The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 19 Issue 5

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As part of the fingerling release children were given an opportunity to release some fingerlings. The majority of the fingerlings were released around the fingerling rock reef.

FINGERLINGS RELEASED INTO NO 7 DAM

About 70 adults and children witnessed the first fingerling release in six years on Sunday, 24 March at the No. 7 Dam.

The Fingerling Restocking program was funded by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD]and the Member for Mirani, Mr Stephen Andrew.

Restocking has not been possible

for the past six years due to low dam levels and the lack of sufficient rainfalls in the area to fill.

However, this all changed over the Christmas-New Year period when the dam filled and overflowed.

The 8200 (approx) Golden Perch fingerlings may not all reach adult size, but those that do, will go a long way to providing ample

opportunities for anglers to reap the rewards in about 18 months time when they mature.

MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said he considered the day a success.

“Hopefully, in the not-too distant future there will be anglers on the water throwing in the line,” he said.

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DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS ON DEPUTATION AGENDA

The paleontological significant dinosaur footprints located on the ceiling of the Fireclay Caverns located on the Mount Morgan Mine Site was the main topic of discussion when Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD] representatives met with State Government Ministers at the recent Community Cabinet meeting in Rockhampton.

MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger and Project Officer, Eve-lyn Rogers secured meetings with the Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals, Scott Stewart and the Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water Glenn Butcher on Wednesday, 13 March 2024.

The Fireclay Caverns were closed in 2011 due to Workplace Health and Safety issues.

Minister Stewart said he and the Miles’ Government reaffirmed the importance and significance of the Fire Clay Caverns (containing the dinosaur footprints) located on the historic Mount Morgan Mine.

“The Department of Resources has excised the area from the existing mining lease to allow for a third-party to purchase the land and develop future tourism opportunities,” Mr Stewart.

“Rockhampton Regional Council had agreed to purchase the land containing the Fire Clay Caverns.

“The council chose not to proceed with this arrangement in 2021 due to the significant costs required to ensure safety,” the Minister said.

Mr Stewart said the department was open to meeting with any thirdparty, including council, interested in purchasing and developing the area.

Mr Steinberger said he had met with the Rockhampton Regional

Council Mayor Mr Tony Williams and CEO, Evan Pardon concerning this matter a week previously.

Mr Steinberger said everyone agreed to the importance of the caverns for tourism to the region and was glad the council had mentioned a future meeting to engage stakeholders hopefully working towards a solution to reopening.

“Tourism is a must financially but really let’s not forget about preservation of these for future generations to see. There is nothing like these around of this era - these footprints date back to the Early Jurassic period with hundreds of dinosaur footprints displayed in the ceiling,” Mr Steinberger said.

“These prints I consider a National treasure,” he said.

“The latest report from 2019 documents remedial actions which, may prove costly if put forward as a whole, let’s engage some geo tech experts to analyse and perhaps identify workable solutions which could be staged to manage the costs,” Mr Steinberger said.

Mayor Tony Williams said Council supported the preservation of the fireclay caverns and would work with local groups and businesses to explore future opportunities for tourism.

“I know how important tourism and economic development is to Mount Morgan and I want to work with locals to develop new opportunities,” Mayor Williams said.

“The fireclay caverns are a unique site and we want to bring people together as a group, including the State Government, Heritage Minerals and local representatives to consider what can be done to support their activation.”

Other topics discussed with the ministers included

• Dee River ownership and responsibility and future clean up and development.

• Development of the No. 7 Dam recreational area

• Rail Trails

• Development of the Mount Morgan Railway Museum.

The deputation with Minister Butcher was positive of understanding the issues.

MMPAD raised several points for consideration with Minister Glenn Butcher.

These included determining ownership of the Dee River in the vicinity of the Carmody Bridge and possible clean up and future maintenance of this area.

Glenn Butcher also acknowledged from the description provided by MMPAD, that this area was in need of attention.

He also agreed that the No. 7 Dam recreation area could also be developed in the future.

It was explained to Mr Butcher that once the pipeline was completed and water was not being extracted for community use, this area would be a hidden treasure for Mount Morgan providing a range of recreational and aquatic activities. The success of the recently opened Boyne Valley Rail Trail and other rail trails was positive news for the progression of the Mount Morgan Rail Trail from feasibility study to reality.

Mr Steinberger said he felt that conversations with the ministers was cordial and laid the foundations for future approaches on these issues.

He said we would try to progress these projects with assistance from all levels of government.

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Page 3 27 March - 10 April 2024 MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS MOUNT MORGAN OPEN 8AM to 7PM - 7 DAYS 38 DEE STREET, MOUNT MORGAN PH: 4938 1243 WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH TO TUES 2ND APRIL SPECIALS AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT PRINTING ERRORS EC ON. RU MP STE AK $14.95/KG SAVE $6 LAMB L EG ROAST $9.99/KG SAVE $10 PORK LOI N STE AK $11.99/KG SAVE $10 MEDIUM CO OKED A US T. TIG ER PRAWNS $19.99/KG SAVE $12 R/ TU LI P RAB BI T 180g $4/EA SAVE $4 EASTER OPENING HOURS THUR 28/03 - 8AM TO 7PM GOOD FRI 29/03 - 9AM TO 6PM EAST SAT 30/03 - 9AM TO 6PM EAST SUN 31/03 - 9AM TO 6PM EAST MON 01/04 - 9AM TO 6PM TUES 02/04 - 8AM TO 7PM

LORIKEETS CLAIM CAP COAST CROC VICTORY

After losing to Colts at Victoria Park on 9 March, Mount Morgan’s Lorikeets flew home to a 43-17 victory at Cooee Bay on Saturday, 23 March 2024.

Prior to the match, long-term captain, Kyle Dodd, handed the captaincy over to Connor Stewart. Kyle had been team captain for eight years and felt the time was right to pass the baton to the next up and coming senior players.

Pictured right are Connor Stewart, Kyle Dodd and the team’s vice-Captain, Ian Leggo.

Kyle Dodd continues to play with and coach the team and is Club President.

Try scorers for the Lorikeets were Ian Leggo, Jarmaine Willett, Kyle Dodd, Josh McDougall, Daniel Dans and John Anderson-Ross.

Tyler Toby converted five of the six tries as well as scoring a three point penalty.

The team has more players this year, than it has had in over a decade. Home games for this year will be held on 6 April, 13 April, 25 May and 6 July.

For more information, follow the team on Facebook.

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Studies of international impoundments areas like the No.7 Dam have shown that habitat enhancement has led to dramatic improvements in recreational fishing, with associated economic benefits to communities adjacent to the fisheries through increase tourism.

Following electrofishing sampling prior to 2019, it was revealed that the number of golden perch and saratoga fish stocks were lower than expected, considering that both had been stocked in the dam since 2009.

The 2019 report to council highlighted six types of habitat or fish attracting structures to be introduced into the dam.

These included boulder piles, PVC trees, spiders, brush bundles, water snowflate and ballasted halfpipes for sleepy cod spawning.

The rock piles were selected to provide predator-free safe zones for the newly released fingerlings.

The PVC trees provide a structurally complex habitat to aggregate large bodied fish species. Biofilm will form on the tree and aggregate prey species.

Small fish can also use the hollow interiors of the branches as cover Spiders provide fish with shelter and should develop biofilm to attract prey species.Brush bundles are constructed from tree branches or large shrubs. Water snowflake is a native aquatic plant with a small white flower and floating leaves that resemble water lilies. Water snowflake are to be established in the small bays, inlets, and shallow edge habitats around the dam. Future saratoga releases have been planned as part of this program. Fingerlings were also released in wooded and grass-covered protected areas in the back reaches of the “basin area”. DAF technicians will visit the No 7 Dam later this year to undertake monitoring to see if the rocky reefs release areas and fingerling growth have been successful. They will also check for other species in the dam, for example sleepy cod and jew fish. This will be done with electro fishing equipment.

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Stephen Andrew releases some of the fingerlings.
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MIRANI MESSAGE

With Stephen Andrew, MP

As the year of 2024 marches along I think of the magnificent weather and how important it is to reflect and be grateful for working and living here in Central Queensland.

In Brisbane I spoke to the House on a Matter of Public Interest emphasising Queenslanders enduring two straight years of huge electricity hikes, with prices set to rise again this year. Additionally, The Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Double Jeopardy Exception and Subsequent Appeals) Amendment Bill 2023 was in the spotlight with my opposition to the bill’s further watering down of the double jeopardy rule.

In my speech addressing the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2023 it is clear allowing nurse-led medical abortion care with the abortion drugs could involve serious health and safety risks to women living in regional and remote areas. My Private Member’s Statement focussed on the cost of running a business here in Queensland, pointing out that farmers have been the number one target of regulation with an increase of over 550 percent since 2000.

I called on the government to set up an office of regulation review with the power to audit all regulatory impact statements for all new bills and delegated legislation.

The Mount Morgan office has received several enquiries regarding the availability of oral health services at the local Mount Morgan Multipurpose Health Centre. Oral Health advises there are long wait times for general check-up appointments (12 months or more), but they do prioritise those experiencing severe pain. This situation is similar throughout regional and rural Queensland. I am following up with the Health Minister on this and other ongoing health matters.

It is only a matter of weeks before the grand opening of the much-awaited swimming pool (13 April). The Mount Morgan pool is funded by the Queensland Government's Resources Community Infrastructure Fund and Rockhampton Regional Council - aka taxpayers and ratepayers. I’m sure the community will be thrilled once the new pool is open for all to enjoy!

After writing several letters and engaging in many conversations with the Minister, it was terrific to learn the Rockhampton Hospital was finally to receive a new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner. My petition hasn’t even been tabled yet; we have a wonderful result for my constituents in the southern part of the Electorate of Mirani. However, it is somewhat disturbing that this equipment will not be fully operational until 2027. More questions for the Minister.

As we celebrate Passover/Easter, may we enjoy our precious holiday time, appreciate the values of our heritage, and be sensitive to the quests for freedom and justice all around us.

BIDGERDII COMMUNITY HEALTH VISITS COUNTRY FOR WELLBEING

A small gathering of Bidgerdii Community Health participants visited Gangalu country on Friday, 22 March.

The “Trips to Country” is part of Bidgerdii’s social and emotional wellbeing program and is the first time that this program has been run.

Friday’s gathering had a reslilence theme with participants required to write about a time when they were at their strongest or when they had survived an

event that made them stronger.

The morning started with a Smoking Ceremony performed by Phillip Toby, a Gangulu elder who also performed the Welcome to Country.

As well as the writing activities participants were shown the finer points of weaving by Aunty Bino.

Bidgerdii Health hopes to hold more of these days in other locations in the Bidgerdii footprint.

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Page 9 27 March - 10 April 2024 MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS 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. 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 TELEPHONE: 0417 006 591 MOUNT MORGAN OUTDOORS METAL DETECTORS & PROSPECTING EQUIPMENT -FOSSICKING ADVICE CAMPING GEAR -FISHING GEAR & BAIT - 4X4 GEAR - ARCHERY GEAR DAKEN ELECTRIC FENCE EQUIPMENT 69 Morgan street, mount morgan GIFTS & COLLECTABLES - MILITARIA TV ANTENNA SALES & INSTALLATION MOUNT MORGAN GUNS Firearm Dealers License No. 50001499 69 Morgan Street Mount Morgan Queensland AUSTRALIA 4714 Phone - 0417 006 591 New & Used Guns - Secure Storage - Permits to Acquire Ammunition - Firearm Accessories WE BUY GUNS Thinking of Selling your Home? Free Appraisals To advertise with the Mount Morgan Argus call us on 4938 2312 RAINBOW CAFE MOUNT MORGAN DINE IN - TAKEAWAY OPEN 7 DAYS phone 4938 2758

It’s time for the big telecos to put people before profit. Story after story from constituents in the Flynn electorate are seriously distressing.

Residents around Baffle Creek tower went weeks without mobile reception over Christmas. An ongoing issue with no solution in sight.

The community of Alton Downs and Ridgelands too have had similar issues with messages sometimes taking 2-3 days to come through. Audio calls dropping out and disconnecting.

Between Mount Perry and Eidsvold, a resident came across an accident. They found a couple on the side of the road; the man was bleeding heavily, and the lady could not get through to emergency services due to a black spot. They tried 112 and could not get through, tried another phone and they managed to eventually get through. It took over an hour to relay the information and get an ambulance there.

Small towns like Moura have difficulty with the mobile network when they host their annual events like Moura Coal and Country festival, so they must hire in ATMs.

Theodore Bulls N Barrels hire in two ATMs, as they can’t use EFTPOS due to poor reception as well.

The same thing happened at Jambin’s Australia Day ceremony in 2023. As too many people were trying to access the mobile network, this crashed the EFTPOS square systems leading to people unable to purchase food. Once again, a similar issue happened at the 2024 Proston Show.

The stories are endless no matter where you live around regional Queensland.

Telstra is under a Service Obligation that they are not meeting and not acknowledging. The performance criteria based on fixed-line and payphone standards and benchmarks made was under the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999.

This criterion was made over 20 years ago and has not been changed to reflect the use of modern-day telecommunications.

Last month, I called for a Senate Inquiry into regional telecommunications, and I have formed a petition for residents to sign.

In just over a week, we have had over 600 signatures. You can sign the petition by visiting my Facebook page, jumping onto my website www.colinboyce.com. au or by visiting or calling my offices in Gladstone, Emerald, and Gayndah.

Sign now to join my call.

Hi Everyone,

COUNCIL CONNECTION

WITH DIVISION 5 COUNCILLOR CHERIE RUTHERFORD

I hope by now many of you have had the opportunity to try out your new pool.

I have already had some great feedback about the facility, and I can’t wait to get to share the excitement of the Community Open Day with you all.

Council has been in caretaker period, so rather than hold the Official Opening until the new Council is sworn in, we thought it best to open the pool as soon as it was ready.

This way you can enjoy the facility before it gets too cold and we can celebrate with you on Saturday 13 April at the Community Open Day.

Splash-A-Bout has the tender to operate the facility until winter closure and I thank them for their willingness to work with Council to provide opening hours that meet the needs of the community and fits within their staffing capacity.

The interim opening hours until the end of this season are as follows;

• Monday 6.am – 11.30am 3- 6pm

• Tuesday 1.30 – 6.pm

• Wednesday 6.00am – 11.30am 3- 6pm

• Thursday 1.30pm – 6 pm

• Friday 6 am – 11.30am 3-6pm

• Weekends 9 am – 5pm

School holidays

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6 am – 5 pm

• All other days 9 am – 5 pm

Council is currently calling tenders for the operation of the pools commencing 1 July 2024.

If you are interested in submitting a tender, please contact Council on ph:1300 22 55 77 for more information.

It gives me great pleasure to see the community so excited about the pool and hope that this enthusiasm translates to great patronage now and for many years to come.

Thank you to all those involved in the delivery of this project.

I’m extremely proud to be part of the Council team that secured this wonderful asset for the Mount Morgan community.

Please enjoy.

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State Emergency Service Volunteers in Profile

JASON MORAN

Jason is one of our long serving members. He was appointed on 21 September 1992 and recently received his Meritorious Service Clasp for 30 years active service. His reason for joining the State Emergency Service (SES) was to assist the community in times of need and he has certainly been able to do that.

Jason has been on numerous deployments to North Queensland to assist after cyclones devastated the area. Christmas 2023, he spent his holidays in Cairns (5 days) and on the Gold Coast (10 days) assisting after Cyclone Jasper and severe storms caused major flooding and damage to

both areas. He has also been on many activations locally putting his chainsaw, working safely at heights, storm damage operations, land search and traffic control skills to good use. He has also been able to utilise his first aid training skills at his workplace.

The most important aspect of volunteering Jason said is, “To work as a team and to show the younger members what to do and help them with training. The Mount Morgan Group has a good community spirit and works well as a team”.

When Jason is not at work or SES, he spends his time walking around the local parks and gardens taking

photos of the more interesting plants and animals. Jason regularly posts his photos on social media and has also entered in numerous competitions including the Mount Morgan Show.

MMMPHS NEWS DEE RIVER OLDIES

MMMPHS is currently taking names for the 2024 Flu Vaccination Program. Please phone 4912 5100 during business hours to have your name added to the list. If you have any enquiries regarding this please contact Thorlene Curtis, Community Nurse on 0407749 594.

Several GP Clinics are also providing Immunisation services. If you prefer to book through your GP, please contact them to make arrangements.

Below is the information provided to our facility by the Immunisation Program:-

2024 Free Flu Vaccination Program

All Queensland residents over the age of 6 months can access the influenza vaccine for free in 2024.

Funded by the Queensland government, the 2024 Free Influenza Vaccination Program has now commenced. The Program will conclude on 30 September 2024.

Scope of the 2024 Program

Every opportunity should be taken to offer the influenza vaccine to all Queenslanders from 6 months of age.

The 2024 Free Flu Vaccination Program (the Program) will be available to Queensland residents only, including those without a Medicare card. The Program will reimburse Vaccination Service Providers (VSPs) for privately purchased vaccines administered to Queenslanders not eligible under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

With Easter just around the corner, we hope our members of the Dee River Oldies get a chance to catch up with family and friends and make some precious memories. Life is certainly a journey and making the most of each day is what makes life worthwhile.

Our members enjoyed their bus trip down to Bauhinia House for the St Patrick's Day celebrations. It was a good day. We enjoyed the music, morning tea and lunch along with their hospitality. The March Morning Tea is on Wednesday 27 March, 2024 at 10 am. We have Leyland Barnett from Evolution Training as guest speaker. Cost is $5. It is held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Raffle and lucky door prizes. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

We look forward to seeing our members and any

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BOULDY BINGO NOTICE Keep an eye out for more info on the April Bouldy at Bingo as it may be cancelled because of work on the hall power
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new members who wish to come along. There is no cost to become a member, but must be aged over 50 years old.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 16 April, 2024 at 2 pm. It is held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Come along and let us know what we can plan for the coming months.

Our thanks go to our members for their donations and for their help in setting up for the morning teas. Also would like to thank the people from Bauhinia House and our bus driver for a great day.

Enjoy your Easter break. Stay happy and healthy.

The Steering Committee

Dee River Oldies Group

Carol Glover 4938 1995

Colleen Constable 0427 161 131

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.

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Get ready for the Golden Mount Festival

With a great theme of ‘Nursery Rhymes and Fairytales’ selected for this year’s Golden Mount Festival we couldn’t be more excited about the great possibilities to promote the range of resources on offer for the community at Rockhampton Regional Libraries.

Sometimes it’s hard to remember the story and rhymes of childhood, and this is where your library can really come to the fore. Research a rhyme and discover the origin of a wonderful traditional fairytale by searching online or reading a book. We hold a terrific range of stories and rhymes in different formats to suit a variety of ages, interests and reading abilities.

If you love the strange and satirical stories by Road Dahl (think Revolting rhymes, Dirty beasts and Rhyme stew) there are plenty more fractured fairytales to surprise and delight, including books by Michael Rosen (Goldilocks and the three crocodiles), Caroline Wakefield (Verity Fairy and Rapunzel) and Jon Scieszka (The real Dada Mother Goose).

KanopyKids has some streamed movies that kick a punch, with a little 10-minute story about Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs featuring three hungry

LIBRARY NEWS

dinosaurs – Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. Mo Willems captures the mayhem of the moment in this hilarious film for littlies. The True story of the three little pigs by Jon Scieszka offers a retelling of the famous tale shared through the wolf’s point of view.

BorrowBox has a lovely selection of eAudiobooks for young listeners to enjoy, including Classic nursery rhymes by Mark McLeod, Nursery stories and rhymes read by Derek Griffiths and Lucille Colandro’s very silly series about an Old lady who swallowed.. a bat, some leaves, a chick, a bell!

Find that perfect book or resource at the Library. We would love to see you soon and encourage you on your reading, listening and learning journey.

The Mount Morgan Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am -1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm and open every alternate Saturday from 9:00am-12noon.

For more information, please call the Library Administration office on 4936 8043 or the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169.

IN HARMONY WITH THE WORLD

Thursday, 21 March 2024.

Harmony Day is a day of celebration of this cultural diversity and a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.

The message of Harmony Day is that “everyone belongs”.

School Captain Kelisha said the point of celebrating Harmony Day was to engage people to participate in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity and foster a sense of belonging in everyone.

Harmony Day, started in Australia in 1999 and coincides with the United Nations International Day for Elimination of of Racial Discrimination.

Starting out as a “Day” it was expanded to Harmony Week in 2019, but mostly is celebrated on 21 March, each year.

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Mount Morgan Central State School Students paid homage to the different cultural groups of the world and those present at the School in a special parade last The School leaders reaffirmed that Australia’s diversity made it a great place to live.

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN

1st & 3rd Thursdays of the monthGrand Hotel - 6 pm for 6.30 pm. Visitors Welcome! E: mount.morgan@rotary9560.org

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC.

Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays

Phone John on 0429 055 165

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB INC

Meets on the last Sunday of each month at 10.30 am.

Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street, Phone - John Tuxworth 0429 055 165

MOUNT MORGAN RSL SUB BRANCH INC

Social gathering 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly 4pm to 7pm.

Business meeting 3rd Saturday monthly 10am 1 Cornes Street, Mount Morgan

Trash and Treasure, 21 Gordon Street.

Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Every first Saturday of the month from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Bags of clothing $5. Any donations please phone Margaretta 0428 179 604

MOUNT MORGAN QCWA BRANCH

Meets at the Green Shed, Thompson Ave

Meeting Time and Date to be advsied.

MYNELINK DISABILITY SERVICES

Is located in Mount Morgan NDIS Registered for personal assistance, household tasks and community access.

MDS welcomes rural clients within 50 km radius.

Contact Kathleen on 0418 194 514

Self-managed, plan-managed, agency-managed clients welcomed. 4WD access not a problem.

HOUSE LEVELLING AND RESTUMPING DECKS & STAIRS

One stump or a complete house. No House too low.

Country calls welcome and prompt attention guaranteed

Please contact Gary on 0428 542 705.

QBCC Licence 51455.

Page 15 27 March - 10 April 2024 MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS Authorised by Colin Boyce MP, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 76 Goondoon Street, Gladstone QLD 4680. Colin BOYCE MP Federal Member for Flynn Proudly representing Mount Morgan 76 Goondoon Street, Gladstone QLD 4680 4972 5465 colin.boyce.mp@aph.gov.au colinboyce.com.au ColinBoyceMP

MAR 27: Dee River Oldies Group: - Morning Tea starting at 10 am to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes. New and existing members welcome.

APR 6: Mount Morgan Arts and Crafts Groupl Cent Sale at the Baree School of Arts, Creek Street, Baree. Doors open at 12 noon, 2 pm start with canteen sales on offer.

APR 7: CQ Men’s & Ladies Sand Green Championships 8.30 am. Shotgun Start.

APR 13: Baree Markets, Baree School of Arts, Creek St, Baree. 8 am start. 12 noon finish.

APR 13: Cent Sale at Alton Downs Hall. Starts 1.30 pm. All welcome.

APR 14: Country Music afternoon 12 noon till 4 pm. Raffles, Lucky Door. Adults $10, children $3. BYO. Light refreshments available. Soldiers’ RoomsMorgan Street.

APR 16: Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting starting at 2 pm to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church).

APR 24: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning Tea starting at 10 am to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes. New and existing members welcome.

APR 27: Mods & Rockers 1960’s themed dance at Soldiers’ rooms.

APR 28: BMMW Shield - 9.30 register for 10 am Shotgun Start.

MAY 3: Golden Mount Festival Movie Night at the Dam, including family barbecue and fireworks.

MAY 4: Golden Mount Festival events in Morgan Street.

MAY 5: Mount Morgan Rodeo at Mount Morgan Showgrounds. More information to come.

MAY 11: Baree Markets, Baree School of Arts, Creek St, Baree. 8 am start. 12 noon finish.

MAY 12: Country Music afternoon 12 noon till 4 pm. Raffles, Lucky Door. Adults $10, children $3. Bar operating. Light refreshments available. Soldiers’ Rooms - Morgan Street. BYO

MAY 21: Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

MAY 25: Hillbilly Hoedown - Western themed dance at Soldiers’ Rooms. 7 pm start.

JUN 8: Baree Markets, Baree School of Arts, Creek St, Baree. 8 am start. 12 noon finish.

JUN 9: Country Music afternoon 12 noon till 4 pm. Raffles, Lucky Door. Adults $10, children $3. Bar operating. Light refreshments available. Soldiers’ Rooms - Morgan Street.

JUL 13: Baree Markets, Baree School of Arts, Creek St, Baree. 8 am start. 12 noon finish.

JUN 29: Red Carpet: Hollywood Glamour at Soldiers’ Rooms. 7 pm start.

JUL 30 : Well Women’s Clinic - Phone 4912 5100 for bookings.

AUG 10: Mount Morgan Show. Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

THANK YOU

Jennifer, Suze and families would like to thank people for their phone calls, flowers and sympathy cards. We would like to thank the Mount Morgan Police, Ambulance Service and Hart’s Funeral home for the care of Bevan John Leigh 25-12-1946 - 18-12-2023

IN MEMORIAM - Sealy, George Robert taken 19/4/1986. Always remembered, Margaret.

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Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping Phone Des: 0447 275 402 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc Annual General Meeting Tuesday, 16 April at 5.30 pm Mount Morgan Railway Museum Graeme Meade - Secretary
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