Library News

NEWS from your local Mount Morgan Library

Christmas is coming – so it’s the perfect time to make sure you have plenty of books to read over the summer holidays.

A reminder that on Christmas Eve, all library branches will close at 4pm. This will include the Southside, Northside and Mount Morgan Libraries. But don’t worry if you do run out - Southside Library will be open between Christmas and New Year, from 9am to 5.30pm on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30, Thursday 31 December. The Mount Morgan Library will also be open December 29 to 31 from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm each day.

In 2021 the Southside and Gracemere Libraries will reopen on Monday 4 January, Mount Morgan Library will re-open on Tuesday 5 January- and the Northside Library will re-open on Wednesday 6 January.

The child who reads will be an adult who thinks.

One of the best gifts that you can give to a child at Christmas (or anytime) is a love of reading. It’s simple to start off this early literacy journey with your child by talking, playing, singing and reading. Make sure your child has their own library card to start their reading adventure. Drop into your local library and pick up your free library card and ‘First5Forever bag’ for your baby or child aged five years and under.

Libraries are great, mate!

Back in the 1970s this was the advertising slogan used to promote Australian libraries. Back then libraries looked quite different. Computers were in their infancy and banks of card catalogues lined the walls, but an exciting range of resources were at the fingertips of the community. Forty years on and the look and feel of libraries is quite different, but the message remains the same- Libraries are still great! If you haven’t been to a library in a while, why not check us out? Make sure your library card is up to date so you can access the intoxicating and heady mix of physical and digital resources.

Mount Morgan Library, 31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, Phone: 4936 8169 and Libraries Administration Office Phone: 4936 8043

Photo Above: TOON time at the Mount Morgan Library (Jan 2020) with cartoon teacher Kelly and young local artist Victoria.

One year on and going strong

The Mount Morgan Ukes are going from strength to strength, starting from small beginnings when Liz Siefken arrived in Mount Morgan after being previously involved with the Maryborough Ukulele Group. One year on and we have an ensemble of ukulele players, singers, guitarists and even a didgeridoo. Our excursion to visit the lovely folks at Wowan was a huge success prior to Covid and we are now looking forward to performing at more local events as the virus wanes. We recently played at the Leichhardt Hotel and will be perfroming at the Golden Mount Social Club Christmas Function on 3 December at the Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Rooms with a mixture of Christmas Carols and popular songs. New members are always welcome to join us. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 5 pm for beginners and 6 pm for regular players at ITEC, 59 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan (next door to Mane Street Hair Studio). Please call Liz on 0490 011 598 for further information.

Pictured above: Members of the Mount Morgan Ukes playing in the Leichhardt Hotel’s beer garden recently. Submitted by Angela Johnson.

Light up this Christmas! Entry Form

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Entry forms must be submitted to Mount Morgan Promotion and Development no later than 3pm on Thursday, 17 December 2020. Judging will take place on Thursday evening after 7 pm with winners announced on Friday, 18 December at the Buy Local Draw in Morgan Street.

Former Mount Couple celebrate 65 years

James (Jim) and Joan Reif (nee Berry) formally of Mount Morgan, Moranbah and now Sarina Beach recently celebrated their 65th Sapphire Wedding Anniversary on the Thursday, 5 November with a quiet gathering of family & friends.

The couple were married at the Mount Morgan Methodist Church in East Street at 4.00pm by Rev Elledge on the 5 November 1955.

Jim was attended by his brother George (dec) as the Best Man and his Brother in law Robert (Bob) Farley (dee). Joan's attendants were her two sisters Ailsa Hare as Matron of Honour and Beverly Berry as her Bridesmaid. Joan's mother Caroline Berry (Dolly) made her wedding dress, both the attendants dresses, her own Mother of the Bride outfit and organized all the Catering for the reception which was held at the Mount Morgan Masonic Hall.

The couple then enjoyed a Honeymoon in Cairns in their caravan. Jim and Joan continued to live in the Mount where they had both grown up and had worked in various places in and around the town. Jim continued to work in the Mount Morgan Mine for many years before making the move with their four children Debra, Gregory, Allan and Neal to Moranbah where Jim then worked at the Peak Downs Mine. The couple retired to Sarina Beach where they still live in their own home. They proudly have eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

While Jim at 93 years doesn't go fishing anymore he still remembers the ones that didn't get away and will happily show the photos. Joan still enjoys doing her long stitch pictures and making cards. Congratulations to you both!