July 31 2014

Volume 9, Issue 15

www.mountmorgan.org.au

31st July - 14th August, 2014

Proudly brought to you by Mount Morgan Promotion & Development Inc. ABN 21 391 526 801

One week to go until the Mount Morgan Show - pg 3

Mount Morgan Hospital’s Christmas in July - pg 4

Visitors enjoy a cuppa with a view - 11

Wendy Matthews wraps up tour in Mount Morgan Hundreds turned out to the School of Arts for the sold out concert on July 19.

See page 6 & 7 for details.

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So August 2014, the month of outstanding features is here.

Have you noticed that August has five Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays? This feature only happens every 823 years so make sure you enjoy the weekends. The Chinese call this feature “Silver Pockets Full”. I do not understand the reasoning but perhaps a lotto ticket on one of the five days may help fill the pocket; worth the investment?

Again, some more “Snippets of History” and we start in the year 1964.

In this year the Technical College of Education ceased holding night class for many apprentices of the mine. It had begun teaching in 1900 so after 64 years another era closed in Mount Morgan.

On the 5th of May 1964 the Criterion Hotel situated on the corner of Byrnes Parade and East Street Extended was destroyed by fire. It had a name change from the Railway Hotel to the Criterion in the 1930’s. It was a two storey wooden and iron building which, after hotel business finished, was converted to a number of small flats. School teachers of that era resided within the flats and played important roles in the community not driving daily to Rockhampton.

The next year 1965 saw the Shrine of Remembrance set up in Anzac Park by members of the local R.S.S.T.L Assn. In April the Memorial was duly dedicated “To our Glorious dead” by the Rev. John Hazelwood MA, who was then the Anglican Dean of Rockhampton. It was financed locally and erected by voluntary labour. The inscription reads “Greater Love Hath No Man” and a laurel wreath is underneath those words.

30th of November 1965 sees the Blue Nursing Service commenced in Mount Morgan under the auspices of the Methodist Church. The Rev H. Carter was appointed Chairman, Mr Joseph Hall Secretary/Treasurer and the first full time Nursing sister was Sister Mc Arthur. The wonderful service is still in operation and providing excellent service to the community which needs its help.

The State Governor, Sir Henry Abel Smith paid an unofficial visit to the town on a farewell visit before vacating office and returning to England. He met and talked to both citizens and school children in Anzac Park.

Now we need your help. The written “Snippets” of the Mount ceases in 1975 and we, Pride in Your Town members, would very much like to continue the “Snippets” to the present time and comprise a booklet so history of Mount Morgan will not be forgotten by future generations. Please search your old newspapers and your memory and give the information to MMPAD at the Railway station.

Our thought this edition: Sometimes you need to be alone, not to be lonely, just to enjoy time being YOU. Think Clean – Be Tidy and use the bins.

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From dagwood dogs to dodgem cars and pavilion entries to poultry exhibits… Whatever you love most about an agricultural show, the Mount Morgan Show Society says they have something for you at this year’s event.

The local group is putting the final touches on preparations for the 16th annual Mount Morgan Show, which will be held at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds next Saturday.

They’ve planned an action packed programme sure to not disappoint.

“We’ve been planning this year’s event for some time now and know there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy,” Secretary for the Show Society, Heather Barker said.

“It will be another full day event, and will include the usual annual favourites as well as some programme additions that we’ve never had before.”

The big day will kick off at 6.30am with the canteen opening for breakfast, and the Secretary’s office opening for event nominations. The grounds will then be abuzz with activity just over an hour later, with all of the day’s attractions officially opening from 8am onward.

Sideshow Alley is again set to be a favourite, with a wide variety of amusements and competitions on offer.

Over in the Rodeo Arena and Main Ring will be the horse and cattle events and horse sports, which will be held the majority of the morning. Blue ribbons will be up for grabs in a range of events; including Pony events, Junior Rider Classes, Australian Stockmen’s Turnout, Hacks, Heavy Horse events, Carriage Driving, Show Jumping and Sporting and Show Cattle events.

For those who prefer animals of the smaller or cuddlier variety however, Johnson Park’s Petting Zoo and Mobile Animal Farm will be open until 5pm, located near Sideshow Alley. The day will also offer pony rides and camel rides.

Other programme highlights include some exciting new additions.

“This year we have some roving entertainment supplied by the Memphis Movers,” Heather said on some of what to look for next Saturday.

“They’ll be performing roving acts throughout the day as well as a couple of standstill activities. We also have a puppet show which we haven’t had before. They’ll be doing four shows of puppets throughout the day.”

The day will finish up with a bang, with the annual fireworks display at 7pm.

Heather said the Show Society is eager to see the planning come to fruition and see all enjoy what will be on offer.

Along with the programme highlights, she says for the Show Society, it will be the local entries that make the Show something special.

“As well as seeing everyone enjoying themselves, it’s the pavilion entries and local inclusions that make the day that extra bit special,” Heather said.

“Being a local show, it’s great to see local exhibits on display.”

Heather said the Show Society are calling on all interested to become involved.

You can even bring your own bundle of fur along and be a part of this year’s Pet Parade.

“We’d really love to have the pavilions full and present some of the wonderful talents of the area on display,” Heather said.

Friends of the feathered variety will also be a part of this year’s Show, with a range of poultry and bird exhibits and competitions in Pavilion 1.

Pavilion entries close on the Friday afternoon.

Those interested in the Pet Parade have up until the day to sign up.

The pavilions will also include homegrown and home sewn exhibits, including local Handicrafts, Photography, Cookery and Preserves and Horticulture. A number of the pavilion entries will also be available for purchase.

“We’d really love people to bring along their pets and be a part of the pet parade also,” Heather said.

For those looking at further browsing and buying, there will also be dozens of market stalls at this year’s big event, with over 60 stall sites booked. And let’s not forget about the chance to sink your teeth into a sauce smothered dagwood dog, or ice cream waffle cone from the range of food stalls available.

“It can be any type of pet– a mouse, a cat, a dog, whatever.

The more that Mount Morgan puts in, the better it will be.”

For further details on this year’s Show, and how you too can be involved please contact: 0437 503 467.

Pictured: Showgoer Nakyta enjoying a dagwood dog in sideshow alley during 2013’s Agricultural Show. Nakyta was among the crowd of 1,400 people to attend last year’s event.

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Christmas in July at the Mount Morgan Hospital

For the aged care residents of the Mount Morgan hospital, Christmas doesn’t come but once a year.

Thanks to the local hospital staff, it also comes every July.

A Christmas in July event has become a tradition at the Mount Morgan Hospital, and annually welcomes its long term residents and their families to enjoy some midyear festivities.

This year’s event was held last Wednesday.

The day saw residents celebrate with hospital staff, family and friends, along with residents of the John Cani Aged Care Hostel.

The event came with all the trimmings and included morning tea and a full Christmas luncheon.

Entertainment was also supplied on the day, with Christmas carols performed by local residents Jim Lynch and Freda McDougall.

Pictured top right: (back row) Greta Verkirk, Peter Edman, Rosemary IIzzard, (front row) Fay Moody, Trevor Peatie and Ivy Hempseed.

Pictured right: Phillis Toby, Martha Bartlett, Coral Crone,Val Schinkel, Carolyn Nolan and Elaine Timms.

Below left: Pat Bartley and Noelene Ingram.

Below right: Carlein Burke, and Madeline and Juanita Rienecker.

Bottom left: Jim Lynch, supplying live entertainment.

Bottom right: Terry and Mary Pearce.

Stepping Out with Sydney Dance Company On Tuesday the 24th of June two performers from Sydney Dance Company came to Mount Morgan School of Arts for a dance workshop with a group of eager students of Mount Morgan State High School.

The students were taught a series of contemporary exercises and movements as well as a segment of choreography from Sydney Dance Company’s performance ‘2 One Another’.

Sydney Dance Company were able to do this all for free and the same lucky students attended a free performance of ‘2 One Another’ on Saturday, 19 July, in Rockhampton.

Our Mount Morgan State High School students showed impeccable behaviour and enthusiasm towards the workshop and the Sydney Dance Company guests.

The students were praised for being so attentive and responsive towards the instructors.

This excursion was a great success and we wish to commend the students on their effort and behaviour during the workshop. We want to thank Sydney Dance Company for sending two wonderful and talented instructors to put on this workshop. Lastly we would like to thank each student who attended this excursion for getting out of their comfort zone and trying something new. Well done.

Article supplied by Mount Morgan State High School.

Pictured: Students of Mount Morgan High with performers from Sydney Dance Company. Photo supplied.

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                                       

                                   

                          

            

It’s tax time! Did you know that you can have your tax return done right here in Mount Morgan?

It’s a free service and is carried out by an Accredited ATO Tax Help Volunteer.

To make your appointment, contact the Footbridge Corner: phone 49391199 between 9 & 12 or call in and see us.

This is our 12th year providing a free service to Mount Morgan

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It promised to be a night of top musical talent, and it didn’t disappoint.

The usually spacious looking Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall was packed tight on Saturday July 19, as around 350 people stacked in for the sold out Wendy Matthews concert.

The crowd was made up of Mount Morgan, Rockhampton, Gracemere and Gladstone residents; braving the cold in the hope of some hot talent performances.

And that’s exactly what they received.

The three and a half hour event included outstanding performances, with Wendy Matthews and some of our home grown talents giving it their all.

The night kicked off with local folk pop band, Whiskey Remorse (pictured above) taking to the stage.

The trio, made up of Troy Graham (pictured right) and Mark and Rachel Davey, saw the crowd’s excitement ignited with a selection of fantastically performed covers, originals and traditional numbers.

The talented trio captivated the crowd as they merged amazing harmonies with some outstanding playing. With Rachel on the fiddle, Troy on the cajon and Mark on guitar, they were inspiring and impressive to say the very least.

Rocky acoustic band 3 Degrees then continued to set the scene for a night of fantastic live entertainment.

With Stuart Ames on drums, Scott Green on guitar and former Mount Morgan local Brendan Pearce (pictured right) on lead vocals and guitar– the trio kept the crowd pumped with some well-chosen and brilliantly performed covers.

Introducing the songs, Brendan reflected on his times in the local area, detailing times he would sing some of the songs growing up in Mount Morgan. “The next song is one I used to sing when I was fishing up at the Dam…” he announced over the mic in the lead-up to their rendition of “Dock of the Bay”.

This was then followed by their seventh and final song, and one which really got the crowd going – a rendition of John Mellencamp’s “Small Town”.

Pictured right: 3 Degrees

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Up next, it was time for producer of the tour and vocal talent, Kate Leahy to take to the stage - accompanied by some amazingly talented musicians, including Stephanie Quilan on bass guitar, Ryan Conway on rhythm guitar and former local, Logan Brewster on drums.

Fun photo: Stephanie Quilan, Logan Brewster, Kate Leahy and Ryan Conway pose for a pic with the Mount Morgan crowd.

Photo by Allan Reinikka.

Proving why she has become the voice of the Summer of Capricorn’s tourism campaign, Kate gave knockout performances from her latest and upcoming Ep’s. A favourite among the crowd was Kate’s well known release, “We like”.

By around 9pm, it was then time for the headliner, which saw an added spark of excitement in the crowd as Wendy Matthews took to the stage. She was joined on stage by her long-time keyboardist Brendan St Ledger and lead guitarist, Michael King, as well as Kate Leahy and band.

Wendy greeted the crowd with a big smile and discussed her love for the School of Arts Hall, even down to the “pigeon poo”.

Kicking off her performance with “Woman’s Gotta Give”, the crowd moved in their chairs while others danced in the walkway.

Wendy’s set saw the 7 times Aria Award winner entertain with both new songs from an upcoming album and older favourites.

But it was her well known hits the likes of “The day you went Away” that really got the crowd going.

We like: Kate Leahy performing on set during the Mount Morgan concert. Photo by Allan Reinikka.

“Friday’s Child” also saw an amped atmosphere, as the performance welcomed the return of local favourites, Whiskey Remorse to the stage to perform the hit as a duet.

“Standing Strong” and “Kiss like angels” wrapped up Wendy’s set… but it wasn’t for long. The sound of stomping feet and the chant of “encore” saw Wendy return a moment later. She then wrapped up the night with a couple of favourites, including her ever popular and well-known hit “Nobody but you”.

Mount Morgan’s concert was a part of Wendy’s tour around the Region – a brainchild of Kate Leahy.

Kate toured with Wendy throughout Central Queensland, with Mount Morgan the lucky last on the list.

Discussing the recent visit, Kate said Mount Morgan was a key highlight for the group on the tour.

“It’s so good to perform in such a welcoming town, and it was perfect to have it as our last show,” Kate said.

“Wendy and her band were very impressed with both the venue and the crowd too! Thanks Mount Morgan! Can’t wait to bring you another show next year.”

Headliner: Wendy Matthews performing at the Mount Morgan School of Arts, July 19. Photo by Allan Reinikka.

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Family fun night Fundraiser It’s sad to say that there are not too many people who haven’t been or know of someone who has been affected by suicide.

Lifeline was founded in 1963 by Doctor Sir Alan Walker after a distressed man called for support and later committed suicide.

Sir Alan launched the 24 hour 131114 Crisis Line which now answers around 1,800 calls daily. This service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with trained volunteers ready to listen and provide support and referrals whether it’s by phone or face to face. This service is treated with total confidentiality.

By Sean Fox Wendy Matthews’s sense of humour came to the fore at the School of Arts last Saturday night when she began her performance with a joke: A horse walked into a hotel!

I was fortunate to sit down with Wendy last week and she discussed her career and the current state of the music industry.

Wendy expressed her gratitude towards regional areas.

‘They are very appreciative and the least judgemental gigs I do,’ Wendy said.

Matthews discussed the experience of working with pop star Cher on her 1989 Heart of Stone album.

‘Cher was a very busy person’.

‘Cher was doing a film at the time so I did her record and she came in the studio on what is called a ghost vocal’.

Wendy further described ghost vocals.

‘A lot of people; women in my case, are given one off record deals’.

‘Someone, like myself, is hired to record the album with the musicians and do all the vocals’.

‘The idea of ghost vocals is that…your voice is taken down and theirs is pushed up’.

‘You basically pump up the foundation for someone who does not feel as strong but you get to make the record with incredible people and this was the experience to me’.

Wendy illustrated the direction music is taking and that talent shows such as The X Factor are a fantastic moment but not a career.

‘They do not celebrate uniqueness and it is all one moment’.

Lifeline shops raise funds to help and support the suicide prevention service, but without kind donations and support from our local community, the task is much harder.

To give Lifeline a little boost, the ladies and friends from our own Lifeline shop in town are planning to hold a fun night in aim of raising funds for this wonderful cause.

The many businesses in town have kindly donated prizes for a multidraw as have some clubs and individuals. A big thank you to all and our entertainers and helpers.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT! 7.30pm, August 2 Community Services Hall Proceeds to Life Line Suicide Prevention * Entertainment * Line dancing * Old time dancing Bar operating Lucky door - Raffle Multidraw - $2 each or 3 for $5 Light supper provided.

Entry fees: Adults - $10. Children (school age): $2 If you need crisis support call 131114 now.

If Life is in immediate danger, call 000.

‘A career takes time and is so gradual’.

Wendy added, ‘Today it is not about the craft but the superfluous stuff you get’.

‘You have to take the positive things people say about you just as lightly as the negative things’, Wendy said.

Wendy Matthews has now concluded her tour of Central Queensland.

Raising funds for the Dee Bowls Club 1pm, August 2nd Dee Bowls Club, Mount Morgan

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9th August 2014 Programme of Events Subject to Change Without NOTICE

6:30am 8am

9am 10am 11am 12pm 12:30pm 1pm 1:30pm 2pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm 5.30pm 7pm

Canteen opens for breakfast Secretary’s Office opens for nominations Horse and Cattle events begin in the Main Ring Horse sports begin in Rodeo Arena Market Stalls Craft Pavilions Side Show Alley Prof. Wallace Puppet Theatre Johnson Park Petting Zoo until 5pm Memphis Movers Roving Entertainment Prof. Wallace Puppet Theatre Fox Video Pet Parade – Main Ring Light Horse Display Moovin’ Balloonin’ Fun Balloon School Concours d’Elegance GRAND PARADE & OFFICIAL OPENING Ring events recommence Gate Prizes drawn Prof. Wallace Puppet Theatre Junior Motorbike Time Trial Events Live Music to 6:30pm Prof. Wallace Puppet Theatre FIREWORKS DISPLAY

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Ted Malone MP Member for Mirani

by Trish & Greg Mathers PO Box 56, Sarina Qld 4737 Telephone: 07 4956 1555 Fax : 07 4956 1980 Freecall: 1800 812 340 Email: mirani@parliament.qld.gov.au

From your State MP 2014 Mount Morgan Show A time of the year we all look forward to and that is the Annual Show which is being held next weekend 9th August at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

Going strong after 16 years the Mount Morgan show has all the long standing traditions of Queensland Agricultural Shows with plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family.

I hope you all enjoy this year’s show which I am sure will be another fantastic event and is a testament to the dedication and hard work by everyone involved in bringing it together and I look forward to opening the show and seeing you there.

Energy Rebates for Pensioners and Vulnerable Queenslanders Promises to lower the cost of living made earlier last month to make up the shortfall left by the Federal Government’s cuts have been honoured, making sure that pensioners and other vulnerable Queenslanders get some relief on household costs.

Queensland pensioners and seniors will be able to apply for an electricity rebate of $320.97 a year which is an increase of $38.43 and the reticulated natural gas rebate will increase by $2.03 to $67.61.

The Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme will increase by $38.43 to $320.97 while the Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme will rise as high as $653.70 per year for oxygen concentrators and $437.77 per year for kidney dialysis.

For more information on these visit http://www.qld.gov. au/community/cost-of-living-support/electricity-gasrebates/ Caring for our Community Grants – Round Three Round Three of Caring for our Community program is now open and assists community groups and volunteer organisations in the region to deliver quality services, provide funds to purchase essential equipment such as computers, printers, whitegoods and furniture.

Community groups are at the heart of what makes Queensland great and is vital to continue to revitalise frontline services and support those who help to build more vibrant and inclusive communities.

Applications for grants close on Friday 26 September 2014.

For more information about Caring for our Community program or to apply for a grant visit www.communities.qld.gov.au

The following hints and tips are taken from a small glovebox guide put out by the Qld. Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.

Wildlife Rescue of: Bandicoots- beware of sharp claws and teeth. Try to hold the animal by the base of the tail and the scruff of the neck.

Wrap in a towel or pillowcase, or place in a covered carry cage. If the animal is dead, check for young in the pouch.

Leave the babies in the pouch. Contact a wildlife expert asap. Do not give food or water.

Birds- beware of sharp claws and beaks. Use an old towel or cloth to place over bird rather than bare hands. Place in a box with air holes just large enough to contain the bird in which has been placed an old towel or similar. Do not give food or water. Contact a wildlife expert.

Baby birds- first determine if the bird really needs rescuing. It is an old wives tale that parents reject young touched by humans. Try to find parent and nest. Always try to put uninjured baby back in the nest or as close as possible. You can make a nest from a margarine or icecream container, bucket, or hanging basket, making sure it has drainage holes. Line with dried leaves, grass and twigs. Add a stick for perching. Attach to a branch or structure in the shade and place baby bird inside. Check to ensure parents are feeding it.

Echidna and Platypus- Collect carefully in an old towel.

Be very careful of possible injury from spurs of Platypus.

Do not handle more than necessary. Contact a wildlife expert asap. The animal’s fate often depends on them receiving expert attention as soon as possible. Do not give them any food or water. If your dog is barking at an echidna, please secure the dog well away from the echidna for the night. Please do not try to remove the echidna, it will be just passing through, and it may have a joey left in a burrow somewhere close by.

Frogs- before handling a frog-thoroughly wet your hands with water, or better still wear gloves. The secretions on our skin are absorbed by the frog’s skin and could further its injuries. Never relocate a frog. A fatal fungal disease called Chytridiomycosis affects total populations of native frogs across the world and is spread by uninformed people translocating them. If you find a frog in a purchased lettuce or the like, do not release it but seek further assistance to avoid spreading this disease. Do not attempt to feed the frog any food or water. Place in a waterproof container with a lid. Pour a few drops of water on to its skin (preferably rain or spring water). Contact a wildlife expert.

There will be more to come of the above article in upcoming issues.

Below is a picture of one of the baby bandicoots we had in care. Woollie Jumper the wallaby has settled in her new home with other blackstripe wallabies to be released.

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Hi Argus readers, Well, it almost seems an understatement to say it’s been a busy time for the MMPAD team since our last Argus.

Wendy Matthew live in Mount Morgan:

Last fortnight we had the pleasure of hosting the Wendy Matthews live in Mount Morgan concert at the School of Arts Hall. What a night!! The Hall was chockers, the entertainment was top shelf and everyone seemed to be having a fantastic time! As always, we couldn’t have held this event without some wonderful support. A very huge thanks to all who came along! A huge thanks also to the night’s musical talents – 3 Degrees, Whiskey Remorse, Kate Leahy (who also put the whole tour together) and band and Wendy Matthews and band!

And last but certainly not least a great big thank you to all who helped out leading up to and during the evening.

Members of MMPAD, members of the community, friends and family members all pitched in. Whether it was getting the word out, delivering posters, taking bookings, setting up the hall, preparing the night’s food, cooking and serving the food, manning the bar or taking tickets on the night... it was all much appreciated! Once again, thank you to all members and friends who assisted!! A special thanks also to Barry from the Bowls Club for organising the bar, and to Pete from the Leichhardt Hotel who took time out from his business to help serve.

A cuppa with a view:

It was then up to the top of the Range for our next event – A Cuppa with a View. This was held last Saturday, as way of celebrating the reopening of the Range and welcoming visitors to the local area. Drivers heading up the Range were welcomed to stop and enjoy a free cuppa and biscuit, as well as a chat to a few locals about the local area and some of the things the Mount has to offer.

Happy Birthday!

We have a special birthday message for one of our team members, Darryl Cross, who celebrated his birthday earlier this month. Happy birthday Darryl, we hope you had a wonderful day!

Don’t forget that you too can include a birthday message in the Mount Morgan Argus. Or perhaps you have something else to celebrate? You may have a wedding announcement, graduation message, or have recently welcomed a new member to your family? Whatever the occasion, we’d love to help you celebrate. It’s also free to do so! Simply send your announcement, along with a photo or two to: mmpad@bigpond.com

Are you on Facebook?

Along with our fortnightly updates in the Argus, you can also keep up to speed with all of the going ons at MMPAD, by liking and following us on Facebook.

We include regular updates on our activities, as well as many of the pics our Project Officer takes when out and about at local events.

There’s also ways that you can score fantastic local prizes! We’ve recently introduced a “Sharing is Caring” post challenge, which sees local prizes up for grabs each month. All you have to do is like and share a particular post of ours to be in the draw. July’s prize was two free passes to the sold out Wendy Matthews concert. This was won by local resident Graham and Colleen Roberts.

Congrats again you two!

Head on over to our Facebook page: Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated to find out what’s up for grabs in August.

Despite being a slightly chilly and overcast morning, it turned out to be a great event. We had the pleasure of chatting to a few visitors and even a few locals.

Pictured is a gentleman we had the honour of meeting during the event- Alton Downs resident, John Bush.

“Bushie” spent over thirty years working with Main Roads and spent many a day working on the Range over the years. He thinks the repairs to the road are a great improvement.

A big thanks to all who headed up the Hill and made the stop, and to all who helped out on the morning. A special thanks also the Grand Hotel for the tea, coffee and sugar donations!!

This is an event we are looking to hold on a regular basis, so be sure to watch this space for details.

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By Cr Neil Fisher Have you noticed the change in the weather? Particularly late in the afternoon, it feels a little warmer, and to me that has always been the sign to begin preparing for spring.

August is also the month when you should get ready for the Garden Competition, when the garden is bursting into life with colour and vitality. This year’s competition will have same 10 categories as last year bit will only have a single grand champion category.

The 2014 Rockhampton Garden Competition dates have been announced with the official lunch being held on the morning of Tuesday August 5. The judging will be held from the 8th to the 12th of September and the presentation of prizes being held on Saturday, September 20th.

Information on categories will be available on Council’s website soon.

Feral plants of the gardens, such as Bougainvilleas, Hibiscus and Calliandras to name a few, can be cut back, especially if they are not flowering. Pruning of most garden plants can be commenced this month. Poinsettias can be pruned hard now, although if you would like to develop your plant into a taller screening plant, simply cut back to three buds on each plant.

For those gardeners with native plants, you should be tip pruning at every opportunity, as the dry weather should bring out spectacular flowering displays. If your native plants have become long and spindly, now is the time to be brutal and cut them back to a stump (within 300mm or one foot from the ground). Don’t forget to use a tree wound dressing on the freshly cut wounds to prevent borers from attacking these plants. Importantly, roses will also need to be pruned now, as leaving it much later than the end of this month would be to the detriment of the plant.

Gerbera enthusiasts will now find the green light is there to start dividing the plants to give that best summer display.

Most annual gardens should once again be seeing the results of careful culture of those annual flowerbeds literally bursting into colour. Annual gardeners will now need a good organic fertiliser around the plants. Remember to cut all spent blooms off your garden plants to increase flower production.

This is a very busy month for tub plant enthusiasts, as it is probably one of the best times of the year to start potting and repotting many of your tubbed plants. For plants around the pool, pergola, verandah and even the hanging baskets, that are starting to look a little tired after winter, this is the perfect time to plant them into a larger tub, so that you get the attractive new growth and blooms for Spring.

The last few years Mount Morgan gardens have won a number of major prizes in the Garden Competition and there is no reason why local gardens will not dominate again.

All in all, August can be a very rewarding month for any gardener, as the results of this work can be seen right through the summer.

Rockhampton Regional Council is now calling for applications for Round One of the Community Assistance Program.

Eligible organisations within the Rockhampton Regional Council area seeking assistance with projects commencing after 7 October 2014 are encouraged to apply.

Information for applicants and application forms are available from Council’s Libraries and Customer Service Centres, online at www.rrc.qld.gov.au or by phoning (07) 49329000 or 1300 22 55 77.

Applications close Monday 8 September 2014 at 4pm.

The Local Ambulance Committee of Mount Morgan will be holding their Annual General Meeting on the 23 August 2014 The meeting will take place at the Queensland Ambulance Station, Dee Street, Mount Morgan commencing at 3pm all interested persons are most welcome.

2pm, Saturday August 16 Saint Mary’s Church Hall * Great prizes & raffles * Cuppa tea/coffee & biscuits before starting time All welcome!

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Our birthday (From a horse’s point of view) During winter, it’s nice to enjoy a hearty curry. A lot of people never think of pork for their curry feast, but it cooks up a treat in a curry.

And yes if for whatever reason you can’t eat pork, you can replace with goat, mutton (not lamb), beef or for the veggos out there- replace the chicken stock with veggie stock and the meat with tofu (the hard one) and fry the tofu first and only add it when you add the potatoes. So I think I’ve looked after everyone’s needs, so please enjoy.

There is not chilli in this one but of course you can add some.

Shopping list: • 1½ kg diced pork - lean but with a little fat and skin • 2 onions • 4 tablespoons oil • 4 teaspoons ground coriander seed • 5 teaspoon ground cumin • 4 teaspoon sweet paprika • 10 teaspoons curry powder (I use a mix of 3- Clive’s, Keen’s Hot & Hoyt’s Mild) • ½ cup soy sauce - light This curry power mix is used like a garamassala • 2lt chicken stock • 2/3 cup of raw sugar • 400g raisins • 5 potatoes - cut into quarters • 3 carrots - roughly chopped • 2 sticks of celery - roughly chopped • extra chilli is okay if you like but not needed if you are not He-man Master of the Universe

Method:

Coarsely chop the onions and place in a large 10lt casserole pot, or I cheat and use my trusty pressure cooker. It would also work awesome in a slow cooker. Add the cummin, coriander and curry powder to the onions. I place everything except the potatoes in – just let them sit covered in cold water with a little lemon juice.

Cut the pork into pieces 25mm square pieces. I would cook this in the pressure cooker for 35 minutes then de-pressurise.

Now add the potatoes and cook for 12 minutes and pressure is reached again. You now have to release pressure again and take cooked spuds out of the gravy. Now to thicken the gravy with a little cornflour water paste. Add the raisins for sweetness but also flavour. Prepare the curry a day before eating, to allow the spices time to mature and lose their rawness. Or 8 hours in a slow cooker or leave for 3-4 hours on oven at 180C- check half way just in case you need to add more stock, you shouldn’t though. And add potatoes about ½ hour before serving. Serve on white rice and with home-made naana bread or as I have with my Paprika Rice. But that’s another recipe. Please enjoy!

by Alma Graham

August the first, is every horse’s birthday, I hear some people say.

I’d like to tell you the part we’ve played from the past until today.

We carried our soldiers to safety in wars long ago.

Our bravery will be remembered by those who really know.

We carried our pioneers out to the mysterious unknown And helped to plough their paddocks so their crops could be sown.

We carried their kids to school, three or four to a horse And dragged logs out of the bush to build their cabins of course.

We pulled the Cobb & Co coaches in days long gone by Before there were cars to travel in or aeroplanes to fly.

We helped miners extract gold from quartz at Ballarat And pulled ore out of the mine at Mount Morgan in no time flat.

Cowboys only had us to ride before there were motor bikes.

Equestrian events at the Olympics are something everyone likes.

Even these days we are necessary to teach the disabled to ride.

Where would the Melbourne Cup be without us for jockeys to ride?

There is one thing we really enjoy as we travel about, Teaching kids to ride at Pony Clubs, of that there is no doubt.

We’ve had many birthdays and for those of us who are still alive, The question I want to ask is – “When do our presents start to arrive?”

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Fondest memories

Public Notices

Fondest memories of Stephen Brown, Notice meeting: Morgan Agricultural Show who of sadly passed Mount away on the 15th of July, 2014.

Society invites all Show Society Members, Volunteers You will be sadly and interested people to amissed thankStephen. you BBQ at the Showgrounds, Sunday 2011.

With a meeting From all of 11th your Sep friends at the and idea forum session toRail follow.

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Research - information request: Information is being sought for Grandma an upcoming project. If you know Lennox of any past information regarding: Nessie Chardon, Taken suddenly 06/08/79 the Mount Morgan School of Arts and Library, please For those who/ have Gran phone John on: 4938 2548 0429a055 165 or email: Love her while you may bullocky@westnet.com.au For you’ll never know the heartache Mount Morgan Phonebook: ensure the accuracy Till she is not To there of all details within the new local directories, local Always Remembered residents are encouraged to provide residential details Her loving granddaughter, Margaret to the MMPAD Office.

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Oct04288 1: “Spring Time Social” at St Marys Church, 2pm.

Oct 8: State School P&C Car Boot Sale. State School Claimers grounds, 8am-Date 1pm.

August 2: Barefoot bowls day, raising funds for the Dee Bowls Club! All community invited! 1pm, Dee Bowls Club. Trophies to winners and runnerups.

Raffles, burgersMount at end of the day. $5 per person.

Morgan August 2: Family fun night fundraiser. 7.30pm, Community Services Hall. Join Our Social Club Regular Live Entertainment August 9: 16th annual Mount Morgan Agricultural Raffles Fridays & Saturdays Mount Coldest Beer in Mt Morgan Show!

Showgrounds, Morgan.

Airconditioned MotelCare Units Trash &Party venue & 8am Catering Available August 16: Blue Treasure.

- 12noon.

August 16: Cent sale. Saint Mary’s Church Hall. 2pm.

August 18: Senior’s Week Morning Tea. School of Arts Hall, 9.30am. Bookings required: 4938 1986.

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90 James Street Ph: 4938 1800

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