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Volume 11, Issue 3

25 February - 10 March, 2016

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

Mount Morgan celebrates new school leaders- pg 3

A flashback to February 2015 - pg 6

Local celebrations - pg 12

It’s no secret our Dam is the place to kick back Rockhampton youngster Juliet Horton and her family were among the hundreds to soak up the sunshine at the Mount Morgan Dam on Sunday – the chosen area for the latest installment of “Secret Sunday”, a pop up event hosted by the Regional Promotions Unit of Rockhampton Regional Council.

See page 4 for story.

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Last edition we told you about the Brewster family and that Athol, the third son, was the academic one. Here is a brief summary of his educational life, but the full story is available at the Tourist Information Centre at the Railway Complex and hopefully at the Mount Morgan Library in the near future.

After completing his primary, his intermediate, and half of his secondary education respectively at the local State Schools in Mount Morgan, challenges for Athol’s career began. In that era, the Senior Public examination was not available at the High School. Athol’s father decided that Athol would become either an electrical at MML or a clerk with the Queensland Railways. For Athol however, his desire was to become a primary school teacher.

When it became evident that there was a chronic shortage of teachers of teachers after the war, it became possible to train a teacher if the candidate had secured merely a Junior pass, instead of a Senior pass. This was the path that Athol took. Early in his studies, his teacher training was interrupted for three months while he did his compulsory National Service Training; that being completed, he enrolled at the Teachers’ Training College to further the quest for his chosen goal. He was surprised to find that the first examinations would take place three weeks after he had enrolled, but he succeeded in all three subjects being tested. In the internal examinations in the December of that year, he passed in every subject. It was another twenty years before he returned to formal study.

Between January, 1954 and December, 1967, Athol taught in eight different schools in rural Queensland, but in January, 1968 he travelled to India to teach there for the next four years.

On his return to Australia, he joined the staff of the Overseas Service Bureau which was not far from the University of Melbourne, where he hoped eventually to enroll in the Department of Indian Studies. In order for this to occur, he gained a mature age matriculation, which entitled him to begin his chosen course of study in January, 1975. Four years later, he had graduated with a Bachelor of Education. Throughout most of this period, Athol had supported himself as a part-time primary school teacher. In January, 1966, he moved to Brisbane, his having spent 28 years away from his home territory.

Before he had left Melbourne, Athol had been offered a job as a filing clerk in an interstate architectural firm.

Part of his role was to rewrite what had been considered the unsatisfactory history of a large shire in the Brisbane district. His working on this project reinforced his longheld belief that his premier scholarly interest was in research. To follow this approach to study, Athol became a candidate for a Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Queensland. His 100,000+ word thesis looked at the practice of Hinduism in both Brisbane and Sydney. In July, 2008, Athol gained the title of Doctor (Ph.D.) some six months after his 78th birthday.

Athol is gratified that education at the local Central State Primary School, 1939-1945, and at the State Intermediate School, 1946-1947, both of them in Mount Morgan, equipped him to reach the heights of academic success.

No sibi sed omibus.

Mount Morgan State High School welcomes 2016 Leaders

The Mount Mogan State High School’s doors first opened in February 1912, with Headmaster Mr. H. Tompkys welcoming the new students.

Many things have changed in our town since then, but Queensland’s first high school continues in proud tradition.

Last Friday, saw Mount Morgan State High hold a dual celebration - marking its 104th birthday as well as officially announcing the 2016 school leaders.

The school’s senior students carried out the ceremony which was attended by past and present students, proud parents and community members and representatives.

The leadership team discussed the process they undertook to become leaders and were inducted into the student leadership network.

Former student, teacher and Senior Mistress, Irene Sturgess was guest speaker of the day and spoke about her memories of the school and encouraged the new class of 2016.

Also in attendance were special guests Mayor of Rockhampton Region Margaret Strelow, and Councillors Cherie Rutherford and Ellen Smith.

Principal Trevor Rickerrt, Mayor Strelow, Cr Rutherford and Cr Smith presented the School Captains, Leaders and Student Representatives with their badges.

School Captains announced for 2016 were Jaiden Standen and Zara Benjamin. The induction proved almost a family tradition for Zara, with father, Jeffery school captain of Mount Morgan High in 1988 and her sister, Emma vice-captain of Mount Morgan High in 2013.

Vice-Captain for 2016 is Takiah Grant.

This year’s Sports Captains are: Patterson House Captain: Laine Buckton and Rosehell Mitchell Gordon House Captain: Connor Stewart and Takiah Grant Kendell House Captain: Taliah Reid and Jaiden Standen

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Mayor Margaret Strelow commented that it was great to see the school celebrate each birthday with the induction of a new generation of leaders. She said it’s now particularly exciting with developments at the mine, which she hopes will create more job opportunities for local graduates and allow them the chance to live and work locally. Mayor Strelow credited the enthusiastic teaching staff and lovely personalities of students with the school’s success.

Cr Rutherford was impressed to see the large turnout and wished the new leaders all the best for the year ahead. It will go by fast.

Echoing the sentiments, Cr Smith noted that it was a lovely ceremony and was impressed with the students.

Congratulations to the 2016 Senior Leadership Team: The ceremony concluded with cutting of the cake by school captains (pictured below), followed by morning tea.

Congratulations to all students.

4 Dam good day: Some of the crowd enjoying the Secret Sunday event

Secret’s out - Mount Morgan Dam is the place to be It’s no secret our local waterway is a beautiful spot. Well, if it was a secret, it certainly isn’t any longer.

Joshua McDougall, Bailey Standen and Lachlan Buckton

Hundreds of people from around the Region experienced firsthand just how picturesque the Mount Morgan Dam is, when the area played host to the latest installment of “Secret Sunday”.

Hosted by the Regional Promotions section of Rockhampton Regional Council, the day was part of a new series of pop up events held around the Region every two months.

True to its name, the location of each Secret Sunday is kept on the hush, and not revealed to the community until the day before the scheduled event.

The Mount Morgan Dam was announced as the place to be on Saturday, and the word certainly spread fast.

An impressive crowd of over 1,000 people turned out for the event on Sunday morning, which kicked off at 11am.

Attendees soaked up the sunshine and all that was on offer as part of the day including everything from hamburgers to helicopters.

There was free stand up paddleboard and kayak hire, live entertainment, rescue demonstrations by RACQ Capricorn Rescue Helicopter Service, children’s amusement rides, market stalls and food and beverage vans.

One of the live demonstrations by the RACQ Capricorn Rescue Helicopter Service

5 Dan Mitchell, Paul Lodewikus, Blayne Porter and Flip Toby

Rocky resident Chris Dobinson with four legged friend Ace

Shiaan Hixon, Rheanna Hayes- Dans and Alula Camm

Brisbane resident Coral Turner with Cr Cherie Rutherford

Rockhampton residents Mal and Emmerson Broomhall

Alexander Connolly

Mark Graham and Luke Tyne

Young locals lapping up the fun with the children’s amusement rides

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A flashback of February 2015

If you’re anything like this writer, then chances are you probably struggle to remember what you were doing a year ago.

There are the odd occasions, dates or events that stick in your mind however, and February 20 2015 is no doubt a date that our whole Region remembers well.

If not – I have three words for you – Tropical Cyclone Marcia.

This time a year ago, most of us were without power, phone service and access to certain areas around the township and/or the Region.

While for some of us, this sparked feelings of angst and upset, others felt relieved. We had just experienced one of the largest cyclones in decades and had come out relatively unscathed.

Here’s what we reported of the event in the Argus, last year: Marcia’s move...

Marcia touched land as a category 5 cyclone by 8am at Shoalwater Bay, north of Yeppoon. The cyclone then weakened steadily as it moved southward over land during the day.

She was still a force to be reckoned with.

The usually popular and picturesque beaches of Yeppoon were desolate, as wind gusts up to 156km/h passed to the west. A storm surge of two metres was recorded at Port Alma but thankfully this occurred near low tide.

The cyclone, although weakening, continued to wreak havoc as it made its way through the Region; passing over Rockhampton during the early afternoon, where wind gusts of 113km/h were recorded.

For the majority of Mount Morgan residents, power was already out by this time, and some mobile phone service.

Those still able to access the World Wide Web were able to hear live accounts from media and friends and family around the Region on the cyclone’s intensity. Others turned their ear to battery powered radio.

If some weren’t panicked prior, the reports quite probably had them on their way - with accounts of houses being uproofed and trees being uprooted.

While Marcia bore down on Rockhampton, Mount Morgan copped heavy rain and strengthening winds - increasing as the cyclone moved closer. Many, like this writer watched through windows in its lead up witnessing the striking rain appearing almost horizontal at times and close by trees moving helplessly with the increasing wind.

It wasn’t long before Marcia reached Mount Morgan. She brought with her howling winds and heavier rain as she continued to scour a path along the Region. Reports varied on the intensity felt within their homes; from moderate movement to shaking walls. Although official wind gusts were unable to be recorded for the Mount Morgan area, estimations range between 90 and 100km/h.

Marcia then turned to the south-southeast and impacted Biloea early that evening.

By Friday evening Mount Morgan was completely without power and scattered with large amounts of debris in certain areas, particularly near running waterways.

Previously strong and healthy trees had been completely uprooted. Some snapping power cables and others causing damage to properties as they made their descent.

Mount Morgan remained without power for some days, which for some proved an inconvenience and others, rather uncomfortable. Marica left high humidity immediately following her visit; which proved an unwelcome mix with no power.

Local heroes ...

The long weekend saw an increased workload for many local services, seeing staff of Rockhampton Regional Council, Mount Morgan Hospital and emergency services working around the clock and doing the town proud.

Telstra and Ergon Energy may have made their way onto many people’s Christmas card lists, thanks to their speedy reaction. Telstra service was restored by Sunday. Power was restored to the CBD area by the Monday afternoon, as well as some other parts of the township. Other areas were reconnected in the days following, with close on all residences receiving power by the following Sunday.

Not enough to drown community spirit...

A large number of hours were volunteered, in particular by the local SES crew. The team of around 11 worked well into the fortnight, attending 124 jobs and volunteering approximately 700 hours. Their dedication was undeniably an outstanding feat.

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Mount Morgan Promotion & Development update

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Look for the signs!

You may have spotted some works taking place around our visitor information signs of late. Over the upcoming days all twelve of our current signs will be re-skinned and looking brighter and fresher! There will also be three completely new signs installed at other historically important sites.

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This project has been a long time in the making for MMPAD but we are thrilled it’s all coming together.

It has been achieved through funding support by the Department of Environment and Heritage and MMPAD. We are also excited to announce that we will soon be finalising a very special addition for these signs. Each will come complete with a code that can be scanned with smart phones, and once activated, will provide the opportunity to learn more about each local site from a local resident. For example, visitors may be looking at the Mount Morgan Mine from the Arthur Timms Loookout.

By scanning the code from the lookout’s sign board, they can listen to an interview with long term local Bette Broom and her time working at the famous mine. Or maybe reading about Mount Morgan’s many hotels at the Running the Cutter site, and hear an account from locals Frank and Betty Ware on how they met in one former establishment. All will be completed by early March, so watch these spaces!

Calling all night owls!

We are looking to start a new monthly photo spread featuring some of the evening events or special gatherings that take place in the Mount. Night bowls, fundraisers, dances, dinners or even a catch up at one of our local hotels. If you, or your business/ club have an upcoming evening event, please feel free to let us know. Otherwise, if you see us out about, strike a pose and say cheese!

More hands make for light work!

The Clean Up Australia Day for Mount Morgan is on Sunday March 6th and this year two groups will be hosting activities - the Mount Morgan Rotary Club and the Golden Mount Festival Association.

Last year Cyclone Marcia’s move through the Region subsequently cancelled out all Clean up Australia activities in the Region. This year the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan will meet in the main street at 8am and concentrate their clean up around the township. The Golden Mount Festival’s activity will be organised from the Footbridge Corner with a free sausage sizzle to follow.

There’s plenty of rubbish to go around for both groups to contribute a positive effort towards a cleaner Mount Morgan. All helpers welcome! We’ll be joining in and hope to see you there too. Gloves and bags supplied.

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Golden Mount Festival News

by Trish & Greg Mathers 0400591504

We certainly had a busy time over the holiday period with heaps of birds and animals coming into care. Sammy, the little Black stripe wallaby came in just before Christmas.

He was a tiny bundle of about 260gms, furless and had been orphaned when his mum was hit by a car.

Luckily his injuries were only minor and he is thriving at the moment.

He currently weighs just over 500gms, now has fur, and big excitement as he has taken his first few steps, (or hops to be more precise). From 3 hourly feeds when he came in to 4 hourly and now 5 hourly is a big relief for us (more sleep!). We will keep you posted on his progress.

Apart from the usual birds that came into care (crows, magpies, figbirds etc); we had a beautiful parrot come in that I personally had never seen before.

He was a Red-winged Parrot, and just a fledgling. Unfortunately he had been attacked by a cat and all his tail feathers had been pulled out. Very luckily though he had no puncture wounds.

We put him on antibiotics just in case there was any wounds we had missed. He was in care for a number of weeks until we felt that he was well enough to go back to his parents. He was very hard to care for as he would not eat by himself and had to be crop-fed, which he was not impressed with at all.

Red-winged Parrots are beautiful birds! Being just a bit smaller than a King parrot, at 30cm, they are a brilliant green, with crimson wings set in a dark green and brown.

It has a black mantle, the rump is deep blue and the tail is green with yellow tips and edges. The head and chest is bright green. The eye and beak are a bright orangey-red.

They are usually seen in small groups or pairs feeding on fruit, seeds, nectar and insects.

We have built a new wallaby enclosure thanks to our neighbour, Debbie, donating some fence panels to us. It has replaced our old enclosure. Lots of work!

We had an inspection recently by our Wildlife Rangers, who were very impressed by our set-up.

We would like to claim the next election date (19th March) to hold a garage sale at our place. Details in a later Argus and on notice-boards. Proceeds will go to wildlife rehabilitation.

“Time is fleeting…” according to the words of the “Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture Show and it is fleeting fast! It’s hard to believe that we are just over two months away from the start of the 2016 Golden Mount Festival. Wow what a year it has been and what a festival it’s going to be!

The Golden Mount Festival is in the final stages of planning and has recently released its preliminary program with the official program and brochure to be released in the near future. This year’s theme is the Magic of Movies, and we encourage everyone to embrace the magic that movies have brought into your life.

The members are geared up for a massive lead-in to Mount Morgan’s premier event and it’s getting more and more exciting as we approach our 40th anniversary in 2017.

Events that have such a lifespan are getting fewer and fewer, but the Golden Mount Festival has weathered the storm and is one of the longest running festivals in Central Queensland, which can only be expected seeing as the Festival is in Mount Morgan and if nothing else, the town and its people have a proven resilience.

While members are busy planning for the Festival, there are some other events organised before our annual event.

Bingo The Golden Mount Festival Association continues to hold its weekly Bingo, alternating between night and day games to cater for the public. Our Christmas jackpots were well received and the winners couldn’t stop smiling!

Thanks to Cass, Mandy, Aaron and Kym for getting the bingo back up and running for 2016. Thanks also to the volunteers who help out each week.

Secret Sunday As we have seen in this Argus, the Secret Sunday event hosted by the Rockhampton Regional Council was held at the No. 7 Dam and the GMFA was approached by council to run the bar at this event! What a day it was! I am sure everyone had a great time.

Clean Up Australia Day - details across the page!

Magic of Movies Trivia Night Another way in which you can indulge your passion for movies is by coming along to our Magic of Movies Trivia night. This will be held on Saturday, 12 March at the Mount Morgan School of Arts. Doors will open at 6.30 p.m. with play starting from 7 p.m.

Entry fee to the Trivia Comp is $60 per team (six members a team). If more than 10 teams are playing then a “$500 winner takes all prize” will be on offer. If there are less than 10 teams the “winner takes all prize” will be $250.

There will be raffles, lucky door prizes and lots more including Best Dressed Movie Character and Best Table Centre (depicting a movie).

So get a team together and come along to what promises to be a great night. A bar will operate and there will be light refreshments on sale.

Check out our website and Facebook page for event times and dates. www.goldenmountfestival.org.au

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Join the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan on March 6th for it’s 12th year of

Meet at the Alvert Lewis Memorial near the seats on the median in Morgan Street CBD at 8.00am.

Gloves, bags and sunscreen supplied.

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In Profile: Matthew Lodewikus

By Heather Quarry

Born in the Mount Morgan Hospital on the 9th of March 1998, Matthew Samuel John Lodewikus is one of the Mount’s younger generation who is making his positive mark on society and concentrating on a great future.

Born and raised in Mount Morgan, Matthew attended the local State School and the High School, but is hoping to extend his horizons by moving to areas on the outskirts of Brisbane for job and career opportunities. Matthew said “I did well with English but sucked at Math.”

Looking forward to his future, Matthew wants to do a certificate course in the Performing Arts, giving him a better chance of getting into acting which is one of his dreams. He is also going to try his hand at writing books and songs. Because he doesn’t play any instruments, Matthew is also interested in becoming a Lyricist and having other people help with the music to songs he writes. “I do have a guitar so I may experiment with that at random and see what I come up with. I have been involved in two productions at the School of Arts through the school and enjoyed them immensely.”

In his primary school years Matthew received the Most Improved Player award twice for his expertise in soccer.

He tried football for awhile but after fracturing his wrist and his collar bone on two separate occasions, he decided it wasn’t the sport for him. When Matthew was little he often went to Wheelchair Basketball training sessions in Yeppoon with his dad Ben. Finding some spare chairs once, he decided to have a go at it and has played ever since. “I love Wheelchair Basketball. It is challenging, but a great sport. The players always treat me with respect. Most of the team made a surprise visit to my School Formal and I didn’t know they were coming.

They are my second family.”

Matthew loved his high school Formal. He chose a red and black 70s/80s theme which included top hat and cane, polished off with him and his Formal partner both wearing Converse Sneakers. A red car from the same era was organised as a surprise for him. “Everything blended in really well and my Formal photos at the dam were awesome.”

Playing for the Queensland Juniors in competitions has been one of the highlights of Matthew’s life so far. His team came fourth in the last competition which was the Sunny Coast Tournament. He was presented with a trophy for the All Star Five (five best players selected from all of the A Grade teams over the tournament weekend). “The teams are mostly made up of males, but females are being included in the sport now which is good. Also, the Rock Wheelers went to New Caledonia. We went canoeing, relaxed a lot and it was a totally awesome experience.”

These are just a few extracts from Matthew’s life so far.

Hopefully in later issues of the Argus, his love of baking, swimming, his favourite types of animals and more can be included in the People in Profile section. Until then, if you know of anyone you think would be great to read about, or you yourself would like a story done, please contact Heather Quarry on 0438135213.

Matthew has had a lot of challenges in his young life.

The biggest was learning he had epilepsy at the age of ten. It caused weakness in the right side of his body and seizures. His first seizure happened in his sleep and he woke up in an ambulance not recalling anything that had happened. Matthew’s first and second seizures were both full body seizures. Some of the signs were a weakness in his right arm, then he couldn’t stand up. Seven years later he had surgery to get rid of the tumour/scarring that caused the epilepsy. He still has a few hurdles to get over but no seizures.

On March 3rd this year Matthew is hoping to get his twelve month all clear after surgery. “I am fortunate it happened at a young age, especially now I’ve had surgery and it is almost the time to get the all clear. I’ll be always grateful that mum and dad were very protective of me and were always worried about me. I have a new appreciation of life and a higher self esteem than I had before.”

“On my birthday I am hoping to get my learners licence. I had to wait a year after surgery so it is going to be awesome”..

A WB Holden Ute has become one of Matthew’s pride and joy possessions. He loves it but hasn’t started working on it yet.

He is looking forward to getting it looking great. “It is going to be a metallic dark blue. Everything will be black and blue”.

One of the inspirational people in Matthew’s life was Kev. He was a support person at the high school. “I met him at high school and I became a good mate with his kids. He was awesome, taking us out on camps and trips to the beach. Everyone liked Kev. He and his partner got on well with my parents which was good.”

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Tender specifications may be viewed in News at mountmorganshow.com.au For further information contact Heather Barker on 0457 503 467

Are you seeking funding for a community project or event?

Rockhampton Regional Council is now calling for applications for round three of the 2015/2016 Community Assistance Program.

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

Information for applicants and application forms are available from Council’s Libraries and Customer Service Centres, online at www.rrc.qld.gov.au or by phoning John Leak Memorial (07) 4932 9000 or 1300 22 55 77.

Applications close on Wednesday 6 April 2016 at 4pm.

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Local celebrations

Mr and Mrs Bradley Cox

Visitor Views Bringing you happy snaps and comments from some of the visitors who stop by Mount Morgan’s Visitor Information Centre this fortnight.

Danny & Helen Cummins & Liam & Connie Noble

Travelling from: Cairns to Sydney Background: This was their 3rd trip to Australia and 1st to Mount Morgan. We were their first port of call. The travellers were hoping to take the mine tour however the weather was against them. The volunteers consoled them with a lovely cuppa and biscuits.

They say there is still a thing called “The seven year itch”. Well it took Steph Dalton and Bradley Cox seven years to get to their wedding day and I’m sure they are itching for the next seven years to be as eventful and interesting as the seven years they have just shared.

Thoughts on Australia & Mount Morgan: “Very good and the staff here are lovely. We can’t believe how good the roads and signage are in Australia.

Ronnie & Tonia Rajan

On February 6th, 2016, after rain dampened their hopes of being married at the #7 dam, Steph and Brad, surrounded by a large wedding party, including their three children, Breckin, Bella and Corbin, along with many family and friends, all gathered at the R.S.L Community Services Hall for Mount Morgan’s wedding of the year.

After losing their home by the strength of Cyclone Marcia, they are now starting their married life in a large caravan and loving it. A young couple that have beaten the odds of fate on more than one occasion, Steph and Brad are ready to face any challenge they may encounter. When asked how they feel about their future Steph replied “Bring it on”.

Written by Heather Quarry.

Travelling from: Brisbane Queensland Details: After checking out Mount Morgan on the way through, Ronnie and Tonia decided to stop on their way back home.

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Thoughts :“We didn’t have a clue about Railway History but found this very interesting. Well worth the stop. We will have a look around town now after talking to the volunteers and getting the town map.

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CHERIE RUTHERFORD COUNCILLOR DIVISION FIVE

S a t u r d a y 2 7 t h F e b r u a r y, 2 p m Masonic Hall Gordon Street

Phone: 0439 753056 Email: Cherie.Rutherford@rrc.qld.gov.au

G R E AT p r i z e s & r a ff l e . L u c k y D o o r.

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Hi Everyone,

Hi Everyone,

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The 2016 Local Government Election has been set for Saturday 19th of March.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Electoral Commission reviewed the electoral boundaries which has changed some residents from their current division into a new division.

The 2016 Local Government Election has been set

Mount Morgan and surrounds areMarch. now all one Division. Those areas of Mt Morgan for Saturday 19th of which are currently Division 5 remain Division 5; however the areas including a portion of Mount Morgan township, Struck Oil, Boulder Creek, Trotter Creek, Nine Mile Creek, Walmul, Oakey Creek and Wurareviewed which were Division 4 ARE NOW The Electoral Commission the electoral Division 5.

boundaries which has changed some residents from

I would to take this opportunityinto to thank Ellen Smith for the theirlike current division a Councillor new division. contribution she has made to the greater Mount Morgan area and the support she has given both myself and the community at the Council table.

Mount Morgan and surrounds are now all one Division. Those areas of Mt Morgan which are Kind regards, Division 5 remain Division 5; however currently the areas including a portion of Mount Morgan Cherie township, Struck Oil, Boulder Creek, Trotter Creek, NineRutherford Mile Creek, Walmul, Oakey Creek and Wura Cherie which were Division 4 ARE NOW Division 5.

If you have any questions or need assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Councillor Ellen Smith for the contribution she has made to the greater Mount Morgan area and the support she has given both myself and the community at the Council table.

If you have any questions or need assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Cherie Cherie Rutherford

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Screens & Blinds

ABN No. 69293151026 Security Screens & Doors, Holland & Venetian Blinds, Vertical Drapes, Aluminium & Canvas Awnings, Glass & Window Replacement, Shower Screens Phone 4938 2055 ~ Mobile 0419 737 130 Cannot perform building work in excess of $3,300 FAX: 4938 2671 80a Gordon Lane, Mount Morgan

STEWARTS TOWING & SERVICE STATION 6 Central Street, MOUNT MORGAN Phone: 4938 1283 24 HOUR SERVICE ~ 7 DAYS A WEEK

1st Tues of the Month

Computer not starting or SLOW? Give me a call.

All repairs done professionally at affordable prices VIRUS removal and full servicing.

OVER 10 years experience.

CAN build a brand NEW PC to YOUR needs All new computers come with a 12 month hardware warranty.

Call Nathan S. from 8am to 6pm Mon to Sat on: 4938 2451 or 0421 411 249 Eric J Stevenson Firearm Dealer Lic.50001499

Guns and Ammunition - Mount Morgan Open Friday 2pm to 5pm & Saturday 9am to 12 midday (other times by appointment) SPECIAL- Norinco JW 15.22 LR $ 375.00 until sold out 11 Glen Gordon Street, Mount Morgan Please park in drive way and follow the signs.

Ph. 07 49 381073 Mob. 0417 006591

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BUSINESSES, TRADES & SERVICES

John Hawkey Plumbing ABN:93587510453 QBSA:43778

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ALAN HOUSMAN BUILDER

Mobile: 0448 168 939

M.A.W. Mowing & Handyman Services Mr Mark Williamson “Lawns fear me women want me”

MAW Mowing 0403 571 561 ABN 3070630026

Phone: 4938 1887 ~ Mobile 0419 741 611

Building locally for over 20 years ~ Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

#FELIX EXCAVATIONS P/L 04470 33549

Body Tipper COMBO *$90 + GST P/HR Excavator with buckets and ripper Owner Operator *minimum 3 hour hire*

MARK HUMPHREY’S ELECTRICAL 8 Baldwin Street Mount Morgan 4714 Electrical Lic. No. 74711

PHONE 0439 727 609 FAX 4938 2885

DOMESTIC, RURAL, COMMERCIAL I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D R E PA I R S P R O M P T LY S E RV I C I N G M O U N T M O R G A N & W O WA N D I S T R I C T S

CONCREATURE CONCRETING SERVICE All aspects concreting Restoration old slabs a specialty Exposed - Colour - Stencil Jobs under $3000 value

0428 154 172

Skid Steer Loader with 4in1: forks/augers/road sweeper/slasher

16 Special thank you Mount Morgan Promotion and Development would like to sincerely thank the Mount Morgan Arts & Crafts Group Inc for their kind donation of $100 towards the cost of restocking the Dam with fingerlings.

Special thank you Maree Churchill and Dave would like to thank the Ambulance, Fire Brigade, staff at the Hospital and Dr. Ron Cassano for their life saving care and attention after Maree’s fall at home on the 17th January.

Fundraising Dance in aid of Doris Tremaine: Sunday 6th March at the Community Service Hall.

1pm-5pm.Please bring a plate to share. Bar Operating.

Bill Lawton Band.

Trivia Night fundraiser for Headspace: Headspace is the national youth mental health foundation providing services to 12-25 year olds. Come along to the fundraiser for this charity at the Grand Hotel, Feb 27th at 7pm.

BLUE CARE Clothing and hardware store: is opening each Friday from 10am to noon.

CLASSIFIEDS NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?: RJ Electrician Pty Ltd. Licence no. 72288. Phone: 0431 576 101.

MOBILE RWC: Mobile road worthy certificates.

Phone Bruce on 044 790 3100.

NOW THAT’S GOOD VALUE!

GOOD THERAPY - TAKE 2 MOVIES & GO TO BED PH: 4938 2222 * TOWN CENTRE EVERY WEEK THERE ARE LOTS OF GREAT NEW MOVIES THAT YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF.... COME IN & SEE WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING OUT ON; OVER 10,000 TITLES & CHANGING ALL THE TIME!

SOME OF THIS WEEK’S BIGGIES NOW AVAILABLE: THE GREAT BEAR: THE DRESSMAKER: SICARIO: BONE TOMAHAWK: ODDBALL: WALK IN THE WOODS: STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: PAN (... & MANY MORE ...)

DOB IN A PIRATE: 1800 251996

GARAGE SALE: 27 & 28 February. 14 Ganter Street.

White goods, tools, chairs, tyres & wheels, Budgies & cages, and a lot more.

Date Claimers Feb 25: Bingo. Golden Mount Festival Assoc. St. Mary’s Church Hall. Doors Open 9am. Play starts 10am Feb 27: Cent Sale. O.E.S. Masonic Hall Gordon Street.

2pm. Good prizes, lucky door.

Feb 27: Monster Garage Sale. Rodeo Committee.

School of Arts Morgan Street. 7am -4pm Feb 27: Barefoot Bowl. Rodeo Committee. Dee Bowls Club 4pm. BBQ and Bar. Proceeds to Family FunDay in May. Mar 3: Bingo. Golden Mount Festival Assoc. Anglican Church Hall. Doors Open 6.30pm Play starts 7.30pm.

Mar 4: World Day Of Prayer. Anglican Church Gordon Street. 10am.

Mar 5: Car Boot Sale & Markets. Mount Morgan Arts & Crafts Group Inc. School of Arts. 8am-Noon. Call 49381467 for bookings.

Mar 11: Old Time/New Vogue Dance. Baree School of Arts. Music by Twocan. Starts 7.30pm. supper, lucky Door, raffle.

Mar 12: Car Boot Sale & Markets. Baree School of Arts. $10 Site. Phone 4982484 for bookings.

Mar 12: Golden Mount Festival Magic of Movies Trivia Night. School of Arts Hall. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. $60 per team (6 in a team).

Mar 18: Mount Morgan Twilight Family Fair! School Oval, Mount Morgan Central State School. 5-8pm.

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