Mount Morgan Argus Volume 12, Issue 17

Volume 12, Issue 17

www.mountmorgan.org.au

20th September - 4th October 2017

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

Travelling in Style - Pg 6

LAC & QAS Fundraising Afternoon - Pg 7

Local Identity Celebrates her 94th Congratulations Graham Roberts Birthday Pg 2 - Pg 7

Clean Sweep at Grand Finals For MMSHS Mount Morgan High win 3 out of 3 in Grand Final Sweep. Story Page 4

Sara Storer Tickets can be purchased from Mount Morgan Tourist Information Centre, 1 Railway Parade or online at “Rockhampton Tickets�

The Bar will be operating

Legend and the Locals 7th October 2017 Mount Morgan School of Arts Doors open 6pm

$35 per Adult $15 Per Child

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History & Reflections

Pride in your Town

The late historian of Central Queensland, Dr. Lorna McDonald wrote many books on the history of Central Queensland and includes much on Mount Morgan. The following is the first paragraph in her book “Rockhampton” published in 1981 on Mount Morgan and the district.

Marvellous Mountain:The Mount Morgan Story.

Mount of Sorrow.

The story of Mount Morgan began millions of years ago in a geological sense, but the discovery in recent times of a dinosaur’s footprint on a rocky hill adjoining the mine, and of a fossilized ichthyoid (fish) in a mine excavation, show that the area was once the habitat of ancient living creatures. Aboriginals of the Bayali tribe also hunted in the hills and valleys thousands of years before the first Europeans crossed the range in 1853. About one hundred years have passed since white man first began chipping the strange black stone on the summit of the mountain, but by 1979 where the ancient landmark once stood there was a quarry 326.14 metres deep.

The mountain of gold, only thirty-eight kilometres south-west of Rockhampton, kept its secret for another twenty four years after the Canoona rush. This seems strange as Rockhampton was known to be the centre of extensive gold bearing country which had been worked for most of those years. Many miners and fossickers roamed through the Dee Ranges before and after the proclamation of the Crocodile Creek Gold Field in 1866, but they were looking for alluvial gold and even those who later admitted walking over the mountain top did not recognise the precious metal in the strange black boulders. “Anyone to have suggested the possibility of finding gold in a lump or ironstone would have been laughed to scorn for his verdant notions about mining” wrote Sykes in 1893.

That is exactly what did happen to the several men who tried to interest mining “Experts” in the stone prior to 1882, but nature played an ironic trick on all those who dismissed the black stone with its minute flecks of glistening metal as fools’ gold. In June 1882 the Morgan Brothers did heed the story of gold on Ironstone Mountain (as it was called then) and so became its official discoverers, naming their claim Mount Morgan as to prove the point. Within five years of their claims being pegged, the mine was world famous and soon to be proclaimed the most wonderful discovery of modern days. At the same time there were men and women who already knew it as the Mount of Sorrow, while others were to experience this later. “The Mount of Sorrow was a tragic find for a number of people” wrote the son of an original partner in the Mount Morgan Syndicate, “It broke some of Rockhampton’s best citizens”.

Discovery.

“It is to the writer of fiction in the future that what must be termed the mythology of Mount Morgan must be left… the tale of the finding this marvellous mountain of rich ore, with all its manifold shades of fact and fiction, pure romance and semi-truths, is not within our present scope”….William H. Dick, editor of the Rockhampton’s Northern Argus, made this comment in 1887 in one of his earliest publications about the mine. Because the principals included powerful, respected local men already on the way to becoming millionaires he could not be more explicit, but as everyone already knew, the discovery of the ore body parodied the “Apple Pie” nursery rhyme. Mackinlay found it; Gordon revealed it; Morgan mined it. William Mackinlay was the first man to be profoundly affected by the gold of Mount Morgan. Others saw and handled the auriferous stone on its summit, but he appears to have been the first to realize that is contained gold and to receive an income from it. In the end the gold was the cause of great sorrow in the Mackinlay Family.

Think Clean Be Tidy

Legend and the Locals - Featuring Sara Storer

Will Hearn is a solo, multi-instrumentalist from the Capricorn Coast. He uses his loop pedal to harmonize vocals and guitar to bring to the audience a smooth and atmospheric sound.

Will uses his music and his song writing as a platform to connect people together and into their hearts.

Local Performers: Mount Morgan High School Mount Morgan Primary School Lynette Anstey Stevie Singer Jodie Nichols Cambo & Hambo Taliesha Harris

Cold Handle Sad Iron

By Graeme Meade

From the Welfare Green

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Welfare Bowls Club have recently received a $7,500 grant through the Qld Governments, Gambling Community Benefit Fund. This money will be used to purchase a ride on mower to keep the club surrounds nice and tidy and for around 10 sets of Lawn bowls which will be suitable for High School students and Junior bowlers.

Many thanks to Wally and Sandra Edwards for organizing the grant and thank you to the Gambling Benefit Fund for providing the funds.

Over the last 3 months the Mount Morgan High School has had Lawn Bowls as a choice for their school sports and 2 of the students have been selected to play in a Central Queensland team to be playing I’ve told stories about irons before, maybe this in Brisbane. Congratulations Ernie Tull and Davin Plummer and we one will be the last, but it is the oldest, iron that hope you enjoy the life experience and continue on with the sport is. in the future.

This type of iron was manufactured from 1871.

The iron in the photo had been used for a door stop for as long as the home owners can remember.

Anybody who would like a game, we play social bowls on Sundays from 9am and Tuesdays from 1pm. For further information and photos look us up on Facebook as Mount Morgan Welfare Bowls Club. New and old players are very much wanted!

MMPAD News

The term “sad” is Old English for “solid”, sad irons probably started to be used in the 1600s; The end of 2017 is rapidly drawing closer and we look forward to the they were a solid casting with a handle people last few months of this year being filled with exciting events for the would cover with rags to stop from getting community. burned.

On Wednesday the 4th October, MMPAD will be hosting a workshop These irons were placed directly on a stove to for talented locals to collaborate with professional artists including heat it up. Unfortunately sad irons did not hold Sara Storer, Kate Leahey, Will Hearn and our local Peter Camm. their heat very well.

This is a unique opportunity for musicians to attend this free event In 1871 Mrs Mary Florence Potts patented and perform at the Locals and the Legends Concert on Saturday 7th an iron called a “Cold Handle Sad Iron”. This October at the School of Arts. iron was still heated on the stove, but it has a Doors will open at 6pm with entertainment commencing from wooden handle that can be detached. So this 6.10pm. We look forward to performances from the Mount Morgan iron was sold with 3 bases, the removable Central State School and Mount Morgan High School on the night. wooden handle and a stand.

So come along and support our talented youth of Mount Morgan.

Tickets are available from the MMPAD office with cash or online at Mrs Potts was really on a winner with this iron, “Rockhampton Tickets”. it became very popular. It revolutionised ironing clothes in the late 1800s, unfortunately for Mrs The MMPAD annual Cent Sale is on the 28th October at the School Potts it was so popular that is was copied by of Arts, commencing at 2pm. As usual there will be great prizes and other manufacturers. a fun afternoon for all.

I cannot tell who manufactured this iron; the writing has been rusted out making it unreadable, so I cannot date it. It would be 100 to 140 years old. The good thing is someone found it years ago, cleaned it up and painted it, making it a good old survivor.

It’s time to start working on your Christmas Tree entries for the Annual Christmas Tree Festival on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December 2017, at the School of Arts. This event will start at 5.30pm and continue until 8.30pm, with local entertainment, stalls, food, amusement rides, a visit from Santa and Mrs Clause and much more.

For stall bookings or for more information, give the MMPAD office a call on 49 382 312 or pop down to see the friendly staff.

If you have a story you’d like to submit for the next edition of the Mount Morgan Argus contact Sunday 15th October is “Gone Fishing Day” and what better location MMPAD on 07 49 382 312 would you find to do so, than our own Mount Morgan Dam. or

Email - mmpad@bigpond.com

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Mount Morgan High’s Grand Final Sweep Last Wednesday night 6th September, the three Mount Morgan High School Rugby League teams headed to Browne Park to contest their grand finals.

The Juniors, Years 7 and 8 played Heights College. They went out to a 26-6 lead at half time and went on to win 42-18. Best on the ground was Josh Grange and he was well supported

by Callum Van Drumel, Zeypher Jacobsen and Latrell Hayden.. this completed an undefeated year for this team coached by Jason Grange.

Pictured above - Junior team:

Back left: Brody Moore, Cody Brown, Eli Tanna, Cameron Long, Alexander Connolly, Latrell Hayden, Zephyr Jacobson, Jesse Tyne, Ben Barlow, Coach Jason Grange Front left: Joshua Grange, Connor Evans, Callum Van Dreumel, Layne Gibson, Luken McFarlane

In the Intermediate game, years 9&10, Mount Morgan High took on TCC. (The Cathedral College). This is a division where Mount Morgan have had difficulty getting numbers.

Three year 8 students, Josh, Callum and Latrell filled in to give us the required numbers. Montell Oram led his side outstandingly so that by half time he and Josh had scored, the score was 18-4.

However 2 tries to TCC in the second half made for a very close match until Locky McKay and Josh Grange scored late to seal it 28-16. Man of the Match was Nick Van Drumel and he was well supported by Montell Oram, Josh Grange, Kye Leisha and Lachy McKay. The Open played Yeppoon State High. Yeppoon got off to a flying start, leading Mount Morgan 8-0 after sixteen minutes.

Tyler Toby scored a try just before half time to see us down 4-8 at the break.

Pictured Above - Intermediate Team

Back left: Tom Barlow, Callum Van Dreumel, Montell Oram,

Joshua Grange, Nicholas Van Dreumel, Matthew Turner, Kye-Juan Leisha, Noah Stewart, Coach Kev Crawford Front left: Ronan Holohan, Lachlan Mackay, Latrell Hayden, Michael Schneider, Brayden Wilkes-Hayden, Cody Smith

In the second half Hayden Campion scored after 9 minutes to even it up at 8-8. It wasn’t until seven minutes from full time that Locky Buckton scored and Tyler Toby converted to hit the front for the first time, 14-8.

With four minutes to go Lane Evans scored an incredible individual try from 35 metres out, with Tyler again converting to finish 20-8.

Player of the game was Reece Jones and every player in the team played extremely well against a very strong Yeppoon side.

A large crowd of supporters was on hand and the roof of the grandstand was almost raised by the cheering. Well done Mount Morgan High and coach Mr Kevin Crawford.

Photographs courtesy of Postcard Perfect Photography.

Pictured left - Open team

Back left: Bailey de Groot Hansen, Lane Evans, Zane Smith, Jayden Ferguson, Nicholas Sharp, Seth Warry Middle left: Coach Patrick Fortesque, Reece Jones, Blake Wanchap, Alonzo Satrick, Joshua McDougall, Bailey Standen, Hayden Campion, Zachary Somerfield, Jayden Roberts, Coach Kev Crawford Front left: Davin Plummer, Tyler Toby, Mitch Breitkreutz, Montell Oram, Lachlan Buckton

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Where: St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan Doors Open: Days 9 a.m. for 10 a.m. start Nights 6.30 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start LUCKY DOOR PRIZE

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Some spend whole lifetimes searching for happiness.

But whether you’re out on the water any chance you get, or haven’t been out for longer than you’d care to admit, you already know the secret to happiness is the simplest thing of all… fishing.

It’s the freedom and the fresh air, the silence of waiting for a bite that’s eons older than any ‘meditation’. The adrenalin rush of reeling in not just a catch, but the catch. The time spent connecting with your oldest mates and your littlest of little ones.

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Further information please contact Tileea 0401 949 041

Which is why we want to get every Australian to pick up a rod, get together a crew and get out on the water for the first ever Gone Fishing Day on Sunday October 15.

Make your plan and register today for your chance to win great prizes. https://gonefishingday.org/register/ Why not head up to the Mount Morgan Dam on Sunday the 15th October to see what you can catch?

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On the 11th of September 2017 the team at the Railway Museum were delighted to receive a visit from the Brisbane Ford V8 Club. The Group have been travelling Queensland in their V8 Fords ranging from the 1930’s to 1960’s models.

After a visit to the local bakery and a tour of the town the V8 Ford Club headed on their way to Biloela then will be stopping at Miles on their way back home to Brisbane.

The V8 Fords, including a 1938 Ford Truck, 1934 Ford Roadster and a 1951 Ford Coupe, had been fully restored to their former glory . Unfortunately they could not stay in town for the Annual Motors of the Mount Show coming up on the 24th of September but said they would be sure to visit again in the near future.

History at the Historical Railway Barbara and William Lester, (pictured left), from McCrae in Victoria visited the Tourist Information Centre on Thursday 7th September 2017. Barbara is the Granddaughter of William Aplin Esq. who was the Principal and Secretary of the Mount Morgan Technical College from 1916 to 1928. Naturally a visit to the Mount Morgan High School (formerly The Technical College) was on the agenda for Barbara.

A photograph of her Grandfather is on the wall in the stairwell at the School.

Barbara was delighted to be given information on William’s children, in particular the boys, Alex, George, Graeme, John and William Malcomson who attended the Boys School in Mount Morgan.

News from Dee River Oldies

Everyone enjoyed the Pensioners’ Seniors’ Week Morning Tea, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday, August 15th. Quite a few prizes were won in the Multi- draw, and we didn’t do too badly with the Trivia questions either.

On Wednesday August 30th, we had 65 people attend our Damper at the Mount Morgan Dam for Senior’s Week. (See picture bottom right). We were sorry not to have our Long-Stay patients from the Hospital visit again this year due to the Flu, but it was nice to have members from 60 & Better Rockhampton attend.

As usual we had great entertainment from Bruce of “Sounds Good”, pictured top right with wife Jenny.

The winners of the raffles on the day were Robert Cahill - 1st prize - $25 breakfast tray, and Rosemary Hoffman who doubled up and won both 2nd and 3rd prizes of two $20 breakfast trays.

Our next meeting is Tuesday Sept, 19th, and the next morning tea is Wednesday Sept, 27th. Why not come and join us? For further details phone Margaret on 49 381 705.

LAC & QAS Afternoon Fundraiser

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On Saturday the 9th September the Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) and the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) celebrated 125 years with a Multi Draw Afternoon at the Mount Morgan School of Arts.

The Afternoon kicked off with a free sausage sizzle at 1.30pm. Cambo and Hamo provided the music while Debbie Rose Boutique showed off the latest in ladies fashions.

The event was to raise funds for the LAC and all money raised is used to purchase equipment for the Mount Morgan Ambulance Station.

Prizes were donated by Carol Stock and Heather Barker. Thank you to all who attended or assisted in any way.

The LAC committee for 2017 is Brian Glover, Kerri Lodewikus, Lyn Thomas, Rosemary Izzard, Ruth Summers and John Goodwin. The Committee is working towards offering non certificate first aid courses in the New Year, which will equip participants with the knowledge to provide basic care until the Ambulance arrives.

Rodeo Horse Sports Fun Day

The Mount Morgan Rodeo Association held another successful Horse Sports Fun Day at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds on Saturday the 16th September 2017.

In conjunction with the QAS and LAC celebrations of 125 years, the Queensland Ambulance Service has recognised the outstanding work of 38 officers and volunteers from across the region.

In among these devoted people is Mount Morgan’s own, Graham Roberts. Graham received his award for 30 years of service. The love of the job, his family and the need to help those who need it most is what keeps him going.

Congratulations Graham!

Usually every second month young locals are given the opportunity to bring their horses along for a fun day. These events not only assist the Rodeo Assosiation to raise funds, it also gives the young people of Mount Morgan another activity for their spare time at the week-ends.

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Mount Morgan community invited to name Streetscape elements

Mount Morgan residents are being asked to help name four new seating shelters which are being installed on Morgan Street as part of the $1.9 million revitalisation of the CBD. Deputy Mayor and Parks Committee Chair Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the idea was well received by residents at a meeting held in the town last week.

“The shade shelters are going to reflect the local shop facades which will link the new works with the existing historical architecture in the main street. Each shelter will feature a name which is of significance to the Mount Morgan community. This is an excellent way of helping this project tell the rich history of Mount Morgan,” Cr Rutherford said.

“There have many a number of influential people who were pioneers of Mount Morgan and we would love to hear from as many residents as possible with their suggestions.

Some of the names put forward so far include William Mackinlay, Walter and Eliza Hall, Calliungal, Morgan Bros., Gordon Bros and Bungoona.”

“The project is at a really exciting a bit like a duck on a pond – calm on the surface but busy underneath as crews have been finalising all the underground infrastructure and works.

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“This revitalisation supported through the Works for Queensland Program and the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program, is delivering employment and economic development opportunities that may otherwise not materialise.” Residents who wish to make a submission on the naming of the shelters can do so by emailing enquiries@rrc.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 22 55 77

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Motors on the Mount SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2017 9AM MOUNT MORGAN SHOW GROUNDS

The Mount Morgan Rodeo Association, in conjunction with the All Classic Motor Club will be holding their Annual Car Show on Saturday the 24th September 2017, at the Mount Morgan Show Grounds. The event is open to all makes, from hot rods, classics, new and old muscle cars and bikes. Trophies will be awarded across twelve catagories.

Entry to the show is free to competitors and $2 for the public.

There will be plenty to see and do with market stalls and a swap meet on the day. Errol Baker said. “We’ve had wonderful support from Grantley Jack through NRG Industrial. Grunta, being raised in Mt Morgan was keen to help sponsor the show. Trad Duffy from AOK upholstery is another sponsor”.

If you’d like to book a stall it’s $10 per site and it’s advisable to get in early to guarantee a good spot. To book a stall, register your car or bike, or for further information, contact Errol Baker on 0488 240 368.

The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

COLOSSAL

Not only is it good, but it’s fresh and new - unlike anything I’ve seen before.

Many romances are rewritten romances...Science fiction films are often rewritten westerns, and some westerns are rewritten Japanese Samurai movies. However, we can’t think of a single story we’ve seen or read that resembles COLOSSAL (although I’m sure they’re out there somewhere, they must be rare), and what’s more it is beautifully written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo, and very well played by Tim Blake Nelson, Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis and Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey).

Gloria is an ordinary woman who

likes to party. After losing her job and being kicked out of their apartment by her boyfriend she is forced to leave her life in New York and move back to her hometown... Back to her childhood friends, like Oscar.

When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying the Capital City of South Korea, Seoul (like the poor guys don’t have enough monsters to deal with), Gloria gradually comes to realize that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon.

As events begin to spin out of control Gloria decides to share the knowledge of her discovery with her friends, and then she must determine why her

seemingly insignificant existence has such a COLOSSAL effect on the fate of the world.... And should she have told Oscar?

COLOSSAL is rated M for “mature themes, violence and coarse language”, and that’s about right, but it’s only just north of a PG13 to my mind so make your own judgement based on your knowledge of your own kids.

Running for around one hour and forty-five minutes, COLOSSAL was truly a breath of fresh air... Loved it!

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Contact Sandi for more information and competitive prices with burials, cremations or prepaid funerals.

Sandi Wood your local consultant Phone: 4922 1269 fmckfunerals@live.com.au

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Christmas Tree Festival - Friday & Saturday 8th & 9th December 2017 Taking Stall Bookings Now - Get Your Trees Ready

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping Phone Des: 0447 275 402

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Do you have an hour or two spare, enjoy meeting people and would like to promote our great town to visitors?

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Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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by Catherine McIntosh ‘Mr. Wesley Hall was one of the most popular men with all classes that ever resided in the district’ (Morning Bulletin, 2 December 1901).

Picture of Wesley Hall c. 1900 / Melbourne / Last known portrait of English-born James Wesley (‘Wesley’) Hall (1839-1901) / General manager of the Mount Morgan [gold mining] Syndicate from 1884 to 1886 (successor to Ned Morgan) / First general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1886 to 1891 / First mayor of Mount Morgan from 1890 to 1891 / Benefactor of Saint Mary’s Anglican Church, Mount Morgan, in 1889 or earlier / Benefactor, together with his wife, Mary Dora Frederica (‘Dora’) Hall (née Dempster) (1864-1895), of the Wesley Hall Cup to the Mount Morgan British Association Football [Soccer] Union in 1894.

Photograph by Johnstone, O’Shannessy and Co., Melbourne.

Photograph from the Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918), 12 January 1901 p. 23, National Library of Australia.

Next issue: Wesley Hall update - a rare discovery.

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ABN: 31 137 990 786

QBCC: 15046156

ABN: 38 615 401 486

Biloela Office: 07 4992 6552

RSVP Helen - 0449 688 516 or Maggie - 0490 333 608

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SAVE THE DATE!

Sept 23: Mt. Morgan Central State School P & C Cent Sale Fundraiser. Doors Open 12.30pm for 2pm start. School of Arts. Ph 0473256549 for more info or to donate.

Sept 24: Mt. Morgan Rodeo Assoc. presents Motors on The Mount. 9am. Mount Morgan Show Grounds.

Oct 4: Workshop for Sara Storer Concert. Uniting Church Hall. 1.00pm - 5pm. Phone 07 49 382 312 for details.

Oct 5: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

Oct 7: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. Gordon St. 8am-Noon.

Affordable clothing and much more.

Oct 7: Bouldercombe Liberty Trick & Riding Show. Opens 5pm. Bouldercombe Show Grounds. Phone 0427381725 Oct 7: Legend & The Locals with Sara Storer. School of Arts. From 6pm. Bar operating. Hot food available.

Oct 12: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

Oct 14: Baree Markets, Car Boot Sale. 8am- Noon.

Oct 14: Rotary Decandent Afternoon Tea. 1.30pm. Baree School of Arts. Razorback Road. Phone 0449688516.

Oct 19: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church hall, Gordon St. Doors open 9am - play starts 10am.

Oct 28: MMPAD Cent Sale. School of Arts - 2pm.

Oct 28: MMCSS P&C present a Spooktacular Twightlight Family Fair. $2 entry. Rides, haunted house, stalls, sausage sizzle. All Welcome.

Oct 28: 5pm Trick or Treat Town walk. Leaving from front of NewsXpress - 5pm sharp. Wear your Halloween Costumes and bring a bottle of water.

WATTLE TREES

Due to weather conditions, the wattle seedlings kindly donated

by Golden Mount Nursery were not ready in time to give away on Wattle Day. These should be ready in approximately 3 weeks.

If you would like a Wattle seedling phone 49 382 312.

Open 10:00am - 8:pm Tuesday - Sunday

CLASSIFIEDS PAINTER: Semi retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488104774 or 0488105257. QBCC No75608.

GUNS & AMMUNITION: MOUNT MORGAN. ERIC J. STEVENSON. Dealer Licence 5000149.

PHONE 0417006591 ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10am to 8pm.

PHONE 49 382 451 Monday to Friday.

Golden Mount Nursery will be setting up with some of their roses and plant stock at 16 Hall Street South, Mount Morgan on the 24th of September from 10am-2pm.

Eftpos Available. Phone 4938 2296 for more details Desktop Computer, Monitors & Keyboards for sale.

Various prices - Call Travis 0478110714 Toshiba Notebook Laptop, Windows 7, 320 HDD, 4GB RAM, Wifi, Good Condition $200 Phone 0478110714 Laptops For Sale: Freshly installed Windows 7 & 8 from $120 - $200. Phone 0478110714 For Sale: Australian Wertheim upright Piano with music stool. Iron Frame, in good condition. 0417740745 For Sale: Bore Water Jack Pump. Phone 0417740745 MOUNT MORGAN PLAY GROUP

9.30am - 11.30am The Hub in Morgan Street Wednesday - Morning Tea & Activities Provided Rodeo Raffle Results Fathers Day - 1st PrizeHayley Stewart (Black C98), 2nd Prize - Kaleb Maher (Red B65) Pick a No- Card - Jill Bryant (3)

The Calliungal Rural Fire Brigade AGM & Public Rural Fire Levy Meeting Saturday 7th October 2017 9am All Welcome Next Argus: Wednesday, 4th October, 2017 If you have something you’d like included in this issue, please note that all inclusions are required by Wednesday 27th September 2017.

Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com