Issue 1, 2014 - Mount Morgan

Volume 9, Issue 1
www.mountmorgan.org.au
16th - 30th January, 2014
Proudly brought to you by Mount Morgan Promotion & Development Inc. ABN 21 391 526 801
Mount Morgan OES’ sweet
donation for Christmas - pg 4
Christmas competition
winners - pg 4 & 12
Check out local events for
this year - pg 5 - 7 & 13
Heading overseas,
representing Australia
and feeling the
exhilaration of a
rodeo challenge first
hand… it’s certainly
been an exciting start
to the year for locals
Annalise Cant and
Zara Benjamin.
The local ladies were
two of 11 talented
Aussies to kick off
2014 in New Zealand,
where they competed
in the first stage of this
year’s Trans Tasman
High School Rodeo
Challenge.
See page three for full
story.
Pictured: Three members of
the Australian team during
their trip to New Zealand:
Annalise Cant, Alton Downs
resident Amber Patteson and
Zara Benjamin.
Photo supplied.
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The famous Open Cut Pit and Big Stack
Tours daily
Bookings essential. Ph: 4938 1823
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Freecall 1800 825 422
Providing you with peace of mind
What a delightful and inspiring start to our New Year
with news of activity on the “Keep Australia Beautiful”
program – by children. Yes, school children want to
improve their town and help Queensland castoff the
image of being the untidiest state in Australia. The school
children have adopted the slogan “Random Acts of
Tidiness – Don’t litter – use the Bins”. This is encouraging
news for the “Pride in Your Town members” as we have
been urging this for the past three years- Think Clean –
Be Tidy. We are hopeful that both the Central and High
Schools will participate in the program of “Random Acts
of Tidiness”. Our own Mark Ricks started “Random Acts
of Kindness” which has successfully spread throughout
many areas, now it is in the hands of school children to
assist clean up the litter problem.
The other interesting item is the formation of a committee
by children establishing the “Little People Program” to
encourage adults not to litter. They admit to a huge task
but are keen to carry it out and with both programs under
way it is hoped that Mount Morgan can soon be among
the tidiest towns in Queensland. Nothing is impossible
with a little enthusiasm and carefulness.
In just a few weeks we will have the pleasure to celebrate
Australia Day activities. So prepare now and get your
flag, T-shirt, hat and car flag ready. Why not decorate
your bike, scooter or the dog? Rotary is planning fun for
the Day with great attractions and activities at the lovely
Big Dam picnic area. This is a very special Day so do not
miss out on the fun and show you truly are an “AUSSIE”.
The photo below is of the Red Hill State School, 1901
-1931. As early settlement was centred on Tipperary Point
and Red Hill and with schools situated this side of town,
an application was made for a school to be constructed
at Red Hill. The school commenced with one room only
but because of increased numbers an additional 2 more
rooms were necessary. Infants used downstairs while
older children upstairs. Pupils were encouraged to study
for Pupil Teacher or for a Scholarship. Two successful
pupils, Anne Shepherd and Malcolm Ellis after secondary
education at Grammar schools advanced to University.
Malcolm Ellis became known Australia wide as a
journalist for the Sydney Bulletin and was awarded an
O.B.E. for his services to journalism.
How many other successful people has Mount Morgan
produced over the years?
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They rounded up 2013 with a rodeo title each, and now
local barrel racing talents and cousins, Zara Benjamin
and Annalise Cant, have commenced the year with an
exciting rodeo challenge under their belts.
The year 10 students have recently arrived back from
New Zealand, where they competed in the first stage of
this year’s Trans Tasman High School Rodeo Challenge.
The young talents were among 11 rodeo competitors to
make up the Australian team; comprising of barrel racing,
steer riding, bull riding and bronc riding up-and-comers.
Both Zara and Annalise competed in the competition’s
barrel racing events, along with Alton Downs talent,
Amber Patteson.
“This was the first stage of the year’s challenge,” Zara
said on the recent trip’s background.
“There were three separate rodeos as part of it, and we
competed in individual events.”
The local girls competed in each of the three rodeos,
where they not only earned some valuable points for the
Aussie team, but also some top placings.
For Zara, the event, which was the second year
competing in New Zealand, saw second and fourth place
achievements. For Annalise, her first time in the New
Zealand arena proved an impressive debut; with fifth,
fourth and third places.
Along with barrel racing, the girls said the recent trip
also saw them provided the chance to try their hand at
something a little different.
“We were able to have a go at steer riding, which was
pretty exciting as it’s mainly a sport for the guys,”
Annalise said.
“It was a spur of the moment kind of thing. None of us
rode time so we didn’t last for the 6 seconds but I think
we still did pretty good,” she laughed.
“We got stepped on and hung up but it was actually a
good and fun experience.”
Overall the girls said they were happy with their
achievements and the entire team’s efforts, particularly
with riding unfamiliar horses and adjusting to New
Zealand’s riding styles.
“I think we all did really well,” Zara said.
“Our team won the first rodeo challenge, but we weren’t
as lucky with the others, and we lost the overall challenge
by 40 points in the end.”
Though it isn’t yet the be all to end all for 2014’s challenge.
Zara and Annalise said they are looking forward to the
chance to even the score later in the year.
“We’re looking forward to the second challenge,”
Annalise said.
“That’ll be later in the year and this time New Zealand
will head over to Australia.”
Along with the second challenge, the girls are aiming
for a successful year overall; with Zara setting her sights
on the CRCA Junior Title and Young Guns Title for the
second year in a row, and Annalise aiming for ABHA
Senior Youth Champion for the second year running, and
the overall highest points for the Australian High School
Rodeo Association.
Well done and best of luck girls!
Pictured: the Australian and New Zealand Teams at the first round of the
2014 Trans Tasman Rodeo Challenge. Photo supplied.
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Saint Mary’s Church
Ted Malone MP
Member for Mirani
PO Box 56, Sarina Qld 4737
Telephone: 07 4956 1555 Fax : 07 4956 1980
Freecall: 1800 812 340
Email: [email protected]
The Saint Mary’s Anglican Parish of Mount Morgan
would like to sincerely thank all who participated in the
2013 Christmas Lights Competition.
It proved another great year for entries, making it a
difficult task for the judges.
Congratulations to all participants for your involvement
and inspiring efforts, and to the chosen winners (listed
below).
Residential Category:
First place: 34 Gordon Street
Second place: 1 Black Street
Business Category:
First place: The Mount Morgan Post Office
Second place: The White Elephant Burger Bar
From your State MP...
Welcome to 2014, I hope everyone has had a great break
and is ready for what I am sure will be another busy
year. With just a week left of school holidays, I take this
opportunity to wish all students returning to school the
best for your academic year and am sure you will all put
in the effort required for great results in 2014.
Rest in Peace Stanley Lean 8/11/44 – 10/1/14
Stanley Lean was larger than life, always ready with a
good joke and a tireless worker for the Mount Morgan
community, as genuine as they come and who will be
missed by many.
Mount Morgan OES make a
sweet donation for Christmas
Stan was the former Mayor of Mount Morgan, a member
of the Mount Morgan Shire Council from 1988 to 2004,
and in the early days a Police Officer at Mount Morgan
Police Station.
Giving has never been sweeter for members of the Order
of the Eastern Star, Mount Morgan.
I know I and my staff will miss the cheery emails and
updates we received regularly…
Last month saw the local group donate a large number of
Christmas treats to residents of the Mount Morgan John
Cani, as a special gift in the lead up to Christmas.
The tasty treats, which included homemade biscuits,
Christmas cakes and plum puddings, were enjoyed at a
Christmas morning tea at the John Cani on December 18.
Pictured: members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mount Morgan
Branch: Vera Hall, Ngharre Todd, Sheila Williams, Keith Watts and
Keith and Annie Hare. Photo supplied.
Be Prepared
With the storm and cyclone season upon us, emergency
authorities are asking Queenslanders to be well prepared
and equipped.
EMQ recommends all households have:
• An emergency evacuation plan
• An evacuation kit ready in case they need to leave their
properties quickly and
• An emergency kit in case services, power and water
supplies are disrupted
It’s also important to ensure all members of the household
know where the kits are and how to use them.
Queensland Anzac Centenary – Grants Program
From 2014 to 2018 Australia will commemorate the
Anzac Centenary to mark 100 years since Australia’s
involvement in the First World War.
Up to $80,000 is available for your project or event that
commemorates the Anzac Centenary.
Online applications open February 2014 and applications
close 14 March 2014.
Visit www.qld.gov.au/anzac100
Australia Day is almost upon us, a time to celebrate our
beautiful country, the freedom we enjoy and those who
make outstanding contributions to their communities.
Best wishes to all who have been nominated for awards.
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REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF)
Do you need funding for an arts project?
Financial assistance is offered for innovative arts projects
commencing after 11 March 2014.
Applications close Monday 10 February 2014.
For more information visit www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au
To arrange an individual information session contact:
Deb Purser 4936 8529 | email [email protected]
Livingstone Shire Council residents may visit www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/RADF
Category 1 applications may be submitted as quick response grants any time.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a joint Queensland
Government and Rockhampton Regional Council partnership
to support local arts and culture.
Ph 4938 1851
Our new chef Helen, has an
exciting blackboard menu
Wednesday to Sunday!
Plus our $9.90 lunch
specials! 7 days, 12pm - 2pm/
6pm - 8pm.
In the Beer Garden, January 26!
Wine and dine the day with us.
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It is with great regret that staff of
Shelley May & AJ’s advise that it will
be closing its doors next month.
In the lead up, a massive sale is
being held in store!
Excluding already marked down stock.
Last day February 28th, 2013
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by Trish & Greg Mathers
Best wishes to everyone for 2014.
Introduction to Policelink
What is Policelink?
Policelink is a division of the Queensland Police Service,
introduced in 2010 to assist with delivering professional
and timely service to the state of Queensland. Our contact
centre is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
By phoning 131 444, you will speak with specifically
trained Policelink Client Service Officers who can assist
you with your non-urgent incident report or your general
Queensland Police Service enquiry.
Policelink enhances the services the Queensland Police
provides to the State by allowing Police Officers more
time to perform operational duties, improving front line
response times.
When should you call Policelink?
Anytime you would like to report a non-urgent crime or
incident, or for general police enquiries, phone Policelink
on 131 444.
If the crime is happening now, life threatening or there
is a likelihood of the suspected offenders in the area, call
000 immediately.
However for all non-urgent assistance phone Policelink
on 131 444. Some examples of the types of non-urgent
incidents you can report by phone include; wilful
property damage, stealing offences, break and enters,
stolen vehicles and lost property.
What happens when you call 131 444?
When you contact Policelink, our specifically trained
Client Service Officers and Police Technical Advisors
will process your non-urgent reports and assist with any
of your general Police enquiries. Where appropriate,
Policelink staff may issue you with a crime report number
for insurance purposes or for follow up enquiries.
For health reasons we had to have a break from wildlife
caring last year, although we still had a steady stream of
animals coming in, however it was quieter than usual.
Please, if you find a sick, injured or orphaned native
animal, keep it warm, quiet, and stress it as little as
possible. Keep it away from kids, dogs, cats, loud noises,
etc. More often than not it is stress that will kill the
animal. Do not try to feed it or give it water.
Hekyl and Jekyl are a pair of Currawong chicks that came
in to care a few months ago, they were a delight to raise,
being primarily fruit eaters and very easy to feed. Once
I saw that they would pick up food on their own I placed
them in a large aviary to gain flying experience and also
so they can learn to forage for insects etc., however as
soon as they saw me coming with a dish of food they
would land on me or in front of me and demand that
I feed them. The funny thing is that once I let them out
of the aviary, only the older chick (Hekyl) would come
anywhere near me. His brother would harrass him for
food instead. They were left to their own devices unless
food was demanded of me until they eventually could
look after themselves. I still see them around at times and
am happy to see they are surviving on their own.
Please check pouches of injured or dead animals. If
you find a joey that has fur, just place him gently in an
old pillowcase, jumper, towel, or whatever you have
available and keep him warm and quiet. However if you
find a furless baby that is attached to the teat, then very
gently try to pull him off the teat. If there is any resistance
then do not attempt to remove the teat, instead cut the
teat as close as possible to the mum’s body and leave the
remainder of the teat in the joey’s mouth. Forcibly trying
to remove it can injure or kill the joey.
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Saturdays - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Located at the Mount Morgan Hospital
New members welcome!
For further details on how you can become a
member, please contact Peter Edman:
Ph: 0487828444 / [email protected]
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AGM results
Mount Morgan Welfare Bowls
Below are the newly appointed Executive of the Mount
Morgan Welfare Bowls Club, following the club’s annual
general meeting last month:
President- Brian Glover
Secretary – Andy Johnson
Treasurer – Carol Glover
Senior Vice President – Wally Edwards
Junior Vice President – Peter Wills
News from Mount Morgan
Railway Inc
The Executive members of Mount Morgan Railway Inc.
would like to thank the townspeople of Mount Morgan
and surrounds who have kindly supported our group over
the last seven years.
We would like to advise that we are still functioning
as a group at the Rail Museum, in conjunction with the
site’s new management, Mount Morgan Promotion and
Development Incorporated.
We are also pleased to advise that ongoing restoration
work will continue on site.
We’re looking forward to your continuing support.
- 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
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Local Agent Dedicated to you!
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Local Harcourt’s Agent!
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ph: 07 4933 1088 m: 0401 953 882
e: [email protected]
Do you have an interest in local history? Or perhaps
would like to be involved in town promotions?
The Mount Morgan Rail Complex is now under new
management by community organisation, Mount
Morgan Promotion and Development Inc.
MMPAD would like to warmly welcome all interested
individuals to become a part of the team!
Work for the Dole opportunities also available.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Camille at MMPAD on 4938 2312
or email [email protected]
Find the team who bring you
the Argus on Facebook!
Search Mount Morgan Promotion and
Development Incorporated.
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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We also service:
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Now Stocking:
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Roofs airless sprayed from $1,700, Gutters & Facia
from $250, Exteriors gurneyed from $300
All materials supplied at trade price
Pensioner discount on Painting.
Prices apply only in Mt Morgan area.
Phone Jason on 4926 1001
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Come in for a sit down meal, or take away.
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Phone: 49381 808
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Hi Argus readers,
Happy New Year!
We hope 2014 is off to a great start for you all and that
you had a very merry Christmas.
Our Christmas Hamper!:
Speaking of Christmas, a very big thanks goes to
all who
purchased
tickets for
our massive
Christmas
hamper!
The
Christmas
season was
extra merry
for local
resident
Louise Fox,
who was
the lucky
winner!!
The funds
raised
from this
hamper will
go toward
this year’s
restocking
of the Mount
Morgan Dam.
Each year, MMPAD works in with Hanwood Fish
Hatchery to see thousands of fish fingerlings released
into our local waterway. This project is aligned with a
restocking management plan for the Mount Morgan Dam,
which outlines a number of native fish to be released up
until 2015– including Golden Perch, Saratoga, Silver
Perch, Sleepy Cod and Eel- Tailed Catfish.
Last year saw 8,500 Golden Perch fingerlings released.
Details for this year are 7,500 Golden Perch and 1,000
Sleepy Cod.
Be sure to keep an eye on our regular updates for details
of this year’s release! We are always pleased to welcome
interested locals to attend and be a part of the day.
Our new location:
Things have been busy here at MMPAD, particularly
with our team settling in to our new location. As you may
have read in our final issue of 2013, we were announced
as the new management team for the Mount Morgan
Railway Museum, which was previously managed by the
Rockhampton Regional Council.
This complex officially reopened on the 2nd of January
and continues to operate as previously – as both a rail
museum and tourist information centre. As our new
location, part of the complex is also utilised as our office,
to carry out our regular duties such as the production of
the Argus and local development projects.
We are happy to report that we are settling in well, and
much of this is thanks to some very kind and greatly
appreciated support. We’re very lucky to have assistance
from our volunteers and also members of Mount Morgan
Railway Inc - who have been carrying out volunteer
work at the complex over the years and have kindly been
showing us the ropes.
A reminder that our office number has now changed also.
You can contact us on 4938 2312.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?:
If you have been thinking about volunteering around the
local area, or have an interest in rail history, local history
or town promotions – we would love to welcome you to
MMPAD and the Mount Morgan Rail Complex!
Please contact our Secretary, Del Rowley on
0418 186 124 for further details.
The Morgan Street Noticeboard:
Although we have moved, we are still at present taking
care of the community noticeboard located in Morgan
Street. Please feel free to drop your notices to us at our
new office (in Railway Parade). Alternatively, if you are
unable, LifeLine Mount Morgan will kindly hold your
notice for us to collect. A very big thanks to the kind
ladies at LifeLine for their support.
Want to stay up to date on all of MMPAD’s
projects?:
Did you know that you can stay up to date with all of
what’s happening at MMPAD by collecting a copy of our
project reports?
These reports are compiled by our Project Officer
and provide detail into our past, present and proposed
projects. Camille has recently completed the first report
for the year and this is available from our office. You can
also pass on your details for an electronic copy.
Find and follow us on Facebook!
You can also stay up to date with our activities as well as
other community happenings and events, by liking and
following us on Facebook.
We also upload images taken at community events
regularly – so you can see all of the photos from the
Argus, plus more in full colour.
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In our final updates in the 2013 Argus, we rounded up the
year with a number of thank you messages, to all who
kindly supported the GMF over the past year.
For our first update for 2014, we start with another thank
you – namely to Mr John Tuxworth.
Firstly, we inform that last month John tendered his
resignation as Secretary of the Golden Mount Festival. His
expertise will be sorely missed and we sincerely thank John
for his hard work as Secretary over the past months.
John will be continuing to support the organisation and
provide his valuable assistance as a GMF member.
As a follow on, the GMF held a special meeting earlier this
month to induct a new Secretary for our organisation. A
replacement Secretary was unanimously accepted – and we
are pleased to announce and welcome Katrina Anderson to
the Executive team.
We are looking forward to continuing to work toward the
2014 Festival and go from strength to strength.
Bush Dances, Line Dances
Old Time Dances and some singin’
DRESS: ‘Hillbilly’
As you will see by the accompanying advertisement, we
will soon be holding a dance at the Community Services
Hall. All and everybody is welcome!
25th JANUARY, 7:3opm
COMMUNITY SERVICES HALL
Just in passing, we thought we would also mention that we
are also holding a sausage sizzle at Bunnings on the 24th of
this month.
$6 (includes light supper)
Featuring Capricornia Dance Exchange
Are you seeking funding for a
community project?
Rockhampton Regional Council is now
calling for applications for Round Two of the
Community Assistance Program.
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Eligible organisations within the
Rockhampton Regional Council area
seeking assistance with projects/events
are encouraged to apply.
Information for applicants and application
forms are available from Council’s Libraries
and Customer Service Centres, by telephoning
4932 9000, 1300 22 55 77 or online at
www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au
Applications close 4pm Monday
10 February 2014.
Are you seeking funding for
NEXT MOVIE:
MEET THE ROBINSONS
Friday 24 January at 7pm
Big Dam, Mount Morgan
Refreshments on sale
Free entry. Ph 4932 9000
A Rockhampton Regional Council Event.
www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au
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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:
• Mt Morgan Arts and Crafts - meetings 9:30am, second Thursday
each month at Welfare House, Thompson Av. Ph Pam: 4938 1467.
• 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 Care and Share- meets every Thursday from 9am
- 12noon at Welfare House. New members welcome. Phone Aisla:
4938 2888.
• Diabetes Clinics- 2nd Tuesday of the month. Appointments
necessary. Phone 49125100
• Exercise Group - meets every Wednesday at the Community
House, Mt Morgan Hospital Grounds, 2:30pm. Ph Margaret:
4912 5107. All welcome.
• Diabetes Support Group- 3rd Thursday of the month- no
appointments necessary.
• Euchre - meets every Tuesday 9am. Free Morning Tea, friendly
social games. Community Services Hall.
• Mt Morgan Patchwork- meets every Tuesday, 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Welfare House. New members welcome. Ph Pam: 4938 1467.
• The Dee River Oldies Group (formerly Safe & Confident Living).
Meets third Tuesday of each month. 2:30pm, Uniting Care office (40
Central Street).
• Mount Morgan Lodge- meets every second Thursday of each
Month at the Mt Morgan Masonic Centre, Gordon Street at 10am.
Visitors especially welcome. Ph the Secretary: 4938 1104.
• 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 - meetings 4th
Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm at MMPAD Office (1 Railway
Parade, Mt Morgan).
• Golden Mount Festival - meets at the Golden Nugget Hotel, every
second Tuesday. 5pm. Next meeting: 28th January, 2014
• 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.
• 5th Light Horse Drill- meets at the Show Grounds monthly
call Jock Preston 07 4938 1453.
• Legacy Meetings- meets first Thursday of every month,
10am at The Hub.
• ALP Mount Morgan Branch- meet 2nd Sunday of the
month at the Community Services Hall, 9am
• Golden Mount Social Group- meets every Thursday
morning 9.30am, Community Service Hall. Ph: 4938 1771.
POOL:
34 Thompson Ave.
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 12pm - 5pm / Sunday - 12pm until 4pm
Phone 4938 1500.
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 (your
first game is free). Juniors training- Sat mornings,
8:30am. All welcome. Includes tuition and nibblies.
Clubs supplied from the start. Ladies Day- Tuesdays,
7am. 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- $2 bowls and sausage
sizzle, at 4pm. Mixed Bowls- Thursday and Sunday,
afternoons, 3pm.
Function Room available for bookings.
Contact 4938 1090 or 0428178118 for further details.
Welfare Bowls Club:
28 Thompson Avenue
Bowls recommence this 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 1pm 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.
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Honey and Lemon
Spare Ribs
(Chinese style)
by Frank Clark
Word Combination
The word Butterfly, the mind’s response is Beautiful
The word Bee, the mind’s response is Busy
The word Desert, the mind’s response is Desert Rose
Nature’s Inspiration
The secret when one writes is no doubt
Let it reflect like gum tree blossom in a drought
It may crack the face of oldies with a smile
Or inspire youth to write in an uplifting style
The weather is still hot and steamy, and you can cook this one
in your Weber Q or Hooded BBQ, It’s a lovely mix of sweet
honey and sour lemon with that salty soya sauce making a
marriage in heaven. If cooking on a hooded BBQ, just watch
your heat - you want it low about 140C and just take it slowly
and baste it with any leftover marinade. I love serving with a
smashed potatoes with olive oil and Italian herbs and steamed
green peas with a little butter and parsley.
Shopping list:
• 1½ kg pork spare ribs (Chinese style) or loin chops,
• ¼ cup sherry
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves
Method:
Place pork spare ribs in baking dish and mix all other
ingredients. Pour mix over ribs and rub in to those cuts.
Let set in fridge for 4 hours.
Next, bake in gas smoker or oven, on low moderate
heat (130C to 150C°), covered for about 3½ hours, or
until tender, with the last 35 minutes uncovered, basting
occasionally.
Remove excess fat by skimming. Serve with a smashed
potatoes with olive oil and Italian herbs and steamed
green peas with a little butter and parsley.
Goes well with a nice Moscato chilled, or an icy cold
beer of your choice. Please enjoy this as much as I
have. And I allow 2 to 3 spare ribs per serve.
Find the team who bring you the
Argus on Facebook!
Search Mount Morgan Promotion and
Development Incorporated.
Capture an objective or a goal to strive for before you
write
Set the pen to move at a snail’s pace to be sure to get it
right
With your eye on the ball don’t let the goal pass from
your view
The reader’s response with feedback even if you write
Of history old or nature true blue
Think first, don’t write anything to cause a frown
When the pen point is set down
Let it inspire even if you act the clown
Written words can talk
even when the tongue makes no sound
When the goal has been reached
Sit in the shade in a chair and rest your feet
Then you know your thinking mind has not retired
Mind on fire may bring tears of a kind
To lubricate your eyes
by Heather Quarry
Take One Step
Look outside the circle that surrounds you,
On the horizon you’ll see new things to do.
Life’s an adventure to explore every day.
Don’t watch it pass by or lock it away.
Take one step forward, followed by more.
Enjoy a new journey. Get out and explore.
Feel the sun, the wind, the water, the air.
The magic touch of life is everywhere.
Do you have a creative contribution for
the Mount Morgan Argus?
Send in your stories, poems, photography or even
photos of your artwork to [email protected]
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Public Notices
Notice of meeting: Mount Morgan Agricultural Show
Lloyd Robert Salter
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CLASSIFIEDS
GARAGE SALE: Saturday 3rd Septmber (Only after
7:00am). 25 Crown Street, Mount Morgan.
WORK WANTED: Trailer repairs, small welding jobs,
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NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?: RJ Electrician Pty Ltd.
offered. Phone Anne: 0434 592 065.
Licence no. 72288. Phone: 0431 576 101.
Date Claimers
HANDYMAN - ALLSORTS: home maintenance,
mowing,
gardening,
rubbish
removal
and cleaning.
Call
Sep 7: Swinging
Bridge
Community
Consultation
Meeting,
Clayton on 0401 381 436.
Community Services Hall, 6pm.
Sep 9: Diggin’It! Gardening Comp - nominations open.
Sept 10: GMFDate
Cent Sale. Claimers
Saint Mary’s, 2pm
Sept 10: Grocery Cent Sale at QCWA Hall, East St, 2pm.
Jan 24: Twilight movies in Mount Morgan! ShowingSept 18: GMF Barefoot Bowls. 1pm. Dee Bowls Club.
Meet the Robinsons. 7pm, Mount Morgan Dam.
Oct
1: “Spring Time Social” at St Marys Church, 2pm.
Jan 25: CWA Cent Sale. CWA Hall, East Street. 2pm.
Oct
State School
P&CDay
Car Boot
Sale. State
School
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Golden Mount Festival. Bush dances, line dances and
singing. Dress ‘hillbilly’. $6 entry fee (includes light
supper). Featuring Capricornia Dance Exchange.
Jan 26: Community
fun day
celebrating Australia Day.
Mount
Morgan
9:30am - 12:30pm, Mount Morgan Dam. Includes free
children’s
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donations welcome also.
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