VOLUME 15, ISSUE 18
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TODAY SHOW IN MOUNT MORGAN
Today... From front page
There was an air of expectancy as the Channel 9 Today Show set up for the live weather crosses from Mount Morgan on Tuesday, 29 September. Popular presenter, Tim Davies bought his unique brand of humour and his professionalism to deliver weather and stories from Mount Morgan.
Above: Local children wave home made banners from the “Silver Bullet”
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 numbers had to be kept to a minimum.
The telecast was organised by Capricorn Enterprise Chief Executive Officer, Mary Carroll. Ms Carroll said the public relations value (PRV) of the national coverage was between $30,000 and $35,000 per minute, with each day approximately providing 18 minutes of air time. Various parts of Central Queensland appeared in the crosses over six days. As organisers of the event, Capricorn Enterprise organised the program content for each day. Tim was effusive in his praise of Mount Morgan, “It’s been great. I had an opportunity to look around the town on the previous day. “I got to walk across the suspension bridge, went to the bakery and walked through Morgan Street. “I was able to take in the sights and the sounds of the town and while in the Grand Hotel, locals were coming up and talking to me. It was fantastic,” he said. Tim said it was obvious that the people in Mount Morgan were proud of their town and its history. “The museums are amazing. The Railway Museum is very well preserved and it looks stunning on television. “Taking this historic town to a national audience was a real thrill,” he said. Above Middle: Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc members with Capricorn Enterprise representatives, Tim Davies and the Today Show Crew. Left: All Aboard! One of the segments was telecast from the Railway Museum’s Silver Bullet
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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THRILLS AND SPILLS AT JUNIOR RODEO There were thrills and spills aplenty at the Mount Morgan Rodeo Association’s (MMRAI) inaugural Junior Rodeo held on Saturday, 26 September at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds.
Whilst it was a junior rodeo, you wouldn’t have guessed as young riders pitted their skills and staying power against the clock and the animals. With almost 200 nominations for the day, there was always going to be lots of action and the day didn’t disappoint. This was the first time that the MMRAI have used the National Rodeo Association to run their event. Winners on the day were: Ruby Bell (U11 Barrel Race), Sidnee Cowan (11-14 yrs and U18 Barrel Race), Boston Leather (U15 Mini Bull Ride), Billy Gallaway (7-12 yrs Poddy Ride), Jace Roberts (7-12 yrs Mini Bull Ride), Lachlan Coleman (U18 Horse Ride), Jimmy McClelland (U15 Steer Ride) and Ben Bode (U18 Bull Ride). Above: Ruby Bell (U11 Barrel Race) with Richard Needham (Caravan Club for Accommodation - Buckle Sponsor), Sidnee Cowan (11-14 yrs and U18 Barrel Race) and Ben Bode (U18 Bull Ride) with an NRA Official.
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NO7 GALLERY UPDATE RAILWAY DONATIONS And that is a wrap on September, how quickly did that fly by? It has been a busy month, with the introduction of some new Services. For the last two Tuesdays, Lorna Walters has performed Reiki and Access Bars treatments. Lorna is a qualified Master Practitioner and member of Australian Reiki Connection Inc (ARC), and from my own personal experience, she does a fantastic job. Reiki is a Japanese technique, often referred to as hands-onbody or palm healing, due to its relaxation and energy alignment benefits. Access Bars is similar, however more concentrated on 32 unique energy points on the head, that correlate with consciousness as well as energy and the physical being. Curtains have been installed to ensure privacy, and to book a treatment in relaxing and inspiring surrounds, call Lorna on 0475 631 010 or to keep updated, like her Facebook page, Blu Tree for Holistic Healing. Another addition to our calendar on Saturday afternoons, 2 pm till 4 pm, is Butterfly Readings by Christina Fargher. Her psychic reading extends to jewelry and auras, or if you have any special requests, her abilities are quite vast. Christina’s presentation is thoroughly professional; her readings confidential and often life changing. Like fingerprints, each Butterfly Reading is unique to the creator, with your chosen colored paints and individual technique resulting in telling works of beauty. For appointments, please call 0420 236 460. Page 4
Monday evenings has just become a time for collaborative knowledge and sharing, with the ever-positive Daryl Jacobson. “Being the change you want to see in the world, Living a life of Authenticity”, is the mantra behind these casual gatherings, where connections with likeminded locals enhances personal wellbeing, and inspires social action. Start time is 6 pm, bring a cushion if you wish for grounding, seats are also available. Enquiries through the No7 Gallery. Unfortunately, our Mondays have become free, due to instrument lessons ceasing for now. We wish the amazingly talented Greg Mathers all the best, and hope he is up to recommencing at a later date. We have lots of new stock, some new Artist additions, and for the month of October, are collaborating with Wicked Sistas Soy Candles to raise money for Breast Cancer. Please support a cause very close to our hearts. More on that next article. Some of our No7 Art Squad also participated in designing a few posters for the Today Show Weather crosses. The signs were bright and colourful. Don’t forget our next Exhibition, “Retro Explosion”, opening Friday, 6 November. ll Artists are encouraged to submit retro inspired creations, with due date Wednesday, 4 November. Just drop in at the Gallery, email mountmorgangallery@mail. com or call 0411 865 621 for submission paperwork. Submitted by Kirra Swain MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS
Museum curators around the world often find themselves on the receiving end of artefacts and treasures from days gone by. The Mount Morgan Railway Museum, operated by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD] on behalf of the Rockhampton Regional Council is no different. Recently, the museum was the recipient of items that were donated by a private citizens and by Queensland Rail QR. Moongan resident, Gayle Gill (pictured above with John Steinberger) recently donated two sets of Avery scales - luggage and mail scales. They orginally came from the Rockhampton Railway Station. The luggage scales replaced the old silver luggage scales that used to sit on the platform in Rockhampton. Gayle’s father-in-law, Colin Gill was a scale maker with QR and would have serviced these scales during the time he worked for QR. Gayle’s husband, Noel Gill was Continuned on Page 5 7 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
Mount Morgan Suspension Bridge upgrades in the swing of things
Upgrade works are set to be carried out on Mount Morgan’s iconic Suspension Bridge with works starting this month. Councillor for Infrastructure Tony Williams said the works will include replacement of the bridge’s timber decking, as well as replacement of the chain mesh where required. Railway Donations from Page 4
“As part of the upgrades various parts of the bridge will also be inspected, with additional refurbishments carried out where needed,” said Cr Williams. “I’m pleased to announce that these works will be carried out by the Rocky team at J Hutchinson Pty Ltd. “Although we will need to close the bridge for a little while to carry out the upgrades, we know you will be just as excited as we are for it to reopen once works are completed later this Spring.” Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford said contractors are very much aware of the history of the bridge and will ensure the upgrades do the bridge justice. “The bridge, officially known as the Private Victor Stanley Jones Suspension Bridge, crosses the Dee River and is a replica of one of the original six suspension bridges dating back to the 1890s,” said Cr Rutherford. “The original suspension bridges ensured mine workers could access the mine, even during times of flood and the replica version is an iconic structure in the historic town of Mount Morgan. “The Suspension Bridge holds a very special place in the hearts of Mount Morgan residents, and we want to make sure the bridge is treated as such. “Our goal is to make sure that this swinging bridge continues to serve the Mount Morgan community for a very long time.” a third generation railway employee and it was this reason that Gayle wanted the scales to go the Railway Musuem. Another donation received was the Rail Mimic Control Panel from the Jilalan Rail Yard old station building (located three kilometres from Sarina). The panel was used for the ctralised control of the Jilalan Rail Yard including points, signals and track circuits. The Jilalan Yard is the main marshalling and provisioning yard. locomotive and wagon repair centre for the Coonyella Coal network.
Pictured above: Julian Betzien and Bob Munday (Railway Volunteers), John Steinberger and Matthew Miltenburg. Matthew transported the panel from Jilalan. 7 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
The panel, while only removed last year, had been out of commission for 12 years previous. Plans to transport the panel to Mount Morgan earlier this year, but the onset of the COVID-19 restrictions delayed the transfer. The panel was commissioned in the late 1970’s and was used for all movements in and through the yard including shunting.
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GENTLEFOLK RIDE AGAIN
About 20 riders turned up at the start line in Mount Morgan’s East Street for the Gentlefolk Tickle Belly ride.
After a briefing the riders headed off to our first major stop Tickle Belly Park. Along the way I pointed out an overgrown site that was used to pump water in the early days. On the corner of West and Crown Streets is a very historic site. Tickle Belly Creek runs under West Street, it is mostly a dry water course, but it must have been a good source of water in the very early days of Mount Morgan. Below the Tickle Belly Park sign there are the remains of an old hand pump, there looks like another old pump on the far side of the picnic table. I have not been able to find out much information about the park and the bore or spring, maybe I have not asked the right person. But I think it was used by the early residents (1890s) for their water supply, they would have filled buckets by pumping the water. I would imagine the first residents of Mount Morgan living under canvas or tin, possibly flattened our kerosine tins, so water would have been a precious commodity. I have only found a few old pumping sites, but some of the early (1880s) settlement areas were absorbed into the mine lease over time. We then headed off downhill, to Showgrounds Road, stopped at the showgrounds and had a quick look at the rodeo. Then off around Randwick Road to the Number 9 Dam. What’s this Number 9 Dam I hear you say? Looking through my books I cannot find any information about it, must have the wrong books. It is not a huge dam, I would call it a weir, but it is standing up the rigours of time very well. When the powers that be demolished to other ones to get the river flowing again, they must have thought this one was not big enough to bother with. It is a very nice spot, we worth the visit, especially after a little rain. Off again, to Shamrock Street to Page 6
the site of the Shamrock Hotel, erected in about 1890, next to the railway cutting. The hotel was dismantled and moved in abut 1926, because of the temporary closure of the mine. We pushed our bikes through the railway cutting and looked at the remains of the old vehicle over bridge that used to be there. Before we took off again, I asked the group if they would like to walk up to the old train tunnel a couple of hundred meters up the track, most said yes, so we left our bikes behind and walked up. We got there after a couple of “are we there yet” calls and I was told it was an 800-meter walk. But the view at the end was worth it, and the chance to look at a 100 plus year-old tunnel doesn’t happen very often. A nice ride along the river side, the
bird life along there is amazing so close to a contaminated site. We stopped at start of Morgan Street to look at the site of the Mount Morgan Hotel, a good-looking old pub built in the late 1880’s. It survived until about 1929, when it was moved to another site, they where great recyclers in the olden days. We looked at Meyenburg Units, built as Miners Quarters, great to see them still being used for accommodation, I guess people in 2020 can recycle, or at least keep some of the old buildings in Mount Morgan alive. Last stop, back to East Street and to the Leichhardt Hotel for a cool drink and some of the group stayed for dinner. Time for a chat and a laugh, socialising is just as important as bike riding. Thanks to Mount Morgan for making us so welcome. Submitted by Graeme Meade
Riders in the 2020 Tickle Belly Ride.
QCWA MOUNT MORGAN Hello ladies and welcome to the Mount Morgan Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association. The Mount Morgan Branch has been a part of the local community since 1950 with the branch hall being in existence since 1953. I would call that one, a heck of an achievement. The hall was once smaller but over time was extended. But a Branch is not a hall. It is not bricks and mortar or posts and a corrugated roof. It isn’t even the paint or the cladding that is visible for everyone to see. A Branch MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS
is the members. The heart and soul of any organisation are the members and their desire and passion to make the organisation successful. They look at what the organisation can do for their local community and how the branch can provide them with a sense of belonging and friendship. Yes the members do fundraising and they take on projects such as helping others which can include donating baby needs for the local hospital, toiletry packs for patience and even Continued on Page 7 7 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
From the Strzelecki Track to Mount Morgan
travel the Strzelecki Track to the Moomba Gas Fields. “We would provide meals as well as accommodation for them,” John said. “It was a pretty busy time. Most places we’ve had to provide food for the attached accommodation,” he said. Fern’s Miner’s Rest offers a change of pace for John. “We can take it a bit easier,” he said. This is the first business that he has owned, and while there will be flexibility, owning his own business also comes with great responsibility. “If you don’t work, you don’t get paid,” he said.
Fern’s Miner’s Rest is open for business under new ownership. John Farrell took over the business about three months ago. John and partner, Marcia moved to Mount Morgan from Boyland near Beaudesert in Southern Queensland. For the past 16 years, they QCWA...Continued from Page 6 donating recipes for the creation of cookbooks. The branch has donated funds to help with the gardening at the local school, for victims of manmade and natural disasters and we have provided goods to increase the growth of healthy eating needs for local schools. We are looking at holding healthy eating workshops in conjunction with the local Hub. We have also included students at the state school in our International 7 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
have worked at various places throughout Australia. They have worked on cattle stations and managed a range of hospitality businesses including caravan parks and hotels. One of the busiest times for John was when he and Marcia managed the Lyndhurst Hotel at the start of the Strzelecki Track, catering for over 200 trucks a week who would competitions and we have supported the state and high schools in the past with trophies for students in grade 6 and in high school home economics. We also have helped with the local show and in May Day Festivals and the rodeo. Like other branches and organizations we have been impacted by the pandemic, along with a decline in members, age of members, ill health and people leaving the area we have been unable to continue with many of our yearly supporting roles. MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS
John took over the business just as the borders were closed. “Closed borders hasn’t helped us, but I believe it will pick up again and we will be right,” he said. “We have to get the word out that we are open for business, and this will be a long process, but I’m not going anywhere,” he said. The membership has seen better days as there were once 40 members in the Mount Morgan Branch but to date we have seven members. Our branch would like to continue to be a part of the local community for many years to come but we need the support of ladies in the community. We are indeed looking for new members. So for more information please contact the branch President Mrs Arlene Roberts on 0428 457 461 or email arleneroberts@ bigpond.com Page 7
THE ORANGE DOT By Larry at Fox Video
Movie Review THE KID It’s great to see that “the western” is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance lately. There has been a string of them in recent months, most of them worthy. Like all genres there are both good and not-so-good films here, but like the rest, if the story is engaging, wellacted, directed and produced, you have a thrilling, enjoyable experience, escape, mini-holiday as the tale unfolds and envelops you. THE KID is the best of its kind in a long time. Rio Cutler is just a big lump of a lad, about fourteen years old when he is forced to intervene in an attempt to stop the brutal violence playing out in front of him. The consequences of this noble and brave act are dire. Rio’s thuggish uncle and gang leader Grant Cutler, a huge man of illtemper and violent disposition, has become his sworn enemy and will stop at nothing and no-one to see the boy dead, or worse... Rio and his sister Sara run. There’s a family friend in SanteFe - if they can make it that far.
All hell was about to break loose. What Sheriff Pat did not know was that our two kids, Rio and Sara had also taken shelter the previous night, in that very same shack. Rio soon finds himself in the crossfire as Billy and Garrett square off in a friendly-but-deadly game of cat and mouse. Directed by the always impressive Vincent D’Onofrio (who also features in the film), THE KID stars Ethan Hawke (just keeps getting better and better) as Pat Garrett, Dane DeHaan (The Goblin, AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2) as Billy and the powerful and almost unrecognizable Chris Pratt in the breakout role of Uncle Grant Cutler. The rating is a well-justified MA15+ for “strong violence” and the runtime is an engrossing ninety-six minutes.
Interesting facts about Billy not fleshed out in the film... He was not a child of The West. He was born thousands of miles away in Manhattan, New York in 1859 with the name of Henry. His dad Meanwhile in the same Patty McCarty died before Billy neighbourhood, legendary sheriff was ten. He moved with his mum Pat Garrett had finally cornered Catherine and little brother Joe his friend, infamous outlaw Billy to Indianapolis, Indiana, West The Kid and his gang in a deserted of New York, and there she met shack. He aimed to take Billy and William Antrim who became their the boys in to face justice, but he stepdad. When Billy was eleven didn’t really expect that they’d Antrim moved the whole family to come peacefully. Of course, Billy Wichita, Kansas, right in the very and his crew did not disappoint. centre of the USA. From there
MOUNT MORGAN QAS On Saturday, 12 September, the Mount Morgan Local Ambulance Committee held its annual general meeting. It was pleasing to see several new people come along and join the committee. We would like to welcome you all, and we hope to have a long and fruitful association with you. An election of office bearers was not due to be held until next year at Page 8
they moved on to Sante Fe and then Silver City, New Mexico right down on the Mexican border, next door to Texas. There Billy’s mum died of T.B. (“Consumption”) and stepdaddy Antrim abandoned the boys, leaving them orphans. Billy was just fifteen years old in a tough and violent world with a kid brother to look out for. He was offered room and board for work. Petty crime followed - stealing food, clothes, guns - short stints behind bars... Ranch hand, then escalation to horse-thief. “Windy” Cahill, a big bruiser of a blacksmith had been bullying Billy, then just eighteen years old, for some time. He knocked Billy to the floor of a saloon in Bonita and then pounced upon him, both of them wrestling for control of Billy’s gun... Windy was the first man Billy killed... Witnesses testified it was selfdefence, no choice, but he was arrested anyway. Billy escaped. His legendary gunfighting career had begun. The Lincoln County War, betrayal by a Governor, burning buildings, shootouts - all were to follow. THE KID... Loved it!
the biennial meeting. The reports show the LAC in a good position despite the restrictions on events and fundraising opportunities. Recently, the Mount Morgan ambulance station received an upgrade of its generator. This involved the removal of one garden on the Carlton Lane side and the installation of a large diesel generator in its place. This will power the entire station in the event of a power outage for up to 24 hours.
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Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms Update Yes, you are reading correctly, the Mount Morgan Community Services Hall will now officially be known as the Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms. In a unanimous nod of respect to the past, the name Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms was chosen to commemorate the importance of the buildings role in past times, and to ensure that knowledge was not lost to future generations. The wind up of the Community Services Club Inc. is ongoing over the next month, with the new incorporated body title to be confirmed after Fair Trading approval. The AGM was held, with again, unanimous approval for the elected committee to transition across to the new incorporation. Once up and running, this will allow for the committee to apply for grants and fundraise. A special thank you to those over the last 12 months who have dedicated much time and energy in sorting what was a complicated situation, your efforts are appreciated.
Secretary – Kirra Swain Treasurer - Ian Traynor Fundraising Co-ordinator – Debra Alley Executive Member – Greg Tremaine Publicity Officer – Angela Johnson Congratulations to all our elected Executives, and thankyou to all Members who attended. To join and support our Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms, membership forms can be collected from the Mount Morgan Post Office, or email mountmorgansoldiersrooms@gmail.com. Please also like the Facebook page, Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms, and if you have photos or memories of special events held there over the years, please upload so we can gather a permanent and ongoing record of the buildings significance to our local history. We look forward to moving onward and upwards! Submitted by Kirra Swain (Secretary)
Ongoing, the Executive Committee consists of:President – Gavin McKenzie Vice President – Michael Rowe
Australian-owned renewable energy developer Epuron is investigating an area approximately 5km west of Mount Morgan as a potential site for a wind farm. Epuron welcomes input from members of the Mount Morgan community to help identify key priorities and is keen to keep those interested up to date on the project and opportunities to provide feedback. The project team looks forward to hosting a local information session as soon as possible. If you would like to receive project updates and notification of information sessions please register your email address at epuron.com.au/mailing-list-details or advise your preferred postal address by emailing it to p.stangroom@epuron.com.au. The proposed Boulder Creek Wind Farm would have a potential generating capacity of up to 360 megawatts (MW), equivalent to the power required to supply around 170,000 Queensland homes. For more information on the project please visit bouldercreekwindfarm.com.au
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Mount Morgan in Pictures By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan
Mr J. H. Lundager
‘… Born in Denmark, he came to Australia and learnt English aboard ship. After arrival in Sydney he went into the bush and engaged in various occupations. Then he took up photography and was employed by the New South Wales Government as a landscape photographer. He came to Rockhampton and set up in business as a photographer. He was unfortunate, as his shop was burnt out [in 1889] and he had no insurance. Then he went to Mt. Morgan and did well as a photographer and bookseller. He was prominent in public life - treasurer of the School of Arts, a member of the Town Council, and Mayor for two terms. He was prominent in connection with the Technical College ... He was for years proprietor and editor of the “Argus”. He was treasurer of the Masonic Lodge and held that position up to the time of his departure, 10 years ago. Since then he had resided in Sydney. He is survived by his wife and four daughters …’ (‘Obituary. Mr. J. H. Lundager’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.: 1878-1954), 12 March 1930). The State Library of Queensland holds a collection of J. H. Lundager images of Mount Morgan and its people at www.slq.qld.gov.au.
c. 1900 / Jens Hansen Lundager (1853-1930). This author has made best efforts to provide accurate information for this publication of ‘Mount Morgan in Pictures’.
Photograph by Poulsen Studio. From the State Library of Queensland.
50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
We had a mini reunion in January in Nerang at the aged care facility where one of our classmates is being nursed. Numbers at the facility were restricted so only 16 classmates celebrated our 50-year reunion there. Covid-19 forced us to cancel our planned reunion in May. We had planned our celebrations to coincide with the Golden Mount Festival. We moved the date to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in October. COVID restrictions are still in place in so we have again postponed our celebrations. They are now set for May next year. But we couldn’t resist having a small celebration once more. This time in Mount Page 12
Morgan. Our numbers were restricted, but 24 of us celebrated together in the Beer Garden at the Leichhardt Hotel. We had a fantastic afternoon. Submitted by Mary Pitman. Back row: Brian Buckton, Judy Staines, Wendy Porter, Dell Rebetzke, Susan Staines, Joanne Hansen, Robyn Olive, Lorelle Timms, Lynn Bowden, Gaylene McLaren. Middle row: Mary Busk, Miles Breitkreutz, Beverly Anderson, Ivan Scott, Dianne Kelland, Judy Hixon, Neville Jones. Front row: Ian Hempseed, Gary Small, Tom Morgan, Heather Porter, Kelvin Sinclair, Paul, Jim Noonan.
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THREE TIMES A CHARM Three times is definitely a charm for Yeppoon-based golfer, Terry Bulger. Terry has had the honour of participating in three Robinson Cups at the Mount Morgan Golf Club, which doesn’t seem like an achievement for many, unless you are aware that the Robinson Cup is only played in Mount Morgan over 20 years apart. Terry was 17 when he started playing golf and one of the first tournaments he participated in was the Robinson Cup at Mount Morgan in 1963 and the next time was in 1996 and then in 2020, where he and his team mate won the day. The Cup is a Central Queensland based event and due to his travels, Terry has missed out on a few over the years. He loves playing on Mount Morgan’s course - believing that sand greens are “easy”. According to Terry, golf is a game you can play most of your life, and if you have a bad day, you only have yourself to blame.
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Remember as the weather warms up to keep your water intake up to prevent dehydration. Drinking alcohol and coffee has the effect of dehydrating you further, so if you are indulging in either, please have some glasses of water in between. Until next time, keep safe. Cameron Evers Officer In Charge QAS Mount Morgan 7 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
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Pride in Your Town
My goodness Christmas is almost with us and where has this year disappeared to? Life has been curtailed, but we look forward to a brighter 2021.
It has always been said how difficult the English language is to learn for the folk who have come from foreign counties. It is certainly true and the following poem shows how difficult. The English Plural. We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes, But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes. One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, Yet the plural of moose should never be meese. You may find a lone mouse or a nest of mice, Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice. If the plural of man is always called men, Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen? If I speak of my foot and show you my feet, And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet? If one is a tooth and a whole set of teeth, Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth? Then one may be that, and there would be those, Yet hat in the plural would never be hose, And the plural of cat is cats, not cose. We speak of brother and also of brethren, But though we say Mother, we never say methren. Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him, But imagine the female; she, shis and shim! Let’s face it – English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in a hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins were not
invented in England.
We find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. Sometimes I think all the folks who grew up speaking English, should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? We ship by truck but send cargo by ship… We have noses that run and feet that smell. We park in a driveway and drive in a parkway. And how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, While a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language In which your house can burn up as it burns down, In which you fill in a form by filling it out, And in which an alarm goes off by going on. And in closing……If Father is Pop, how come Mother is not Mop? Yes, it is a very hard language to learn and to always speak the correct English, but one of the sad parts is not the English we speak but the loss of so much of our Australian slang words. We were a country known for our unusual meanings of some words, but we rarely hear them spoken nowadays. Struth, bettah get on me nag and saddle outta here. See yah! Remember, keep the joint glittering and chuck yuh rubbish in the bin.
VOLUNTEER THANKED FOR WORK Volunteers are an important part of any organisation. Margaret Cant’s three years at the Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Visitor Information Centre is a prime example of when a volunteer’s efforts make a difference. During her three years, Margaret helped with cooking - preparing delicious treats for morning teas, cleaning, worked as a kiosk attendant and folded the Argus. Margaret’s knowledge also ensured that the kitchen at the railway became a licensed kitchen for serving meals. Margaret went above and beyond during her three years, often helping with Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc events such as the Christmas Tree Festival and Wattle Day. Above: Eric Siefkin [MMPAD Executive Officer] with Margaret Cant [retiring volunteer], Julian Betzien and Trish Perkins and John Steinberger. Page 14
MMPAD President, John Steinberger thanked her for her assistance which he said was appreciated. Margaret now has more time to spend with her grandchildren.
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DISCOVERING THE HISTORY OF YOUR HOUSE Our Rockhampton History Centre receives hundreds of enquiries from around Australia and overseas from people searching for photos, records or news about their ancestors or the houses or areas they lived in.
Please contact staff via phone on 4936 8040 or email libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au for further historical information about the Rockhampton region.
A recent request from an interstate patron queried where a family member lived in Mount Morgan at the turn of the 19th century, with just a street address in West Street given for the Gooch and Ussher families, and an address in Hall Street for the Edwards family. The Mount Morgan Rates Valuation books and survey maps in the library’s CQ Collection helped locate the specific area where the family lived. For those of you interested in delving into records, this is how History Centre staff managed to trace details about the family’s movements through various historical sources. On 21 June,1906, the lease for Subdivision 1, resubdivisions 1 and 2 of the Miners Homestead Lease No. 20, was transferred from grazier William Moncton and his wife Ann to Sarah Ussher. This means that Sarah did not own the land but leased it from the Queensland State Government, and that the lease was managed by the Mount Morgan Mines Warden Court. Both the lots were one rood each in the old imperial measurement system (a rood was 1,012m2 or about one quarter of an acre). From the rates books, it appears that the Ussher family lived on re-subdivision 1 and the Gooch family lived on re-subdivision 2 of the block. Today these blocks of land are located at No. 8 West Street next to Anzac Park, with the Ussher family living on the block that currently has the house on it, while the Gooch family house is now the garden block for No. 8. Investigating the address for James Edwards in Hall Street proved a little more challenging, with no title deeds recorded in the rates books. However, through following his neighbours History Centre, staff surmise that he lived at the block that is now the garden block for No. 6 Hall Street South. The Rates book in 1906 lists Mrs James Edwards as the owner of the property with Mr Thomas Pegg as the occupier. The 1907 and 1910 Rates only list James Edwards at the property with no details of whether he owns or is renting the property. Also listed in 1906 is a property owned by Mrs Pegg which she sold to Mr W E Roderick. This looks to be the vacant land next to No. 6 Hall Street South today.
Above: Rates evaluation books from the CQ Collection.
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The images attached show information from the 1906 and 1907 Mount Morgan Rates Books. The CQ Collection holds Rates books for Mount Morgan from 1891 – 1981. Our Rockhampton History Centre, located at the Rockhampton Regional Library is open Monday to Friday, from 9am- 5pm. 7 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
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OCT 20: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting starts at 2 pm at St Mary’s Hall (Behind the Anglican Church). 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. ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10 am to 8 pm. PHONE: 4938 2451 Monday to Friday
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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. 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, 0492 885 350 or email: mmpad@bigpond.com. This information is provided to local residents and visitors.
Come down and see the friendly people at MMPAD. Contact us on 4938 2312 for prices or for further information visit us at the Railway Museum.
NOTICE OF PASSING Maureen Dans (nee Molonie) formerly of D’Arcy Street, Mount Morgan, passed away suddenly, early morning 29 September at Bupa Aged Care Facility in Kynton, Victoria. Maureen was the eldest of nine children, loving mother of four children (Kerry, Michael, John (dec) and Wayne (dec), loving grandmother and greatgrandmother of many. Maureen is now with beloved husband George. May she rest in peace.
THANK YOU NOTICE
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.
Edna James and families would like to thank everyone who sent cards, floral tributes and made phone calls after the passing of Joe James on 10 September 2020. Special thanks to Brian and Carol Glover and the staff at Mount Morgan Hospital. Sincere thanks to all.
MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC.
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Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays and Saturdays Phone John on 0429 055 165
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I would like to thank John Tuxworth for assisting me recently by taxiing me and my groceries home after grocery shopping. I left my bag and purse in his vehicle and he also made a second trip to return these to me. Thank you so much. Rozalia Bagyi, Charlie the Painter’s Wife.
2020 ARGUS DATES
Publication Dates 21 October 2020 4 November 2020 18 November 2020 2 December 2020 16 December 2020
Copy Due Dates 13 October 2020 27 October 2020 10 November 2020 24 November 2020 8 December 2020
Next Argus: WEDNESDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2020 All inclusions required by: Tuesday, 13 October 2020 by 4 p.m. Ph: 4938 2312 OR MOB: 0492 885 350 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com
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