The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 18 Issue 9

Above: Elaine Millers with her daughter-in-law Judy Sanderson and granddaughter Kristy Barker enjoying the celebrations at Carinty Summit Cottages aged care community.

Mount Stalwart celebrates 98 years...From Page 1

Guests came from as far away as Sunshine Coast to attend the 98th birthday party of Mount Morgan stalwart, Elaine Millers.

Elaine celebrated her birthday with a special morning tea with friends and family at the Carinity Summit Cottages aged care community on 23 May. She was born in Mount Morgan in 1925 and has lived in the town for most of her life.

Elaine began her working life as a shop assistant at Woods Drapery. She was then secretary to the Commonwealth Bank manager for seven years, before getting married in 1950.

Elaine then worked at Mount Morgan Ltd from 1953 until she retired in 1981. She began as a clerk in the cost office, though was regularly moved around different areas to supervise.

Never one to sit idle, Elaine found many activities and interests to fill her days in retirement. She volunteered for many community organisations including Meals on Wheels, for which she delivered meals for over 30 years and was a long-serving group president.

Elaine was also actively involved with Blue Nurses, Mount Morgan Arts and Crafts, the Presbyterian Church, Mount Morgan Past Pupils Association, and Mount Morgan Amateur Drama Society.

Her tireless community involvement resulted in her

winning an Australia Day Citizen of the Year award in 1993.

She was also involved with the Golden Mount Festival committee and was named its volunteer of the year in 2001.

Elaine’s hobbies over the years included playing tennis and golf, sewing, crochet, arts and crafts. Her family were happy recipients of many crocheted rugs and tea towels which Elaine made.

Elaine also sang in the church choir and at weddings. She was a founding member of Mount Morgan Amateur Drama Society, performing in numerous productions and winning an acting award at a competition in Rockhampton.

She also enjoyed travelling with friends, including embarking on a 17-week holiday to Europe in 1973. Her daughter-in-law, Judy Sanderson, said Elaine had lived a very full 98 years.

“She is a devoted mother, grandma and greatgrandma and is dearly loved by her family,” Judy said.

“She had one child, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren, all of whom she adores.”

Carinity Summit Cottages aged care Customer Service Coordinator, Cassandra Donald, said Elaine is a “very gentle lady” and a “caring soul”.

“She is a much-loved member of the community in Mount Morgan who always has a smile for you,” Cassandra said.

MMPAD VOLUNTEERS THANKED FOR SERVICE

also proesented with a Driver Reviver badge as part of National Volunteer Week celebrations.

Volunteers have an opportunity to undertake a range of tasks at the centre including yard and garden maintenance, providing tours through the rail museum, promoting Mount Morgan to the visitors and providing a muchneeded tea or coffee to travellers.

Reviver stop were treated to a barbecue lunch and presented with certificates from MMPAD and Driver Reviver. They were

Volunteers have the opportunity to obtain their First Aid and Food Safety Certificates during their volunteering at the Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Explore Centre.

The Centre is open seven days a week, 360 days a year.

submitting any items to this publication. MMPAD Executive

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Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc Volunteers at the Mount Morgan Explore Centre, Railway Museum and Driver

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ROUND ONE CAP FUNDING AVAILABLE

Round one of the 2023/24 Community Assistance Program (CAP) has opened to support local not-forprofit organisations with projects and events they are planning within the Council area.

The Program has helped support numerous community groups every year through financial assistance for projects that enhance the well-being and vibrancy of the Rockhampton Region.

Communities Councillor Drew Wickerson is encouraging those who are eligible to apply.

“The CAP Program inspires community groups to bring forward innovative ideas and projects that contribute to the growth and development of our region, and by offering financial support, we are proud to help see these initiatives get off the ground,” Cr Wickerson said.

"The Program reflects our commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives because Council believes in the power of community-driven projects and the positive effect they have within our Region.

“During the 2022/23 Financial year, Council’s CAP program provided sponsorship to 56 initiatives and events totalling $226,365 across its eight Funding

Schemes.

“This week we implemented some improvements to the funding grants within the program, and some of these changes include releasing funds throughout the year as we receive applications, rather than solely in round one or two. This allows applicants to have easier and more timely access to funding for their events and initiatives.

“Whether it is new equipment for sporting or theatre groups, venue hire, events, sustainability projects and much more – there are plenty of opportunities for community organisations to benefit from this program.”

Funding schemes under the CAP program include, Community Development Grants, Community event sponsorships for multi-year events, regional events and local events and the Environmental Sustainability Program., Venue and Services Support, Insurance Support and an Education Bursary.

The 2023/24 Round 1 Community Assistance Program is now open until 3 July 2023. To check if your organisation is eligible visit www.rrc.qld.gov.au.

FORMER PREMIER VISITS RAILWAY MUSEUM

Former Premier and Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Campbell Newman and wife Lisa were in Mount Morgan on Tuesday, 16 May. The couple had business in Rockhampton and took time out to visit. Campbell said he had never had an opportunity to visit the town when he worked around Biloela in the 1990’s

Born in Canberra, Campbell joined the Australian Army as a staff cadet at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1981, graduating as a

lieutenntant in 1985. He resigned from the army and moved to Queensland. After the army Campbell put his Civil Engineering Degree to use, working as a management consultant with the UK based PA Consulting Group where he worked for two years. His next position was with Grainco Australia Ltd firstly as General Manager Operations and General Manage Business Development, until he started his own consulting business. Between 2004-2011 Campbell was Lord Mayor of Brisbane - a position he held until 2011, when he resigned to enter State politics. The LNP were elected to govern Queensland in 2012 and Campbell became Queensland Premier, which he held until 2015, after losing his seat and the party losing the election. A run for Senate in 2022 was to prove unsuccessful.

Campbell said he is thoroughly enjoying life outside of politics and said it was “really quiet”.

MESSY PLAY EVENT EXPLOREES CREATIVITY

“It assists in supporting children’s cognitive development and lays an introductory foundation to the world of science,” Christine said.

Messy play also assists in language development by encouraging children to explore descriptive words to explain what they are feeling and smelling. This opens the opportunity for adults to talk with their child about what they can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell.”

What was the feedback from parents/children?

We’ve had wonderful feedback from families who visited our ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ play experience. Some highlighted comments included:

• Watching their children explore the different sensory stations.

• Interacting with other parents.

• Learning about different ways of enjoying ‘messy play’.

•Meeting different organisations and services available in the community, in the one place.

“Some of our ‘messy play’ spaces included slime, shredded paper, corn flour goop, box of streamers and wet paint.

Staff and children from The Benevolent Society’s Gracemere & Mount Morgan Early Years Place recently attended a fun messy play event at Rockhampton Showgrounds.

Run by Play Matters Rockhampton, it’s an opportunity for little ones to enjoy a day out where the aim is to create the biggest mess possible.

Christine Harvey, Child & Family Practitioner at Gracemere & Mount Morgan Early Years Place said peopled what were the the benefits of messy play?

“Messy play encourages children to explore their creativity and imagination. Through utilising their five senses, children can explore differing textures and materials,” she said.

Parents expressed they were happy that they only had to clean up their child after play, and we could do the rest, as sometimes the clean-up is a deterrent to offering messy play at home. Some families shared that it was a great opportunity for them to learn of activities they could do at home with minimal cost involved using items found around the home.”

For more information about the Gracemere & Mount Morgan Early Years Place, call 1800 236 762 or email GMM.EarlyYearsPlace@ benevolent.org.au.

Unfortunately, we are observing a large increase in dogs diagnosed with heartworm this year.

What is Heartworm?

As the name suggests, Heartworm is a large worm that lives in the blood vessels coming from the heart. It is spread by mosquitoes which inject small larvae into dogs. After circulation in the blood stream for a couple of months, they take up residence in the large blood vessels coming from the heart.

What Symptoms Does Heartworm Cause?Heartworm is generally a long term disease. It gradually causes thickening of blood vessels and airways causing reduced exercise tolerance (get puffed quicker), coughing and weight loss. The damage is gradual (sort of like smoking) and therefore the earlier the Heartworm is picked up and treated, the less permanent the damage to the heart and lungs. In the early stages of infection, dogs may have no outward signs, however, damage is gradually being done to the heart and lung tissue.

There is also a syndrome called Caval Syndrome, which is rare but can cause rapid death.

Can Heartworm Be Treated? Yes, there is a protocol to treat Heartworm, which involves treatment and rest over 4 months. The earlier the Heartworm is detected and treated, the better for the patient as there is less damage to the heart and lungs.

How Do I Know if My Dog Has Heartworm?

A simple blood test done at Alma Street Vet Hospital is all that is required.

How can I Prevent My Dog Getting Heartworm?

Prevention is by a yearly injection (Proheart SR-12) or monthly tablets. Our recommendation is a yearly injection as this currently appears to be the most effective prevention and easiest option for protection. We have diagnosed heartworm in dogs on monthly tablets, so we are recommending annual heartworm testing for dogs on monthly tablets.

Why Are We Observing More Cases?

Scientifically, we don’t know. 30 years ago, we diagnosed a lot of Heartworm, as the only prevention was daily tablets. With better preventatives, Heartworm cases were reduced to very low levels.

It is unknown if lower levels of prevention have allowed higher case numbers in the community and therefore higher levels of spread by mosquitoes. We highly recommend heartworm testing (if not on yearly injection) and keeping dogs up to date with prevention.

Heartworm can be lethal to dogs. To keep your pet safe, we recommend regular prevention and testing in some pets to detect early cases. Prevention is much better than treatment.

HIGH SCHOOL TO UNDERGO CHANGES

Mount Morgan State High School will undergo some changes in the coming months.

Construction will get underway on the refurbishment of the amenities block before term ends in four weeks time.

The building is staying, but will be completely gutted and brought up to Australian Standards.

High School Principal, Mr Dan Petersen said there was no time frame on job complete as material and sub contractor availability will determine project time frames.

The entire C-Block has been marked for demolition due to issues with the building’s concrete that are unable to be repaired.

C-Block currenty houses the tuckshop, classrooms and the printery.

Mr Petersen said plans were in place to relocate the tuckshop, but no plans had been made to replace the classrooms.

“At this stage the classrooms will be replaced until we reach required student capacity,” Mr Petersen said.

“The Education Department will be replacing C-Block with an outdoor area (incorporating an outdoor classroom. Plans have not been finalised,” he said.

Demolition of C-Block has been set for the December School holidays, but this could change. It is believed that C-Block was built in the 1970’s.

The stairs leading down to the oval will be replaced this term as the existing stairs do not meet Australian Standards. Work will begin on Friday, 2 June 2023.

Above: The amenities block will be refurbished will C-Block (below) will be demolished later in the year.

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It’s been a busy month as Mount Morgan’s representative in the Federal Parliament. We’ve seen the 2023 Budget handed down by the Federal Labor Government.

There is no doubt that this country needs a strong economy with lower taxes, business incentives and record infrastructure investment in regional Australia. Unfortunately, the Federal Labor Government’s priorities are the exact opposite, and this was clear in this year’s Budget.

Some of the major changes that were included in the Budget were:

- A review on the $120 billion infrastructure pipeline has been implemented, putting all regional programs in doubt.

- A 6% increase on the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge over a 3-year period which equates to more than an 18% increase over 3 years.

- Billions spent on early learning, and not a single dollar will go towards creating new places for children who need it most.

- The Labor Government broke its headline election commitment to older Australians to have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in every aged care home in the Flynn electorate by 1 July 2023.

- Broke another election promise to deliver 50 ‘urgent’ care clinics within their first 12 months in government, including the clinic promised in Rockhampton.

- $3.5 billion ripped out of community pharmacies, cutting vital services for patients.

On a positive note, the Federal Labor Government has somewhat addressed cost-of-living pressures felt by many Australians families including by increasing rent assistance, job seeker allowance, single parenting payment cut-off and tripling of the Medicare rebate.

However, many people will not be eligible for these cost-of-living assistance measures.

After the Budget, I spent my time travelling the vast Flynn electorate. During this time, I visited Mount Morgan and held a community catch up with locals at the Grand Hotel (above left).

In attendance were some representatives from the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan who were recently successful in receiving $1,500 for a point-of-sale system from the Federal Government’s 2023 Volunteer Grants. Congratulations.

I then stopped by the Mount Morgan Railway Museum and checked out the 1903 Hunslet Steam Locomotive.

Over the past two years, dedicated volunteers have spent hundreds of hours to complete the refurbishment of the locomotive. I would like to congratulate all involved. (Left)

As always, if you have any matters relating to Federal issues, you are welcome to visit us, call, or email Colin.Boyce.MP@aph.gov.au.

LIBRARY PATRONS URGED TO

TAKE USER SURVEY

Once upon a time you would hear shushing sounds whilst in a library, but today Rockhampton Regional Council is asking the community to speak up and share their thoughts about our library services.

Communities and Heritage Councillor Drew Wickerson said libraries are integral for many communities and provide a place for people to learn, work, socialise and relax.

“We understand how important libraries are, and we want to know how they fit into the lives of Rockhampton Region residents and your purpose for visiting," Cr Wickerson said.

“Whether you are a regular library user or a one-off visitor, complete our short survey and share your feedback to help us understand which services, programs, and resources you access, either physically via our four library branches or online.

“Our library staff work hard to provide a wide range of online and physical resources, events, sessions, and

technology access, so we’re really keen to hear the best ways we can get the message out to let people know what’s happening in our libraries.

“The survey is open from today, 29 May until 3 July. Take 5 minutes to complete the survey to help us understand why you visit and how you’d like to hear about our resources and services.”

Complete the survey online, via https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/rrclibrarysurvey or visit your local library branch to pick up a hard copy from the circulation desk.

MOUNT MORGAN BUSINESS AND SERVICES DIRECTORY

Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc is continually updating its Business and Services Directory used at the Mount Morgan Visitior Information (Explore) Centre and Railway Museum. If you have any new contact details that you would like to include or if you are unsure if you are listed, please contact MMPAD on 4938 2312 or email: mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au. This information is provided to local residents and visitors.

LIBRARY NEWS

The Mount Morgan Library has had a new Customer Service desk recently installed. The new service point allows for better service and more displays. Come in and see the new space and discover what your local branch of the Rockhampton Regional Libraries offers.

As the weather cools, there is nothing better than snuggling up with a good book. While there are many wonderful books available to read, there is something special about reading a novel that is set in a place you have visited in real life.

No wonder books by Australian authors are so popular. Since Queensland Day is celebrated on 6 June, now is the perfect time to showcase some talented authors who live in this great State.

Local authors

Mount Morgan produces some amazingly talented people. Local poets Arlene Roberts, Mary Rattenbury and Nicholai Von Tonslamann have books of poetry in the Central Queensland collection.

Local fiction author Termina Ashton and non-fiction authors Betty Cosgrove, Marion Houldsworth, Ronald Burrows, Colin Roderick and G Westacott also have books held by Rockhampton Regional Libraries.

Qld Authors with books available on BorrowBox

This year Queensland Day is on a Tuesday and the Mount Morgan Library will be closed, but you can still access great books by Queensland authors online through Libby or BorrowBox. Matthew Condon, Therese Creed, Barbara Hannay, Mandy Magro, Kerry McGinnis, James Moloney and Kate Morton are all Queensland residents with works available to borrow online and in-branch.

Queensland Day is an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a Queenslander. This Queensland Day, why not take the time to write, draw or share what living in Queensland means to you? If you are a local author and would like to feature your work in the Rockhampton Regional Libraries, please speak with one of our friendly staff.

Library programs

There are many great activities on offer at the Mount Morgan Library. Come any time to try our scavenger hunt and colouring table or test your crafty skills with a take home craft pack.

On Friday, 2 June Services Australia will be presenting the next in a series of Financial Information sessions. This month’s topic is Aged Care fees and charges and will run from 9:30am – 12 noon. Please call Library Administration on 4936 8043 to let us know you are coming. Read’n’Rhyme is a fun program for children

under 5 and their caregivers. It is run fortnightly on a Monday with the next session on 12 June at 9:30am. 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.

DEE RIVER OLDIES

There was a good turn out of members who enjoyed their cuppa while catching up and listening to the music at our May Morning Tea.

Bookings have now closed, but the Dee River Oldies members who have put their names in are looking forward to our next bus trip on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023.

We are going to the Archer Park Rail Museum for a look around followed by morning tea, then on to the Westwood Hotel for lunch. We will travel home via Dululu. The bus leaves the Morgan Street bus stop at 8.30 a m.

Our June Meeting is on Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 at 2 pm and our June Morning Tea with a guest speaker is at 10 am on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023. Looking ahead we are planning a 'Christmas in July' Morning Tea and Damper Day in August. These will all be held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan.

It you are aged 50 years or older, please come along and join in. There is no cost to become a member.

Our thoughts are with those members who are not feeling the best of late. With our weather getting much colder, please keep warm and stay rugged up.

Stay healthy and happy.

Submitted by The Steering Committee.

Carol Glover 49381 995 or Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.

MOUNT MORGAN BRANCH UPDATE

Submitted by Arlene Roberts - President

The freshness of winters chill seems to be showing its presence early this year. Yet to spite the cold it does not decrease our passion to support a good cause and to help in our community. This was very evident when we catered for the Ride4lives motor bike ride which we catered for Saturday,13 May. Bikes from all sizes came to visit our town and converged on the Mount Morgan Railway Station and Explore Centre. The members of the Mount Morgan Q.C.W.A. worked hard for days before and on the day. With enough home baking of biscuits, cakes, slices, homemade sausage rolls and small pies to cater for 300 people was a mammoth task but we got it done. This was combined with 300 rounds of sandwiches of various types. Fresh fruit and water was also available for each person.

I must say they were such nice people - men, women and children who were a part of the ride which is in aid of Suicide Prevention. This terrible topic is known to everyone and it has impacted so many families. So it was a pleasure to cater for the riders and their support crew. The members were amazing and I am so proud of what they did on the day. We were also helped by four young volunteers. Ella Rough Anderson, Shane Alees Hayes, Jackson Belzner and Kodi Spanner. They also worked like anything to help to prepare for the riders to arrive. Many photos were taken on the day, but the work behind the scenes including the work in the kitchen needs to be included.

Thank you to the following sponsors:- Woolworths Gracemere, Rainbow Café Mount Morgan, IGA Mount Morgan, Mount Morgan Railway Hotel, Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc, C.Q.Today Newspaper.

On Monday, 22 May we had our craft day and we held a Country Kitchens Workshop. It was such a relaxed day. The table displays were set up and the banner was erected outside.

Inside the jug was turned on for a cuppa and the tables and chairs were set up. Table cloths were put on the tables and the cups were lined up to be used. This was our regular craft day and we got to know each other a bit better as we talked over a nice warm cuppa on a chilly day. As Elizabeth worked on a rag rug. Ladies spoke about crafts that they enjoy and on crafts they would like to learn.

I spoke on Country Kitchens and how it is a healthy eating programme that Q.C.W.A. Implemented some 10 years ago in conjunction with Qld Health and now Health and Wellbeing Qld.Showcasing eat more fruit and veg, sit less move more, portion control, have less added sugar, and much more.6 ladies were in attendance 3 of which are not members. These workshops are open to anyone who would like to come along. After about an hour of talking about

the Country Kitchens Programme, the ladies made Cascadia’s for lunch. I spoke on our branch and Q.C.W.A. state wide.

This was a very friendly gathering and the ladies got to take home the aprons they wore. We hope to have more workshops in the future. There were several photos taken on the day.

Our craft mornings are open to anyone who would like to come along and meet the ladies and have a cuppa and a chat. You can bring your own craft projects or you can tell us if there is something you would like to learn. Our branch meets on the third Monday of each month and our craft days are on the fourth Monday of each month.

The branch is doing Domestic Violence Packs for the Mount Morgan Police Station to help victims of this growing problem .We also help with items for the local hospital. We welcome any ladies to come along and meet the members. If you see the Q.C.W.A. banner outside of the green shed near the skate park you know we are there.

We are looking at holding a stall at the Mount Morgan Show and at the Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival later this year. We also have our cookbooks for sale at the Mount Morgan Railway Station and through the branch.

If you would like to find out more information, please contact me on 0428 457 461.

Mount Morgan in Pictures

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

A menagerie of ‘Pretty Pets’

The historical weekly tabloid, Truth (Brisbane, Qld. : 1900-1953), provides invaluable insight into the appearance, occupation(s) and personality of some early Mount Morganites through caricatures and accompanying verses. In most cases, these ‘portraits’ are the only remaining record of how they looked. Curiously, they were labelled as ‘Pretty Pets’. A few of these caricatures below are of local men who quenched

the thirsty mining town. ‘Old Joe’ or Jos Vidulich (top row, left) was proprietor of the Queensland National Hotel. A snippet of his verse reads: ‘… His table groans with best of cheer, and all speak highly of his beer’. Then there’s James Harrup (top row, centre) – ‘…. maker of good cordials and brewer of hop beer…’. Walter Jackson (top row, right) was proprietor of the Imperial Hotel: ‘… If you behave in his hotel, no fear of him need trouble you …’

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From left to right: Mayor Charles Humber, Mount Morgan Council (1914): ‘… a busy man, a business man, he always tries

do his duty, rewarded by respect from all …’ / John Holmes (‘Jack’) Goodrick, long-standing dispenser at the General, Mount Morgan’s first hospital on Hospital Hill (1914) / Albert Louis Halberstater, master butcher, Mount Morgan (1914).

From left to right: Joseph George Vidulich, proprietor of the Queensland National Hotel, Morgan Street, Mount Morgan (1915) / James William Harrup, aerated water and cordial manufacturer, Mount Morgan; alderman, Mount Morgan Council (1914) / William Walter Jackson, publican of the Imperial Hotel, Morgan Street, Mount Morgan (1914).

Mount Morgan in Pictures from Page 14

Local businessman, J.W. Harrup

and suit.

J. W. Harrup purchased a cordial manufacturer’s business in Mount Morgan in 1902. He produced soft drinks, beers and cordials. Contemporaneous advertisements indicate that popular soft drinks in Mount Morgan in the very early 1900s were sarsaparilla and ginger ale. Cordials in demand were lime, peppermint and clove (a different palette back then!).

His aerated water factory utilised an enormous amount of water, bottles and corks. Purification of water by sterilisation was gaining popularity amongst customers of soft drinks, beer and cordials around 1905. J. W. Harrup was quick to implement the new technologies:

‘At Mount Morgan … and many other centres, the water is not always of the purest, and the leading firm of aerated and cordial makers in that part of Queensland has recently thought it advisable to purify the water by sterilisation. The salvator has been installed with the most excellent results on the firm’s business … The public of Mount Morgan have not been slow in appreciating the innovation’ (‘Salvator water steriliser’, Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855-1918), 11 March 1905).

The above photograph of English-born James William Harrup (1861-1928) shows some resemblance to his ‘Pretty Pet’ caricature on the previous page (top row, centre) – namely his large, white moustache, haircut

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB

Medieval Dance - We will be taking a break from holding any dances over the Winter period, with our next event once the weather warms up, set for Saturday, 23 September. It will be a Medieval themed Dance coinciding with the Spring Equinox. Nicholai and Tony of the Capricornia Dance Exchange will be entertaining, Line Dancers will be performing, and all attendees are invited to don costumes and get into the spirit of the evening. Doors open at 7pm, Adults $10 entry, and children $3. Refreshments and snacks available, bar is open. There will be raffles, a lucky door prize, and for Best Costume.

Our last Dance was a Colonial Bush Dance, and surprisingly despite the cold and many other events happening, we had a fantastic turnout. Some great costumes were worn, and we really appreciate everyone who came along. A huge thankyou to Artist, Louise Jones for her donation of a Mount Morgan Wild Clay Guinea Fowl and etching, and to Mount Morgan Hot Bread who sold tickets and displayed the prize and Mothers Day hamper. Congratulations to

J. W. Harrup handed the business over to his sons when he retired in 1912 (aged 51). His sons continued to operate the Mount Morgan factory and established factories in Rockhampton, Gladstone and Mackay. Their slogan was ‘Always Say “Harrup’s, Please”’. Harrup Bros. bottles are now a collector’s item.

all winners on the night.

Thank You to our volunteers - We have had some extraordinarily busy weeks at the club recently, resulting in much achieved, but this could not happen without our amazing Volunteers who have put in that extra tonne and a half of effort. At our General Meeting we said “Thank You”, albeit with a small token of gratitude of some home baking. With the Manse interior reno complete, the house rented, and grant trades booked in for the Soldiers Rooms, our Members will be having a break for a bit from larger projects.

Hire - The Soldiers Rooms is available for events, and we have chairs and trestle tables available for events elsewhere. For Bookings call 0419 605 662 for availability. Members receive discounted rates.

Next Meeting - Sunday, June 25 @10:30am at the Soldiers Rooms. New Members welcome. Like and follow “Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms” and “Mount Morgan Arts Precinct” on Face book to keep up to date with happenings.

Please continue to donate to the donation box located at the counter of the wonderful Wattle Bee Next NewsXpress or online donations at mycause. com.au/page/297958/save-our-history.

Submitted by Kirra Swain

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

Above: c. 1910 / Mount Morgan / J. W. Harrup, aerated water and cordial maker / National Library of Australia.

SAVE THE DATE! CLASSIFIEDS

JUNE 10: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

JUNE 14 : Dee River Oldies Group - Bus Trip to Archer Park Station, then on to the Westwood Hotel for lunch. Home via Dululu. Cost is $50 and is to be paid at our May Morning Tea to secure your seat. Bus leaves the bus stop in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan at 8.30 am.

JUNE 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).

JUNE 24: Wally Hall Memorial 3 Person AmbroseShotgun Start at 9.00am. Nominations to Roger Brewster (0422 824 358)

JUNE 28: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Morning Tea starting at 10 am to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes.

JULY 8: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

JULY 7 - 9 Gold Rush Hill Sprint - Mount Morgan Range.

JULY 18: Mobile Women’s Health Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

AUG 12: Mount Morgan Show. Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

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

SEPT 9: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

SEPT 12: Mobile Women’s Health Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

SEPT 24: Mount Morang Citizen’s Club Medieval Dance at the Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street. Starts 7 pm $10 Adults. $3 children.

OCT 14: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

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

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

NOV 18: QCWA Cent Sale. School of Arts, Morgan Street. More details to be advised.

NOV 21: Mobile Women’s Health Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

DEC 9: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts, Creek Street Baree. From 8 am until 12 noon.

Swaffield’s Property Maintenance

ABN: 68 537 641 178

Mobile: 0432 448 530

• Lawn Mowing and hedge trimming

• Yard cleanups and rubbish removal

• Wood chipping and dump runs

• House move out assistance

• Public Liability Insurance

No job too big or too small!

Call Jason on 0432 448 530

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH

EVERY

Firewood for sale. Bagged for camping - wood and kindling. Longer sizes available. Phone: 0468 495 645.

29 Coates St, Mount Morgan

SATURDAY, 3 JUNE 8 AM START NOT BEFORE.

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN

DINNER MEETING - THURSDAY - GRAND HOTEL

6.00 for 6.30. Interested people are encouraged to attend or send an Expression of Interest to PO Box 2, Mount Morgan

MOUNT MORGAN QCWA BRANCH

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

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC. Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays

Phone John on 0429 055 165

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB INC

Meets on the last Sunday of each month at 10.30 am. Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street, Phone - John Tuxworth 0429 055 165

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WEDNESDAY, 14 JUNE 2023

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Tuesday, 6 June 2023 by 4 p.m.

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