Queensland, the services were organised by the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan. The catafalque Page 4
party was provided by 35 Field Squadron 11th Engineer Regiment. Left bottom: Carrier Pigeon Service was remembered on the Anzac Day march and Bryan “Jim” Lynch lays a wreath in remembrance. Above top: Afghanistan veteran Josh Lanham gives the ANZAC Day address.
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New Tours App launched for region’s visitors
Rockhampton Regional Council through Advance Rockhampton has launched a new app for Rockhampton tourists, offering self-guided audio tours around the region.
them on how the app works and encourage them to promote the app to our visitors.” The app currently has the following six tours on offer:
Explore Rockhampton’s Self-Guided Tours App is free to use, can be accessed from any smart device, can be taken at any time to suit the user and provides visitors with a new way of experiencing the Rockhampton region’s key attractions.
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Rockhampton’s Heritage Architecture Trail
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Where’s the Beef? Bull Statue Tour
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100 years old trees at the Botanic Gardens
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Meet the crew at Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said launching the new app will be great for the region as it will encourage visitors to spend more time experiencing Rockhampton’s unique attractions.
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A day in Mount Morgan
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Riverside Public Art Trail.
“Rockhampton’s Quay Street is Australia’s longest National Trust heritage-listed street, and taking a stroll down the street and learning about its history is just one of the self-guided tours available on the app,” Mayor Williams said. “I applaud the Advance Rockhampton team for developing an app where visitors can tour our region at their own leisure, and interact more closely with our community when they are taking self-guided tours.” Advance Rockhampton Executive Manager Greg Bowden said the Explore Rockhampton Self-Guided Tours App will help drive the local economy further through increased tourism spending.
To download the free app, head to the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for ‘Explore Rockhampton’. Once the app is downloaded, you will be able to access each tour by opening the app on your smart device. Visit explorerockhampton.com.au/tours for more information and to view a website-enabled version. A sharefile link of a video demonstrating how the app works, including photos, can be viewed here: https:// rockhamptonregion.sharefile.com/d-s8fc048943671 44f0ad6c8427b83d6b32.
“Self-guided tours provide visitors with another way of experiencing a city, and with a wealth of these free tours available to explore on the app, tourists will be encouraged to extend their stay and explore our region further,” Mr Bowden said. “By adding an asset to the region’s overall tourism offering and encouraging visitors to extend their stay, more tourism dollars will be spent in our region, benefitting our local economy.” Advance Rockhampton Manager of Tourism and Events Annette Pearce said the Explore Rockhampton Self-Guided Tours App has six tours currently on offer, with a number of new tours expected in the coming months. “The Explore Rockhampton Self-Guided Tours App currently has six tours offering a range of different experiences, from taking a self-guided tour to learn about our heritage and history right through to exploring Rockhampton’s riverside public art trail,” Ms Pearce said. “The beauty of the app is that visitors can explore our region at their own leisure and pace, and the app has functionality to pause a tour if visitors want to take a break and grab a cup of coffee or stop along the way for lunch. “Advance Rockhampton’s tourism team will be launching the app far and wide, and will work with the region’s local tourism operators to educate 12 - 26 May 2021
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CHILDREN OF CHANGE - A MEMOIR
Former Mount Morgan resident and now author, Carole Kelly (nee Humphreys) was in Mount Morgan for a book signing of her recently released book, Children of Change - A Memoir. This powerful and immensely nostalgic story centres around Olympic hopeful, Chloe, whose promising career as a swimmer is devastatingly shut down at the age of 14 by a rape and its ensuing pregnacy. The book signing took place at Wattle Bee Next and provided an opportunity for acquaintances to be renewed. Pictured top left: Carole with Colleen Constable, bottom left with Lorraine Johnson and above, Carole with brother Mark Humphreys. The books are available at Wattle Bee Next and the Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre.
Mount Morgan Central State School P & C Engraved Bricks Thank you for everyone’s patience, the engraved bricks have been laid, and the space is nearing completion. Named “Interspace” meaning the space between two things, the new paved seating area was aptly titled due to the social distancing measures required during the time of its conception, and ironically where what led to the delays in construction. Much appreciation goes to Christian, Deb and Davey for their volunteered labour, and to Sunbrix who supplied sand and pavers on a very flexible timeline. Thank you also to UNICEF who provided the grant dollars to extend the area beyond the engraved pavers, and for the seating. Please sign in at the office, if you wish to enter school grounds to view your paver. Thank you mostly to all who purchased bricks, we will be taking orders ongoing, with a view to order and install approximately once every year and a half. Due to future orders being under 100 bricks which qualified us for free freight, prices have been raised to $60 per paver. For order forms, email mtmorganpnccss@mail.com. Submitted by Kirra Swain Page 6
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CLASSIC CARS, BICYCLES AND MOTORBIKES
Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Visitor Information Centre has had the honour of hosting visitors throughout Queensland arriving in or on a range of different transport modes including bicycles (top members of the Brisbane Bicycle Touring Association), Harley Davidsons (middle) or Cadillac De La Salles (pictured below). It’s good to see the group start to return post-Covid closedowns.
Above left: Greg Shuker with his Austin 7 one of the many Austin 7’s that will at Mount Morgan Railway Museum on 21 May when members of the Austin 7 Register of Queensland take part on their “Rocky Run”. The run includes visits to Yeppoon, Emu Park, The Caves and Keppell Sands and Rockhampton. The run will be completed between 19 - 24 May and will involve 32 members of the Register, some of which reside in Mount Morgan. The Austin 7’s will be on display while the participants take a tour of the Railway Museum. 12 - 26 May 2021
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LIBRARY NEWS
Library and Information Week
Did you know that Library and Information Week is celebrated on 17 – 23 May? This is a time when we celebrate libraries and information services and the people who make these services great! The theme for Library and Information Week 2021 is ‘Adventures in space and time’. How can I celebrate? There are many ways to celebrate Library and Information Week. Take an adventure in space by visiting a new location (try visiting a new library branch!), find a new favourite reading spot or learn about a new place. Have an adventure in time by rereading a childhood favourite, visiting a place that you haven’t been to in a while or recording your stories for future generations. Another way to celebrate is to use your library! Rockhampton Regional Libraries have branches in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, South Rockhampton and North Rockhampton plus a great range of online services you can access any time, from any space! National Simultaneous Storytime National Simultaneous Storytime is a yearly event where schools, childcares centres, libraries and individuals read the same story at the same time. This year the event takes place at 11am on Wednesday 19 May and the Simultaneous Storytime book is Give me some space! by Queensland author Philip Bunting. For an amazing adventure in space, tune in to hear this story read by an astronaut on the International Space Station! For more information and to get involved please visit https://www.alia.org. au/nss
How will you have adventures in space and time? 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. Photo – Samintha Liyanage and children.
photography competition closes soon It is time to get those cameras clicking this weekend, with only one week to go before the Rockhampton Regional Council Nature Photography Competition closes for another year. Water and Environmental Sustainability Councillor Donna Kirkland said that going by the entries so far, there could be some real competition across a few of the categories. “We are thrilled that each year, both budding and professional photographers alike, invest their time and talents into this competition,” Cr Kirkland said. “Not only is it great exposure for our local photographers, as we have proudly included many of them in our corporate documents and promotional material, but it is Page 10
also a wonderful way to showcase our Region.
2. Celebrating our natural landscapes (open to all ages)
“The competition closes next Friday 14 May and with this glorious weather at the moment, it is the perfect time get out there and get snapping.”
3. Showcasing our native flora and fauna (open to all ages)
Category winners announced to celebrate World Environment Day 2021. Entry is free. Winners are awarded a $250 prize per category. Nature Photography Competition Categories The competition has five categories which you could enter. All entries must be submitted within the competition conditions of entry found on the entry form. 1. Connecting (open to all ages)
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For more details on the categories and rules please visit https:// www.rockhamptonregion.qld. g o v. a u / C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s / Environmental-Sustainability/Getinvolved/Nature-PhotographyCompetition View the 2020 shortlisted and winning entries on Council's 2020 Nature Photography Competition Facebook album. 12 - 26 May 2021
GALLERY UPDATE Shine Bright Comedy Night Have we got a treat for everyone! A free event, Shine Bright Comedy Night on the evening of Friday, 14 May as part of the Shine Bright Festival, shining a spotlight on regional QLD creativity. Doors open at 5:30pm to mingle, with a 6 pm start of Stand up and Improv, and also some digital artwork projection. It is a marvellous opportunity, with the tour of various events, stretching South from the Burnett region, to North of The Whitsundays and inland to the Central Highlands, presented by Central Queensland Regional Arts Network (CQRASN). Should be a top night! Next Exhibition Time to get working on submissions, with the Exhibition running from 24th July to 27th October“Evolution of Ideas” A study of series and transitions. This has been moved forward due to our Kaye Duggan Solo being cancelled due to ill health. We wish her a speedy recovery and send warm wishes; she has been an amazing support to our Gallery over the last 2 years.
emerge from our local area. The Exhibition opening will be on Saturday, 24 July at 5 pm. Why not pop the date in your calendar, and come along to enjoy some refreshments, nibbles and entertainment and support our local creatives? All welcome. Artists are to submit works by Wednesday, 21July. Contact 041 186 5621 for submission forms and follow our Facebook page for updates. Volunteering An opportunity has opened up, and we are seeking a Volunteer to run our Gallery on Thursdays. During each shift, individuals can treat the Gallery as if their own space, be it with music, as a studio etc, whilst operating the shop and dealing with visitors in a tourism capacity. Many of our past Volunteers have gone on to secure full time work, with a good reference and skills acquired. Weekend opportunities are also available. Lessons If you wish for painting lessons please call Nickolai on 0412 557 052, he is extremely reasonably priced and has a wealth of talent and knowledge to share.
“Evolution of Ideas” will be exploring the development of ideas and the journey to a completed artwork, and those series of subjects that attract our attention repeatedly. This theme will see groups of progression art pieces en masse, be it over time, a tale of seasons, of growth or even decay. All Artists welcome, and we would love to see any rising talents
GOLF NEWS Seventeen teams (51 players) competed in the annual 3-Person Ambrose event in memory of former member Wally Hall. The event gets bigger every year and players travelled from far and wide including Pittsworth, Emerald and Mackay. A massive thank you must go to the Hall family for supplying all prizes for the day. Winners were Lance Antcliff, Shai Pearce and Ty Pascoe with 53 nett. Runners Up were Clayton Geary, Lyndon Bugg and James Ross with 58 nett. There were also prizes on every hole including Nearest the Pin, Long Drives and Accuracy shots. Raffles were conducted with a record $700 being raised in favour of the Qld Cancer Council. Congratulations to Sharryn Hall for this great effort.
Pizza on the Run will be in Bouldercombe on Wednesday, 12 May at Leanne Hinchcliffe Park and in Mount Morgan opposite bakery on 16 May from 2 to7 pm on both days. Phone orders welcome.
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Finally, thank you to those who helped in the kitchen and bar with food preparation and service We all look forward to next year’s event.
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DEE RIVER OLDIES With the restrictions of COVID in place, when planning to have the May long weekend celebrations and the not knowing what was ahead made the long weekend very different this year. It was so good to see the people that came back to the Mount for the reunions and the rodeo. Catching up with people you haven’t seen in a very long time was great. Before COVID you could travel anywhere in the world, and there was always someone who knew someone from the Mount. Let us hope that we can get back to what we have known for the last forty-four years and have great markets and parade next year.
which will include the bus trip and lunch. The April morning tea was interesting, with Kellie ‘the Gadget Lady’ displaying gadgets that make your days a little easier. She had an array of different items that was good to see. Our meetings and morning teas are held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). The May monthly meeting is on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 starting at 2 pm. New members are welcome. Come along and see what the group is about. The musical morning tea is on Wednesday, 26 May 2021. The cost is $5. There will be a raffle and a lucky door.
The Dee River Oldies Group are proposing to have a bus trip to the Callaghan Park Markets on Sunday, 6 June 2021. We need the numbers to make this happen. Let Carol or Colleen know if you are interested. (Phone numbers below). The cost is $50
Stay happy and healthy. Submitted by the Steering Committee Carol Glover 4938 1995, Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.
With an influx of new recruits and a substantial building program the Calliungal Rural Fire Service Brigade, based at Mount Morgan is powering ahead in 2021.
complete a 360 degree assessment in total darkness and through smoke.
Submitted by Dee River Oldies.
RURAL FIRE BRIGADE POWERS AHEAD The Brigade has had a number of new recruits join in 2021. These recruits have now completed initial training and have qualified as firefighters, enabling them to work on fire grounds. Training includes an initial firefighting course emphasising safety, using firefighting equipment and firefighting skills. In addition, members received first aid training.
The Calliungal RFS brigade exists to serve the community of Mount Morgan and its surrounds. If you are interested in knowing more or helping, please contact the First Officer Kevin Coughran on 0497 518 906.
The new building program will see a new undercover storage area for the Brigade’s vehicles, a new training area, office and communication area, kitchen and toilet and shower facilities provided. This will significantly increase the ability of the bridge to protect the communities surrounding Mount Morgan in event of wild fires and help to support other agencies, responding to other emergencies. Brigade First Officer, Kevin Coughran said the development of new facilities would have not have been mad possible without community support. “In particular, I would like to thank Stephen Andrew the Member for Mirani, the Queensland fire and Emergency Services, IGA Mount Morgan, Alan Housman Builders, T and C Field, Kevin Daniel’s Bob Cat Hire, Leon Dingo Hire, Rockhampton Mini Loads, Ant Landscaping, Sunbrix Sand and Soil and the community of Mount Morgan and its surrounds for their assistance in seeing the vision for a state of the art Brigade facility move towards reality. The Brigade is also the recipient of a new piece of high technology equipment, a new thermal imaging camera courtesy of the Rural Fire Brigade Association of Queensland and QFES. The FLIR KI is a rugged, compact thermal camera that serves as an extra set of eyes on the fire scene, allowing commanders, officers and inspectors to quickly Page 12
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VET NEWS What is considered an emergency? As a loving pet owner, it’s natural to be concerned about your pet if they’re unwell, and to want prompt diagnosis and treatment. But what is actually considered a medical or surgical emergency for pets? Common symptoms that suggest a condition requiring urgent treatment can include: • Inability to pass urine • Difficulty breathing • Seizures • White or very pale gums • Noticeable sudden belly bloating with discomfort • Sudden wobbliness or weakness • Steady bleeding from a wound • Profuse vomiting or diarrhoea, especially if it contains blood • Significant mental dullness • Fainting If you suspect that your pet has been bitten by a snake or eaten something they shouldn’t have (e.g., a non-food item that could get stuck, or a toxin such as rat bait or human medication), you should call us first and then bring them in for immediate assessment, as these issues are best treated early. Any condition or injury that causes your pet severe pain for more than a few minutes also warrants an urgent vet visit.
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This can include traumatic injuries, such as if your pet has had a fall from a reasonable height, been hit by a vehicle or attacked by another animal. If a very young animal becomes unwell, or if your pet which has an ongoing serious health condition becomes unwell, these are best assessed quickly, as these pets often have less capacity to fight illness and can deteriorate quickly.
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The bottom line? If you’re worried about your pet, give us a call! Our preference is always to ensure your pet is okay and to set your mind at ease. Additionally, many conditions can be treated quickly and easily if caught early.
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Lastly, a reminder that if you are ever bringing your pet in for emergency treatment, try to phone us ahead on 4922 8138 – as this allows us to prepare for your arrival, so we can provide assistance more rapidly and support you and your pet.
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When in doubt, get in touch with our friendly team! Alma Street Veterinary Hospital next visit to Mount Morgan is Tuesday, 1 June 2021 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 5 pm. Appointments are essential. Submitted by Alma Street Veterinary Hospital.
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Mount Morgan in Pictures By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan
Headmistress, Miss Hardy & Mount Morgan Girls’ & Infants’ School
‘… Mt Morgan loses an old and respected resident, known by scholars now grown to men and women in every part of Queensland … Miss Hardy was the second daughter of the late Captain Phillip Hardy, the first man to navigate a ship up the Fitzroy River … She was born in Gladstone on June 6, 1858, one year before Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony … Miss Hardy had a long record of service with the Education Department, being 45 years a headmistress [from 1878 to 1923]. Beginning her teaching career at the Allenstown School, Rockhampton, she went to Bundaberg as headteacher … in 1906 she took charge of the Mt Morgan Girls' and Infants' School. She remained in charge of this school until her retirement in December, 1923. She always took a personal interest in all who came under her care and was held in the highest esteem by her pupils and staff. She also took a keen interest in all philanthropic work … and her work during the war period [First World War] will be long remembered …’ (‘Miss C. Hardy’, The Central Queensland Herald (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1930-1956), 8 April 1937).
Pictured centre: c. 1910 / Gladstone-born Caroline Emily Hardy (1858-1937) / Headmistress of the Mount Morgan Girls’ and Infants’ State School from 1906 to 1923. Photographer unknown. From the National Library of Australia. Main photograph: c. 1913 / Pattison Street, Mount Morgan / Mount Morgan Girls’ and Infants’ State School / Opened on 15 August 1898 to alleviate overcrowding at the Mount Morgan State School, Morgan Street, and to segregate the boys from the girls / Original headmistress to 1906: Miss Silver / Original number of pupils: 595 (195 more than expected, and hence, the need for additional buildings and facilities) / The mine closure and the town’s shrinking population led to the school’s amalgamation with the Mount Morgan Boys’ State School, Morgan Street, on 1 January 1929, to form the Mount Morgan Central State School. Photographer unknown. 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
SUMMERLAND The V2 rockets flying overhead in London in 1945 sounded like they were powered by a Volkswagen engine set at cruising speed on the highway. By now the people of London were used to being bombed and very familiar with these V2’s. There was no panic but they watched the rocket come in and fly over, waiting and listening for the sputter sputter of the engine cutting out. When the engine died and the V2 flew on in silence they knew its descent had begun and they could work out roughly where the bomb was going to hit by trajectory and time elapsed. From the bombings during the London Blitz after the Battle of Britain in late 1940 and early 1941, to the V2’s of April 1945, plus all of the sporadic bombings by the Nazis in between, 70,000 Britains lost their lives, 30,000 of them were Londoners. Very early on in the war the British people decided to protect their children their future generations from the Nazi bombs. They loaded the kids into trains, boats and buses and evacuated them out of the targeted cities, shipping them to points far and wide all over the country.
The children had to leave their families behind. They were all alone together. Some were sent to stay with relatives but many were shipped to strangers who had volunteered to look after them. Scared, lonely, apprehensive about what and who lay ahead, these little guys spread out in all directions like ants. In 1945 Alice Lamb, working at her typewriter, lives in a cottage by the seaside in Kent which borders London’s eastern boundary and is home to the Archbishops of Canterbury. One of the original Historic counties, it is a timeless and enchanting world where summer brings achingly beautiful sun-dappled days by the sea. Fiercely independent, brusque and reclusive writer Alice (fabulous Gemma Arterton) secludes herself in her study. Haunted by a great love affair from her past she buries herself in her work. The local children think that this strange loner is a witch and they constantly harass her, much to Alice’s chagrin. One day out of the blue, as part of the war effort a young boy evacuated from the London bombings is entrusted into her
care. How dare they dump this child on her? Alice had not volunteered to be a host and does not want to care for him. It will interfere with her important work researching mythology and folklore... However, believing that he has nowhere else to go (and that she can get rid of him in a week) she reluctantly allows young Frank to stay - for now. But soon Frank’s vulnerability, his innocence, wonder and awe begin to awaken and unlock deeply buried and imprisoned emotions within Alice... From award-winning Director Jessica Swale, SUMMERLAND inspires with daringly honest and contemporary themes; an intensely emotional journey of selfdiscovery, love and friendship. SUMMERLAND is a treat for the whole family and runs for 99 wonderful minutes. SUMMERLAND - Love. Magic. Hope...Loved it!
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Members of the Gladstone Ukelele Club were in Mount Morgan over the May Day weekend, setting up a makeshift workshop at the Silver Wattle Caravan Park. Some members of the Club had visited Mount Morgan tagging along with Graham Rodger in February of this year. They liked the atmosphere of the Caravan Park and decided to come back for their jam session. Park owners David and Debi also ensured that the members had a great time, offering up an evening meal and games in between the jam sessions. The Gladstone players were joined by members of the Mount Ukes of an evening.
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SAVE THE DATE! MAY 18: Well Women’s Clinic - MMMPHS for Appointments - 4912 5100. May 26: Dee River Oldies Group - Musical Morning tea to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan (Behind the Anglican Church) starting at 10 am. The cost is $5. Raffle and lucky Door. MAY 18: 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) JUNE 22: Well Women’s Clinic - MMMPHS for Appointments - 4912 5100. JUNE 12: Baree Markets. 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts JUN 6: Proposed Bus Trip to the Sunday Callaghan Park Markets Rockhampton.Cost is $50 which will include the bus trip and lunch. JULY 25: Central Queensland Old School Bicycle Show and Swap Meet. 10 am to 2 pm. Leichhardt Hotel. AUG 14: Mount Morgan Show.
ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN
CLASSIFIEDS PAINTER: Semi retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257. ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10 am to 8 pm. PHONE: 4938 2451 Monday to Friday
LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937 For Sale: Firewood - 227 Archer Road. 6’ x 4’ Trailer load, split $120, delivered. Phone/Text 0406 418 737 or 0416 552 645. (2) For Sale: Grow your own Christmas Tree. 80 cm pine trees. $20.00 each. Limited quantity. Phone: 4938 2115. (2) In Memoriam: SEALY, George Robert. Passed away 19 April 1986. Aged 46 years. Never forgotten, Margaret.
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
GOLDEN MOUNT SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION
QCWA - MOUNT MORGAN BRANCH
AGENDA:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, 27 June at 11 am
Meet at the Hub in Morgan Street, every third Monday. 9.30 for 10 am start. Phone 0428 457 461 for more information.
|Election of Officers |General Meeting
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.
VENUE
|Club Fees Due on Day Leichhardt Hotel Beer Garden COUNTER MEALS AVAILABLE. NO BBQ PLEASE ATTEND
MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC. Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays Phone John on 0429 055 165
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MOUNT MORGAN ABORIGINAL CORPORATION ICN 54
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, 22 May 2021 at 11 am Venue: Itech Office, Morgan Street Please come along and support local business Seeking new members and directors.
NEXT EDITION: WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2021
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12 - 26 May 2021