Volume 9, Issue 14
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17th - 31st July, 2014
Proudly brought to you by Mount Morgan Promotion & Development Inc. ABN 21 391 526 801
Museum welcomes exciting new additions - pg 4
Mount Morgan celebrates NAIDOC- pg 6 & 7
Donation to Calliungal Rural Fire Service- pg 14
Sisters, Kylie Bailey and Alkeda and Aimee Wyvill are among the crowd of CQ residents who are gearing up to see ARIA Award winner, Wendy Matthews perform in a sellout show in Mount Morgan this weekend. See page 3 for details.
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Last Sunday when driving up Morgan Street it was so good to see just two pieces of paper in the gutters. We have so many visitors on a Sunday it was wonderful to see such a clean and tidy town. Thank you all who now Think Clean – Be Tidy and also for encouraging others to do the same. It does make one proud to call Mount Morgan home. This edition we return to our Snippets of History that many readers seem to enjoy. The year 1962 was celebrated by the last Red Cross Society Revue called “Say it with Song”, naturally playing to a packed audience. Also in 1962 both the Central State and High Schools celebrated happy events in their history. The Central State celebrated 75 years of teaching while the High School celebrated their Golden Jubilee of 50 years. It is wonderful that both Schools still continue with their education of students at this present time.
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Now comes 1963 and black and white television comes to the Mount. The transmitting station was at Mount Hopeful approx. 10 miles south east of the town. The two available channels were the ABC on channel 3 and the commercial station channel 7. Operation started on Saturday night 7th September. Colour of course would come later. Also in this year the first Clyde engineering electric locomotive, no. 1459, came from Rockhampton to Mount Morgan. It was on its way to Moura for coal destined for Gladstone. Then in 1965 it was train No. 138D with 61 coal hoppers that was the first double header diesel electric from Mount Morgan to Moura while the first triple header passed through the local Railway Station in 1967. On the afternoon of April 6th 1962 Mount Morgan received a new Q.A.T.B. centre in Dee Street. The superintendent at that time was Mr Vince McKenzie. Also in 1963 saw the construction of a high tension electricity power line erected between Rockhampton and the Calcap Power house, near Biloela, and the Italian company in charge was the Electric Power Commission and the construction took 12 months. All workers of the project were Italians and they had a big camp at our local show grounds. 1963 was certainly a busy year for the area. To finish, just a few lovely words for you. As long as we have Memories - Yesterday remains. As long as we have Hope - Tomorrow waits. As long as we have Friendship - Today is beautiful. Think clean – Be tidy and use the bins. Find the team who bring you the Argus on Facebook! Search Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated.
Mt Morgan’s ready for Wendy Matthews
Multi award winner, Wendy Matthews is getting set to stop off in Mount Morgan as part of a regional tour. And the local area can’t wait. The event’s announcement has been received with high praise from the community, more than 300 people grabbing themselves an early ticket in its lead up, seeing the event sold out. The vocal talent has taken out 7 ARIA Awards over the years and is well-known for ‘90s smash hits the likes of “The day you went away”, and “Nobody but you”. The high profile singer will perform at the Mount Morgan School of Arts this Saturday evening. Wendy will be bringing her long long-time keyboardist, and lead guitarist with her. She will also be joined on stage by some very talented Rockhampton musicians; with Stephanie Quilan on bass guitar, Ryan Conway on rhythm guitar, and former local, Logan Brewster on drums.
The night will also unite the talents of three other fantastic bands. In the lead up to Wendy’s appearance, concertgoers will be treated to performances by some superb local musical talent. Touring with Wendy is well-known singer/songwriter and tour producer, Kate Leahy. Also included in the upcoming event’s lineup is Rockhampton acoustic trio, 3 Degrees – who feature the vocals of talented former local, Brendan Pearce. Mount Morgan’s homegrown talent will be on display on the night, with performances by local favourites and folk pop band Whiskey Remorse. The evening kicks off at 7pm, with doors open from 6pm. The event is hosted by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated. For further details, contact MMPAD on 4938 2312. Pictured above: Wendy Matthews performing to a sell out crowd in Yeppoon last Saturday evening. Photo supplied.
Music Industry Talk! with Wendy Matthews and Kate Leahy 5:00pm, July 19th Mount Morgan School of Arts FREE to attend!
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Budding musicians, be sure to come along and hear insights from both Wendy and Kate on the music industry and how they have achieved their successes.
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Celebrating a contribution to Mount Morgan’s cultural landscape
It’s been said that the word “history” originates from a Greek word which means “investigate”. For those who have ever delved into their ancestral trails, there’s no denying that family history and investigation go hand in hand. It can be a tedious task, but if you’re lucky enough, it’s an effort which can see great rewards. This has been the case for Sydney resident, Catherine McIntosh who has been investigating her family tree for a number of years and is making some exciting discoveries. Her research recently brought her to Mount Morgan; an area which was written in their family’s history pages some 120 years ago. And it’s a history she is happy to share with the local area. The Sydney resident visited Mount Morgan in May, where she presented the Mount Morgan Historical Museum with early 1900 prints of her great-grandfather – the late Thomas Upsell Stubbs (1868-1954). Catherine’s research and notes of family stories revealed her great-grandfather as a devoted musician, and a member of the Mount Morgan Brass Band and the Mount Morgan String Band at the turn of the 20th Century. Catherine presented the local Museum with restored prints of Thomas Upsell in both bands. She has also lent the Museum her great- grandfather’s instruments, including a cornet which was crafted in Paris in the year 1900. The donations will be displayed in the Museum’s Music Section; an area which Catherine discovered already holds memorabilia with some moving family connections. “I was thrilled to see my great-grandfather in a photo of the Mount Morgan Brass Band already hanging in the music section,” Catherine said on her recent visit. “I didn’t know that this photo existed. I was also delighted to see a photo for the first time of the Mount Morgan Brass Band farewelling the troops one hundred years ago. I can see my great-grandfather in the photo at the far back on the left with his trumpet.” History tells that Thomas Upsell arrived in Mount Morgan during the late 1880s, commencing work at the Mount Morgan Mine in the furnace area. Along with his work, Thomas Upsell spent many an hour involved with the community, as a devoted musician.
“My great-grandfather made a positive impact on the Mount Morgan community and my family,” Catherine said. “He contributed to the cultural landscape of the Mount Morgan community through his music.” Along with a positive impact in the community, Catherine said her great-grandfather’s passion for music had a strong influence on his family for a number of generations. “He also inspired my mother (his granddaughter), Lilyan McIntosh to study at the Qld Conservatorium of Music and to become a Fellow of the Trinity College of Music London. My mother had a long and happy career as a music teacher and her love of music has been passed down to me.” Catherine’s great-grandfather met his wife Lillian Elizabeth Ryder in Rockhampton. The pair were married in the former Wesleyan Methodist Church, Mount Morgan in 1892, and later had five children. Sadly Lillian died prematurely of pneumonia in 1915, leaving behind a young family. Thomas Upsell remained in Mount Morgan until 1918, when he and his family moved to a farm in Moonmera. Their connection with the area continued however – here they grew crops and supplied agricultural products to Mount Morgan for several decades. Catherine said it was during this time that history also paints Thomas Upsell as a very generous man. During the Depression, Thomas Upsell generously gave food to those in need. His obituary reads “as many as eight men asked for food in one day, and no one was refused”.
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5 Thomas Upsell Stubbs: continued: Catherine said this kind of giving attitude is something she finds strong in the local area today. “My great-grandfather had a generous spirit, which I believe is well and truly alive in Mount Morgan today. During our visit, my partner Jon and I found the community to be so helpful, friendly and generous with their time.” As well as sharing the history of her great-grandfather, Catherine’s visit also included research into her greatgrandmother in hope of expanding her family history and family photograph collection. “Given that my great-grandmother died in 1915, I don’t have a lot of history or photographs of her. I only have one photograph which was taken of her in 1912. I also don’t have any photos of her parents or siblings except for one of her sisters, Ada Ryder.” Catherine said Lillian’s siblings married into the Nagle, Birch and Murray families. She hopes to discover more about this side of her family and further stories of her ties with the local area. Catherine confirms that the Birch family lived in Mount Morgan so there could be descendants still in the local area. If there are descendants with photos of Lillian and/ or the Ryder family, please contact the Mount Morgan Historical Museum. Pictured left: Catherine and Museum team member Bobbie, with Thomas Upsell Stubbs’ cornet, played in the Mt Morgan Brass Band. Pictured below: Thomas Upsell Stubbs (1868-1954) in Mt Morgan Brass Band Uniform, 1912. Photos supplied.
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Mount Morgan celebrates NAIDOC 2014 Each July, thousands around the country join together to celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people through NAIDOC Week.
For Mount Morgan, NAIDOC Week 2014 included a wide range of community events and activities. The weeklong celebrations, which were arranged by community members Donna Anderson, Tammy Alden and Leonie Wovat, kicked off with an arts and craft activity morning held at the Green Shed. Major events were also part of this year’s programme and included a Baby and Toddler Show and Debutante Ball. The activities were completed last Friday with a NAIDOC March from Morgan Street, followed by an Expo held at the Newman Oval.
Proud locals: Brayden, Ky and Jarlyham taking part in the NAIDOC March.
Paying respects: as part of NAIDOC 2014’s theme Serving Country: centenary and beyond, the NAIDOC March included a stop at ANZAC Park, to honour the fallen. Pictured: local residents, Alan and Ykeyta lay a wreath.
Expo: Mount Morgan Fire Station Officer, Wayne McConachy presents young locals with information packs as part of the NAIDOC Expo, held at Newman Oval.
The local NAIDOC events provided a perfect opportunity for doting relatives to celebrate their bundle of joys. The Baby and Toddler Show welcomed 22 participants, aged from 0 to 5 years. The day’s winners were: 0-6months- Amarnie O’Brien 6-12months- Ruby Anderson 1-2yrs- Causey-Leon Anderson 2-3yrs- Charlotte Alden 3-5yrs- Latariah Wilkes Mr Personality- Jarell Fay Miss Personality- Ruby Anderson Mr Photogenic- Jackson Ricks Miss Photogenic- Ykeyta Tull Master NAIDOC- Causey-Leon Anderson Miss NAIDOC- Charlotte Alden
Mr Photogenic: Jackson Ricks Photo by Heather Quarry
0-6 months: Amarnie O’Brien Photo by Heather Quarry
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The Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall played host to the NAIDOC Debutante Ball, which saw the debut of 16 young local ladies. The Hall was buzzing with excitement as each participant arrived stunningly dressed, accompanied by a local lad looking very dapper. The event welcomed a large number of the girls’ family and friends, along with members of the community.
Dressed to impress: Tyler Toby, Nakina Goltz, Jenna Lamb and Shai Hayden. Photos by Heather Quarry.
Picture perfect: Keanna Martin, Nakina Goltz, Julia Morley, Grace Hedges and Carla-Delle Wilkes-Hayden.
The evening also included two formal dances, which were practised by the participants for a number of weeks.
Red Frog’s NAIDOC Activities As part of our NAIDOC week celebrations at Red Frog 4 Early Childhood Education last week, we investigated weaving. A local community member Stanley Pierce was happy to pay us a visit and show us how to make numerous weaving creations. Stanley began by telling us that the leaves he used for the weaving were from palm trees at the beach and to collect them he had to climb up the trees. This began a discussion where many of our children spoke to Stanley about their own visits to the beach. First Stanley made a windmill and a fish for us to look at before going onto more complex weaving like balls, prawns, a bird and grasshopper. Passing these around the classroom the children talked about the texture and feel of these creations. Next Stanley taught us a song about a coconut falling on a boy’s head. Everyone joined in the actions and gave Stanley a big clap at the end.
To say thank you to Stanley the children decided to sing him a song about a turtle and to give him a round of applause. As he left Stanley gave us a woven basket to store all our new treasures in. Thank you Stanley for coming and sharing your knowledge with us, from all your friends at Red Frog.
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ROCKHAMPTON REGIONAL COUNCIL ROCKHAMPTONPlanning REGIONAL COUNCIL Sustainable Act 2009
Sustainable Planning Act 2009 PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSULTATION PERIOD FOR THE NOTICE OF CONSULTATION PERIOD FOR THE PROPOSED ROCKHAMPTON REGION PLANNING SCHEME SCHEME PROPOSED ROCKHAMPTON REGION PLANNING The Rockhampton Regional Council resolved on 24 June 2014 to commence the consultation period for the proposed
Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme. for the proposed Region Planningfor Scheme mpton Regional Council resolved onThe 24formal Juneconsultation 2014 toperiod commence the Rockhampton consultation period the propose commenced on Monday 7 July 2014 and concludes at close of business Friday 15 August 2014. on Region Planning Scheme. The formal consultation period for the proposed Rockhampton Region Plan The proposed Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme can be viewed on Council’s website www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au d on Monday 7 July for 2014 andorconcludes at close of business Friday 15 and is available inspection purchase at Council’s Customer Service Centres, located at: August 2014. Gracemere Office, 1 Ranger Street;
d Rockhampton Region Mount Morgan Office, 32Planning Hall Street; orScheme can be viewed on Council’s website www.rockhamptonregion Rockhampton Office, 232 Bolsover ble for inspection or purchase atStreet. Council’s Customer Service Centres, located at: During the consultation period, a ‘properly made’ submission may be made to Rockhampton Regional Council by any person, Office, 1 Ranger about any Street; aspect of the proposed planning scheme. A ‘properly made’ submission can be written or electronic, must state the name residential business address of each person making the submission, state the grounds of the submission and the facts an Office, 32and Hall Street;or or and circumstances relied on in support of those grounds. Submissions must be received by Rockhampton Regional Council during on Office,the 232 Bolsover Street. public consultation period. All written submissions must also be signed by each person making the submission.
Lodge a properlyamade submission: onsultation period, ‘properly made’ submission may be made to Rockhampton Regional Council by any • Online via Rock e Plan on Council’s website www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au pect of the proposed planning scheme. A ‘properly made’ submission can be written or electronic, must • By email planningscheme@rrc.qld.gov.au person at Council’s Customer Serviceperson Centres making the submission, state the grounds of the submission sidential• or Inbusiness address of each • By mail, addressed to: Planning Scheme Submission tances relied on in supportPOofBox those 1860 grounds. Submissions must be received by Rockhampton Regional C ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701 onsultation period. All written submissions must also be signed by each person making the submission.
A letter has been sent to all property owners in the Rockhampton Regional Council planning area with information about the consultation period for the proposed Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme. For more information contact Council’s Strategic perly made submission: Planning unit on 07 4932 9000 or 1300 22 55 77.
ia Rock e Plan on Council’s website www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au Evan Pardon l planningscheme@rrc.qld.gov.au Chief Executive Officer Rockhampton RegionalService Council Centres n at Council’s Customer addressed to: Planning Scheme Submission PO Box 1860 ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701
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People in Profile: Peter and Narelle Tildsley
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By Heather Quarry Many new people are finding the temptation of Mount Morgan’s history, fresh country air and laid back life style too strong to resist. Once they feel the magic of the mountain, the rest of the world could pass them by and they wouldn’t mind in the slightest. Mount Morgan has a way of attracting newcomers and encouraging them to become a part of its very soul. Peter and Narelle Tildsley found this to be true. Peter Gordon Tildsley was born in Forbes, (in the Central Western Region of New South Wales) on the 21st February, 1960. All his school years were experienced in Catholic schools in Forbes where he enjoyed football, golf and cricket, both inside school hours and outside the school environment. “I really loved sport”. Being a reasonably good swimmer Peter enjoyed swimming in the Lachlan River - a horseshoe shaped part of the river surrounded by what was then an all boys school. “It was common place to see one or two hundred boys swimming in the river with the Brothers watching from the river bank. Nobody ever drowned there but with Workplace Health and Safety rules of today great times like these are a thing of the past.” When asked about his favourite subjects Peter laughingly replied “I liked getting on any bus that was going out of the school. Nothing springs to mind for favourite subjects.” On further discussion, Peter revealed his interest in science. He wasn’t into music and thought maths was a bit boring, as was English. History and Geography were two subjects that held his interest enough for him to enjoy. Peter and his friends used to hang around in the neighbourhood. “We weren’t into vandalism although we used to break street lights on occasion. We didn’t look for trouble, just liked the freedom of hanging out with mates.” Peter met his wife Narelle at a café in Forbes and remembers their meeting place very well. “Greeks used to have several cafes back then. The cafes became the local meeting places. We used to go sit down and have a milk shake. Everyone was friendly. It was great”. At that time there were approximately 8,000 people in Forbes. Narelle was a hairdresser and Peter was a butcher (his parents owned a butcher’s shop). They were married there on the 6th of February 1982 and have three sons Nick, Mitch and Trent. Narelle Lillian Tildsley (nee) Cowan was born in Hornsby in Sydney on the 17th of February 1962. Her spare time was often spent riding horses and being involved in horse shows. She has owned several horses over the years. When asked why Peter was laughing in the background he replied “The only thing I can do with horses is fall off them and back losers.”
Remembering her school years Narelle grinned. “I attended Forbes High School. I didn’t like school but I did like sport. The best sport was Volleyball. I loved Volleyball”. Besides hairdressing, Narelle had also worked behind the bar at the RSL and with the running of Pokies Machines. Peter and Narelle love to get away and relax with a few quiet drinks at the beach when time permits. Until February this year it was always with a beer, but that changed when their son Trent got Peter onto the Captain Morgan Rum for his birthday. A few nips of the Captain and an unrehearsed recital of Meat Loaf (not very well either) changed Peter’s idea of the best brew forever. Narelle has also changed her brew of choice, enjoying a fine wine these days. After their boys grew up and left home Peter and Narelle decided it was time to do something different so explored the possibilities of Hotel Management. “Being a publican and being a butcher, you have to have a similar approach to make either work,” Peter explained. “Giving the public what they want and keeping up the quality of goods and service is an example that comes to mind. We came up with a plan of doing good food, good beer and good service. As simple as that.” They chose Mount Morgan and the Leichhardt Hotel because the ‘old school charm’ appealed to them and after meeting a few of the locals they believe they made the right choice. Peter was happy to explain just a few of the reasons he felt so positive about the choice he and Narelle made. “Mount Morgan has a diverse range of people. The history from when the mine started shows up all over the place. What the mine produced in regards to the war effort and BHP. The older locals are great to talk to about the town’s history.” - Continues next page.
13 People in Profile continued: “I haven’t been on the mine tour but I really do want to get time to do that. I joined the golf club. They are a bunch of characters. The stories you get are great. Narelle went to the patchwork group and after a two hour lesson she thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the people she met. The pub here with all the murals on the walls is also great. Tourists love coming in here photographing the walls”. Peter and Narelle hope to check all the walls over time. “The verandah was verging on dangerous when we came here. We decided that was the first big project because the entrance really is an important area. The week after we got here, there was a terrible storm and everything in the front room got saturated so the verandah was the first thing to go. The top verandah and the bar area are on the list for change. Eventually the pub will be having an entire facelift in the hope of restoring it back to its former glory. We are in it for the long haul. The locals keep it interesting and we are always open to suggestions because we are here to serve them.” Peter and Narelle lease the pub. There are 14 rooms but there is a room 15 because the number 13 is missing supposedly because of the superstition surrounding it. “There are three ghosts upstairs we’ve heard. We need to have a ghost night one night. People have asked about that so we are hoping to. It’s an old charm pub and we love it.” It is hoped more extracts from the lives of Peter and Narelle can be shared in future issues, but once again their interesting lives can not possibly fit into one article. If you know of anyone that has a story you consider should be told please let the staff at MMPAD know or phone myself on 0438 135 213 to set up an interview.
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Hi Argus readers, Eek! It’s almost time for us to welcome 7 time ARIA Award winner Wendy Matthews to Mount Morgan! This fantastic musician will be performing in a concert sure to not disappoint. For those who have heard her hits, you know we aren’t exaggerating when we say she is a vocal talent! PLUS it includes performances by not just one but FOUR fantastic bands. Along with Wendy, the evening will feature performances by: • Musical talent and face of the “Summer of Capricorn” tourism campaign, Kate Leahy • The local and very talented folk pop band that is Whiskey Remorse • Acoustic trio, 3 Degrees – featuring lead vocals by well-known and very talented former Mount Morgan local, Brendan Pearce! For those who have missed out on grabbing a ticket, don’t forget that you can still head along to the Music Industry Talk prior to the concert, at 5pm (Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall). This is a free event, and open to all interested.
Upcoming event – “A cuppa with a view”:
Next Saturday, we will be kicking off a small event, which we hope to see carried out on a fairly regular basis. In celebration of the Range’s reopening, and as a friendly welcome to visitors – there will be special stop at the top of the Mount Morgan Range. The stop will offer a free tea/coffee and biscuits to all heading up the Range. Visitors can enjoy a cuppa with a view and also have a chat with a local about their favourite things to see and do in the Mount. Community members are also welcome to stop and have a chat. The more, the merrier! Join us from between 9am and 11am next Saturday morning (July 26).
Introducing…. MMPAD’s “Sharing is Caring” Facebook posts!
Do you have Facebook? Well here is your chance to win some fantastic local prizes. There’s no denying that Mount Morgan has some wonderful stores, businesses and events. In celebration, MMPAD will be holding monthly competitions through our Facebook page which will see you in with the chance to win some fantastic local products, produce or event tickets. Simply like our page on Facebook (Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated) and watch for our “Sharing is Caring” posts. Each month we will ask you to share a particular page or post, and by doing so you’ll go into the draw. This month, for our first Sharing is Caring post, we are giving away two free passes to the Wendy Matthews Concert. The lucky winner is drawn this Wednesday, so be sure to head to our Facebook page to find out who it is!
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Community to benefit News from the Golden from Social Club’s plans Mount Festival The Mount Morgan Railway Hotel Social Club is looking to make some positive changes in the community, and they’re looking to make them regularly. The local club have commenced an exciting new initiative, which will see the group make donations in the Mount Morgan area on a consistent basis. The club plan to provide support to the local community by donating half of their weekly activity profits to a range of local clubs, individuals and community projects. The club said it’s their way of giving something back to the community. “We wanted to branch out into something a little different, that would give back to the community a little more,” the club said. “We conduct regular activities to raise funds through the club. What we are planning to do is donate fifty percent of all profits made through our regular fundraising activities to the community.”
Donation: Our committee recently had the pleasure of presenting the Calliungal Rural Fire Brigade with a $1,000 donation. Jim Orr accepted the donation on behalf of the Rural Fire Brigade last week; presented by GMFC President, Dick Needham. The $1,000 sum was comprised of two $500 donations; with one from the Golden Mount Festival Committee and the second as the proceeds from the 2013 Christmas Stocking Raffle. This was sponsored by the Country Club for Accommodation, North Rockhampton and run by the Golden Bite Café. A very big thanks to both businesses and to all who purchased tickets. The $1,000 donation will assist the extension of the Calliungal Rural Fire Service’s shed.
The club said they envisage to donate $500 and upward in the community every three months. “We want to provide some support to those in the community who are needing or deserving of something a little extra. We’re thinking groups and services such as Meals on Wheels, Hospital support, Schools, and community clubs. We’re also thinking local residents and community projects.” “We’re really looking forward to it and we look forward to keeping the community updated on the donations.” Funds donated will be those made through the club’s fundraising efforts, which include raffles and Jag the Joker. The social club holds raffles at the Railway Hotel every Friday Night, with tickets available for purchase ($1 each) at various businesses around Mount Morgan. There’s also Jag the Joker held at the Hotel each week, starting off at $500. For further details on the club’s weekly activities and/or their donation plans, contact Di Brown on 0402929790.
Notice of AGM: Please be advised that the Golden Mount Festival Association Mount Morgan Incorporated Annual General Meeting is to be held at The Golden Nugget Hotel; Mount Morgan on Tuesday the 22nd of July, 2014, at 7pm. Membership and nomination forms are available at the MMPAD Office (located at the Rail Station).
QML Pathology is now in Mount Morgan Residents of Mt Morgan no longer have to travel to Gracemere or Rockhampton to have their pathology tests since the opening of a new QML Pathology Collection Centre in Mt Morgan. It has been a long time in the pipeline but QML Pathology is now available to service all your pathology requests. QML Pathology brings more than 90 years of professionalism, scientific expertise and customer care to Mt Morgan. QML Pathology accepts all pathology requests and bulk bills all Medicare eligible services.
Located at Suite 1/41 Morgan Street, QML Pathology is open from 8.00am to 11.00am Monday to Friday. Please come and visit our professional pathology collector who will help you with any questions you may have regarding your pathology testing. You can also visit our website www.qml.com.au for more information. Bookings are not essential but for specific test enquiries, please call our Central Laboratory on (07) 4921 2155. Article supplied.
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by Trish & Greg Mathers The Tawny Frogmouth in the photo was a victim on a local road recently. The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to put the brakes on hooning and other reckless driving offences. The new laws are designed to improve road safety, deter repeat offenders, and stop offenders by taking their cars away. Law abiding motorists will not be affected by the new laws but those who go too far and repeatedly break road safety laws are at risk of losing their vehicles.
Tawny’s are well known for being on or around roads in winter. They often sit on the lightpoles above the road, as the light attracts insects, and car headlights also attract bugs. Sadly, as they are slow (and silent) fliers, they often don’t get out of the way quick enough to avoid being hit. One of the really sad things is that if a Tawny does get injured or killed, it often means the death of the babies (if they are nesting) and consequently the death of the mate as well. Tawny Frogmouths mate for life. When they build their nest (if you could call a few intertwined sticks a nest); and lay their eggs, they then take turns at sitting on the eggs and feeding the chicks. One will do day shift and the other will do night shift. If one of them is taken out of the picture, then the remaining parent will exhaust itself trying to do both jobs, rarely taking time out to feed itself. Frequently they die from exhaustion, and the defenceless chicks will also die. Livestock (including native animals) have right of way on the road. Please give way to them whenever possible, when it is safe to do so. Aren’t they just amazing birds. They look so much like a tree branch sometimes, it is very hard to pick them out.
Offences and Consequences Hooning and other reckless driving offences are broken into two categories: Type 1 and Type 2. TYPE 1 OFFENCES: - Evading police - Any of the following offences committed during a speed trial, a race between vehicles or a burn out: - Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle - Careless driving - Organising, promoting or taking part in racing or speed trials -GO Wilfully a motorYOUR vehicle in a way TOOstarting FAR or drivingLOSE CAR that makes unnecessary noise or smoke The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to put the brakes on hooning and other reckless driving offences. The new laws are designed to improve road safety, deter repeat offenders, and stop
offenders by taking their cars away. Law abiding motorists will TYPE 2 OFFENCES: not be affected by the new laws but those who go too far and repeatedly break road safety laws are at of losing their a vehicles. -riskDriving vehicle while it is uninsured and unregistered -Offences Unlicensed driving and Consequences and other reckless driving offences are into two categories: -Hooning High-range drink driving –broken 0.15% and overType 1 and Type 2. - Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h. - Driving an illegally modified vehicle - Failure to supply a specimen of breath or blood - Driving while under a 24 hour suspension
Many people wrongly call them ‘mopokes’. The tawny however makes a ‘too-doo’ call. The mopoke call is made by the Boobook owl. The tawny is not an owl, another common misconception. They are in fact members of the ‘nightjar’ family. Owls are raptors and have talons. The tawny on the other hand has normal claws and has soft feet.
Type 1 offence
I just thought I would include this cute photo of the little Blackstripe wallaby after a hard day hopping around the yard.
Second Offence
First Offence
Type 2 offence
NO IMPOUNDMENT
First Offence
LOSE YOUR CAR FOR 7 DAYS
Second Offence
LOSE YOUR CAR FOR 90 DAYS
Third Offence
LOSE YOUR CAR FOR GOOD
Forth Offence
What are impoundment; immobilisation and forfeiture? impoundment means towing and storage of your vehicle in a holding yard for the prescribed period at
What are impoundment; immobilisation and your expense. immobilisation means in certain circumstances your number plates may be removed and confiscated. forfeiture? This is an alternative to impounding a motor vehicle in a holding yard for the prescribed period. forfeiture means you lose your vehicle permanently at the end of all proceedings.
Impoundment means towing and storage of your vehicle in a holding yard for the prescribed period at your expense. Immobilisation means in certain circumstances your number plates may be removed and confiscated. This is an alternative to impounding a motor vehicle in a holding yard for the prescribed period. Forfeiture means you lose your vehicle permanently at the end of all proceedings.
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That’s life, the dim and the bright by Frank Clark I looked out the window the fog was ten metres away By the time it lifted it made a hole in the day From eye drops my eyes see through a haze But for those who tried I must give them praise
English Breakfast Mince Now this is a 100% no chilli recipe, and it’s a very nice breakfast item on cold winter mornings like the ones we’ve been having lately. It’s also a nice side dish of a full English breakky. You can make it either with pork mince or beef mince or even a combination of both. With mine, I took some sage and baked beans and created my English Breakfast Mince. I know you will enjoy this as much as I have bringing it to you. Funny thing is I wouldn’t eat this for dinner, to me this one is a breakky only meal. Funny that, but that’s me.
Shopping list: • 500g lean beef mince or pork mince or 50:50 • 2 large onions coarsely chopped • 440g can of baked beans • 2 teasp of ground sage powder • ¼ teasp of ground white pepper • ½ teasp salt • 1 tblsp oil
How to make it:
Firstly, heat a large fry pan and add oil. Once hot, add onions and fry on high heat letting the onions- brown quickly to almost burnt. Once this is done, add the mince and stir. After 5 minutes, add in the sage, white pepper and half of the salt - keep the other half to adjust to taste later. Now cook stirring regularly until the mince is cooked. Add the baked beans and stir together. Keep warm while you cook up your eggs. Cook yours as you like them - fried or poached or clotted. I serve on toast, with eggs on the side as a meal by itself or have it as part of a Full English Breakky with eggs, bacon, sausages and mushrooms. Enjoy with a nice cup of English Breakfast Tea or Earl Grey Tea or good old Billy Tea.
The mountains seen to be veiled in a mist Down the track my eye repair is next on the list The blue sky has faded being covered in cloud But for those who tried sing their praises out loud When grass and legumes lose colour in stalk and leaves Turn into round bales of hay for cattle feed When the eyes need repair and time to recover with rest Won’t forget that those who try may pass the test Eye lids close to protect eyes from the glare Through hardships and trials we have all had a share We not despair the clouds disperse leaving blue skies With patience as long as you try expect a surprise what you see through those eyes On the downward side because my eyesight is a bit dim Someone will step up to the plate with a pen to fill the column in Each verse stars with lines that rhyme though a bit grim It was worth a try if in the end it encouraged a smile or a grin
Mount Morgan Arts & Crafts - Christmas in July! Saturday, 19th July - 8am - 12 noon, School of Arts. Craft stalls, arts and craft displays, raffles. Free admission. All welcome! Bring the whole family. Date amendment: please be advised that the date of the Dee River Oldies’ next street stall is the 21st of August, rather than the 15th (as previously advised). Golf Club Annual General Meeting: 17 July, 2014. 6pm, Mount Morgan Golf Club. To elect a second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer for the Club. Ph 4938 1220 for further details.
Until next time, Mick.
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