Volume 9, Issue 10
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22nd May - 5th June, 2014
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Mount Morgan to see exciting new heritage project- pg 3
New boutique receives high praise- pg 4
Update on the Range’s reconstruction- pg 9
Matt gets set for State Tournament Locals Lilah and Sienna Curtis were among the happy Matthew Lodewikus isfaces all at this year’s Golden Mount smiles at the thought of Festival. where he will be in three weeks’ time. See pages 6 - 9 for details and Thephotos. talented local will soon be off to Brisbane, where he will compete as part of the A Grade State team in wheelchair basketball. See page 6 for full story.
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The human body is a treasure trove of mysteries, one that still confounds doctors and scientists about how it works. It’s not an overstatement to say that every part of your body is a miracle. It is possible for your body to survive without large fractions of its internal organs. Even if you lose your stomach, your spleen, 75% of your liver, 80% of your intestines, one kidney, one lung, and virtually every organ from your pelvic and groin area, you wouldn’t be very healthy, but you would live. Here are a few amazing “Did you know” facts: 1. The body uses 300 muscles just to stabilize us when we stand. 2. A woman’s heart beats faster than a man’s. 3. The average foot has approx.1 million bacteria on it at any given time. 4. A woman blinks twice while a man blinks once. 5. Human hair can pull up to 3 kilograms of weight. 6. There are 26 bones in a human foot. 7. A baby is born with 300 bones. These eventually fuse to form 206 by the time we are 25. 8. The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades. The reason it doesn’t eat away at your stomach is that cells of your stomach wall renew themselves so frequently that you get a new stomach lining every three to four days. 9. Like fingerprints, every individual has a unique tongue print that can be used for identification. 10. The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as an encyclopedia. Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that enters your bloodstream and is itself made up of 80% water. Though it interprets pain signals from the rest of the body, the brain itself cannot feel pain. 11. By 60 years of age, 60% of men will snore, and 40% of women will snore. 12. If you burn yourself DO NOT put the burn area under cold water but place ordinary FLOUR upon it and it will heal in ten minutes without pain or a blister. We have had a little trip around the human body; we can now put this in our little book of useless information and get back to normal for the next “Snippets of History” edition. As always – Think Clean - Be Tidy and use the bins. Tourist season is here now.
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New project set to see local history and modern technology meet Looking around the historic sites of Mount Morgan, for those who didn’t experience it firsthand, it can be hard to picture some of the area during its busier and more bustling days. What would it have been like to attend a dance at that hall? What was it like to work a shift in the Open Cut? What did this area look like before now? Well, thanks to recent grant funding and today’s technology – picturing all of this just got a whole lot easier. An exciting heritage project is set to get underway in Mount Morgan in the upcoming weeks and will offer locals and visitors a whole new way of learning about the area’s past. With the help of the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s Everyone’s Environment Grant Program, Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc (MMPAD) will be carrying out a complete upgrade of the area’s visitor information signage. “We have been aiming to see the current visitor information upgraded for some time now,” MMPAD President, John Steinberger said on the upcoming project. “These signs are located at a number of Mount Morgan’s historically significant sites and offer locals and visitors backgrounds into the individual areas.” “They were introduced quite a while ago and naturally, most are now deteriorating.” The project is set to breathe new life into the area’s current information panels, with an upgrade to each. The project will also include the introduction of signage to a number of historically important areas currently without any visitor information. The MMPAD team says they are eager to see the revamp carried out; however that it’s the second concept of the project that has them really excited. This revamp comes with a technological twist. “Part of this project is to also see an interactive approach,” Mr Steinberger said. Along with being able to read information about the particular site, the information panels will also include an exciting opportunity to learn more about the location, through the use of smartphones.
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Each information panel will include a QR code and NFC tag – which, when scanned with a smartphone, takes the visitor to MMPAD’s website. From there, a special online short video will play – giving more details on the particular location. The videos are expected to be a montage of voiceovers and photographs and will be based heavily around interviews with well-known local identities. “It’s going to be a great project and something for so many to enjoy when it’s complete,” Mr Steinberger said. “Imagine taking a look at the School of Arts while listening to a local resident tell of their days at one of the early dances. You could be looking at the Mine from one of the lookouts and be hearing of someone’s days working there, or looking at ANZAC Park and hearing about the guns on display.” “This kind of project preserves some of the great stories that our long-term local residents have, and presents them in a way for so many to hear and enjoy.” “We have a fantastic history, and this kind of project serves to add a different angle to what we have on offer,” Mr Steinberger said. The project is set to commence early next month, with expected completion by November, 2014. “Our Project Officer, Camille, will commence the interviews in the upcoming weeks and from there the videos will be compiled. It will be a few months before all is completed, but we look forward to keeping everyone updated as it progresses.” The project is estimated at close to $12,000 – with $9,875 generously provided by the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection's Everyone’s Environment Grant Program. For further details on the project, please contact Camille at MMPAD: 4938 2312 / mmpad@bigpond.com Pictured: locals and visitors will soon have a whole new way of learning about the area’s past. Photo supplied by Capricorn Enterprise.
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Boutique is dream come true for Debbie
There’s the old adage that to be happy in your work, you should be doing something you love. If this is true, then Debbie Williams has some very contented times ahead of her. The local resident has recently commenced a business venture founded on one of her greatest passions – fashion. She has recently opened the doors of Debbie Rose Boutique; a new store in Morgan Street, specialising in women’s clothing and accessories. The store was officially opened during the Saturday of the Golden Mount Festival weekend, and has since been receiving high praise from the community. “The feedback received so far has been just great,” Debbie said. “A lot have been loving the garments and the styles of clothing.” The stock is a carefully chosen collection of women’s fashions, handpicked by Debbie from a range of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne suppliers.
Together, Debbie and Garry began working toward Debbie’s dream of opening her own store, selling items and building a following at markets throughout the region. “We started off doing the markets about two and a half years ago and built it up to the dream of having a permanent location and something in the community,” Garry said. “Overall, we wanted an upmarket shop that was affordable. And something that was very competitive against the Rockhampton stores,” he said. One of the pair’s goals for the store is to offer a range of styles; suited to different age groups and tastes.
Along with the attire on offer, Debbie said the overall look of the boutique has also been a major talking point among customers.
They also want to offer their clothing in a range of sizes.
“A lot of the response when people walk in has been “wow”,” she said.
“Being a bigger lady in the past myself, I know how challenging it can be to find plus size clothing, that you like. I think every woman deserves to feel beautiful and that shouldn’t be defined by your dress size. So we stock a range of quality, plus size garments.”
And there’s no questioning why. The boutique boasts an impressive interior design; the culmination of much planning and hard work made by Debbie’s husband and business partner, Garry. “He did so much work in the lead up, and all of what we see were his ideas,” Debbie said. “He knew what he was doing, and I gladly let him take care of that side of things. During the renovations Garry would be saying “picture this like this.” I would say “oh no, that isn’t going to work,” but of course it did,” she laughed. For Debbie, the store’s official opening earlier this month was the realisation of a long held dream. “It’s always been something that I have wanted to do,” Debbie said. “For a long time it’s been a real interest of mine.”
Along with fashion in general, Debbie said she also has a personal passion for plus size clothing.
Debbie says there are also a number of further ideas for the store to see fruition; guaranteed to benefit your shopping experience. “We are looking to have late night shopping on Thursday evenings and will also trial VIP nights toward the end of seasons,” Debbie said. “I’d also like to introduce mother daughter shopping nights. Since opening we’ve had a number of mothers come in and say how much their daughter would love a particular item, but she wasn’t there to check it out or try it on. So we are looking to trial a special night just for the mums and daughters.” - Continues next page.
Boutique is dream come true for Debbie continued Debbie said there is also set to be special shopping sessions available for those who prefer to shop with more privacy.
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“At times you can be looking for something in particular and really would like the assistance and feedback from the retail assistant. “With this though, if there’s a few people in the store at the time, you may not be feeling confident to come out in your outfits or the assistant may not be able to give you the full attention needed. “The idea of the one- on- one sessions is that you could make a special appointment out of hours to do this and be able to shop with confidence and have full feedback and assistance.” Debbie Rose Boutique is located at 59 Morgan Street. Stock includes women’s clothing (with a small range of girls’ clothing to be included); a range of accessories, jewellery, shoes and handbags. Trading hours: Monday – Wednesday: 9am until 5pm Thursday: 9am until 7pm Friday: 9am until 5pm Saturday: 9am until 2pm Pictured left: Debbie and Garry Williams in their new store. Below: Debbie Rose Boutique’s interior.
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If you’re anything like this writer (and by ‘anything’, I mean ‘uncoordinated’), then playing sport isn’t something that comes all too natural. Of the many sports I have attempted or at least read about, I have recently learned of one that seems more challenging than the rest... wheelchair basketball. Doesn’t sound all that challenging? Let’s discuss it for a moment. Imagine the intricacy of moving yourself in a wheelchair along the court, while also dribbling a ball. While you’re doing this, you’re also trying to avoid being biffed and heavily crashed into by the opposing team members. Then, if you can master all of this, you try and shoot a hoop from a position that isn’t all that far from the ground... Yes, wheelchair basketball definitely seems a challenge. That is, unless you’re someone like Matthew Lodewikus. For Matthew, wheelchair basketball is something he excels in. So much so, that next month he will be joining the A-Grade team in the Queensland Juniors Wheelchair Basketball Team, The Rolling Thunders, at the Classics Tournament in Brisbane. “It’s pretty exciting,” Matt said. “Going to an A Grade side for the State is a really big step. I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. The tournament will see the talented 16 year old face off against some of the most skilled wheelchair basketball athletes in Queensland. “You have to go away for trials to make the A Grade team. The teams will have some top players.” But Matt will take to the court with an impressive background of his own. In the past, he has competed in the Northern Challenge against Townsville and Mackay, the B Grade Classics Tournament and the B Grade Sydney Slam. It’s a resounding effort considering he took up the sport just two years ago. “This year will be my third year of playing,” Matt said. “I play for the Frenchville Rockwheelers, which has teammates from around this region.” Matt began playing for the Rockwheelers after seeing his dad, Ben take up the sport years prior. “It was about ten years ago that Dad started playing. I started trying out in the wheelchairs when I was around 9 but over the last couple of years I have gotten really into it. It’s so much fun.” Playing alongside Matt on the court as part of the Rockwheelers, Ben said it has been exciting to watch his son come into his own. “In two years he has improved so much,” Ben said. “He’s doing really well.”
“He still gets a big headswell when he gets a few baskets in a row. You look over at him and he’s just grinning. Everyone is rolling past him on the court going for a basket and he’s still just glowing,” Ben laughed.
What makes things more remarkable is that Matt does all of this with cerebral palsy; which since infancy, has seen Matt have little control in three of his fingers and part of his forearm. “I’m supposed to be a right handed person. But growing up, I used my left because part of my hand and arm was really weak.” Matt doesn’t let this slow him down however and if anything rises to the challenge. A lot of Matt’s drive for the sport appears to come from his Rockwheeler team; who he says have helped prepare him for his State challenge. “It’s a really great team to play in. We have a lot of fun and are close,” Matt said. “They also get you ready for any big hits. Wheelchair basketball can be pretty full on, but our training sessions are probably the most full on. “No one will ever hit you as hard in the championships as you get hit in the training sessions,” he laughed. Next month’s championships will not only be an exciting experience for Matt, but also a major step in reaching his goal of heading to the Olympics. “My long-term goal is to play wheelchair basketball at the Olympic Games,” Matt said. Matt said a recent discussion with one of the State’s Assistant Coaches gave him some food for thought and pointers on some of the steps to get there. “He gave me an outline on some of the goals I need to meet that may help me get to the Olympics. Some were that I should aim for the A Grade of the juniors – which is done, get to the Australian National League and also make the Under 23’s International Comp.” “If I can get to the Olympics, that won’t be for a few years yet. But I am having a lot of fun playing.” Congratulations Matt and best of luck in next month’s tournament! Pictured: Matthew on court, playing wheelchair basketball. Photo supplied.
Stanwell Power Station to take apprentices again Local young people considering a career in the power industry can again get apprenticeships at Stanwell Power Station (SPS), near Rockhampton, with four new apprentices to be taken on next year. SPS Site Manager Brad Perry said SPS would take on two mechanical and two electrical apprentices for 2015 after it cancelled its 2014 intake. Local young people who have just left high school will be given preference for the power station training roles. “SPS suspended its 2014 apprenticeship intake due to difficult business conditions for power stations, however, we are pleased to restore these opportunities to some extent for 2015,” Brad Perry said. “Stanwell knows the Rockhampton community wants its young people to have access to local apprenticeships and traineeships. “These opportunities are especially important for young people who want to stay living locally.” The new Stanwell apprenticeships will be advertised in August this year, to begin in January/February in 2015. Altogether, 10 new apprentices and trainees will join 33 existing apprentices and trainees at power stations owned by Stanwell Corporation Limited (Stanwell) throughout Queensland. Stanwell Power Station already has 11 existing apprentices and trainees. Stanwell is able to take on the new apprentices due to slightly more favourable conditions in the power generation industry. However, Stanwell will continue to assess its workforce requirements on an annual basis and requirements for apprentices and trainees will be a key part of that process. “Stanwell apprentices get some of the best training in Queensland and Australia, including being trained to the highest safety standards,” Brad Perry said. “Stanwell training gives a great start a young person’s career,” he said. Stanwell will announce in August how young people can apply for the apprenticeships and traineeships. Pictured: Stanwell Power Station Site Manager Brad Perry (back row, fourth from left) with present and past power station apprentices. Article and photo supplied.
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• Do you have any questions about apprenticeships or traineeships? • Are you curious about what financial incentives you may be eligible for? • Do you have an employee that you’ve been thinking about putting through training? • Maybe you would just like someone to sit down with you one-on-one and clear up any queries that you have about apprenticeships or traineeships? Our MRAEL-ACE representative for the Mount Morgan, Kabra and Bouldercombe areas, Charlene McKenzie, will be in Mount Morgan at The Hub on these dates: • Thursday 05 June • Thursday 28 August • Thursday 20 November As a representative of the Australian Apprenticeships Centre, Charlene will be available to assist you with any apprentice/trainee requirements and queries that you may have. For example: Information Sessions – This is a no-commitment chat that is an opportunity to provide your business and/ or employees with information on qualifications and what financial incentives may be available. It can be as detailed or as brief as you would like. Sign-Ups – Do you have an employee or potential employee ready to sign into an apprenticeship or traineeship? Let us know the details and we can organise it all for you. It is a FREE Service that we provide and we aim to make the process as easy and transparent for you as possible. If you would like to book an appointment with Charlene, please contact our office by phoning 4926 0644 or simply drop in to The Hub on any of the above dates between 10am and 3pm. We look forward to working with you in the near future. Allison McIntyre, Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop “Here at Mount Morgan Hot Bread, we have been using MRAEL ACE Apprenticeship Centre since 2008. In that time we have put through 6 apprentices with them and will always go back to them. We find them to be very efficient, helpful and nothing is ever a big deal. Their service is convenient, they work around our busy times and are always happy to travel to Mount Morgan as needed.”
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People in Profile: Jim Lynch
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By Heather Quarry Mount Morgan is filled with such a vast array of people from all walks of life. Some born here, others chose to move here, and each person has a story from their life’s history worth sharing with others. After a much needed break I am pleased to once again bring to you a story about one our local members of the community. Brian John Lynch (Jim) was born at the New Norfolk Base Hospital in Tasmania on the 14th of April 1942. “My birthday is in ten days time and I expect a present for this interview” Jim laughingly jokes at the time of interview. “I lived in Tasmania for 17.8 years.” His mum was a housewife and mother of six sons and one daughter. His dad was a fitter / machine operator until he lost his arm then worked in a spare parts store, becoming a foreman in the store before retiring. Over the years Jim’s family have lived in many areas of Tasmania. All of the Lynch siblings are still alive except one. Fred was the third eldest, who died of an aneurysm. Reflecting back on his younger years, Jim remembers the call-in doctor. “If you needed a doctor you would put a white flag outside so he knew he was needed there”. He also remembered things like swimming in the Russell River waterhole, pushbike riding, playing football all through the Derwent Valley areas in the snow through winter, billy carts and using sleds up the hills. Vivid memories still surfaced of times when he wasn’t doing quite what he was meant to along with the disciplinary actions taken when needed and how he learned from them. “I would like to see more discipline these days” he comments with a sigh as he remembers how different it was back then. “An old house behind our place was made into a gymnasium and a boxing club was started. I never liked boxing because I don’t like hurting people but one of my brothers went through national titles”. Jim recalls his first day of primary school at Westerway in the Derwent Valley. “It was 1948 and I met a dark skinned fella called Ian Gee on the bus. We were the same age. I used to take my lunch and Ian brought his. We used to swap so we got different food. One day we both turned up with vegemite sandwiches and swapped anyway. Ian’s tasted better because his mum used to bake her own bread”. When asked how many years he attended Westerway Primary School Jim laughingly replied “I did one year at Westerway. I didn’t go back to school because I didn’t like it. I flunked recess so didn’t go back”. Jim did a year’s schooling in Victoria before his family moved back to Maydena in the Derwent Valley in Tasmania, accumulating eight and a half years of schooling in total. He stayed in Maydena until he started in the Navy on January 18th 1960. Realising he only had enough schooling to barely scrape by, Jim approached his Divisional Officer to enquire about more schooling. The officer agreed and the Navy helped him get back into school.
Being a lover of cooking it seemed fitting that Jim should continue his culinary skills whilst serving his country. In twelve years of Navy life, around eight of those years were spent at sea and he proved his worth with nobody falling ill to his cooking in all that time. Jim smoked cigarettes when in the Navy but it was more because of peer pressure than anything else he believes, and gave up when he finished his life at sea. He hasn’t had a smoke for over forty years and detests illicit drugs. He isn’t a heavy drinker either, stating strongly, “I like the occasional cold beer on a hot day but that’s it”. Jim speaks openly of his family history, expressing his pride for those who had been active in the services over the years protecting their country and the people in it. Jim’s brother Fred served six years in the army with a stint in Korea, his grandfather served in the Boer War and two of his uncles were World War II Veterans. “I did my time in the services too and think it did me the world of good”. Jim’s family medals are worn with pride on parade for Anzac marches. “I wear my family’s medals on the right side and my own medals on the left side. I had to even up the weight” He says with a chuckle. Jim’s wife Wendy is the love of his life. She wore a canary yellow coat-frock suit on their wedding day whilst Jim wore a black tux and white shirt. Between them Wendy and Jim have five adult children. He has an obvious love for all birds and animals. “My favourite birds would have to be cockatoos and peacocks and my favourite animals would have to be dogs”. With a strong passion for music Jim didn’t actually start performing until in his 50s. He loves country music, especially the old classics.
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People in Profile continued: He learned to play the guitar by ear and found he was born with a singing talent he’d never really used. Since that time he has won competitions, performed at many venues and loves performing for the senior citizens. He never tires of sharing the enjoyment he feels when singing in front of people whether it be just a few in attendance or a large crowd. He once applied for an entertainment job on the river boat cruises at Longreach’s Thompson River. “I went for a few weeks and lasted nine years. I became famous in my own lunchbox,” he laughed. “I did meet some famous people”. Jim has such an interesting life and it is impossible to bring all aspects of his zest for living to you in one article. In the near future it is hoped that more extracts from the life of Jim can be shared with you. Until that time always remember each and every one of you are special in your own right and 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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Range Reconstruction - Update
Repair works are continuing on the Mount Morgan Range, following the extensive damage received during the flood event in January 2013. Work on the final major fill location, where the highway was washed away, is on track for early June, weather permitting. In total, there were 35 landslips of varying severity, with 20 on the road and 15 in the cuttings above the road. We are currently resurfacing the 2.7km length of the Mount Morgan Range and installing two kilometres of new guardrail to improve safety for motorists. Overall, crews have completed about 90 per cent of the reconstruction work. Razorback Road remains open to traffic travelling between Mount Morgan and Rockhampton. Motorists using Razorback Road need to remain vigilant, drive to the conditions and obey all road signage to ensure their own safety, as well as that of road workers and other road users. Update provided by Department of Transport and Main Roads. Pictured: stages of reconstruction. Photos supplied.
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Hi Argus readers, Well it has certainly been an eventful past couple of months in Mount Morgan. We’ve been enjoying some fantastic events and as always, it has been a pleasure to be able to bring to you some of the positive goings on in the Mount through the Argus. A very big congrats goes to the Golden Mount Festival Committee, for hosting such an enjoyable festival weekend earlier this month. The weekend was the fruition of many months of hard work put in by the committee members and we sincerely thank all involved for seeing another great celebration held for the Mount.
Good news:
As you may have read on page 3 of this issue, we have recently received some very exciting news from the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection's Everyone’s Environment Grant Program. The department are supplying our organisation with $9,785 to be put toward the upgrade of the local area’s visitor information signage. This project is set to take on an exciting concept – combining some of our local stories, local identities and today’s technology! We can’t wait to get started. We have also received some very good news regarding the Rockhampton Regional Council’s Community Assistance Program, Community Grants Scheme. Through this program, we have been lucky enough to obtain $1,100 to assist in the revamp of the visitor information signage at the Mount Morgan Rail Museum and Tourist Information Centre. We look forward to keeping you posted on how both of these upgrades progress.
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We have been receiving some great feedback on the past issues of late and a big thanks go to all for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. We also would like to thank those who took the time to drop us an email with ideas for regular inclusions. One of the ideas we have received a number of times and are looking to commence is a form of local thoughts column, or a form of letter to the editor if you will. As this publication is predominately positive based, we do have certain guidelines that we will have to adhere to with this, however we would love to welcome you to send in your thoughts. Perhaps you have an idea for a community project/event? Maybe there’s something you think the town really needs? Or maybe there’s something you’d like to give a shout out to – a great meal you enjoyed at a local hotel/cafe, a friendly retail assistant or even a positive happening or memory of your own? Send in your thoughts to: mmpad@bigpond.com Don’t forget to keep sending in your creative contributions. Plus, if you have a birthday message or congratulation call out, be sure to send them our way!
by Trish & Greg Mathers Black-Stripe Wallabies (from Readers Digest Encyclopedia of Australian Wildlife). ‘Earlier this century, the black-striped wallaby or scrub wallaby was one of the most abundant wallabies of central and southern Queensland and northern N.S.W. It was particularly common in brigalow woodland, but also lived in eucalypt forests. Since then, tens of thousands have been snared and shot every year. Both sexes are grey-brown, washed with russet on the shoulders and forearms, with an off-white belly, a white hip stripe and a black stripe running from crown to rump. Large males have muscular shoulders, may weigh 20kg and are about a metre tall when sitting on their haunches; the largest females weigh 7.5kg and are little more than 65cm tall. Unlike most small wallabies, black-striped wallabies rest and forage in groups of up to a dozen. They spend the day lying in dusty scrapes under bushes or around a small tree, slipping away if disturbed. After dark they travel up to a kilometre to open country, where they forage within 300 mtrs of cover. They eat mainly grasses. They have a home range of about 90 hectares, but mostly live within an area of 10-15 hectares.’ We are so lucky to be able to access this wonderful information through books and also the internet. Back in the ‘good old days’ it must have been very hard to find anything suitable to be used as a guideline in the caring and subsequent release of our native animals. The above gives us an indication of what sort of behaviour to expect, what the diet is, and when our little black-stripe has to be ready for release. Woollie Jumper is about 2kgs now, and stands about 30cms tall. Shortly she will have to be relocated to a carer who has a property with lots of blackstripes and suitable habitat. She will be introduced to other wallabies, and slowly given more and more outside time in a secure environment, until eventually she will go into a pre-release pen, the gate of which will be opened when she is ready to go. It is always sad to see them go, but also exciting to think of these little creatures doing what they should be doing, living wild and free. What a shame people can’t live with them, and would rather shoot and snare them. These photos are of Woollie learning to wrestle with a toy kangaroo. She kicks until she wins!!
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News from the Dee River Oldies Group At our recent Golden Mount Festival we joined everyone in the street with our cake stall which was very successful due to everyone who contributed. Our raffle, a large ceramic collie dog, was won by Toni Chivers. Congratulations Toni.
Hi Folks, I would like to introduce the next issue of “meet the team” from the Mount Morgan Police: Hi my name is Jon Buckenham. I am a Constable of Police and have been working in Mount Morgan for 2 years now. Before I came to Mount Morgan I worked in Rockhampton for a year. I originate from the Rockhampton Region and as most of you know I previously worked for the Mount Morgan Shire Council for a number of years.
Thanks to Morrie and Babs for leading our float in the procession on their motorized chairs. Also to Betty, Veronica, Rosemary and Agnes for riding on the float driven by Doug.
I enjoy playing rugby union and currently play for the Rockhampton Boars. If you have anything you would like discuss with the Police feel free to come see any of us at the station. I organise the Liquor accord so if you feel there are any problems with any of the licensed venues please feel free to speak to me.
We would also like to wish Babs all the best with her recovery. Congratulations to the Festival Committee for putting on a great weekend for the town.
- Competitive rates - Local bloke - Clean Ups - Maintenance - Repairs - Minor Home Repairs - Welding - Driveways - Landscaping - Fencing - Mowing and much, much more - Lifts up to 1.5 ton and carry up to 5 ton - 9m Tri Axle Trailer 3.5 ton electric winch
Phone Paul on 4938 1321 or 0429 987 130 ABN: 43920044782
Jobs under $3,300 value
Our next meeting will be held on May 20th 2014. Our next street stall will be held on June 20th 2014.
Queensland Government Agency Program (QGAP) Rockhampton Regional Council’s Mount Morgan office is also a Queensland Government Agency Program (QGAP) office and offers you one convenient location to conduct business with government departments and agencies or obtain information about government services. Customer Service Centre 32 Hall Street Mount Morgan Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm
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Interested in becoming involved in a local club/ organisation? Wondering what is happening monthly? Here are some of the scheduled meetings and activities in the local area:
• ALP Mount Morgan Branch - meet 2nd Sunday of the month at the Community Services Hall, 9am
• Community Support Group - will be meeting in the community house (old Dr res) at the hospital 3rd Tues each month. Phone: Rosemary 4938 1981 (please leave message).
• Mt Morgan Arts and Crafts - meetings 9:30am, second Thursday each month at Welfare House, Thompson Av. Ph Pam: 4938 1467.
• Diabetes Clinics - 2nd Tuesday of the month. Appointments necessary. Phone 49125100
• Golden Mount Social Group - meets every Thursday morning 9.30am, Community Service Hall. Ph: 4938 1771.
• Mt Morgan Patchwork - meets every Tuesday, 9:30am - 2:00pm. Welfare House. New members welcome. Ph Pam: 4938 1467.
• Diabetes Support Group - 3rd Thursday of the month- no appointments necessary.
• Mt Morgan Care and Share - meets every Thursday from 9am - 12noon at Welfare House. New members welcome. Phone Aisla: 4938 2888.
• Euchre - meets every Tuesday 9am. Free Morning Tea, friendly social games. Community Services Hall.
• The Dee River Oldies Group - Meets third Tuesday of each month. 2:30pm, Anglican Church Hall.
• Mount Morgan Lodge - meets every second Thursday of each Month at the Mt Morgan Masonic Centre, Gordon Street at 10am. Visitors especially welcome. Ph Barry: 0427 747 684 or Alan: 0428 469 341. • Providence Lodge - meets 4th Thursday of every month at the Mount Morgan Masonic Centre, Gordon Street at 7:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Barry: 0427 747 684 or Alan: 0428 469 341. • Hoy - meets Wednesday mornings, 10am at the Mount Morgan Community Services Hall. All welcome. • Social Group - meets every Monday at the Green Shed, near the Mount Morgan Child Care Centre, Thompson Street. Please bring a plate to share. • Mount Morgan Rotary - meets every Thursday at the Leichhardt Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. • Mount Morgan Promotion and Development - Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm at MMPAD Office (1 Railway Parade, Mt Morgan). General Members Meetings 4th Wednesday of every third month. • Golden Mount Festival - meets at the Golden Nugget Hotel, every second Tuesday. 5pm. • Mount Morgan Pensioners - meets 2nd Pension Day of the month. 12:30pm, School of Arts. New members welcome. • Mount Morgan Show Society - committee meetings: 2nd Saturday each month, 9:00am, Mt Morgan Showgrounds. • Calliungal Rural Fire Brigade - 1st Saturday of the month at 9am at the Brigade’s complex at Newman Oval, Mount Morgan. • QCWA - meets 3rd Monday every month at 10am East Street. • QCWA HOY -Wed & Fri Mornings 10am CWA Hall. • QCWA Hall Hire - Best Rates Available: for information please phone May on 07 4938 1117. • R.A.O.B - meets 3rd Sunday each month at CWA Hall, 10am. • RSL - meets 3rd Sunday, 10am Community Services Hall.
TENNIS: Kabra Sports & Recreation Club Plays weekly. Please call Greer on 49381580 after 6pm most nights. MOUNT MORGAN GOLF CLUB:
Anyone wishing to start or restart their golf is welcome to join us on Thursday and Sunday mornings, 8am. Juniors training- Sat mornings, 8:30am. Includes tuition and nibblies. Clubs supplied from the start. 18 prize raffles- drawn at Railway Hotel 8pm Fridays. Including Jag the Joker. Phone the Golf Club on: 4938 1220 for enquiries.
ON THE GREEN:
Dee Bowls Club: Burnett Hwy (between the Caravan Parks). Every Friday afternoon- $3 barefoot bowls. Mixed Bowls- Thursday and Sunday, afternoons, 2pm. Function Room available for bookings. Contact 4938 1090 or 0428178118 for further details. Welfare Bowls Club: 28 Thompson Avenue Bowls Friday night (weather permitting). Names by 6pm, for a 6:30pm start. Sunday mornings - names by 9am for a 9:30am start, Tuesdays - names by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. For further information, like us on Facebook, Mt. Morgan Welfare Bowls Club, or phone the club: 4938 1131. Indoor Bowls Club: Uniting Church Hall, East Street, Mount Morgan 2pm every Saturday at the Uniting Church Hall. $2.50, includes light refreshments. For more information phone the Secretary, Babs Belfield on 4938 1028.
• 5th Light Horse Drill - meets at the Show Grounds monthly call Jock Preston 07 4938 1453.
Do you have a group/activity to add to this section?
• Legacy Meetings - meets first Thursday of every month, 10am at The Hub.
Email mmpad@bigpond.com
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Tarragon & Garlic Spatchcock
The Golden Mount A poem by Heather Quarry Look beyond your vision. Gold dust you will see. The essence of Mount Morgan. The golden place to be. Its golden beauty shining is the attraction here for me.
Bouldy Blue View A poem by Frank Clark Winter B.B.Qs are nice, and especially in cold May/June weather like here on the mount in the Dee Ranges, Queensland - sitting around the charcoal drum with a red wine or a few tawny ports. I have here a change from old favourites like snags and rissoles. Put a little theme music on, as this chicken cooks over the bbq or Weber chargrill. You’ll feel warmed up as you smell this very aromatic chicken cooking. So, enjoy.
Shopping list: Really fresh, quality ingredients. • 2 whole spatchcock (size 9 to 12= .9kg to 1.2kg ea) • 4 cloves garlic - crushed and chopped • 4 tsp dried tarragon • Juice of a lemon • Salt and pepper • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
How to make it: Traditional spatchcocking a chicken is done to speed up the cooking time and so you can get more flavours all over the chicken. You can ask your butcher to do it for you, or you can give it a go. Simply take a pair of poultry shears or sharp knife and cut straight. Cut along both sides of the spine to remove the spine and neck bone. Flattening out the chicken and use your fingers to gently push the breast bone and rib cage flat. Combine all the other ingredients for the marinade and rub into the spatchcock. Leave to marinate for at least 2 hours. I normally do 5 hours +. Cook the spatchcock, skin-side-down first, over a hot grill, seasoning with salt and pepper, and reserving the marinade. It can be cooked and be added to a little chicken stock and thickened to make a lovely gravy. The spatchcock is cooked in about 40 to 50 minutes. To check, pierce the thigh with a knife: if the juices run clear, it’s done. Set aside on a warm, covered plate. The chicken is done and ready to serve. Serve with pan roasted spuds and steamed veggies. Note: A spatchcock is normally a small chicken called a Poussin or game bird that is prepared for roasting or grilling or a bird that has been cooked after being prepared in this way. The method of preparing the bird involves removing the backbone and sternum of the bird and flattening it out before cooking, but any fowl can be spatchcocked for grilling on the BBQ or roasting. By learning how to spatchcock a chicken, you open your cooking to a whole new world.
Make my new home in Bouldercombe to stop my constant roam Where happy smiling faces becomes the inspiration to write another poem They changed the name to Bouldy for all us Golden Oldies If you want to quench your thirst come to Bouldy for a refreshing coldie. When you come to Bouldy make sure your hair is nicely combed When you come to Bouldy you can buy a garden gnome Bouldy on the highway Bouldy near the Men’s shed is the place to start Bouldy near the Lion’s Park. For morning tea, head for the Recreation Shed, that’s smart. Bouldercombe where the blue Mountain Parrot sinks its beak in Gum tree blossom When its dry at Crocodile Creek all one can see is boulders on the bottom Gum Tree Avenue starts at the central part Where it joins Mt Usher Road at Lion’s Park. At this time Bouldy is so dry waiting for needed rain Your patience is being tested wait a little longer it is sure to rain again Then the oval will respond and change to a shade of green Changes in your minds will work wonders as though the desert dry colours were never seen. Bouldy praises must start with workers in the kitchen One thing for sure what I write is not fiction Bouldy special for today is hot Bouldy billy tea Bird song, Aussie Gum Tree smell and a ton of laughter is supplied free. There are birds butterflies and blossoms that’s not new With bees and bugs of different hues So you can be assured Mother Nature has not forgotten to inspire you Now I wish to say, all of you have inspired me to write these lines, true blue for all of you.
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