Mount Morgan Argus Volume 13, Issue 11

Volume 13, Issue 11

www.mountmorgan.org.au

6th - 20th June 2018

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

Red Frog Biggest Morning Tea Event Pg 5

LiveLife Community Support Program Pg 3

Innocent Eve toCelebrates Perform Live - Pg 10 Local Identity her 94th Birthday - Pg 2

Mount Morgan Local, Margaret Baker’s story from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 - Page 2 for details

2018 Golden Mount Festival.

Page 2 & 3

Pages 4 & 5 for Rodeo Results Dream Comes True for Local Margaret Baker

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Margaret Baker’s Personal View of the 2018 Games After almost two years of preparation and training the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games have come and I think my favourite story is of a young man from England. gone.

I met him last year when he came to Brisbane for the In 2000 I was a volunteer at the Sydney Olympics and Commonwealth Shooting Championships, his dedication again in 2006 at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games to training was impressive.

but this was so different, to be a Technical Official at a home state competition of this magnitude was a whole I asked him would he be back for the Commonwealth Games and he replied, “No I’m not good enough to be new experience. in the team”. Well he did get into the English pistol team I was advised that my job function would be assistant and he shot well enough to qualify for the final and won Chief Range Officer (CRO) working on the 25m shooting a Bronze Medal - Wow ! I was so thrilled for him, even range, a position that I was very happy with. When we though he knocked out an Aussie on his way. all arrived at the Belmont Shooting Complex in Brisbane the 25m CRO assigned me the CRO’s position for the 25m Woman’s Pistol event. You can’t imagine how excited (and a little nervous, I might add) I was at the prospect of being in charge of this event, as this had been my ultimate goal.

The event is run over two days. Day one is official training for the athletes who if they wish to, shoot a complete match, some choose to only shoot part of the match, and day two is the actual competition. I’m happy to report that all went well - no equipment glitches, no technical errors and no athlete complaints, “very important”.

That was only two days out of the 14 days that the games went for, but the comradery between all the technical officials, range officers, volunteers and athletes was a wonderful experience andthe dedication that the athletes put into their training is quite something to observe.

Australian athletes in the shooting did particularly well at these Games. Of the five pistol events there were 5 medals won. 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze.

I think everyone saw big Dan win his gold on TV, you could not miss that beard. We are so proud of them all.

We must not forget the Gold Coast 2018 volunteers the “Games Shapers”. These people, some travelling thousands of kilometres at their own expense to take part. What a wonderful job they did.

Gold Coast 2018 has left Queensland with a wonderful legacy in that we have a number of new facilities covering a variety of sports. The Belmont Shooting Complex is an example. This complex is unique, it is the only one in the whole of Australia that can accommodate all international shooting disciplines, Full Bore Rifle, Shotgun, Small Bore Rifle and Pistol, all on electronic scoring targets.

Being involved in the 2018 Commonwealth games has certainly added to my past involvement in these competitions, but because they were held in Queensland, these games go to the top of my list as the best yet.

Photo above: The Team Leader giving the Games Shapers their tasks for the day.

Photo above: The Games Shapers (volunteers) going about their work singing and dancing!

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LiveLife Community Support Programme

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Our next Dance at Baree will be held on Saturday 23rd June. The theme will be State of Origin so all you Queenslanders out there, come dressed in your maroon but we are not biased, we will even let you in if you are in blue. Flyers with all the details will be out shortly so keep an eye out for them around town.

Our May Markets turned out to be a cool breezy day which I think kept people indoors but the sausage sizzle Stall was popular. Greg and Len are proving themselves quite proficient with their culinary skills.

Lucky stall holder on the day was Priscilla (Massage and Face Painting Stall) and winner of the fruit & vege tray was Sandy.

Pictured above: MMPAD Execuitive member Noelene Mugridge receives a cheque from LiveLife Pharmacy Gracemere.

In April 2018 LiveLife Pharmacy were delighted to assist in the amazing efforts of twenty community groups in Queensland We hope Marion will be able to be back with us next and New South Wales. $6650 was donated to not for profit month with her array of plants. organisations in the April Campaign.

Thank you to all the stall holders who braved the cold With each purchase from a LiveLife Pharmacy, customers can morning and of course the patrons who came out and nominate their favourite charity to receive a donation from supported the Baree Markets. the group and Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. were one of this rounds recipients; receiving a donation The next markets will be held on 9th June from 8.00 am of $300. Thank you to all who voted for MMPAD and to to 12 noon. See you there.

LiveLife Pharmacy Gracemere. The funds will go towards a new laptop for the Visitor Information Centre.

News From the Dee Bowls Club The Dee’s Management Council would like to extend their apologies to all those who bought tickets in the ‘Weekly’ raffle which commenced on 19th May 2018. This raffle was to be drawn on Friday 25th May however the ticket seller was unable to do so effectively during that week due to having a strong cold.

All those who bought tickets during that week were entered in the draw on Friday 1st June 2018 at the Golden Nugget Hotel at 7pm. Results are displayed with the ticket sell each week and advertised in the Mount Morgan Argus.

The ‘DEE’ would like to thank all those that contributed to the previous ‘Weekly’ raffle which raised money to assist the Bouldercombe Singers, a volunteer organisation consisting of singers from Mount Morgan (2), Bouldercombe (2), and Gracemere (3). All of them provide entertainment to residents of nursing homes in Rockhampton, Gracemere and Mount Morgan and do so mainly at their own cost. Thank you, Ladies, and we are glad the ‘DEE’ could help in some way through this donation. We sincerely hope others take up the baton to support your great local entertaining troupe.

The ‘DEE’ has now installed a GoPos (Eftpos) machine within the club to assist patrons who don’t have enough cash for payments. Visa/Mastercard transactions are accepted, except for American Express.

The “DEE’ is still maintaining to our members and visitors the lowest prices in town, even though the prices recently have risen. If you would like to join us for a ‘coldy’ at the bar or would like to play a social game of bowls, darts or cards, come join us on Fridays from 4pm and Sundays from 3pm weekly.

SEE YOU AT THE DEE. LAST DRINKS BEFORE WOWAN. 50726 Burnett Highway, Horse Creek, Mount Morgan. Between both Caravan Parks. Bookings for functions at an affordable price can be made at the Club or by phoning Robyn on 0487180073.

The ‘DEE’ Bowls Club Inc. is ALIVE & WELL. Come on down to the friendliest Club in town.

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Snip and Chip!

Access affordable desexing, vaccinations and microchipping as part of Council’s Snip and Chip initiative. Join us: Date: Sunday 24 June 2018 Time: 8am - 12pm Location: Rigarlsford Park - Elphinstone Street Pre-register: www.rrc.qld.gov.au Microchip your dog for only $10* (vouchers issued for cats) Purchase a voucher* for subsidised desexing, vaccination and microchip for your cat and dog (for eligible pension card holders)

Save money by pre-registering at www.rrc.qld.gov.au by 20 June.

*Vouchers and microchipping for RRC residents only. Microchipping available for all Rockhampton Region pet owners, not restricted to pension card holders.

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Thank you to our partner vets for supporting Rockhampton Regional Council’s Snip and Chip Initiative.

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Red Frog Put The Kettle On

Want To Become a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) or a Comissioner for Declarations?

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Queensland Justices Association (QJA) National Provider Number 31906

will deliver pre-appointed training in Rockhampton Unit JUSDEC001: Perform the Duties of a Commissioner for Declarations (CDec) and UNIT JUSJPQ001: Perform the Duties of a Justice of the Peace (Qualified (JP (QUAL)); or upgrade from CDec to JP (Qual) Red Frog 4 Early Childhood Education recently hosted a fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland. This event was our Children’s Biggest Morning High Tea held on Thursday 24th May, 2018.

Children were encouraged to wear their good clothes to experience this special event with miniature ceramic tea cups and saucers, spoons, individual milk jugs, small teapots and sugar bowls, individually made serving stands for each child, special themed tablecloths and chair backs specially made for this event.

The Red Frog educators dressed the part to wait on the children. All proceeds went to Cancer Council Queensland to raise much needed funds for Cancer research. A memorable morning for our Red Frog children and with no breakages!

over three Saturdays 7th, 14th & 21st July 2018 Enrolments close Friday 29th June 2018 For information, requirements and enrolment, see the website www.qja.com.au or free call 1800 061 423 For local help, call the Deputy Secretary of Rockhampton Branch of the Queensland Justices Association, Jane Comollatti on 0422 596 387

Are you seeking funding for a community PROJECT or EVENT?

Rockhampton Regional Council is now calling for applications for round one of the 2018/2019 Community Assistance Program.

Eligible organisations within the Rockhampton Regional Council area seeking assistance with projects or events are encouraged to apply.

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Information for applicants and application forms are available from Council’s Libraries and Customer Service Centres, online at www.rrc.qld.gov.au or by calling 4932 9000.

Applications close 5pm, 16 July 2018.

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Pride in Your Town

IT IS THE YEAR 1861.

IT IS THE YEAR 1862.

The Melbourne Cup was run for the first time, and won A Rockhampton chemist advertised opium available for 50

by Archer. to 60 shillings per pound.

There was excitement in November when gold was found on the Peak Downs, about 220 miles from Rockhampton.

The first outbreak of gold fever in Central Qld. occurred in 1858 when 15000 people rushed to Canoona, 37 miles north of Rockhampton, but most left empty handed.

Much excitement was created by the advent on July 9 of Rockhampton’s first newspaper founded by a Sydney newspaper editor, William Hitchcock Buzacott. His brother, Charles Hardie Buzacott took over the paper in 1870. The weekly Rockhampton Bulletin was printed on four pages of broadsheet and, filled with local stories, news from abroad, advertisements for local businesses and shipping news. With outstanding ownership and editorial direction from the Buzacotts (1861-80), William McIlwraith and partners (1880-1911) and the Dunn family (1911 –late 1980’s) into the modern age, the paper (which became The Morning Bulletin in 1873) became the oldest and only surviving daily newspaper in Rockhampton.

The first Masonic Hall in Rockhampton was in Quay Lane.

The Leichhardt Masonic Lodge opened on September 23 with W J Brown as Worshipful Master and around 40 brethren present.

Rockhampton’s first public primary school, the Central State School on the corner of William and Denison streets was formally opened on November 18 by the Hon the Minister for Lands and Works in the presence of a numerous assemblage.

Torrential rain at Rockhampton from March 29-30 was followed by a flood which prevented the ships Boomerang, Jeannie Dove, and others in the Fitzroy River from leaving.

The water at Yeppen rose 16 feet above the ordinary level and the steam sawmill and dwelling house of Mr Carpenter were completely submerged along with other houses.

The Brisbane Courier reported “1220 drowned sheep belonging to Mr Kentish and a flock of 1500 were lost by In 1861, Rockhampton, Australia’s oldest tropical town the Messrs Archer. was flourishing as the port and centre of the surrounding pastoral and mining districts just six years after the Archer The copper mine near Peak Downs, recently discovered brothers had become the first squatters at Gracemere. by Mr Manton, was “very favourably reported on” by the The “bustling, business-like air” of the township of Bulletin in September. almost 700 people was noted in Rockhampton’s first newspaper, The Rockhampton Bulletin.

The Present.

The above was taken from the Morning Bulletins of yesteryears and we may continue in another future article. Mount Morgan’s gold not yet discovered.

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Mount Morgan Pioneers in Pictures

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by Catherine McIntosh descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan

Elisa Hall

Mrs. Hall was a native of Victoria. She was the eldest daughter of the late George Kirk ... of South Yarra, who was born in Yorkshire, England, but came to Victoria in 1839. Throughout her life she gave practical expression to her large-hearted benevolence, and when on the death of her husband ..., she acquired immense wealth, she sought competent advice as to how she could best devote the greater part of it to the benefit and relief of her fellow-citizens in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, the States with which her husband and herself had been most closely connected’ (The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.: 1848-1957), 15 February 1916). c. 1890 / Melbourne-born Eliza Rowdon Hall (née Kirk) (18471916) / Philanthropist / Sydney resident / Daughter of Victorian pastoralist, George Kirk ( -1882), and Elizabeth Wippell ( -1901) / Wife of Walter Russell Hall (1831-1911), original director and shareholder of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1886 to 1911 / Founder of the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust* in 1912 through a donation of one million sterling. *For more information, visit the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust at http://www.wehalltrust.org.au.

Photographer unknown.

Photograph from the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

Banjo Mandolin

by Graeme Meade

I picked this up a few weeks ago, it’s a Banjo Mandolin or a Banjolin. It was owned by the same family for 88 years and was second hand when they got it.

Banjo Mandolins were first made in the late 1800s, in the USA. This instrument has the name Cuckoo on it. There are no records of any manufactures in Australia called Cuckoo, but there are none overseas as well, so I assume that this is made in Australia. It could have been made overseas, sent here and badged Cuckoo (like so many products today). The tail piece at bottom has got “ English Made” on it, but only refers to that part. They are not easy to come by but are sort after by people that collect old musical instruments.

The heyday of this type of instrument was the early 20th century, used by bluegrass, folk, country music groups. For an acoustic instrument it is quite loud. It has eight strings, paired together like a mandolin. The back is made of wood, as well as the outside frame, the resonator. The metal part inside of that is called the pot, the drum head that covers that looks like it is made from a pig skin. It has a wooden moveable bridge on it.

It’s a nice old piece and has seen the inside of many venues around Mount Morgan in the early days of the town.

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Supporting local businesses means employing locals

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A Letter From Carol Malivoire

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The Orange Dot Movie Review

By Larry at Fox Video

The Shape of Water

Guillermo Del Toro is a force of nature, a filmmaker extraordinaire and a cinematic genius, a director, a screen writer, a producer, a novelist and a special effects makeup artist; he started as a child in Mexico making his own short films, later going on to film school and then studying special effects under a master of the trade, Dick Smith He has since been responsible for, as a writer, director or producer (and often all three) such great films as CRONOS, PANS LABYRINTH (If you haven’t seen it, you must), MIMIC, BLADE 2, HELLBOY 1,2 & 3, KUNG FU PANDA 2 & 3, COWBOYS & ALIENS, PUSS IN BOOTS, THE HOBBIT 1,2 & 3, THE PACIFIC RIM, (working on No. 2 as we speak) CRIMSON PEAK and now his latest triumph, the dark sci-fi fantasy, THE SHAPE OF WATER (to name just a few). In his spare time, he also writes and directs video games.

Dee Home Grown Festival is not far away now and there’s still time for you to put your market stall application in.

Let’s show the attendees the array of talent we have in our town and region. Come along to a day out at Mount Morgan CBD with show stopping performances, demonstrations, entertainment, workshops, kids’ activities, markets, food and lots more. This event is not to be missed! For more information please call 49382312.

Or email your stall application interest in to: mmpad. events@gmail.com

“We’ve had such a wonderful response from our local and regional aspiring artists to showcase their various art forms at this event. With free stall sites, this is a perfect opportunity for all to display and sell their work and promote their organisation, business, club or group” said THE SHAPE OF WATER has won a swag of awards, not the Dee Home Grown Festival coordinator Heike Steinberger, least of which were the Oscars - The Academy Awards MMPAD executive member. for Best Picture AND Best Director this year. Add to those The Golden Lion in Venice, The Golden Globe, The BAFTA “This event will bring in an increase of visitor numbers Award, The Critic’s Choice and The Directors’ Guild of with radio advertising, various news paper promotions, social media and local posters happening up until event America Award... Very well received. date. We hope to see you at Dee Home Grown Festival on THE SHAPE OF WATER is an incredible film that deserves all Sunday 24th June. Plenty in store for a fun day outdoors!” of its accolades and awards. It is another worldly, dark fairy The event is envisaged to adopt the picnic in the park tale set in Cold War era America. atmosphere with pop up stalls of various produce, sales In the hidden high security government laboratory where and displays, live art demonstrations under marquees, she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of kids’ fun corner, live demonstrations from local business routine and isolation. One of the very few friends she has is “Rocky Instincts”, and performances by a variety of artists throughtout the day. her co-worker and mentor Zelda (Octavia Spencer).

When Elisa and Zelda one day stumble upon a highly classified secret government experiment, their lives are forever changed... radically. Note: Pay particular attention to Elisa’s back-story early in the piece and bear that in mind as the story unfolds.

THE SHAPE OF WATER is also blessed with the performances of two of our favourites, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins. We were so engrossed that the two hours it ran felt like twenty minutes, and it is well worth the MA15+ rating for “strong themes, violence and a sex scene”.

Invitation is open for all to attend and enjoy the family day out. Food and Drink vendors will be available at the event including a wide range of local businesses open to cater for you within close proximity to the event itself.

The Dee Home Grown Festival will be the first event for the newly introduced “Lively Morgan Street” events initiative through Advance Rockhampton, Rockhampton Regional Council within the upgraded street scape of Mount Morgan’s CBD.

MMPAD would like to thank Rockhampton Regional Council Definitely must watch it again. THE SHAPE OF WATER... for funding for this event and Advance Rockhampton for their Art Work and promotion of the event.

Loved it!

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5 tonne tipper truck Excavator & Kanga Tractor, Slasher & Poison Sprayer Licenced Poisons Contractor

The Railway Hotel

Drive Through Bottle Shop Meals Fri $12 Roasts-6pm-8pm Raffles Friday Night

Saturday Afternoon 2.30pm Third Sunday each month 3pm RAOB Raffles 90 James Street Mount Morgan Phone: 49 381 082

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Sandi is Mount Morgan’s funeral consultant and is available for all funeral advice.

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

Buy Local - Support Local Business!

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AGM NOTICE

Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD)

WEDNESDAY 27th JUNE 2018 - 5.30PM

Mount Morgan Railway Complex 1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan Q 4714 Nominations for executive are to be received for posting by Tuesday 12th June 2018 at 4pm.

Proxy votes to be addressed to the Secretary in a sealed envelope and received by Tuesday 26th June 2018 at 2pm. Voting or proxy voting is for Financial Members Only.

Secretary Audrey Crawford

MOUNT MORGAN FUNERALS

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Sorry for any inconvenience to my valued customers.

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MP Delivers Good News for Unemployed Locals This week the Member for Mirani has travelled the Southern part of his electorate with the focus of his trip centred on employment prospects and economic growth in the regions.

Mr Andrew has been in talks with representatives from the Rockhampton branches of Teys Australia and JBS Australia in hopes of finding employment for people in the local area. While he is concerned with staggeringly high unemployment rates in the Mount Morgan area, he says that his discussions with representatives of the companies who employ staff to work in the meatworks industry were promising.

“Representatives from the companies who employ meatworks staff in Rockhampton have said that they’re very willing to employ local people and skill them for the positions by putting them through training programs. It’s a great entry level opportunity for people who are seeking employment, and from there they can learn a new skillset and progress up the ladder.”

Mr Andrew is also looking into possible methods of transport for Mount Morgan residents who are interested in finding employment in Rockhampton.

“It might only be a small step in bringing the unemployment figure down for the area, but it’s a small step in the right direction” Mr Andrew said.

Last month Mr Andrew wrote to the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games, the Hon Kate Jones. He outlined his concerns and asked the Minister what could be done in order to progress developments for the regional area of Mount Morgan, in particular the Mount Morgan Mine, Fireclay Caves and Dairy Creek Steam Train and Locomotive Tours.

He continues to push for assistance to revive the aforementioned projects in the Mount Morgan area which are necessary for economic growth.

Stephen Andrew MP Member for Mirani

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CLASSIFIEDS

SAVE THE DATE!

June 6: Queensland Day. June 7: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 5:00pm for 6:00pm start. (Details Pg 15) June 9: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8:00am -12 noon.

June 11: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start. (Details Pg 15) June 16: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. 8am Start. Gordon Street. (Also open Friday 15th at 9am) June 16: Masonic Lodge Cent Sale. 2pm Start. Masonic Lodge Gordon Street Mount Morgan. Ph: 0428 469 341.

June 18: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start. (Details Pg 15) June 18: Biggest Morning Tea. 10:00am. Masonic Hall, Gordon Street. (Details pg 6).

June 22: MMSHS Variety Night. 6:00pm. Show starts 6:30pm. Manual Arts MPA building back of school. Entry $2 Adults, $1 students, $5 for families. Sausage sizzle & soft drinks on sale.

June 24: Dee Home Grown Festival. Mount Morgan CBD. 10am-4pm. (Details Pg 11) June 25: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start. (Details Pg 15) June 30: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale & Multi Draw & Raffles. 2pm QCWA Hall East Street, Mount Morgan.

July 7: GMFA Disco. St. Mary’s Church Hall. 6:00-9:30pm July 8-15: Naidoc Week Celebrations.

July 13th &14th: Central Qld Motor Aporting Club Inc. (C.Q.M.S.C) Gold Rush Sprint Race.

July 14: Baree School of Arts Markets. 8:00am - 12 noon.

July 14: Blue Care Trash & Treasure. 8am Start. Gordon Street. (Also open Friday 13th July 9am.)

July 19: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 5:00pm for 6:00pm start. (Details Pg 15) July 23: GMFA Bingo. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Gordon Street. 9:00am for 10:00am start. (Details Pg 15) July 28: QCWA Grocery Cent Sale & Raffles. 2pm. QCWA Hall, East Street.

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See us at the MMPAD Office Railway Museum & Visitor Info Centre 1 Railway Parade Phone: 4938 2312 or email: mmpad@bigpond.com

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Wednesday, 20th June, 2018 All inclusions required by Wednesday, 13th June, 2018 Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com