The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 15 Issue 16

VOLUME 15, ISSUE 16

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Doing it for Cancer...Page 2

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DOING IT FOR CANCER

DOING IT FOR CANCER

FESTIVAL FUTURE IN BALANCE

GMFA Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Community Service Hall, Morgan Street on Wednesday, 9 September 2020 at 6.30 pm.

Mount Morgan’s premier event the Golden Mount Festival turns 44 in 2021, many of the traditions of the festival are run to commemorate historical events at the mine.

Above: Kodie Dodd holds husband Kyle’s hair while daughter Keziah helps cut the three years of growth.

Unfortunately, due to the Covid 19 pandemic the 2020 festival had to be cancelled. This is the first time in the 43 years history of the Festival that the Mount Morgan community has not been able to hold this prestigious event.

Consequently the 2020 committee is hoping to be able to stage this event again in 2021 with all the traditional events and even more events/attractions to enable us to once again showcase our community and district. To enable us to achieve this goal we need to once again form an enthusiastic capable committee.

A committee that consists of not only executive members but also members who are able to assist with the actual organising and running of events These memberships can be committee members or friends of the festival committee.

Above: Ashlee, Natasha and Shannon Wyvill enjoy an evening out at the “Doing it for Cancer” Night.

One suggestion that has been made is that the Golden Mount Festival Committee be responsible for the organising and running of the events on the Saturday of the May weekend. Other committees/ clubs would then be invited to stage an event on the evenings prior to e.g. wine and cheese nights; talent quest, also events such as a movie evening and Sunday morning breakfast.

Rockhampton Regional Council is prepared to let the grant money for the 2020 festival carry over to the 2021 festival. There are several decisions that have to be made before we accept this offer.

Come along to the meeting on Wednesday 9th and let’s make 2021 Festival a wonderful event. New members are able to be nominated and membership paid on the day of the meeting, current members can pay their fees to the president Graeme Meade at his store at 113 East Street or on the day of the meeting.

Ten-year old Keziah Dodd raised just over $1500 for Kids Variety Charity and her father raised just over $1400 for prostrate cancer at the Doing it Pink For All Cancer Night at the Grand Hotel on Saturday night. Keziah’s hair was cut by over a foot. The Lorikeets Rugby Union team donated $1500 towards the fundraising.

Contacts for further information: President: Graeme Meade 0411 073 974 Secretary: Rosemary McNamara: 0422 727 326 Treasurer: Marlene Anthony 0417 547 369

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

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HAIRDRESSING JOURNEY HELPS CREATE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

into running my own salon in my home town. Best decision ever,” she said.

Kodie started her training at a salon in Gracemere and finished at a salon in Rockhampton.

“Growing up watching my mum do hair definitely had an impact on my love for hair and helping make people feel good,” she said.

Mane Street Hair was opened on May Day 2017.

Kodie and Kyle Dodd have three children - Jacob 12, Keziah 10 and Maddie 7.

“They love coming to the salon and helping me so Young business woman, Kodie Dodd started her they can get a works sausage roll from the bakery,” hairdressing journey in year 11 whilst attending she said.

Mount Morgan High School.

Kodie never anticipated that the business would

Kodie attended TAFE every Thursday to complete take off as it did. So much so that in 2019 she hired her Certificate 2 in Hairdressing with the goal of Sharnee (pictured above). finding an apprenticeship firmly in her sights.

“I am very grateful for the support I receive from “Life had a different direction in mind for me, having everyone, it is very humbling,” she said. my family young my hairdressing career was put on Kodie has lived in Mount Morgan for over 20 years hold,” Kodie said. and loves the fresh air and scenery.

“I was lucky enough to start my apprenticeship in Kodie is currently undertaking a makeup course that 2015 getting through it in just two years I took a leap will add to her business success. of faith and jumped straight out of my apprenticeship

Rail corridor proposed for cyclists’ paradise

A decommissioned rail line running from Mount Morgan to Gracemere could be transformed into a 25-kilometre cyclists’ paradise under the Palaszczuk Government’s Rail Trail grants program.

Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said a feasibility study would determine which route would most benefit the community.

“The Mount Morgan Rail Trail would provide a fantastic outlet for hikers and cyclists, both young and old, to get out and be active,” Mr O’Rourke said.

“But when we talk rail trails, we’re also talking jobs in construction, jobs in tourism and new opportunities for local businesses.

“In fact, every dollar we invest in bike-riding means $5 returned in economic benefit to our region.”

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The original rail line was built from Kabra to Moonmera at the bottom of the range, then up the range to Moongan and onto Mount Morgan.

Mr O’Rourke said the first stretch of track dated back to 1898.

“There is some real historical significance around this area, where the old steam locomotives used to struggle over Razorback Range,” he said.

“The rail line was decommissioned in the late 1980s and the rail line removed, which, 40 years later, presents a really exciting opportunity for our community.

“We’ve put $250,000 on the table for Council to explore possibilities for a rail trail, and I look forward to seeing what they MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

come up with.”

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said supporting local businesses and local jobs remained the Government’s number one priority.

“Global economies have done it tough due to COVID-19, and Queensland hasn’t been immune,” Mr Bailey said.

“Thanks to the efforts of Queenslanders in keeping our health response strong however, we’ve been able to continue delivering Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.

“And for roads and transport that means getting on with a record $23 billion pipeline of projects just like this, which will support 21,500 jobs.”

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MOUNT MORGAN WINS SCHOOLS GRAND FINAL

The sun was on a shallow angle. The kind of angle that hits you straight in the eyes regardless of where you are standing. Bailey went forward to discuss whether the Mount would experience the harsh of the afternoon sun. Bailey won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball and have the Yeppoon Rams running straight into the setting sun.

PATRONS SOLD ON CENT SALE

Above: Lindy Stock won the family entertainment package at the Rodeo Cent Sale on 29 August.

The kick off saw a back and forth of mutual contest between the two sides. Our enforcers – Bailey Caitlin, Jarhlym Dans, Ashton Dans, Dylan Stewart, Zephyr Jacbonson, Layne Gibson, Cameron Long and Nicholas Van Dreumel– were working hard and making huge hit-ups to tire the defence of the Yeppoon Rams.

The quick and nimble back line – Kye-Juan Leisha, Jordan Brown, Lachlan Mackay, Tyson Ireland, Ernie Tull, Cody Brown, Rylee Wanchap and Blake Gardner – worked hard trying to use their speed and agility to outsmart the pressing defence of the opposing side. This mutual contest early on saw tries scored by both teams keeping the contest level. During the half time break the boys discussed working harder and using their options on the field to give them the advantage.

Above: Bridget Barker won the Lucky Door prize.

They were running into the sun, but it looked like they were wearing sunglasses as they were not phased in the slightest. Mount Morgan worked hard trying to better every effort they made showing true determination and grit as the clock counted down towards game over.

The boys worked hard for each other and showed true sportsmanship and humility with their interactions with the Yeppoon Rams. When the final whistle was blown, our champion team arose! With a 28-18 score line, the effort put in by the opens team was extraordinary.

Shout outs – Lachlan Jones: For his ongoing support of all aspects of the football team, Tanika McClintock for taking fantastic photos highlighting the efforts of the team during the Grand Final, Louise Thurecht for keeping track of all on fields calls, tries and penalties, and Laicey Gibson the number one kicking T and water girl, thank you for helping us out each week!

Man of The Match: The player who was selected is no mystery. Lachlan Mackay showed determination and grit. He worked hard supporting his team mates and showed compassion towards the opposing side. With four tries to his name Lachlan Mackay truly deserves Man of the Match for the Grand Final. Thank you so much for all the support and effort put in by the families behind the players! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Above: The array of prizes on offer at the Cent Sale.

Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc members were extremely pleased with the Cent Sale held on 29 September.

The venue had to change due to COVID requirements, but despite this, the association raised about $2500 from the event.

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Gold evaluation continues

Heritage Minerals continues to evaluate the gold-rich tailings on the Mount Morgan Mine site and currently has a drilling program in place which will be ongoing over the next few months.

When taking on the lease, Heritage Minerals automatically assumes the existing approvals formerly given to Carbine, subject to amendments.

These approvals take in Shepherds Gully, Mundic, No 2 Mill and the Red Oxide tailings.

Amendments are required for existing permits, but Heritage Minerals anticipate a “go ahead” from its Board prior to the end of the current financial year.

Permits required include environmental, resource development permit within a priority living area and finalisation of existing heritage approvals.

Company Secretary, Mr Peter Mellor said if Heritage Minerals proceeded with a retreatment program a wall would be erected between Sandstone Gully and the Open Cut. This wall was removed during the Mount Morgan Limited Tailings retreatment program of the 1980’s.

Sandstone Gully is the natural water course and during rain events the clean water flows through into the Open Cut. The erection of the wall between the two would preserve the freshwater flow and prevent substantial increases in pit levels.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MOUNT MORGAN CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE Mount Morgan Customer Service Centre will be closed on Wednesday 23 September. This is due to a planned power interruption so Ergon can replace power poles.

You can still call us on 1300 22 55 77 and centres in Rockhampton and Gracemere will remain open.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Heritage Minerals Board approval is contingent on demonstrated economic viability from the Feasibility Study, successful completion of permitting amendments and securing financing for the project.

Heritage Minerals is working towards completing a Feasibility Study.

Should Heritage Minerals proceed it will consider using the RECYN Process to capture minerals that were lost in the tailings.

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Continued from Page 5 and recycling it back into the leach circuit while recovering metal complexes and making them available for sale. In the process, RECYN detoxifies the tailings stream and guarantees 100%-compliant clean water discharge.

RECYN is efficient, economical and environmentally friendly. It is the only cost-saving innovation of its kind that is generating results today on an industrial scale.

Member for Mirani, Mr Stephen Andrew is urging both sides of the political divide to assist Heritage Minerals to get started to help speed up resolution of the mine site’s historical environmental legacy.

“It is paramount for not only Mount Morgan, but Queensland and Australia to reignite the economy by supporting an additional mining operation while at the same time cleaning up an environmental problem,” Mr Andrew said.

Name Change for Community Club

Mount Morgan Community Services Club Incorporated is calling on all members to attend our AGM at 10 am on Sunday, 27 September at the Community Services Hall. It has been an arduous year with Covid closures and now restrictions that has impacted the club financially, however difficulties had arisen prior.

Unfortunately, legally the club is unable to continue in its present structure, due to no impropriety, but a series of unforeseen, unfortunate events. This has left the present Steering Committee with the task of collating twelve months of records to be able to re-incorporate. Once that is out of the way, the opportunity to apply for grants and fundraise will be able to be realized.

One of the conditions of re-incorporation is the selection of a new name, and it is only right that our community members can weigh in on such a historically significant change, when the hall has played an important part in not only the towns story, but that of many locals. Once a name has been established, positions on the new committee will be declared open, and nominations called for Executive positions.

For the continuing prosperity of the new organisation and associated hall, you are all encouraged to become a member at $10 annually.

Many a wedding, birthday celebration and community event has been held within the walls, and in the not so distant past, the hall has played roles of historical importance. It is imperative we take good care of it for future generations to be able to create their memories in. We hope you can join us.

Submitted by Kirra Swain, Secretary.

Mr Andrew said the economic benefits for the State could be substantial and this was needed in a post-COVID economy.

He said reopening the mine would create direct and indirect jobs in the town and could also be a tremendous boost to tourism in the region and across Queensland.

VET NEWS This month we are putting the spotlight on everyone’s favourite Mount Morgan vet, Dr Jamie.

She visits every month and knows all about your pets (she takes excellent care of them) so we thought it was only fair you know a little about her.

Dr Jamie attended the University of QLD in Brisbane and graduated with honours in 1995.

Above: Member for Mirani, Mr Stephen Andrew with Heritage Minerals Corporate Secretary, Peter Mellor.

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She then made the big move to South Australia where she worked in mixed practice for two years, before moving to Melbourne and pursuing a career as a small animal practitioner.

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THE ORANGE DOT

By Larry at Fox Video

Movie Review THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A Tonga is the only Pacific nation never to have been colonized by a foreign power, and although today’s modern Tongan can easily navigate and switch between traditional cultural values and modern “Western” Tongan culture, the old ways are still important, held in great respect and practiced whenever appropriate; even by the young and trendy. The four core values of Tongan culture are “Mutual Respect”, “Sharing, Co-operating and Fulfilment of Mutual Obligations”, “Humility and Generosity” and “Loyalty and Commitment’.

No mention of “me” or “I” in any of that. Family is at the centre of Tongan life.

So, it is out of respect for their traditional Tongan culture that the makers of THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A begin with an apology-in-advance to their elders for any inappropriate language or behaviour to follow...

This film is fantastic. It’s funny, Vet News from Page 5 Luckily for us, after 9 years down south, she chose to move back north to Rockhampton to be close to her family and friends.

Joining Alma Street in 2010, Dr Jamie has enjoyed meeting all the wonderful furry, scaly and feathered patients who visit the practice.

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it’s action packed with some of the best fight sequences you’ve ever seen, it has a huge heart and it takes you through a window into a fascinating culture right here in our very own neighbourhood.

Fritz is a young Tongan entrepreneur who has been working overseas. He’s coming home. Fritz’s Dad, Baron To’a, legendary champion wrestler and community leader who was loved and revered by all, a true hero to the Tongan people, has died. Fritz has come back to the cul-de-sac of his youth to meet up with his Uncle Otto, to pack up and sell the family home.

Not a lot has changed... Still the corrupt cop, the mouthy kids and the ruthless resident gang, The Pig Hunters. It is great to see Uncle Otto though.

But then a priceless heirloom is stolen from the family home.

The championship wrestling belt

belonging to his father, Baron To’a, is gone. There is no measuring just how supremely important this trophy is to the whole family. They must get it back.

A local street thug reveals that the belt is now in the possession of The Pig Hunters. Uncle Otto cancels the sale of the house until the heirloom is returned. Fritz, the educated entrepreneur and dealmaker is convinced that he can negotiate with the gang and secure the trophy’s return using logic and higher reasoning... How do you think that’ll work out?

THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A features a talented and funny team including Uli Latukefu as Fritz, Nathaniel Lees as Otto, and John Tui as Baron To’a. It is rated MA15+ for “strong violence” (we would’ve just given it an “M”) and it delivers an hour and fortyfive minutes of bouncing chuckles gasping thrills and lean-into-it action.

THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A...

Loved it!

any other care.

When she isn’t working hard as a vet she likes to spend her time with her family, dogs and occasionally watching an episode of ‘The Walking Dead’ (it’s her guilty zombie secret).

If you would like to book an appointment for your pet to see Dr Jamie, please give us a call on 4922 8138 and our lovely receptionists will organise a time at our next visit to Mount Morgan.

Dr Jamie with one of her patients, Bonnie.

Jamie visits Mount Morgan every month.

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Mount Morgan in Pictures

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

Mrs G. A. Richard

and magazines. The contents of the other box are: 8 pyjama suits, 13 hospital shirts …’ (“Mount Morgan Gift”, The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.: 1872-1947), 23 February 1900).

‘The following letter has been received by the P.M.O. [Principal Medical Officer]., Lieutenant-colonel Thomson, from Mrs. G. A. Richard of Mount Morgan: “Dear Sir, - the Mount Morgan work guild is sending two boxes of clothing … and wish you to use your own discretion in distributing them to the wounded British soldiers [in the Boer War] ...”

Lieutenant-colonel Thomson considers the gift to be a judicious and useful one, and has replied to Mrs. Richard, the secretary of the movement, as follows: “On behalf of the third Queensland contingent, nay, on behalf of the whole Queensland Defence Force, I tender you and the members of the Mount Morgan work guild hearty thanks for the exceptionally practical and really necessary gifts you have sent to our men shortly leaving for South Africa...”

The two boxes were received yesterday. One contains the following articles, which it will be seen are of a most useful nature: 38 hospital pyjama suits, 45 hospital shirts, 12 pyjama suits, 10 nightingales, 10 woollen scarves, 42 handkerchiefs, 24 pairs woollen socks, 36 pipes, 9 lbs. tobacco, 12 cakes Pears’ soap, 7 boxes safety pins, 25 packets cigarettes, 22 pairs slippers, 12 towels, bundles of old linen, books Page 8

Above left: c. 1903 / Mount Morgan / General manager’s residence on the mine range / Victorian-born Ada Ellen Frances Richard (née Neill) (1870-1959) (seated), secretary of the Mount Morgan work guild and wife of Captain George Anderson Richard (1861-1943), general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1903 to 1912/Mrs Richard’s sister (standing).

Photographer unknown.

From the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

Above right: c. 1908 / Mount Morgan / General manager’s residence on the mine range / Ada Ellen Frances Richard (née Neill) (1870-1959) (seated), with her Mount Morganborn daughters, Gladys Ada Richard (1893-1967) (left) and Cicely Hilda Richard (1898- ) (right).

Photographer unknown.

From the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

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

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LIBRARY NEWS Feed Your Curiosity @ the Library Rockhampton Regional Council Library Service With the September school holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to delve a little deeper and explore new and unexpected delights offered in the local community.

One such curious youngster, Franklin, greatly enjoys visiting the library with his mum Lisa, where he regularly checks out a wide range of books, DVDs, audiobooks and more from the shelves.

For our youngest library members, these items might help kick-start a lifetime journey of reading enjoyment.

Board books – these tough and sturdy small books are designed for young children learning how to turn pages with little hands.

Story Box Library - With an ever-growing library of favourite stories read by our best storytellers, suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is storytime, anytime. Watch on any internetenabled device with your library card.

Kanopy Kids - The popular on-demand video streaming service, Kanopy, includes Kanopy Kids thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up.

Borrow Box Library – Check out over 100 eAudiobooks available for young children including Miffy, Paddington, Elmer, Play School, Grug and Hairy Maclary.

Our friendly library staff can provide lots of ideas to get you and your child started on your reading adventure. Call us today!

The Mount Morgan Library is one of four branches in the Rockhampton Regional Library Service. Located at 31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, the library’s current hours of opening are:

ABC Books – discover counting and the alphabet through different topics and themes to engage little readers.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Picture books- fancy a book about dinosaurs or poo?

We have a great range of themes and storylines to inspire and delight. Picture books are a great tool for artists to explore with a diverse range of illustration styles, layouts and themes.

Enquiries on phone 4936 8169 / 4936 8043.

9:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Junior CDs – pop on a music or story CD while travelling in the car and make the miles disappear.

Easy Non-Fiction – these simple information books for young readers help explain topics such as science and humanities.

Above: Lisa and Franklin Hull at the Library.

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Available for all domestic and commercial work.

Blocked drains, leaking taps or any other maintenance issues

Phone Tony

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We specialise in general carpentry repairs & steel Fabrications From design & planning to simple handyman services, we do it all.

Phone Gordon Lee today: 0418 886 997

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MOUNT MORGAN OUTDOORS Firearm Accessories – Militaria- Fishing – Bait - Archery – Ammo – Gifts – Television Antenna Sales & Installation

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Shop 2/83 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan (next to the Museum) Firearm Sales / PTA’s still from 11 Glen Gordon Street by appointment Firearm Dealer License No. 50001499 Mount Morgan Guns

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Finlayson & McKenzie Funerals

Sandi Wood (nee Inslay) from Mount Morgan was born and raised within the Mount and is well aware of the needs of the Mount Morgan community.

Bob Wheeler 0419 663 277 Po Box 91 Mt Morgan

Sandi is Mount Morgan’s funeral consultant and is available for all funeral advice.

Contact Sandi for more information and competitive prices with burials, cremations or prepaid funerals.

Sandi Wood your local consultant Phone: 4922 1269

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LOCAL GALLERY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR OF CREATIVITY Happy First Anniversary to Mount Morgan No7 Gallery!

choose from. Drop in or message us for submission paperwork.

It is hard to believe we are in September already!! 2020 has been a wild unpredictable ride, but I am proud to say despite having to close for two months, and unable to hold workshops for four months due to Covid restrictions, we are still here!

Coming into our second year, we would love to see the Gallery utilized every day of the week, so volunteers are encouraged to join us, and anyone with any ideas on what Tuesdays could offer, please

contact Kirra on 0411865621.

Finally, we would like once again, to thank Mount Morgan for embracing our crazy little space, and hope to see all your faces pop in for a visit or some creative expression over the next year!

Submitted by Kirra Swain

In our first year of operation the No7 Gallery team has: -Enabled 34 local Artists and craft makers the opportunity to display and sell their art.

- Provided 36 free creative workshops for children/youth of the No7 Art Squad.

Run three exhibitions, unfortunately a fourth had to be cancelled due to Covid.

- Commenced a community projects.

variety

of

- Enabled yoga sessions, Learning Circles and now Guitar lessons!

- Gone from being open weekends only, to being open six days a week thanks to amazing Volunteers coming on board.

Though the uncertainty of Covid has us holding back on implementing a number of plans, we continue to create and connect, and look forward to the next 12 months of achievements!

Thank you to EVERYONE who has supported us, in supporting local art.

Our next Exhibition will be “Retro Explosion”, opening 6 November, and we invite all Artists to shake off the Covid Blues, and submit their retro inspired creations. The plan is to have a Happy Days themed opening, with music and fashion from the fifties, and vintage cars, however Retro now applies to any decade up to the 80’s, so Artists have a broad range of influence to Page 12

Mount Morgan No. 7 Gallery at Dusk

GUESS THE IDENTITY The $10.00 voucher will be at the Leichhardt Hotel and is donated by Evelyn Rogers. If you are the lucky person to guess the identity, the voucher can be collected from the Mount Morgan Railway Museum.This little one was born at the Lady Goodwin Hospital and didn’t move to Mount Morgan until 2003. She is married to a local boy. She is a mother of four boys and a grandmother of two girls. She has been a dedicated community member and has served on P&C committees for both the High School and the Central State School. If you know who this is and are not related, contact Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc on mmpad@ bigpond.com or phone 4938 2312. You can have as many guesses as as you like The first person with the correct answer will be deemed the winner of the voucher.

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GRANT HELPS LOCAL GROUP

Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc can continue to offer patrons to its events a shady place to sit, thanks to a grant from Rockhampton Regional Council’s Small Projects Funding.

The grant enabled MMPAD to purchase a six metre and a three metre gazebo which will be used to provide shade for patrons at events such as Wattle Day. MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said MMPAD was having a low-key year with events due to COVID 19, but there was little doubt that when MMPAD starts holding events again, the gazebos will provide shade for patrons and volunteers alike.

Mr Steinberger said Council had also approved the refurbishment of the sign at the Mount Morgan Information Centre.

“This sign is almost 20 years old and it will be good to see it updated and rejuvenated. This project will hopefully be finished prior to Christmas,” he said.

Have something you need printed? or laminated?

Come down and see the friendly people at MMPAD.

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Contact us on 4938 2312 for prices or for further information visit us at the Railway Museum.

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Pride in Your Town

As we have no Morning Bulletin paper now and as we are running out of originals we will take extracts from the Morning Bulletin of yesteryear and jolt your memory of many happenings of the past.

Some so much like the problems of the present time.

Year 1889.

A European landmark the “Eiffel Tower” opened on 31 March.

The wrought-iron tower was the world’s tallest man-made structure. It reached almost 1000ft above Paris, and was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a bridge builder.

Unemployed men gathered at a public meeting on 1 August at the Rockhampton School of Arts.

An outspoken pastoralist of the Central District, W. K. Peberdy,” took advantage of the gathering to indulge in a violent partisan attack on the present Government”, the Bulletin said. The upshot of the meeting was two resolutions, calling on the Government “to proceed at once with public works, such as the extension of the Central Railway and demanding the suspension of immigration”.

On 3 December, the Bulletin’s mining reporter, after a visit to Mount Morgan mine said “the auriferous deposits extend to a greater depth than had been previously anticipated.

The ground would “keep the works fully occupied for many years.” the paper said. A fortnight later, the company reported having paid over the year dividends of 1,100.000 pounds with expenses of 227,769 pounds in its fourth annual report. Over the year, the mine had raised, crushed and treated by chlorination 75,415 tons of raw stone, and returned 323,542 ounces of gold. The directors warned a railway to Mount Morgan was ‘becoming every day of more vital importance. If the government will not make the railway the company must do so”, the report said.

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Year 1890.

Vincent Van Gogh, considered the greatest Dutch painter since Rembrandt, died near Paris on 29 July. In the twentieth century, his paintings were praised for their striking colour and emphatic brushwork and sold for record sums at auctions and attracted huge audiences at blockbuster exhibitions.

On 6 August at Auburn Prison, New York, William Kemmler, an axe murderer, became the first person to be executed in an electric chair.

The lengthy execution was distressing and an American innovator in the use of electricity, George Westinghouse, commented “They would have done better with an axe.”

Ever since Queensland separated from NSW in 1859, the people of the Central District were unhappy with the governance from Brisbane some 700 km south.

Local residents from the 1860’s to the 1890’s have petitioned authorities for the further separation of Central Queensland as an independent colony. In the latest effort, in January, A Separation League was launched at the Rockhampton School of Arts. John Ferguson, an ardent Separationist, later built his Rockhampton mansion “Kenmore” in 1894, intending it to become the Government House of the new state of Central Queensland.

Year 1891.

Australia’s oldest political party, The Australian Labour Party (the spelling changed to Labor in 1912) was created by the trade union movement, after the harsh suppressions of the Maritime and Shearer’s strike of 1890-1891. The symbolic birthplace of the A.L.P. was during shearer’s demonstration under a ghost tree, The Tree of Knowledge at Barcaldine in 1891.

Among the militia called up in March were 30 men from the Scottish Regiment’s C Company.

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One who did not turn out was Private William Kidston, who was struck off the regiment’s roll in May. Kidston was elected as Rockhampton’s first Labor member in 1896 and later became Queensland Premier.

Year 1892.

The Vacuum Flask (thermos) was invented by a Scot, named, James Dewar.

In Rockhampton, the Gas Company provided a limited electricity supply to business premises. A major municipal electrification scheme began in 1824.

In April the Assistant Government Geologist of Queensland had reported on the new Callide Creek coal mines and stated that they were “capable of exporting for the next 150 years, a yearly quantity equal to the recent total output of the whole colony”.

Strong wool exports from Central Queensland helped prop up Australia’s depressed economy.

On 1 January, the Bulletin had cheering news; the summer season had been “an excellent one” in the Central district. Water filling the dams and water holes would support flocks and herds far into the New Year.

Despite the turmoil of the shearer’s strike during the previous year, there had been an increase in Queensland’s wool clip. Central Queensland’s wool shipments in 1891 were valued at over 1.2 Million pounds an increase of 393,000 pounds in 1890.

The opening of the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School took place on 11 March, when the head Mistress, Miss Helen E Downs gave “At home’” for visitors.

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for a further seven minutes until the mussels open and are ready.

6. Stir well and pour the mussels and liquid into a serving dish.

7. Serve with freshly toasted sourdough and more of the beer, wine or cider used in the cooking process!

NOTE: Not a fan of sourdough? Then serve with a side of French fries and mayonnaise for the just as satisfying Moules-Frites.

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 Centre and Railway Museum.

Moules Marinières This French inspired hearty mussel dish is not only easy to cook, but bursting with flavour!

Ingredients • 1kg of fresh mussels • 1 medium carrot • 1 bulb of garlic • 2 shallots • 1 small leek • 1 cup of white wine, wit (wheat) beer, or French cider • 1 cup parsley • 1 small bunch of thyme • 2 tblsp butter • 3 tblsp crème fraiche • 1 red chilli • 1 tblsp of Pernod • Freshly toasted sourdough Method 1. Prepare the mussels by removing the beards, and scrubbing the shells to remove any debris 2. Slice finely the garlic, thyme, shallots, chilli, and leek and finely grate the carrot.

3. Add to a large heavy based pot and fry in butter until soft 4. Pour in your liquid (beer, wine or cider) and the Pernod, and add the mussels. Place a lid on the pot and steam the mussels for approximately seven minutes 5. Add the parsley and crème fraiche and cook 9 - 23 SEPTEMBER 2020

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SEPT 9: AGM for Golden Mount Festival Association.

Community Service Hall at 6.30 pm.

SEPT 10: Gracemere Branch Hoy. At the RSL in James Street. Morning Tea at 9:30. Start calling at 10am.

SEPT 12: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts 8 am -12 noon.

SEPT 12: Holden Vs Ford Day Mount Morgan Cruise.

Leichhardt Hotel at 9 am.

SEPT 12: Local Ambulance Committee AGM at 3 pm. QAS Station.

SEPT 15: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting starts at 2 pm at St Mary’s Hall (Behind the Anglican Church).

SEPT 25: The Dam Survival School - No. 7 Dam 8.30 am to 4 pm.

SEPT 26: Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Mini Bull Ride - Junior Barrel Day. Mount Morgan Showgrounds. Time to be advised.

SEPT 26: Mount Morgan Tickle Belly Ride. Starts from Collectibles and Memories, East Street. 3 - 5.30 pm.

NOV 6: RETRO EXPLOSION EXHIBITION, starts at No7 Gallery. All Artists welcome to exhibit. Call 0411 865 621 for info.

NOV 7: Mount Morgan Rodeo Association - Mount Morgan Rodeo.

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

QBCC No-75608.

Blue Care Trash & Treasure, 21 Gordon Street.

Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon.

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

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Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays and Saturdays Phone John on 0429 055 165

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ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10 am to 8 pm. PHONE: 4938 2451 Monday to Friday For Sale: Firewood for Sale. Bagged wood for BBQ and camping. Trailer load. Text Eric on 0406 418 737. For quick and reliable service.

For Sale: Wood Chip Mulch. For sale Trailer loads. 6 x4 $20.00, 7 x 4 $30.00 and 8 x 5 $45.00. Text 0406 418 737.

For Sale: Chicken Frames - suitable for dog food and crab pots. $1.80/kg. Phone 0439 166 640.

For Sale: Deutscher Ride-on mower. Good original working condition. Near new Honda engine $2200. Phone 4911 1008.

For Sale: Mongoose Mountain Bike - VGC. $150.00.

Other items for sale as well, please enquire on 0458 033 183.

Wanted Known: Mount Morgan Father’s Day Raffle 2020 was John Fisher, North Rockhampton. Drawn 5 September

by Kirra Swain. Winning Ticket: Blue B 046.

In Memoriam Susan Ann Gray-Betzien 18-4-1955 to 25-8-2019 Beautiful, loving wife to Julian, one in a million special mum to Julie, Belynda, Kirstyn & Clinton.

Grandmother to six wonderful children and greatgrandmother to Shontahya.

Always Remembered! Forever in our Hearts!

GOLDEN MOUNT FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 6.30 PM COMMUNITY SERVICE HALL, MORGAN ST

MOUNT MORGAN LOCAL AMBULANCE COMMITTEE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 3 pm 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 AT QAS STATION, DEE STREET

Next Argus: WEDNESDAY, 23 September 2020 All inclusions required by: Tuesday, 15 September 2020 by 4 p.m.

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