The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 17 Issue 2

VOLUME 17 - ISSUE 2

WWW.MOUNTMORGAN.ORG.AU

16 FEBRUARY TO 2 MARCH 2022

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY MOUNT MORGAN PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT INC. ABN 21 391 526 801 | 1 RAILWAY PDE, MOUNT MORGAN, Q 4714, AUSTRALIA.

Golden Opportunity...Page 3

Achievement Honoured...Page 4

MM in Pictures...Page 12

PREPPING FOR THE FUTURE

After the start of the 2022 School Year was delayed by two weeks, Mount Morgan’s Prep Class was full of energy at the end of the first week.

Prep Teacher Sally Offord has her hands full with a big class of 20 children. Mrs Offord has been teaching at Mount Morgan Central State School for 28 years.

Children have been kept busy reading, playing with play dough, putting puzzles together and generally engaging in activities that are the building blocks for future learning.

Children’s names have been withheld at the request of the school.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS DISCLAIMER The Mount Morgan Argus is published by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc, 1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publishers. MMPAD reserves the discretionary right to alter, omit, reclassify or postpone publication of articles, photographs or advertisements in the Mount Morgan Argus. MMPAD takes all possible care with the publication of news, names and other information sourced by MMPAD representatives. It does not, however, take responsibility for erroneous information or spelling supplied by external sources. Please take care and ensure that information is correct and names are spelt correctly before submitting any items to this publication. MMPAD Executive

Page 2

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

16 February - 2 March 2022

golden opportunity draws closer

The potential for Heritage Minerals’ long-term presence on the Mount Morgan Mine Site has drawn one step closer with the General Manager, Shane Charlton (pictured above), taking delivery of the materials for first of six sheds which will be used in the process plant.

“This is the first piece of infrastructure that will be brought on site,” Mr Charlton said.

The material for the first shed arrived on Tuesday, 8 February with the following materials arriving not long after.

The sheds when constructed will measure 18 x 30 metres.

Heritage Minerals also recently completed a short drilling program in the area between Sandstone Gully and the Open

Cut.

Mr Charlton said the activity that was taking place represented a move in the right direction for Heritage Minerals and the Mount Morgan community.

He said further announcements would be made in future editions of the Mount Morgan Argus.

YES VIRGINIA, THERE WILL BE A FESTIVAL Although the “Yes Virginia” phrase was coined in 1897 to encourage the continued belief in Santa Claus, it is pertinent in 2022 to encourage Mount Morgan residents to believe in the longevity of the Golden Mount Festival.

Despite being moth-balled for two years due to the ongoing pandemic, there will be a Festival in 2022.

However, at this stage it will be one day - Saturday, 30 April.

A program for the Festival will be released in the near future, once all events have been decided upon.

16 February - 2 March 2022

The Golden Mount Festival Association held its Annual General Meeting at the end of January with the following people being elected - Gavin Finch (President), Kodie-Rae Dodd (Vice-President), Dana Answer (Secretary), Leonie Moore (assistant Secretary) and Eve-lyn Rogers (Treasurer).

President Gavin Finch said breathing life back into the festival following the two-year shutdown was not an easy task.

“It’s good that we have people MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

on the committee who have been involved with the Festival before.

“Although it’s a pity that there have been two years without a festival, this couldn’t be a better year to relaunch the celebrations.

“This year represents 140 years since mining started and 45 years since the start of the Golden Mount Festival under that name,” he said.

This year’s theme is “Gold Rush” which fits in with activity at the mine and the new fossicking fields.

Page 3

MOUNT RESIDENT HONOURed FOR ACHIEVEMENT driver just like my dad’,” Recheal said.

“My father would always try and talk me out of it because he said it wasn’t a job for girls. Of course, I only said this to get this reaction from him, I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would wanted to be or ever be a train driver.”

When the opportunity came up to join the railway she did.

“I started on the platform at Wynyard Station (one of the underground stations on the Sydney City Circle) in 1997. I then progressed to Train Guard (1998 to 1999) and started driving trains in 1999,” she said.

Joining the railway provided Recheal with the catalyst to become a driver.

Mount Morgan resident, “Aunty” Recheal Daley was recently honoured for her achievement of being the first indigenous female train driver in New South Wales. The honour she was awarded was having a Tunnel Boring Machine named after her.

Next Rail, a partnership comprising John Holland, Jacobs and Transport for NSW achieved a major milestone recently with their Micro-Tunnel Boring Machine (in this circumstance micro still means three metres in diameter) completing its 400-metre journey deep beneath the inner-Sydney suburb of Mascot.

The TBM was named Aunty Recheal, as part of a long-standing tradition to give TBMs female names in the tunnelling world as it grants luck for the project ahead.

Recheal was born in Fairfields New South Wales and spent her childhood in the suburb of Merrylands, attending first the Merrylands public school (1978 to 1984) and then Merrylands High (1985 to 1990).

She was the second oldest of four children and the only girl born to Vincent (dec) and Maria Wenberg.

Growing up as the daughter of a railway worker, you could say rail was in her blood.

Her father was a NSW Railway worker for 39 years.

He started as a fireman on the steam trains in 1954, eventually working up to be a driver.

He drove the steam train (Everleigh), electric and diesel goods train (Enfield). He was one of the first drivers to drive the XPT. He also drove the Sydney electric trains even the red rattlers, the Sydney interurban trains and even drove the Indian Pacific from Lithgow (Blue Mountains) to Central Station. He finally ended up being a driver trainer and respected for his work ethics and knowledge.

“Whenever someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up, I always said ‘I want to be a train Page 4

“Ever since I joined the railway, I knew that I would end up driving trains. I thought well since I’m here I might as well eat my own words and become a train driver,” she said. And a driver she became.

Recheal drove trains for just over 3 years (1999 to 2003).

She drove around the Sydney network system.

Berowra to the north, Waterfall to the south, Bondi Junction to the east, Macarthur to the southwest, Emu Park to the west and Richmond to the northwest lines. She drove S sets, R sets, K sets, Chopper sets, Tangara and Millennium trains.

“I stopped because my husband, Garry and I made a promise to each other that if we had an opportunity to move away from the city – Sydney, we would take it., because we wanted to raise our girls in the country somewhere. We moved to Narooma (NSW) where we lived there for 18 years – seeing both our girls through primary school and then high school. Garry and Recheal have been together for 29 years, and married for 23 years.

Recheal loved the skills of driving trains.

“I loved making my passengers’ experience a smooth and safe train ride and I loved being with other drivers and sharing the knowledge,” she said.

Being a woman in a predominantly male occupation was tough for Recheal.

“There was sexist comments and remarks, but I knew when to pick my battles. I drew the line when they made it personal even then that only happened once or twice. Sometimes I would ask them if they would like their daughter or partner/wife being spoken to that way – this usually shuts them up.

When she first started there were only male uniforms available for Recheal to wear.

Continued on Page 5

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

16 February - 2 March 2022

Achievement honoured...From Page 4 “I would only wear the shirts but not the pants. I then started getting pulled up for not wearing the correct uniform I posed the question to my superintendent ‘If female uniforms were the only thing that were issued to men would you where it’, when he answered, ‘of course I bloody would not’, I responded with ‘my point exactly’, then I turned and walked of his office.

In about one month we had female uniforms. This is just one of many stories, but that was not my intention when I joined to make changes, it just happened that way.”

Overall, I loved working on the railway, and miss the railway, and I will go back again.

Recheal and husband moved to Mount Morgan in October 2019 because of her job as clinic nurse at Bidgerdii Community Health 2019 to 2021.

“I have now combined both of my passions - health and education by working with CQ University as a teacher for primary health care. We decided to live in Mount Morgan because of the quietness and character of the town,” she said.

“We love the history of the town; I’m bit of a history buff, and I love visiting the Museum in town in the main street, I always find something new. But the one thing I fell in love with is the Railway Museum.

LORIKEETS SIGN ON

Beau Munday (above) was one of 20 Rugby Union players to sign on for the 2022 Rugby Union Season at Saturday, 12 February sign on.

The Lorikeets didn’t field a team in 2021, but are back on the field ready. Grading is still dependent on the Rugby Board. In the past they have played as “mixed” grade and reserve grade.

The season is set to start on 12 March. New players are still welcome to join. Training will be held each Tuesday and Thursday night.

Political Advertisement

“I have so much fun when I go there, I feel like a little kid wanting/pretending to play with all the things there. We also like the small-town feel, Narooma was a small coastal town, and we love that sort of lifestyle and decided on a tree change. I like the character of the houses and buildings, I often stare and imagine what sort of people would live in these houses/building, picturing in them in their colonial clothing imaging them going about their daily lives.

I like what the mine brought to the town and the story of how it was founded and by whom. The street names become alive knowing they have a story behind them. This town allows me to unwind when I come home from work. I love Mount Morgan and I am so glad that we chose this town to be our place to call home.”

Recheal advise to any female wishing to become a train driver is to know their rights, don’t be afraid to act, be proud and have fun and enjoy their work.

It needs to be easier to see a GP. Matt Burnett and Labor will reverse Scott Morrison’s cuts and let more doctors practice in more parts of the country.

That includes here in Mt Morgan.

Above: Extracting the Tunnel Boring Machine 16 February - 2 March 2022

Authorised by Julie-Ann Campbell, Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch), 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane QLD.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Page 5

BLOGGING - A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL

in Public Relations and Issues management for 15 years has helped Emmie, but it has been her love of writing and travel that has fuelled her on.

“I love writing and I love travel, so I’m lucky I can combine both,” she said.

The advent of social media has opened up a whole new world for travel writers. Traditionally the world of travel writing involved a camera, visiting destinations at one’s own expense, writing about that place and then hoping a market could be found. In this day and age, travel writers need a photo, access to the internet and the ability to blog! This is certainly, the case with Evie Farrell who, along with her daughter, Emmie (Mumpacktravel) writes travel blogs and works across social media platforms such as Instagram.

Evie shares her travels primarily on Instagram@ mumpacktravel and writes articles and stories on her blog www.mumpacktravel.com including destination guides, packing lists and travel advice about the places they have been to and how to get the most out of a holiday.

“I also write about traveling full time. I'm a solo mum so I really like to show other parents that you can easily travel alone with your kids, and also just help with honest travel advice for families. I also contribute family travel stories for Kidspot.com.au and Mamamia.com.au,” Evie said.

Evie became a solo mother when Emmie was a few months old (Emmie is now 11). They are pictured above with volunteer Ken Winter.

“I was working long hours in the city (we lived in Sydney) and walked away from my corporate career to travel with Emmie so we could spend every day together exploring and learning. Writing and blogging - and social media - just came from that as I loved sharing our adventures. I started way back in 2016 well before these social media channels were so influential, and now there are more and more opportunities to earn a living online and be as flexible and nomadic as you like - from teaching English, writing, sharing content or developing courses,” she said.

Having a degree in journalism and having worked Page 6

“Initially I wanted to start holidays for solo mums and kids, and so the name was about having a mumpack - like a wolfpack - a group of mums together having fun with their kids. Now I realise it kind of sounds like mum is packing for a trip, which is also fine I guess. I did start those holidays too, in 2019 I took a bunch of mums and kids to Sri Lanka and then another group to Borneo. I hope I can start them up again when our borders open and it's safe to travel.”

Some of our favourites are camping on the Great Wall of China, riding the blue trains in Sri Lanka - sitting in the doorways and watching as we passed tea plantations, mountains and kids walking to school.

We love the beaches and waterfalls of the Philippines, the jungles of Borneo and the street food of Bangkok.

We lived in Hoi An in Vietnam for about six months and Emmie went to school there - it's magic. At home we loved the wildness of Cape Tribulation, stand up paddleboarding at Cobbold Gorge and sliding down rocks at Big Crystal Creek.

Travelling and blogging for Evie is one of the ways in which she earns an income.

“I can rely on it when we are in Asia as I rent my house out so I get income from that and then I earn money from blogging and freelance writing, plus the occasional ad on Instagram. But of course with Covid the travel niche has been impacted so it's been a bit harder. I just tighten our belts though, I don't want to go back to corporate work as it takes me away from Emmie, and after traveling with just a small backpack each I know how little we need to be happy.

Evie says she has to travel to be happy.

“I'm just not a one place, suburbs, home-maker person - sometimes I wish I was but it makes me anxious! I need to be on the move. I find travel very fulfilling - we are always learning about the world, the environment, nature, different cultures - when we were in Mount Morgan we learnt so much about the railway and the mine, about Running the Cutter and the architecture - there is always something to learn and appreciate no matter where in the world you are,” Before Covid they were traveling full-time having left Australia in 2016. During 2020-2021 they lived on Magnetic Island and explored Queensland. Evie and Emmie were brought to Central Queensland by Advance Rockhampton.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

16 February - 2 March 2022

Economic Consultant appointed to deliver New Economic Development Strategy Rockhampton Regional Council through their economic development arm, Advance Rockhampton, are pleased to work with AEC as the successful consultant to deliver the Rockhampton Regional Council Economic Development Strategy and Economic Action Plan.

The Rockhampton Region economic development strategy and action plan will map out a vision for growth and economic prosperity that will drive our community forward, grow industry opportunities and create the future employment across the region.

AEC have been appointed as the successful consultant to undertake the development of the economic development strategy and action plan.

AEC specialise in innovative and evidence based analysis in economics and regional development as a regional Queensland based consultancy with over 25 years’ experience in economic development.

Rockhampton Region Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher said Council is pleased to announce AEC as the successful consultant to deliver the economic development strategy.

“There has never been a more important time to shape the economic future of Rockhampton.

Building our region into a more competitive and more desirable choice depends on the future success of this strategy,” Deputy Mayor Fisher said.

factors which will continue to put Rocky on the Radar. These are liveability, visitability, investability, collaboration and innovation. This strategy will focus on these key factors in delivering our region’s future aspirations” said Mr Bowden.

Senior Economist with AEC Jonathan Pavetto said having recently delivered the Central Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (CQROC) Strategic Plan and the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Strategic Plan, AEC are well positioned to deliver a comprehensive strategy for Rockhampton Region.

“AEC is focused on working closely with Rockhampton Regional Council through Advance Rockhampton, with a particular focus on industry engagement to ensure the Rockhampton region continues to be Central Queensland’s most desirable place to live, invest and visit” Mr Pavetto said.

The new Economic Development Strategy and Economic Action Plan will clearly define both the current and future opportunities and the barriers that need to be overcome to grow our local economy.

Work has already begun on the new strategy and action plan, with the final Economic Development Strategy and Economic Development Action plan due to be delivered in mid-2022.

“Now, more than ever, we must focus on guiding the actions, initiatives, policies and necessary investments to be pursued by the Rockhampton community, to ensure the continued economic growth and job creation opportunities for our region.”

“Rockhampton has become a destination of choice for business investment, with the benefits of a regional lifestyle and the implementation of a new economic development strategy ensuring we are positioned to make the most of current and future growth opportunities said Deputy Mayor Fisher.

Advance Rockhampton Executive Manager Mr Greg Bowden, said ongoing industry collaboration and community engagement will feature strongly in the planning and drafting of the economic development strategy and action plan.

“The development of the strategy and action plan will be a staged process, beginning with recommendations from the recent Precinct Activation and Economic Development surveys completed by industry, community and Advance Rockhampton in 2021.”

“Advance Rockhampton is focused upon five key 16 February - 2 March 2022

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Page 7

ALAN HOUSMAN BUILDER

ABN 52 081 926 QBSA 19514 Domestic & Commercial Work Specialising in: • Restumping • Extensions • Renovations • New Home

FERN’S MINER’S RESt under new management Call Lizzy on 0408 262 505

Phone: 4938 1887 ~ Mobile 0419 741 611

Building locally for over 20 years ~ Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

Have something you need printed? or laminated?

Quality Cremation Services Meeting your needs with Quality & Compassion ABN: 54 894 799 119 Cremation without Ceremony from $1350.00 Cremation Service From $2995.00 Servicing Mount Morgan Region Phone 4921 2673 www.qualitycremationservices.com

Come down and see the friendly people at MMPAD.

Contact us on 4938 2312 for prices or for further information visit us at the Railway Museum.

RAINBOW CAFE MOUNT MORGAN DINE IN - TAKEAWAY OPEN 7 DAYS

phone 4938 2758 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Tony Harney Plumbing Available for all domestic and commercial work.

Blocked drains, leaking taps or any other maintenance issues

Phone Tony

0429 669 499 Servicing Mount Morgan ABN : 76 171 835 370

Clinic 1st Tuesday of the Month

QBCC 1110090

Mark Humphreys’ Electrical

Stanley Constructions Home Renovations

8 Baldwin Street Mount Morgan 4714 Electrical Lic. No. 74711 Phone: 0439 727 609 FAX: 4938 2885

Domestic, Rural, Commercial Installation and Repairs,

Promptly Servicing

Mount Morgan & Wowan Districts Page 8

•

•

We specialise in general carpentry repairs & steel Fabrications From design & planning to simple handyman services, we do it all.

Phone Gordon Lee today: 0418 886 997

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

QBSA 735099

16 February - 2 March 2022

That Truck & Bobcat Bloke

DAWSON’S DO & CHARGE

ABN: 35347197734

ABN: 24 757 904 038

Dawson Green - Mount Morgan Local NO JOB TOO SMALL!

CALL DAWSON ON 0413 825 787 Email - hdgreen@bigpond.com

Most Home Repairs - Doors, Windows, Walls, Gates, Patch & Paint I will not accept jobs over $3,300.00

MOUNT MORGAN PLUMBING ABN: 61 123 978 240 Plumbing, Gas Fitting. No Job too small

Call Geoff: 0411 707 741 Based at Razorback, MOONGAN gnarnold226@gmail.com Small acreage clean ups, land clearing, fence lines, fire breaks, shed pads & more.

Post hole borer & spreader bar

M.A.W Mowing & Handyman Services ABN: 30 706 300 266

GAS LIC: L30621 PLUMBING LIC: 1160885

Mark Williamson

Call: Leigh Yarnall

0403 571 561 Email: mawmowing@live.com

Mob: 0447 760 799

Discover the difference!

Meet Angela Douglas: •Local area agent

•Knowledgeable about the local community

•Listens to your needs •Proven results over and over •New logo, same great person •Free, no hassle appraisals

Angela Douglas: 0401 953 882 www.discoverrealesate.com.au

Finlayson & McKenzie Funerals

Sandi Wood (nee Inslay) from Mount Morgan was born and raised within the Mount and is well aware of the needs of the Mount Morgan community.

Bob Wheeler 0419 663 277 Po Box 91 Mt Morgan

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

Tilt Truck Service, Excavator Slashing, Mowing, Tractor and Poison Spraying Licenced Poisons Contractor 16 February - 2 March 2022

fmckfunerals@live.com.au

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Page 9

LIBRARY NEWS Some exciting new activities are happening at the Mount Morgan Library. Come along, try out a new event and meet some new people.

Children’s events Read’n’Rhyme is a fun interactive early literacy session, specially tailored for parents with babies and children to 5 years of age. Talk, read, sing and play with your little one at these fortnightly sessions and get tips and techniques for use at home to engage and entertain your baby or toddler. Read’n’Rhyme is on every second Monday 9:30 – 10:00am – upcoming sessions are on 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar and 28 Mar. Please call us on 4936 8043 to book your spot.

LEGO® Club is back! Pop in every Wednesday 3:00 – 4:30pm for awesome building fun. Let your imagination run wild and see what fabulous creations you can construct. Why not bring a friend and have a LEGO® challenge showdown? Drop in sessions - no bookings required.

Adult’s events Crafters’ Circle is your opportunity to share your hobby with like-minded people in air-conditioned comfort. Bring along your latest project every Friday 9:30 – 12pm and enjoy craft, conversation and companionship with other creative crafters. Please call us on 4936 8043 if you would like to come.

Fun for everyone The new Library Activity booklets are not just for kids – there is definitely something for all ages in the jampacked issues! Two booklets are produced each

month – one full of colouring and craft for those of an artistic bent, while the other has word puzzles, trivia and quizzes to challenge all ages. Be sure to pick up the new February library activity booklets next time you visit your local library – they’re chock-a-block with great content for Library Lovers’ Day, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and more.

Congratulations to Jaykaylah Jamieson who won the Summer Reading Club lucky draw prize.

CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL P & C FORGES AHEAD Last week we welcomed back students from holidays after a delayed start to the school year 2022. It was wonderful to hear kids banter throughout the grounds once again, however the staggered starts and social isolation has been a drawback for P&C recruitment of new members.

We would love parents to come on board in varied roles, that allow them to play to their own strengths as everyone has something to offer.

There are numerous ways to assist from idea creation, to paperwork, data entry, quote researching, tuckshop assistance or Mothers Page 10

Day/Fathers Day stallholding, Sports canteen, raffle jobs and even manual labour. If you have specialised skills in Auditing, project or event management, or are a tradesperson, we would welcome your expertise. Please consider volunteering in some capacity to improve our kids schooling experience.

2021 was a tough year with Covid restrictions also limiting what P&C were able to do, so we concentrated on Grant applications and are proud to say the three we applied for were successful. The first which has been fully implemented was the MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Environment and Sustainability grant with many thanks, from Rockhampton Regional Council, allowing us to purchase compost tumblers, worm farms and bokashi bins to take care of our food and green waste.

The second appliction was for the Prep Awning, a 14m x 7m shade shed, three aluminium picnic tables and seat combinations, and large garden containers.

The awning has been erected, with completion of the seating and garden by end of February. Thank you to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Continued on Page 11 16 February - 2 March 2022

MOUNT MORGAN QAS NEWS

MEET THE What three things can’t you live without? This is an easy one, a good book, science fiction and a nice glass of red.

What do you love about the job? The very nature of the work and how every day is a possibility to help someone in need.

When I was young my dream was to: My dream job was to be a lawyer, I had no intention to work within health.

My secret talent is: I don’t really have any secret talents I wear my heart on my sleeve, I have a massive heart which I share to the community and my children. I do wish I had the talent of knowing the winning lotto numbers.

On a Saturday afternoon you will find me doing: If I’m not at work which is highly unlikely. I love spending time with my family.

This is the first in a series of articles about Mount Morgan’s Paramedics.

Name: Caroline Clayson Years of service and service to Mount Morgan: 22 years of service with QAS and 8 years with Mount Morgan QAS.

Who would play me in a movie: Kate Beckinsale. This is because she is awesome, love a good action film, and who wouldn’t want to look like a tough, strong, super model.

The best piece of wisdom I’ve been told is: Live life to be happy, you only get one.

What is your community message: We have come a long way as paramedics and we have a vast array of skills and knowledge now. I think the most important message is “One phone call could change your life”.

P&C... From Page 10 The third application for installation around April and gratefully provided by The Foundation For Regional Renewal, is a Ninja Adventure Course for our Senior students on the top oval. We will be requiring clean fill in preparation, so if you have any, or contacts, please get in touch.

We also re-opened tuckshop, began a bush tucker garden, ran a uniform shop, bookclub and container refund initiative.

To join our band of merry Members, please email mountmorgancsspnc@gmail. com for a Membership Application or contact us via our Facebook page, Mount Morgan Central P&C. We would love to welcome you aboard!

16 February - 2 March 2022

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Page 11

Mount Morgan in Pictures

By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan

Shopfronts on Morgan Street

Shopfront images provide a snapshot of society at a certain point in time, including the prevailing goods and services, occupations, technologies, tastes and fashions. Continuing on from my previous article, ‘Mellor’s Music Warehouse’, this 1913 image from the State Library of Queensland is a part of my new series about shopfront society on Morgan Street in the early 1900s. During this period, the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited was going gangbusters and employing thousands.

Sidney Gray: tailor and mercer (fabric trader) Sidney Gray (shopfront left) / Top signage should read: ‘Tailor & Mercer. Sidney Gray’ (note: only ‘Sidney Gray’ is visible in this image) / Awning reads: ‘Sidney Gray’ / Signage on the side of the building reads: ‘Sidney Gray Tailor’ / Sidney Gray’s caricature is on the following page.

Henry McLean: bootmaker Henry McLean (second shopfront from left) / Top signage reads: ‘Henry McLean Boot & Shoe Importer’ with an image of a shoe and a boot / Awning reads: ‘Boot Palace’.

Page 12

S. W. Jones: watchmaker, jeweller, optician S. W. Jones (third shopfront from left) / Top signage reads: ‘S. W. Jones’s’ with an image of a pair of spectacles, followed by ‘Watchmaker Jeweller & Optician’ / Awning reads: ‘This is the shop’.

‘S. W. Jones, watches, clocks, jewellery, and silverware direct from London. The best stocked shop in the district. Buy your engagement and wedding rings here, and be happy ever after. Morgan St., Mount Morgan’ (‘Advertising’, The Catholic Advocate (Brisbane, Qld. : 1911-1934; 1936-1938), 25 November 1915).

Messrs Lee and Humphreys: printers Lee and Humphreys (shopfront right) (corner of Morgan Street and Morgan Lane) / Awning should read: ‘Lee and Humphreys Printers’ (note: the word, ‘Printers,’ is not visible in this image) / A woman wearing a long skirt and long-sleeve blouse and a man in a suit and hat are window shopping / A passerby is wearing a suit and hat.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Continued on Page 13 16 February - 2 March 2022

Mount Morgan in Pictures...From Page 12

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz

Master tailor, Sidney Gray Victorian-born Sidney Gray (1872-1944), whose shopfront is pictured, was a prominent tailor and mercer (fabric trader). His competitors on Morgan Street were the tailors, Joseph Aloysius Bukowski and David Charles Minshall.

Mobile Dog Clipping Phone Des: 0447 275 402

Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company royalty, such as company founder, Walter Hall, and the General Manager, Captain Richard, may have been his clients.

While a photograph of Sidney Gray may no longer exist, this 1914 caricature with accompanying caption gives us a clue as to his appearance, personality and significance.

The caricaturist signed his work, ‘Pets M M [Mount Morgan]’.

TELEPHONE: 0417 006 591

MOUNT MORGAN OUTDOORS Firearm Accessories – Militaria- Fishing – Bait - Archery – Ammo – Gifts – Television Antenna Sales & Installation - Metal Detectors and Prospecting Gear - Camping Gear!

ABN 86 894 469 085 Eric J Stevenson. DNRME License to Sell Explosives 1300622 69 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan Firearm Sales / PTA’s still from 11 Glen Gordon Street by appointment Firearm Dealer License No. 50001499 Mount Morgan Guns

CNR YAAMBA RD & MAIN ST NORTH ROCKHAMPTON Phone: 4928 3511 trendrok@bigpond.net.au As leading mercer, Sidney Gray

PROUDLY SERVING MOUNT MORGAN FOR

To prominence has made his way,

OVER FORTY YEARS

The State needs more men of his kidney, For there is “go and grit” in Sidney.

Long may he live to take a measure, And find in cutting cloth a pleasure!’ (‘Pretty Pets, Sidney Gray, Mercer and Tailor, Mount Morgan’, Truth (Brisbane, Qld. : 1900-1954), 29 November 1914).

This author has made best efforts to provide accurate information for this publication of ‘Mount Morgan in Pictures’.

16 February - 2 March 2022

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Page 13

THE ORANGE DOT

By Larry at Fox Video

Movie Review RETURN OF THE HERO Was it cowardly? Or was it that “Cannon Fodder” did not seem to him to be a sensible, nor longlasting career path?

When the people of Paris stormed the royal prison, The Bastille, on 14 July 1789, all of the royal families of Europe focused their attention directly on France. Most of these royal families were blood relatives and often close friends, so when the rabble unceremoniously chopped off cousin King Louis 16th’s well-coiffed head in January 1792 - well that was it! They had gone too far! Austria, Prussia, Holland, Spain and Britain all declared war. The Revolutionary Wars has begun. This led to the rise of Napoleon who became boss in 1799. He promptly fixed the government bureaucracy, stabilised the economy and superbly trained the army. Three years later in 1802 France had prevailed and the Treaty of Amiens was signed.

However, after years of war, peace was to be short lived as the Brits and Frenchies couldn’t stay off each other’s throats. They were at it again just one year later in 1803 and soon everybody else joined the poo-party as well. The Napoleonic Wars had erupted and would continue for a further brutal twelve years until in 1815 when Napoleon finally met his Waterloo in the name of Wellington.

At the same time the lovely Jane

Austen was writing delightfully about the lives of the landed gentry and lesser nobles of rural England during the latter Georgian period (1760-1820).

In 1809, when we first meet our anti-hero Captain Neuville, his commander-in-chief, Napoleon, who had declared himself Emperor five years earlier, was about to face attacks from the badly prepared Fifth Coalition of enemies, this time led by Austria.

Suave, smooth-talking, debonair Captain Neuville cuts a dashing figure in his scarlet red military dress-uniform complete with accoutrements - braids, sashes, badges, weapons etc. Arm-in-arm with his fiancé Pauline, this was finally the big day of their wedding.

The Captain, charming, proud, happy - Pauline deliriously so as they approach the stairway to the Chapel. But wait, a cavalryman approaches at a gallop and breathlessly he relays the order to our Captain that he must report to the front to face the Austrians immediately.

Our Pauline is completely devastated, sobbing uncontrollably, collapsing into her sister Elizabeth’s arms as she watches her one true love ride heroically off into the distance.

Pauline writes to her Captain Neuville constantly but there is never a reply or even word of his wellbeing. She begins to sink

QCWA NEWS The next meeting of the Mount Morgan Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association will be held on Monday, 21 February at the Green Shed near the swimming pool. We will be there by 9.30 starting at 10 am. Social distancing will be in place Page 14

into a deep depression, so her clever sister Elizabeth decides that in order to save her dear Pauline from the darkness, she must step in. Pretending to be the gallant Captain she begins to write to Pauline regaling her with tales of his heroic deeds, exploits and adventures in the fierce wars alongside Napoleon. Eventually though, after many months of this subterfuge clever Elizabeth decides it has gone far enough so she “kills off” Pauline’s Captain, having him courageously die a hero’s death in India.

However, shortly thereafter, in 1812 clever Elizabeth observed a very smelly, hairy, dirty vagabond dressed in filthy rags alight from a carriage in the market square of her village. As he ripped a raw fish from the vendor’s hands and tore the flesh voraciously from its bones with his bare teeth he looked up...

There was clever Elizabeth. Their eyes met...Captain Neuville? The Battle of the Sexes begins...

Think WAR AND PEACE meets PRIDE AND PREJUDICE meets WAR OF THE ROSES (No, not the Plantagenets of Lancaster versus York, the 1989 movie!) and 2009’s UGLY TRUTH. RETURN OF THE HERO is a delightful, rare, laugh-a-minute gem with plenty of action, brilliant, witty repartee, and it is fantastic just to look at. One and a half hours of M-rated fun!

RETURN OF THE Absolutely loved it!

HERO...

due to Covid. Ladies come along and see what we do. New members are always welcome.

Remember the centenary ball at the school of arts on the 30 April. To find out more contact Tammy Alden or Donna Anderson.

Submitted by Arlene Roberts Branch President on 0428 457 461.

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

16 February - 2 March 2022

Mount Morgan vic name change

VET NEWS Mental stimulation and exercise for dogs Keeping your dog healthy doesn’t just involve ensuring they’re medically well. Ideally, it also includes a routine of regular physical exercise, mental stimulation and quality social time that will help them to thrive!

Physical exercise Most dogs should go for at least one walk daily. Very active or working breeds, however, require regular off-leash running time, energetic games of fetch, or “structured” challenges, such as agility training.

Reputable doggy daycare or dog walking services can also be a great way to ensure your pet is exercised, even if you need to be at work!

For active breeds, it helps to have a large yard where your dog can perform “zoomies” to their heart’s content, but this isn’t essential if you’re happy to take them out for exuberant exercise once or twice daily.

Mental stimulation

The Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc operated Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre will now be known as Mount Morgan Explore Centre.

This is in line with other Accredited Information Centres throughout Queensland. Mount Morgan is now part of the Queensland Explore Centre Network.

The changes have been eased in over the last few months.

Local business owners can still drop their brochures, business cards or other information to the Explore Centre for distribution to visitors.

ICE SOLD 34 James st - mount morgan 1 x 5kg Bag.................................................................... $4 2 x 5kg Bags.................................................................. $7 3 x 5kg Bags.................................................................$10

OPEN EVERY DAY - 5 AM TO 8.30 PM

For any dog, providing some “brain training” games is a great way to keep them busy and tire them out in a non-physical way. It can also help slow down agerelated brain deterioration in older dogs.

Active breeds can particularly benefit from “work-like” activities, such as obedience training or Nosework, which directs their high energy towards positive endeavours rather than destructive behaviours.

Any dog being left alone regularly will benefit from a variety of safe interactive toys and treats, such as an automatic ball launcher, stuffed Kong toys, puzzle feeders or treat hunts.

Social time Dogs are social creatures, so many will fret if they are left alone for long periods.

Having two or more bonded dogs can be a good solution but, if you don’t want another pet, then ensuring good social contact for your single dog may involve sending them to regular doggy daycare sessions, bringing them to work with you (if possible) or allowing them inside with you all the time when you are home, to ensure they feel like part of the family.

With this kind of care, your dog should feel “pawsitively” amazing!

PH: 0448 771 053/0439 166 640

ABN: 903 997 870 05

ARGUS PUBLICATION AND COPY DUE DATES FOR 2022 PUBLICATION DATE Wed, 2 March Wed, 16 March Wed, 30 March Wed, 13 April Wed, 27 April Wed, 11 May Wed, 25 May Wed, 8 June Wed, 22 June Wed, 6 July Wed, 20 July Wed, 3 August Wed, 17 August

COPY DUE DATE Tues, 22 February Tues, 8 March Tues, 22 March Tues, 5 April Tues, 19 April Tues, 3 May Tues, 17 May Tues, 31 May Tues, 14 June Tues, 28 June Tues, 12 July Tues, 26 July Tues, 9 August

ATLANTA DRIVING SCHOOL Cert: IV in driver training

Certification: A 002 00 663

SERVICING: MOUNT MORGAN, GRACEMERE, ROCKHAMPTON, YEPPOON, EMU PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS Email: atlantadrivingschool.trainer@gmail.com Mobile: 0484 732 219 Office: 07 4938 1876

16 February - 2 March 2022

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

Page 15

SAVE THE DATE!

FEB 18: True Outreach Clinic. Phone 4912 5100 for an appointment.

FEB 23: Golden Mount Festival MM Inc - meeting at Railway Hotel 6 pm. Phone Dana 0417 114 412 FEB 23: Mount Morgan Men’s Shed AGM, 6 pm .

Phone 0429 155 165.

FEB 25: World Day of Prayer. England, Wales and Ireland. No 7 Dam. 10 am start.

FEB 27: Mount Morgan Sub Branch AGM. Soldiers’ Rooms 3.00 pm start.

MAR 12: Baree Markets - Baree Hall from 8 am.

APR 30: Golden Mount Festival - Gold Rush.

Morgan Street.

APR 30: QCWA Colourful Debutante Ball.

Celebration 100 years of QCWA. MAY 1: Mount Morgan Rodeo - Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

CLASSIFIEDS PAINTER:

Semi retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257.

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937 AGM: Mount Morgan Men’s Shed AGM, 6 pm 23 February. Phone 0429 055 165 for information.

FOR SALE: 2011 Kia Rio Hatchback 6 speed manual.

RWC $5,500 ono. Phone - 0478 110 714.

FOR SALE

$1000 Boat – sleeps 2 (12 mth rego) with galvanised trailer (6 mths rego). Lots of extras.

0422 588 341

WANT TO ADD AN EVENT TO “SAVE THE DATE”?

EMAIL: mmpad@bigpond.com or phone 4938 2312 MOUNT MORGAN QCWA BRANCH 21 FEBRUARY 2022 at the Green Shed 9.30 am meet for 10 am start.

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC. Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays Phone John on 0429 055 165

Blue Care Trash & Treasure, 21 Gordon Street.

Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon.

Every first Saturday of the month from 8 am to 12 noon Bags of clothing $5. Marion’s plants for sale.

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN

DINNER MEETING - THURSDAY - GRAND HOTEL 6.00 for 6.30. Interested people are encouraged to attend or send an Expression of Interest to PO Box 2, Mount Morgan

LOCAL BUSINESS - USE IT OR LOSE IT KEEP YOUR LOCAL VIDEO STORE! UNLIMITED MOVIES

Ask us How

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

LATEST RELEASES

$5* 3 or More

MOUNT MORGAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! VACCINATED, WILLING TO HAVE A POLICE CHECK AND PROVIDE A LITTLE OF YOUR VALUABLE TIME

PHONE 4938 1935

Have something you need printed? or laminated?

Come down and see the friendly people at MMPAD. Contact us on 4938 2312 for prices or for further information visit us at the Railway Museum.

NEED TO BUY, SELL OR SWAP SOMETHING? CLASSIFIEDS ONLY COST $5.00 FOR 15 WORDS AND ARE AN IDEAL WAY TO SPREAD THE WORD.

NEXT EDITION WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH 2022

All inclusions required by: Tuesday, 22 February 2022 by 4 p.m.

Ph: 4938 2312 Email: mmpad@bigpond.com If you don’t receive your Argus, please contact us.

Page 16

MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

16 February - 2 March 2022