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Rotarians Rosemary Izzard, Craig Edmonston, Helen Jessop, Judith Henderson, Chris Izzard and Ann Dwyer manned the food and drinks table at the Australia Day
CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA DAY, MOUNT MORGAN STYLE
Above: Jude Henselien enjoys the jumping castle.
Above: Connie Spreadborough (100 years celebrated Australia Day at the Mount Morgan Dam with Rotarian Ann Dwyer, Cr Cherie Rutherford and family members Robbie and Gary Galloway.
Below: Stephen Berrill signs the Covid register before entering under the watchful eyes of Rotarian, Del Rowley
Above: Matthew Keevers from Rockhampton. Right: Face painting was one of the activities on offer. 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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Update on Heritage Minerals Mount Morgan Gold Project
The innovative drilling uses a small percussive drilling rig that recently completed the deepest hole ever drilled for this type of drilling rig. The crew are all long time Mount Morgan mates that have never previously worked in the drilling
weeks, however, before the project can be given the goahead, several permits need to be updated and approved by State Government agencies including the Environmental Authority. This permit specifies water quality, dust, noise, and vibration limits from the mining operation. It is expected that removing contaminant tailings from the mine site drainages will result in an overall improvement in Dee River water quality. Areas on the mine site impacted by the tailings reprocessing project will be rehabilitated to comply with conditions regulated by the Environmental Authority.
industry but have now become proficient at their tasks. Results from the drilling program will be incorporated into Heritage Minerals feasibility study for reprocessing the tailings to recover gold and copper. Although the tailings have been drilled in the past, additional information is required because of the innovative processing
technique Heritage Minerals are planning. Gold and copper will be extracted from the tailings using a resin-based technology. This will make the metal recovery process more efficient and cost effective than traditional processing techniques. The feasibility study should be completed in the next several
When the project is in operation, over 80 jobs will be created and there will be an emphasis on local employment. Although previous plans to reprocess the tailings by several companies have not eventuated, Heritage Minerals is optimistic that the project will proceed. However, the technical studies, permitting and finance raising needs to be completed before there is a commitment to develop. Above: Heritage Minerals Drilling Crew - Local Boys Stiles Grant, Kain Painta, Dylan Forbes and Dylan Roberts
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ROTARY NEWS
The Rotary Club of Mount Morgan requires more members to enable us to continue as our community’s club. Would you like to be a member of a Rotary Club which gives you opportunities to assist your community, your country and help communities world wide? Our Club in Mount Morgan has been working for 64 years providing assistance in our community and world wide with humanitarian issues. Some of our members have travelled overseas to countries such as Cambodia fitting artificial hands to people who have been injured by land mines or in accidents. Members have assisted with hospital upgrades in the Solomon Islands. There are many other opportunities such as providing water tanks or wells to communities who previously had to carry water many kilometres to their communities. Recently in our community we have been able to provide ramp and parking access to a home to allow the occupant, who had serious mobility problems , to leave his home and allows the ambulance to park to get him to hospital and doctors appointments. Another project was to provide a shelter over a seat at the hospital where people waited for transport home. Many other projects have been completed since the Club first began and are documented in a booklet printed to celebrate the Clubs 60th anniversary. Our Club also supports our local schools awards nights and other youth programs such as National youth Science and Driver Awareness. We are really appreciative of the support given by our community buying our 100 club tickets and tickets for special days such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day Christmas and Easter. This money allows us to finance our projects. If you think you would like to be part of this world wide service club please contact us via our email rotarymountmorgan@gmail.com, a club member if you see them selling tickets or if you know them or by calling 0418186124. Help us to keep our Rotary Club of Mount Morgan going into the future. Submitted by Rotary
FESTIVAL NEWS Announcement from Golden Committee 15 January, 2021
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Your new Golden Mount Festival Committee was elected in late 2020 and set about deciding what a festival in 2021 would look like. Initially, it seemed Page 4
like 2021 it was a possibility. The committee had to undertake an analysis for a Covid safe event plan. As the festival attracts crowds in excess of 1500 spread over multiple days and sites under the Covid Event Safe planning requirements there are significant restrictions and requirements. As a result of the complexities this presents sadly, we have made the decision we will be postponing the Golden Mount Festival in May. You can rest assured it was a decision none of the committee found any joy in. It was the last outcome we wanted. In planning an event under the Covid Safe Event plan there are many restrictions placed on organisers and the crowds attending which meant huge changes to the structure of the whole weekend. We know this decision will cause much upset but we are as bitterly disappointed as you are; the decision was not taken lightly. As much as we tried all alternatives we came up with meant it wouldn’t be the event we all know and love. We love catching up with our mates, we love embracing old friends and relatives and welcoming people from all over the State, nation and world! We love jostling in the crowd, watching the parade, wandering the markets freely and let’s not forget the signature event cheering on the Running the Cutter! After the recent three day lockdown in Brisbane, we decided to make our announcement early so as not to inconvenience people making travel and holiday plans. Whilst, it is very disappointing, we find it is our most prudent course of action to minimize risk to our community and wasting resources. On the up side however, the committee has a number of smaller events in the planning stages for throughout 2021 for the community so watch this space. These events which we can plan under smaller category Covid Safe event plans will enable us to forward plan and fundraise for what we hope will be a mighty comeback festival in 2022! Our next meeting is on 10 February, 6pm at the Soldiers’ Rooms. You can become a full member of the Festival or join as a Friend of the Festival. For further information see our Facebook page Golden Mount Festival or touch base with a committee member. Kerrilyn Page (President) Daryl Jacobson (Vice President) Kylie Donald (Treasurer) Cassandra Donald (Secretary) Further Information regarding above announcement available from Kerrilyn Page, 0423 917 027
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RODEO NEWS Mount Morgan’s intrepid Rodeo Association is busy planning for the 2021 May Day weekend Rodeo to be held on Sunday, 2 May. With the September held Junior Rodeo and the full rodeo held at the end of November, the Rodeo Association have the Covid-19 requirements in hand and have made necessary changes to the layout of the venue to ensure social distancing is observed. One such change is moving the arena over closer to the bar area where the landscape provides a natural amiptheatre. In December, the Association held a Christmas/ Thank you lunch for the helpers of the rodeo. All supporters and workers were presented with a gift for their contributions. The Association also presented a cheque to the Mount Morgan State High School for the students’ help with the rodeos in 2020. Pictured above right (top) with Rodeo Association Vice President - Jeurge Veber is with Mount Morgan High School Principal, Dan Petersen.
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MOUNT MORGAN JUNIOR BOWLERS COMPETE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Toowoomba Bowls Club for the second successive year held the State Junior Bowls Championships. It was an opportunity for junior lawn bowlers from all over Queensland to compete against each other in under 15 and under 18 age groups in singles, pairs, triples and fours competition. Mount Morgan junior bowlers Eddie and Isaac Evers made the trip south to fly the flag for Central Queensland. Eddie (14) and Isaac (12) are members of the Wowan Bowls Club, but regularly play at Welfare Bowls Club.
the boys formed a team with an under 18 player from Helensvale. Again, the draw was tough with the team coming up against the newly crowned under 15 pairs champions and a singles finalist from 2020. The team played some excellent bowls but they were eliminated due to their opponents superior ability to draw on the day. In the singles, in what was called “typical Toowoomba weather”, Isaac fought gallantly but was unable to come up with a win, going down in his three games 2110, 21-13, and 21-9. Eddie had more success winning
two of his games 21-6 and 21-9 but was stopped from advancing to the finals series by the eventual runner-up. Both boys had a great experience and bowled very well overall. They came away from the tournament with great confidence that they can match their skills on the green with the best players in Queensland. Above left: Eddie during the competition and above the Evers brothers.
They are coached by David Hatfield of Diggers Bowls Club in Rockhampton. The boys weren’t required until day two of competition with the pairs. Eddie & Isaac had a very tough draw with the 2020 defending champions and semi-finalists in their section. Despite some excellent bowls and an absence of luck, the boys were defeated in their three games 4210, 21-13, and 22-12. Day four was the open triples and 3 - 17 February 2021
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BRIDGE WORKS COMPLETE happy with the outcome,” Cr Williams said. “The recently completed upgrade is great news for students of Mount Morgan who can once again use the bridge on their way to and from school. “The team at Hutchinson Builders did a fantastic job replacing the old timber decking as well as carrying out inspections and refurbishment to areas that needed attention. “Thanks to these upgrades the bridge is now in tip top condition.” Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford can’t wait for the community to get plenty of use out of the newly refurbished bridge. “The works started in October last year and finished in January,” Cr Rutherford said.
Mount Morgan’s iconic replica swinging bridge is now back open to the public following some major upgrades. Infrastructure Councillor Tony Williams was pleased to see the upgrades completed in time for the new school year. “The bridges are very special to the Mount Morgan community and I am sure they will be extremely
“We know how central the bridge is to the community so we opened it up over the Christmas holiday period and then closed it off again to finish the upgrades in the new year. “The bridge is now open for good and will hopefully be open for many years to come.” “I want to say a special thank you to the Mount Morgan community for their patience while these works were undertaken, we know how valuable the bridge is to the community and hope you are just as happy with the outcome as we are!” Pictured: Cr Cherie Rutherford and Tony Williams.
TRANSFER STATION HOURS REMINDER
Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding residents that new hours at the Gracemere and Mount Morgan Waste Transfer Stations began on Monday, 1 February.
Waste and Waste to Resource Implementation Councillor Shane Latcham said the decision to move to new hours balanced customer demand with operational efficiencies. “We’ve been handing out flyers notifying customers of the change at both Waste Transfer Stations for the last couple of months,” Cr Latcham said. “I’ve been told that the majority of customers coming through have Page 8
been understanding about the changes, so I really wanted to say thank you to these communities.
“I also wanted to say thank you to those who have raised concerns about the new operating times. We will be reviewing the operational hours within the next 12 months, and community feedback will play a big part in that. “In making the decision to move to new hours a lot of consideration was given to when our Waste Transfer Stations are at their quietest and we made reductions at those quiet times. “Decisions like this aren’t easy. It can be a bit of a balancing act to make sure we’re providing the MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS
best level of service at the most efficient return to ratepayers. “Going off customer attendance fluctuations, however, we believe that the majority of community members shouldn’t be impacted by these changes, yet we will see some real cost savings. “We will also be exploring the feasibility of other solutions for our Waste Transfer Stations in the future to ensure the best service for our communities.” Division 4 Councillor Ellen Smith said the new hours would continue to see 7-day a week service at the Gracemere WTS. Continued on Page 9 3 - 17 February 2021
Waste Transfer from Page 8 “The operating times aren’t being trimmed too much, and customer attendance reviews tell us that the hours we are trimming are normally very quiet, so most residents shouldn’t be impacted,” Cr Smith said. Division 5 Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the Mount Morgan community would also see the changes come into effect. “We know this will be a change for residents, however, customer demand on Tuesdays and Thursdays is currently quite low, which gives us confidence that we can achieve cost savings and still continue to meet the needs of the Mount Morgan community,” Cr Rutherford said.
objectives of the Q.C.W.A. helping women, children and families in times of hardship both manmade and natural including fire, floods, drought and cyclones. The Q.C.W.A. is like a second family to many ladies. As a member for more than 27 years I know that I have learnt a lot from a sisterhood of women from around our great state. Let us continue this tradition and bring Q.C.W.A. into 2021 with new and amazing ideas but preserving our traditions. New concepts are being introduced including our Country Kitchen Programme. We can change our
meeting times to suit ladies who work, have families etc. We are very flexible and welcome all members. I look forward to seeing new members joining our Mount Morgan Q.C.W.A. Family. We will be holding a garage sale on the 27 February from 8am12am.There will be a variety of items including stacking chairs. If you would like to enquire about becoming a member, purchasing any chairs etc. please give me a call on 0428 457 461. Submitted by Arlene Roberts Q.C.W.A. Mount Morgan Branch President.
QCWA NEWS Hello everyone well how times change. In 1950 the Mount Morgan Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association was opened. At the start the members would hold their meetings in the Council Chambers but with a lot of help from the community and fundraising the branch bought the hall off Mr Barnicoat who owned it and used it to run as a second hand furniture shop. As I said in the last write up in the Argus we have been looking at the hall and the decision has been made to sell the hall. This has not been an easy path to take but with the upkeep on the hall, the members voted to sell. We can continue to be a part of our community. We can meet in other places and have functions where ever we wish. But our branch will continue. We will get more members and remain a part of the Mount Morgan Community for many years to come. We invite all women in the local community to join us and enjoy the journey of discovery as we showcase our branch, our achievements past, present and future with new members, lots of skills, fun and friendship. We will still uphold the 3 - 17 February 2021
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Mount Morgan in Pictures By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan
Mr Knox D’Arcy: gold & oil magnate
of his Mount Morgan stock in the event of it reaching a certain price … In D’Arcy’s absence, the stock in the Mount Morgan mine had gone up to £17 a share [in 1888]. His agents had acted up to instructions, and D’Arcy had £1,200,000* in cash to his credit, which was increasing every minute. Ninety-nine out of every 100 men would have been content with the fortune already won, but not so D’Arcy. Another gift of Mother Earth loomed up large in his mind - Oil …’ (‘Knox D’Arcy. Gold and Oil Magnate. Romance of Money. Mt. Morgan and Anglo Persian’, The Sun (Sydney, NSW: 1910-1954), 13 February 1924). * The Reserve Bank of Australia provides a guide as to today’s value of D’Arcy’s 1888 Mount Morgan fortune: ‘a basket of goods and services’ valued at £1,200,000 in the 1901 calendar year (the earliest calendar year in its pre-decimal inflation calculator) would cost about $187,000,000 in the 2019 calendar year.
‘Like a chapter in a romance reads the career of William Knox D’Arcy, the patron saint of the AngloPersian Oil Company [later, British Petroleum (BP)], and one of the founders of the famous Mount Morgan Mining Company. To begin with, D’Arcy … eked out a more or less precarious existence as a solicitor in Rockhampton … Squatters were his principal clients, and among them was a well-known character named Sandy [Gordon]. One day [Gordon] entered D’Arcy’s office, and throwing a piece of quartz on the desk, inquired what it was. “There is a whole mountain of it on my place”, [Gordon] told D’Arcy. Knowing at once that it was gold quartz, D’Arcy sent it to Sydney to be assayed, and on receiving the report had visions of fortune. And so it turned out. When he piled up about £100,000, D’Arcy took his wife on a trip to see the world. Before leaving, however, he instructed his agents to sell a big block Page 12
1899 / Marienbad, a spa town in the Kingdom of Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic) / William Knox (‘Knox’) D’Arcy (1849-1917) / Born in Devon, England, to an Irish father (solicitor) and an English mother / Rockhampton solicitor / Original member of the Mount Morgan [gold mining] Syndicate from 1882 to 1886 / Largest original shareholder of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited (‘Old Company’) in 1886 (358,334 shares out of a total 1,000,000 shares at £1 each) / Original director and shareholder of the Old Company from 1886 to 1917, including director of the Old Company’s London Board / Relocated permanently to England in 1889 as a very rich man due to his investment in the Old Company / Funded an oil exploration team in Persia (now Iran) at the beginning of the 1900s, which struck oil in 1908 / Original director and shareholder of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company from 1909 to 1917, which became British Petroleum (BP) in 1954/ Message on the photograph (lower right): ‘Your affectionate brother W. K. D’Arcy 1899’. Photograph by Ernst Pflanz. Many thanks to Adam Green in Ireland for his family photograph. Knox D’Arcy is Adam’s great-great Uncle Knox. Adam’s great-great-Grandma Bertha was Knox D’Arcy’s sister. This author has made best efforts to provide accurate information for this publication of ‘Mount Morgan in Pictures’.
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DEE RIVER OLDIES The Dee River Oldies Group welcomed in 2021 with a musical morning tea on 13 January. It was good to see some new members and existing members come along and join in the morning. We would like to thank Lynette Anstey and Sandra for entertaining our members. The lucky door prize was won by Veronica Clancy and the raffle winner was won by Carol Kirk. The Dee River Oldies Group welcomed in 2021 with a musical morning tea on 13 January. It was good to see some new members and existing members come along and join in the morning. We would like to thank Lynette Anstey and Sandra for entertaining our members. The lucky door prize was won by Veronica Clancy and the raffle winner was won by Carol Kirk. Check out ‘Save the Date’ on the back page of the Argus for updates on what is happening. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 starting at 2 pm. The February morning tea is on Wednesday 24 February 2021 starting at 10 am. We will have a guest speaker on the day. Come along and enjoy the morning. Both the meeting and morning tea are held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. Our first bus trip for the year is on Saturday, 20 March, 2021. We will be visiting the Moura Mine Memorial.
Morgan is blessed with a community health service and ambulance service that can support you in your preventative health needs. You don’t need to walk the path to better health alone. Congratulations to the QAS Mount Morgan team for the Christmas lights display winning the first prize in the commercial light display category. I was on leave over December so it was all the work of the Mount Morgan team. The Local Ambulance Committee has gratefully received $150 in prizemoney. Until next time, keep safe. Cameron Evers Officer In Charge QAS Mount Morgan
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2021 is well under way now and I hope your New Year’s Resolutions have been kept, especially those involving getting fitter, losing weight, and giving up smoking. Prevention is better than cure and I encourage those who have taken those steps to keep at it. It will be worth it in the long run. For those who fell off the wagon, please try again. Just because you were unsuccessful once, doesn’t mean that you must wait until next year to try again. Try again now. And if you didn’t start at all, today is the day! Mount 3 - 17 February 2021
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THE ORANGE DOT By Larry at Fox Video
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Mount Morgan Soldiers’ We hope everyone had a wonderful festive season, and are feeling positive for a great 2021. The Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms have finally had a response from Fair Trading, and are able to complete the reincorporation process. Our official trading name is Mount Morgan Citizens Club, Page 14
with the Hall forever to be known as The Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms. Now is the time to become a Member, and all are welcome to join us in embarking on the exciting journey ahead to bring the hall up to scratch, for our many community groups and clients. The email address for contact is: :mountmorgansoldiersrooms@ mail.com for membership forms, MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS
sponsorship or to book the hall, or join our meetings on the last Sunday of each month at 11am. On a sad note, we offer our condolences to Ian Traynor, our treasurer, on the loss of his lovely wife Keri. Well known, endeared and respected in the community, she will be missed.Submitted by Kirra Swain, Secretary. 3 - 17 February 2021
Library Lovers’ Day February 14 is a very special day for libraries because it is Library Lovers’ Day! The theme for Library Lovers’ Day 2021 is Make a Date with Your Library and we encourage you to come and visit us during the month of February. If it has been a while since you have visited a library then this is the ideal opportunity to come and rediscover what you have been missing. If you don’t yet have a membership or are unsure about how libraries work, please come and visit us. We love our libraries and would love to share them with you. The Mount Morgan Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 31 Morgan Street. How you can show love to your library? The best way to celebrate libraries is to use them. This year Library Lover’s Day falls on a Sunday but don’t fret! You can still show your love towards the library by accessing our online content or by visiting in person during the month of February. The Rockhampton Regional Libraries have a wide range of digital content including eBooks, eAudiobooks, online courses and eMagazines! Visit our website to take advantage of this free content. How the library can help you celebrate Valentine’s Day? If you are celebrating a different event on February 14 the Rockhampton Regional Libraries would love to help. Valentine’s Day movies and novels can be found at all of our libraries. The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. —Albert Einstein
Rockhampton Regional Libraries are located in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, South Rockhampton and North Rockhampton. For more information please call the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169 or the Rockhampton Regional Library on 4936 8043. Photo above: Joan Drochmann crafted some bookmarks for Library Lovers’ Day and presented them to the Gracemere Library last year.
NO 7 GALLERY UPDATE
Friday – Art classes with Nicholai von Tonslamann 1pm – 3pm. $10/person. Ph 0412557052
Welcome to 2021 at No7 Gallery! Our Volunteers saw in the New Year with a bit of fun at our “M” themed New Years Party, put on as a Thankyou for their amazing contribution throughout 2020. It was great to catch up informally, and the costumes were fantastic!
Saturday to Sunday – Gallery Open 10am – 2pm.
Our regular Gallery events commence February, and are as follows:-
Friday – No7 Art Squad, free workshops for kids and youth 3:30pm – 5pm. We currently have the Gallery space free during the day on Mondays, and early mornings/late afternoons most days, if anyone would be interested in making use of it.
Mondays- 6pm evenings a casual conversational gathering of minds with Acacia Owl Dreaming. Ph 0431586798
In the past, music lessons have been taught, as well as yoga and Medium services, however if you have an idea or service that may suit, please contact Kirra on 0411865621.
Tuesdays -10am Reiki and Access Bars with Blu Tree Holistic Healing. For Bookings call Lorna 0475631010.
Our next Exhibition is “Diversity”, a study of cultures, ethnicity, wildlife and our environment, human uniqueness, etc.
Wednesday – Generally open depending on availability.
We encourage local and regional Artists to submit works by Wednesday, 10 March. The opening on Saturday, 13 March will be a showcase of art, cuisine, music and dance. All are welcome
Thursday – Gallery Open 10am – 4pm. Friday – Gallery Open 10am – 4pm. 3 - 17 February 2021
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FEB 16: Dee River Oldies Group first monthly meetIng of the year to be held in St Mary’s Hall starting at 2 pm. (Behind the Anglican Church). FEB 23: Well Women’s Clinic - Mount Morgan Hospital. Appointments - 4912 5100. FEB 24: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning tea with guest speaker to be held at St Mary’s Hall starting at 10 am. Cost is $5. MAR 16: Well Women’s Clinic - Mount Morgan Hospital. Appointments - 4912 5100. MAR 20: Dee River Oldies Group - Bus trip to the Moura Mine Memorial. The cost is $50 which includes morning tea and lunch. Bus leaves from Morgan Street bus stop at 8.30am. MAY 2: Mount Morgan Rodeo held by Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc. MAY 18: Well Women’s Clinic - Mount Morgan Hospital. Appointments - 4912 5100.
PAINTER: Semi retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257. ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10 am to 8 pm. PHONE: 4938 2451 Monday to Friday Wanted: Female Housemate. Must be clean and tidy. Needed to keep house clean inside. No rent or electricity. Share in groceries. Suit pensioner or retiree. Mervyn Sternbeck - 5 Joyce Street. 0411 236 100. Wanted: Two goats. Phone 0427 1837 789. Wanted: The World Day of Prayer Service for 2021 in Mount Morgan will be held earlier this year on Friday, 26 February at 10 am in the Uniting Church. For Sale: Show dog trailer. $400 as is. Phone 0427 183 789. Thai Night: with Fresh Thailicious Delights. 13 February - 4 - 8 pm in front of Wattle Bee Next, Morgan Street.
In Loving Memory BARRY BATCHELOR
MOUNT MORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
16-9-1944 to 03-02-2020 It’s not what we write, it’s not what we say It’s how we remember you, in our own special way. Your loving wife - Ailsa and Family
SUNDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2021
In Loving Memory
AT 9.00 AM
GEOFF HOEHNE
MOUNT MORGAN SHOWGROUNDS
13-10-64 - 04-02-95
EVERYONE WELCOME
So sadly missed.
For further information contact Heather on 4934 0023
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