The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 16 Issue 7

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 7

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WELL REMEMBERED After not being able to celebrate Anzac Day in 2020, Mount Morgan turned out in force to pay their respects on Anzac Day for the 2021 services.

This Anzac Day was organised by the reformed Mount Morgan RSL Sub Branch. The Sub-branch was closed by RSL Queensland over three years ago.

It was a cool morning for the Dawn Service, and the shadows cast by light lent an eerie, but respectful somberness to the occasion.

Emcee and RSL Sub-branch Secretary, Barry Lollback performed both services with addresses from the Central State (Nateesha and Amarli) and Mount Morgan State High School (Lainie and Bailey) captains and former Afghanistan veteran, Josh Lanham.

Following the Dawn Service attendees were invited to attend the Gunfire Breakfast, which was provided by the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan.

Some went home to catch up on sleep, while others stayed until the 11 am service which was slightly behind time.

The cenotaph was attended by a Catafalque party from members of 35 Squadron 11th Engineering Regiment.

Many community groups laid wreaths to honour those who have served in areas of conflict.

Follwing the services, an Anzac Day Traditional game of two-up was held at the Leichhardt Hotel.

Proceeds of the games went to Mount Morgan’s RSL Sub-branch Veteran’s program.

Above right: Primary School representatives lay a wreath in remembrance; middle: a member of the Cenotaph Catafalque party and below right, Bryan “Jim” Lynch talks about his medals to Bailee Dobson and Jodie Holznagel.

More photos will be used in the next edition of the Mount Morgan Argus.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL LEADERS MOUNT MORGAN COMMUNITY LOOKING AFTER ITS OWN

Over the last few years, our resilient and resourceful communities have been impacted by natural disasters and COVID-19, and the psychological and financial impacts that they have brought.

The National Suicide Prevention Advisor Christine Morgan said our connections with each other were what builds us up and keeps us strong.

“Having people sit beside us when times are good and when times are bad makes all the difference.

You can be that support for the people you know and love,” she said.

Central Queensland Rural Health, a recipient of the Queensland Government’s Tackling Regional Adversity Through Integrated Care grant program, has been working within the Central Queensland community to support those in need, and to build local resilience and capacity.

Through this grant, various free and catered workshops will be offered for the Mount Morgan and surrounding communities between May and August 2021 aimed at educating, upskilling, and supporting community champions and extending community networks.

People stepping up to support their community during natural disasters can find Lifeline Queensland’s Counselling by Chance useful, as it Mount Morgan Central School school leaders were covers interpersonal and communication skills to officially inducted on Wednesday, 21 April. The leaders’ build confidence to assist someone in distress whilst induction was held in conjunction with the School’s Anzac looking after yourself.

Day Service. During Term 1 Students who were seeking election had to present an election speech to their fellow students who voted on who they felt should lead the school. At the induction ceremony all students recited a Leadership Oath. Picture above are: Nateesha and Amarli (School Captains), Hararney and Victoria (School Councillors), and sports captains Shaylah and Brayden (Gold), Lilly (Blue ) and Alexander (Green).

BUSINESS START-UP WORKSHOP

Have you considered starting your own business?

Want to know the basics of starting a business and where to seek assistance?

Hosted by Advance Rockhampton and facilitated

by Peter Peterson, Entrepreneurship Facilitator, this informal workshop will concentrate on the basics of starting a new business and where to go for assistance.

A representative from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) and Central Queensland Region, Culture and Economic Participation will also be present to talk about types of business assistance that is on offer.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, 5 May 2021 between 10.30 am and 12 noon at the Mount Morgan School of Arts Hall, Morgan Street Mount Morgan. RSVP by Monday, 3 May 2021 to tanya.webber@rrc.qld.gov.au. Morning tea will be served. Numbers are strictly limited, please RSVP promptly.

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Family and community members working with people with potential mental health concerns will find Lifeline Queensland’s MH-Aware program useful, as it involves recognising, responding and referring someone to support when needed.

People attending the Calm C-A-R-E Suicide Awareness program are also eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend a two day Train for Training program to become a local facilitator of the Calm C-A-R-E program.

Helen Munn, Project Officer for Central Queensland Rural Health says” The training being offered varies, but were all aimed to strengthen, inform and support our local champions, who in turn will support and inform others, resulting in a community that will look after its own”.

For more information contact Central Queensland Rural Health ph 07 4992 1040 or email helen.munn@ cqrdgp.com.au to register your interest.

Date Claimers: 6 May; 9-12.30pm: Calm C-A-R-E Suicide Awareness Workshop; contact the trainer Scharryn Kneen ph. 0407 147 778 or register online: https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/calm-c-a-r-e-suicideawareness-workshop-tickets-151149778055 26 May; 10-2.30pm: Lifeline Counselling by Chance Workshop

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Rail trail could be in Mount Morgan’s future A multi-use rail trail for walking, bike-riding and horse-riding might be part of the road ahead for Mount Morgan as initial work on a feasibility study gets into gear.

The feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will include multiple opportunities for community consultation.

The $250,000 project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said the study will determine whether the proposed trail has merit and will weigh the costs of construction against the benefits the trail would bring.

“We’re looking at a trail that would begin at the Mount Morgan rail station and then end in either the township of Kabra or Gracemere,” Mayor Williams said.

“The feasibility study is still in the very early stages at this point. We don’t yet have enough information to determine whether or not the project is likely to proceed beyond the feasibility stage.

“Engineers have done as much of the initial desktop planning as they can. Now our contractor, Burchills Engineering Solutions, has begun to hit the ground to get a better

idea of any issues that could arise and identify the best route.

“Once we have more of an idea of what is possible, we’ll be heading out to the community to seek feedback, which will form an important part of the process.

“This trail is one of the key projects identified in Council’s ‘Advancing Mount Morgan’ strategy, which was adopted in November 2019, and is designed to support business, create opportunities for employment and education, and unlock the tourism potential of this historic township.”

Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said the opportunity for a rail trail in the region could potentially unlock jobs in construction and tourism as well as new opportunities for local business.

“Across our region we’ve seen biking and walking infrastructure attract people from all corners of the state, spending money at local cafes and shops, accommodation providers and other tourism operators,” Mr O’Rourke said.

“This is an exciting opportunity to look at what might be possible when it comes to a rail trail in this area, and how it could potentially

DEE RIVER OLDIES

The members of the Dee River Oldies Group send their condolences to Carolyn Read and family. Arthur and Carolyn have given their support to this group over many years. Arthur will be sadly missed by all.

play a role in our region’s economic recovery alongside major projects like the $75 million Capricorn Highway duplication.”

Division 5 Councillor Cherie Rutherford said she is looking forward to seeing the feasibility study progress.

“One of the key areas identified in the Advancing Mount Morgan strategy was the need to unlock the tourism potential of Mount Morgan’s multiple natural and historic assets,” Cr Rutherford said.

“This is a strategy that was produced after extensive community consultation, including roundtables and surveys, and it’s a real pleasure to see yet another of the projects identified through this process start to be investigated.

“I do want to emphasise that while it’s exciting that we have received funding to undertake this feasibility study, these are very early investigations.

“Once we have more information about the feasibility of the project we’ll be seeking feedback from the community.”

the Anglican Church). We are looking at a bus trip to the Sunday markets at Callaghan Park in Rockhampton in late May or early June. More details to follow when a date is booked.

Stay happy and healthy. Submitted be the Steering Committee Carol Glover 4938 1995, Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.

The next meeting date is Tuesday, 18 May 2021 starting at 2 pm. Bring your ideas along. New and existing members are welcome.

Our next morning tea is on Wednesday, 28 April 2021. ‘The Gadget Lady’ will be the guest speaker and she will have gadgets on display and for sale.

On Wednesday, 26 May 2021 there will be a musical morning tea with morning teas commencing at 10 am. Cost is $5 per person and there will be a raffle and a lucky door prize.

Come in spinner!!

Come along and enjoy the morning.

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Above: Matty tosses the coins in the Leichhardt’s two up game on Anzac Day..

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Sweet treats “FOUND” by Jack and Mel

enjoy their visit to the store. They also have an online store that complements their Morgan Street store.

Jack moved to Mount Morgan about eight years ago, while Mel has only recently moved to the town.

Both have children and although life gets a bit hectic, balance is achieved by working together.

They have been friends for over eight years.

Both Jack and Mel love the “country feel” of Morgan Street.

“Mount Morgan makes a great weekend destination,” Mel said.

Mel and Jack, when they are travelling around, always keep an eye out for treasures for their shop.

They also find treasures at markets and estate sales.

If you are looking for “old world” sweet treats or bric-a-brac, then there is a good chance it can be “Found by Jack and Mel”.

The two friends opened their Morgan Street business towards the end of February and while business has been slow to start with, by Jack and Mel are happy with the progress of the shop.

They have many plans for the future and chances are they will expand what the shop has to offer before long.

The old world sweets are “homemade” by a friend and includes such mouthwatering treats as fruit jellies, Turkish Delight and chocolate fudge.

The expanded range will include homemade chunky pies, homemade prepared meals to take home and a tea range. They also plan to have table and chairs outside so people can relax and

KINDY HAPPENINGS In March, the Baby/Toddler room celebrated National Colour Day. To celebrate the children painted their own Kindy Care 2021 T-shirt. They used their hands and fingers for a fun/messy sensory experience and created beautiful masterpieces!

‘Every Child is an Artist’ by Pablo Picasso In April we had an incredibly special visitor come to Kindy to surprise us. Can you guess who? What has two big ears, one bright pink nose and a white fluffy tail…Yes, the Easter Bunny!! He came on an Easter hunt adventure with us to help us find the chocolate eggs he had hidden in our playground. Thank you so much, Ty Pallas for being our Easter Bunny.

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Above: The Easter Bunny with Kindy Care students.

Photo supplied by Kindy Care.

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EARLY BUSINESS OWNERS/OPERATORS OF MOUNT MORGAN Continued from Issue 6 (From papers left to the Historical Museum by Mr. Arthur Christmas) Article submitted by the Historical Museum.

HOSKINS E. - Storekeeper, Post Office Store, Saree in 1925.

HOULIHAN, Mrs - General store situated in Red Hill, Mount Morgan.

JAGERNDORFF, C. - Grocery store in Bouldercombe, Queensland.

JOHNSON, A.M. - Grocery store East Street Extended, Mount Morgan in 1906.

KELLAND, F.J. - General storekeeper (Post Office Store) Baree, via Mount Morgan in 1920.

KELLY, John - Store 5 Usher Street, Red Hill, Mount Morgan, later Frank Thompson.

KELLY, Thomas & Son – General Merchants in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, in 1890, 1893, 1898, 1899. Later Rowes Super store.

KELLY & SONS - Universal Providers, Mount Morgan in 1907and 1908. Ca!led People's Warehouse.

KELLY & SONS PTY.LTD. - General Merchants in Mount Morgan in 1938.

KERR, Mrs - Store in East Street, Mount Morgan in 1904.

KING, Mr - Fruiterer in Mount Morgan in 1899.

KIRBY BROS - Grocery, Importer, Clothing and drapery store Morgan Street, Mount Morgan in 1890.

Cash exchange 1893.

LIGHT ON THE HILL SHOW WAY

Imagine, if you will, a church that enables you to sleep in on Sunday morning. Yes, such a church exists!

The Light On the Hill has been meeting on Saturday nights at 7pm for the past several months, bringing to Mount Morgan a church that challenges the historical perception of Sunday mornings.

We are an independent Pentecostal church arising from the Doulos Family Church in Rockhampton. Paul Smith and Phil Cavanagh have had a desire to bring uncompromised Bible teaching to Rockhampton and surrounding communities over the past 14 years.

This has lead to church groups flourishing in houses and halls across Central Queensland and beyond.

Their passion to see an outreach church established in Mount Morgan has been burning for several years, and now with the hand of God making the necessary connections, it has become a reality.

Already we are seeing God move as we meet together to worship Him and give thanks for the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. God is interested in smaller communities like ours and we just want to give Him the space and the opportunity

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KlRK, Gabriel - Fruit and Confectioner store in Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, northern side opposite the Soldier's Rooms, in 1914. In 1920s moved to shop near Stewart Kelly's boot shop.

KYLIE, Sam J - Grocer/Baker situated in River Street, on northern side between Black and Norton Streets, Mount Morgan in 1923. Earlier shop in East Street, Mount Morgan.

LENNOX, J - Grocery produce store situated in Dee Street, Mount Morgan in 1897 & 1898.

LENNOX, John - 22 River Street, Mount Morgan pre 1920s.

LENNOX, John - Storekeeper in Mount Morgan in 1899.

LOGUE BROS - Grocery store, the Red Store, Saree, via Mount Morgan.

LOWRY, John Francis - Store keeper, facing the Dee River, Mount Morgan in 1890. In 1891 & 1893 was general produce dealer and importer, sunburst store, in Mount Morgan.

LOWRY, John Francis & Co. - The People's Cash store in East Street and: Tipperary Point, General Importers, Produce Dealers and Spirit and Wine Merchants in 1896.

LUCKINS, Louis Wells, - Storekeeper in 1890, Clerk in 1898 and Accountant in 1899 in Mount Morgan.

LUSCOMBE, Jack (Happy Jack) - Delivered groceries with a spring cart and horse for Shambrooks. Jack always had his hat surrounded by flowers in the hat band and was always whistling as he drove around hence Happy Jack. to intervene in lives and circumstances.

Jesus frequented many small towns and villages, reaching out to the lost, the poor, the sick and infirm, and there were many miracles that occurred in those places.

We believe that nothing has changed in that regard in the last 2000 years.

So come to the Green Shed on Butler Street, next to the Skate Park, each Saturday night at 7pm and see what God will do in your life.

Submitted by Cameron Evers.

Pizza on the Run will be in Bouldercombe on Wednesday, 12 May at Leanne Hinchcliffe Park and in Mount Morgan opposite bakery on 16 May from 2 to7 pm on both days.

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LIBRARY NEWS This time of year is full of public holidays. If you are planning a car trip this Labour Day long weekend, Rockhampton Regional Libraries recommend audiobooks for travel entertainment. Audiobooks have all the benefits of reading while leaving you free to concentrate on driving or enjoy scenery. They’re also a great way to keep the kids entertained on long trips – go from ‘Are we there yet?’ to ‘Oh no, are we there already?”.

History Centre staff.

Please note that all Rockhampton Regional Libraries will be closed on Monday 3 May for the Labour Day public holiday. Rockhampton Regional Libraries are located in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, South Rockhampton and North Rockhampton.

It is free to become a library member. For more information please call the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169 or the Rockhampton Regional Library Administration Office on 4936 8043.

The most wonderful thing about audiobooks is that they can be accessed straight from your phone using BorrowBox or the newest addition to the library – Libby!

Libby is an online resource available through Rockhampton Regional Libraries and is where you can find eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and comics. Libby is a free app and can be accessed using your library card number and PIN. Please visit your local library or contact Rockhampton Regional Libraries Administration on 4936 8043 for any assistance.

Sadly the Golden Mount Festival has been postponed but if you would like to relive festivals past, the Rockhampton Regional Libraries History Centre has photographs and newspaper clippings of previous events. These records can be seen by visiting the Southside Library and speaking to the

calendar is the Wally Hall Memorial Golf Day to be played on Saturday, 1 May, starting at 9 am.

GOLF NEWS

Mount Morgan Golf Club hosted the Men’s and Ladies Sand Green Championships on Sunday, 11 April.

Twenty-nine men and 10 ladies competed over 18 holes on a much-improved course after the recent rain and hard work by club members.

Results – Women’s: A Grade Gross Winner: - Kylie Myles (Wowan) 71 and A Grade Gross Runner Up: Shai Pearce (Wowan) 74; B Grade Gross Winner - Keri Wilson (Yeppoon) 82, (Play off), B Grade Gross Runner Up - Catherine Heslin (Gladstone) 82; Grade Nett Winner – Bernie Antcliff (Yeppoon) 72 and B Grade Nett Winner - Shelley Cawthray (North Rockhampton) 69.

Results – Men’s: A Grade Gross Winner - Cory Heslin (Calliope) 68 (in a three-way play-off from Shaun Antcliff and Daryl Myles); A Grade Gross Runner Up - Daryl Myles 68. B Grade Gross Winner - Gavin Cawthray (Miriam Vale) 78 (in a play-off from Doug Wooffindin); B Grade Gross Runner Up - Doug Wooffindin 78; C Grade Gross Winner - Daley Mallet (Wowan) 75 and C Grade Gross Runner Up - Phil Moran, 83.

A Grade Nett Winner - Lance Antcliff, 72, B Grade Nett Winner - David McKenzie, 71 and C Grade Nett Winner - Mick Masters, 71.

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Cr Drew Wickerson using the new online resources offered by the regional libraries.

The competition is a three person ambrose with prizes fully sponsored by the Hall Family.

CQ GOLF CLUB RESULTS Biloela’s Dylan Parish has won his second Town of 1770 Men’s Open on the weekend of 24 April and returned a two-under gross score of 66 on both occasions, this year had had a comfortable four shot margin win over Blackwater’s Ashley O’Neil who carded a 70 gross score.

Home club member Nathan Lutton 70 also had a comfortable win in the B grade winning this event by six shots from fellow club member Shane Hazell who carded a 76-gross score.

Local member Andrew Bastin shot a 75 to win the C grade by a huge ten shots from fellow local member Neale Dent who had to survive a count back from Rohan Sheppard when both players carded 85.

2021 GOLF C Q MEN’S GOLFER OF THE YEAR Some golfers have played in the required seven qualifying rounds in this years men’s golfer of the year with Wowan’s Daryl Myles on 75 points leading the event by seven points from Biloela’s Dylan parish on 68 points.

In the B grade Mount Morgan’s Doug Wooffindin after their required 5 rounds is leading on 36 points from Wowan’s John Gunzler on 25 points.

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Benchmarking domestic violence message

said the project's aim was to stop people in their tracks and create a permanent reminder of domestic violence in their communities.

"The colour red is part of the origin of Red Rose Foundation, and we wanted to make the benches red as it makes them highly visual in everyday settings," she said.

• It's hoped the red park benches will inspire conversations about domestic violence.

• The Red Rose Foundation plans to have 100 benches installed across Australia by Christmas.

• The group hopes people from all walks of life will take part in the project.

Mount Morgan’s first red benches were unveiled on Monday, 29 March at the Hub in Morgan Street.

The benches were obtained during the Morgan Street rejuvenation and painted recently under the Community Corrections Program.

Relationships Australia Queensland Mount Morgan Coordinator Leonie Wovat said it was decided to paint the benches red to support the message of

ending community violence.

Park benches in community parks across the country are being painted bright red to encourage people to take a stand against domestic violence.

The Red Bench project is the brainchild of the not-for-profit group Red Rose Foundation, which works towards ending domestic violence related deaths in Australia.

Chief executive officer Betty Taylor

Qingming festival The Qingming Festival is known as the Grave Sweeping Day, Ancestor’s Day or Chinese Memorial Day. It has been observed for over 2,500 years.

and bring fruit, flowers and Joss sticks to honour and pay respect to their departed loved ones.

Graves are tidied and maintained at the visit.

This is an important cultural festival in the Chinese calendar which falls on the first day of the fifth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar.

(Usually between 4-6 April in any given year).

On Easter Monday, the 5 April 2021, members and friends of The Rockhampton Chinese Association formed a working party to visit and pay respect to past Chinese residents in their known resting places of the local cemeteries.

Since 2006, the festival has been listed as one of the first intangible cultural heritage events in the People’s Republic of China.

The festival has been observed as a public holiday since 2008, where it associated with eating qingtuan, a green dumpling made of glutinous rice and Chinese mugwort.

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Early settlers of Chinese heritage were found and, on a light rainy day, leaves were raked, graves tidied and memories were shared.

Many familiar names were found and an offering of fruit was placed on the tomb of the earliest settlers.

Many of the graves visited held familiar names known to many in the district – Buehow, Forday, Chong, and Louie.

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Pictured are Donna Anderson, Paula Elphinstone (Rockhampton Community Corrections); Tammy Alden(RAQ); Sam Kawane (Drug Arm); Paula Goslin and Nazanin Illkhani, Child Safety; Leonie Wovat (RAQ); Warren Williams (DM Rockhampton Community Corrections); Aleaxandra Howarth (RCC(; Julianne Doonar (RCC), Jamahl Henaway (CQID); Constable Alana Townsend, Aunty Rosemary Hoffman and Darlene Roberts. graves of Rachel Young Sing in the Southside cemetery and of Ah Sha in the Mountt Morgan cemetery.

William Young Sing and his wife Emma were publicans at nearby Crocodile Creek and Rachel Sabina Young Sing was their daughter who died at the tender age of five years and seven months on 5 April 1871. It was a very special anniversary to visit 150 years after her passing.

Much information is available regarding court cases and affrays at the Crocodile Creek gold diggings by searching Trove. Of note is that of Emma Young Sing giving a witness statement of an event at the diggings.

Ah Sha’s headstone revealed that his name was Qui Ya She in Mandarin. However, the work party visiting on the Monday believe that his name was pronounced as Khoo Ah Sha which is either a Hokkien or Teochew name.

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Qingming Festival...From Page 12 The headstone therefore reads: Xiang Yi = Fragrant City Khoo Ah Sha = Grave of The Chinese characters on the right side reveal that he died in the Winter, 12th Year of Guangxu ( Guang is the reign title of the ninth Qing Emperor in China between 1875-1908, so makes the date approximately 1890).

No visit to the Mount Morgan Cemetery would be complete without lighting Joss Sticks in remembrance of the early settlers in front of the incense burner, Heung Lew. This amazing heritage item is a reminder of the contribution from the early Australian Chinese to a developing country.

The other significant artefact brought to Australia for cultural practices resides in Rockhampton. This is the Joss or Prayer Altar which came to Australia in stages from 1901 to 1903. A small prayer oven or incense burner is outside the hall in Bedford St. The local Mount Morgan Museum was visited at Qingming, to explore the few artefacts remaining from earlier days. Items such as prescriptions and letters and envelopes are a poignant reminder of harder days in a foreign land.

Our current Chinese community and friends were delighted to have participated in this festival and enjoyed the tour of the Moumt Morgan cemetery and the museum hospitality, finishing the day at the Mount Morgan dam for a delicious picnic.

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Mount Morgan in Pictures

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

Captain G. A. Richard :

from tent to General Manager’s residence

‘… [Captain Richard] is believed to have gone there [Mount Morgan] in 1884, which would be two years after the [gold] discovery … He must have got there soon after the start, because he is said to have lived at first in a tent on the flat. There was nothing unusual in this: everyone lived in a tent at that time … Some said he started as an engine driver and others as a night worker in the battery …

Richard’s name appears for the first time in the annual report [of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited] as Superintendent of Treatment [in 1895] …

It was in 1903 that Richard first signed the report as manager and the following year the words “General Manager” followed his name. He was now definitely in charge of Mount Morgan …’ (‘Mount Morgan in Capt.

Richard’s day’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 23 October 1943). c. 1910 / Mount Morgan / General manager’s residence on the mine range / Victorian-born Captain George Anderson Richard (1861-1943) (far right), employee of the Mount Morgan [gold mining] Syndicate from 1884 to 1886 and original employee Page 14

of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited from 1886 to 1912, including general manager from 1903 to 1912 / Victorian-born Ada Ellen Frances Richard (née Neill) (1870-1959) (centre), daughter of original Mount Morgan engineer, Hugh Green Neill* (1841-1933), and wife of Captain G. A. Richard (married in Mount Morgan in 1891) / Mount Morganborn children (from left): Gladys Ada Richard (later, Little) (1893-1967); Kenneth Oswald Neill Richard^ (1895-1982); Roland Rolf Richard^ (1892-1954); Cicely Hilda Richard (later, Kennedy) (1898- ). * Mentor to Captain Richard at the Mount Morgan mine. ^ Served in the First World War. For more information about the Richard boys’ war serviice, visit Honouring Anzacs at https://honouringanzacs.net.au.

Photographer unknown.

From the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

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

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THE ORANGE DOT

By Larry at Fox Video

Movie Review ARCHENEMY He used to be a superhero, number one in his world. Idolized by millions, lauded by governments, feted by the rich and powerful there was nothing he could not have if he wanted it. His world was at his feet. His superpowers made him the supreme being of all of the population. He had but to ask and it was done.

Then the unthinkable... He was sucked into a wormhole and ripped from his dimension. He found himself dumped into this dimension, onto this planet Earth where his superpowers no longer worked.

Everything that fed his superstrength was in that dimension, on that planet, not on this one.

Everyone around the sad local drunk at the bar had heard these tall tales a thousand times before, and although from kindness

they let him talk, boasting of his former strengths and exploits and lamenting deeply their loss, they never believed a single word of Max Fist’s constant ramblings.

and his sister Indigo stumble into serious, life-threatening trouble with vicious drug-lord, The Manager, Max believes that he’s the only one who can save them.

But then a teenager named Hamster, desperate to prove his worth to the new boss who had just given him a trial period as a stringer for their local community publication, heard about the homeless man who claimed to be a former superhero.

He needs to sober up. He plans to take to the streets as a brutal vigilante hellbent on proving himself to be the hero that no-one believes he ever was.

Thinking it would be a great angle for a human interest story about the homeless and addicted in their neighbourhood, Hamster seeks out Max. Our former superman is only too happy to talk, as always, but this time it’s different.

Hamster is enthralled, hanging on every word that Max utters. He can’t get enough of Max’s stories.

They become friends...

When a series of unfortunate events sees Max’s friend Hamster

QAS NEWS Hello once again. I hope everyone had a happy Easter and that your chocolate consumption was nowhere near mine!

This past month has been extremely busy with a condensed cluster of high acuity cases. While most of these have been medical in nature, there have been quite a few falls and workplace incidents.

In most cases, falls are preventable so we urge you to look for trip hazards around your home, particularly clutter in hallways, frayed and lifting floor coverings, ill-fitting shoes, and as we come into the cooler months, long dressing gowns. Be mindful of pets as they can easily move under foot and cause a misstep and/or a trip.

The acting was superb.

ARCHENEMY proves that some great movies can be made with a shoestring budget.

Written and directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer (who also brought us DANIEL ISN’T REAL last year), with the help of co-writer and friend Luke Passmore, ARCHENEMY is rated MA 15+ for “strong themes, violence, drug use and coarse language” and runs for ninety fascinating minutes.

ARCHENEMY... Loved it!

years service award for her generous time and effort in the Mount Morgan Local Ambulance Committee.

Lyn is currently our secretary-treasurer and made an enormous contribution in keeping the Local Ambulance Committee going when we’ve struggled to attract new members. Thanks for your dedication and service Lyn! To find out about joining the LAC, please call Kerrie on 0447 298 155.

Until next time, keep safe.

Cameron Evers Officer in Charge -

QAS Mount Morgan

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Starring Joe Manganiello as Max, absolutely all of the supporting cast were brilliant.

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WATER OPTIONS Q & A Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said Council was making good on a commitment from the public meeting held in Mount Morgan on Tuesday 13 April.

“At that meeting we said we would get through everything we could, but that we would also make sure every question asked would be published and answered on our website, and in the next edition of The Argus.”

Topic: Current Water Quality Why does the water taste and smell like dirt? Now that we have started trucking water up from Gracemere full time there should be no issues with the taste and smell. The previous issues were due to algae and low concentrations of manganese in the water. To tackle this we tried new carbon filters at the water treatment plant, bringing up a few trucks of water a day to help dilute the taste, and flushing the system more frequently.

These weren’t as effective as we had hoped so we took the decision to start bringing 20 truckloads a day from Gracemere to the Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant.

FRW have stopped sourcing water from No. 7 Dam and we are only using water supplied from Gracemere. If you are still experiencing issues with the taste and smell of your water please give us a call.

What are the current pH levels of the dam? The pH of the raw water in No. 7 Dam is very close to normal levels and is currently 7.49.

Why is the town water making me itch? As the dam level dropped and the water quality reduced, the level of blue green algae increased. Some people with particularly sensitive skin may have noticed a difference in the water due to the presence of very low levels of blue green algae. However water is now being trucked full time from Gracemere so dam water is no longer being used.

Will residents be compensated for current damage being caused to water systems and for the cost of purchasing drinkable water? Any customers who called with water quality issues were offered free bottled water, and there shouldn’t be any further issues with taste now that we have started trucking full time. The water shouldn’t have caused any damage to systems but if you have concerns please call us on 4932 9000 and we can look into your specific circumstances.

Topic: Water Trucking Will the water transported keep up with demand?

Yes. At the moment we are providing around 160 litres per person per day, and we can increase this a little if needed.

How long would the State pay for trucking water?

The Queensland Government paid for water trucking to Stanthorpe for 18 months until they had significant rainfall recently. We are in talks with them at the moment and anticipate they will support the people of Mount Morgan in the same way.

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supply? Is there a contingency plan? Yes, Council has secured the use of more water tanker contractors than it currently needs on any one day so that there are contingency arrangements in the event that any one contractor is able to service Council’s needs.

Twenty trucks has a big impact on noise and roads in town. How long can this go on for? We absolutely appreciate that the trucks have an impact in town. However a permanent solution is going to take some time to fund and build, so until there is significant rainfall trucking is the only way to continue to provide safe drinking water to Mount Morgan. Ultimately this arrangement with trucking water will need to continue until it is no longer required.

Do trucks need food grade certification to transport water? Yes, each of the water tanker contractors must possess a current licence that covers the transport and delivery of drinking water.

What is the cost comparison between carting water and implementing a pipeline? Carting water costs at least $5000 a day, and a pipeline is likely to cost at least $25 million. One year of water trucking would cost between $1.83 million and $3.65 million.

What happens if the required rains do not eventuate over the next 6 months? Water trucking will continue to ensure that everyone in Mount Morgan has access to clean drinking water.

With water coming via tanker delivery will we still have 24 hour access? Absolutely. The water is put into the Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant and then distributed around the town. You will be able to turn on your taps and get water as normal.

Topic: Hydro Scheme Is there more information you can provide about the hydro scheme? The hydro scheme is at a very early stage with a number of other stakeholders involved. There is information about it in the video of the presentation on our facebook page, starting at 21.15.

What would be the construction and ongoing operational costs of a hydro scheme? Council will work with specialists to undertake a feasibility study to determine the up to date costs to construct and operate the different options. This study will also try and see if there are any other suitable options available that haven’t yet been suggested. We will also be seeking a commitment from the Queensland Government to work in partnership with Council on this. We will provide updates about the study and share the results once it is complete. If such a project were to progress to completion the expectation is that Council would not be paying for all the construction and operating costs due to the involvement in this project by other key stakeholders.

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the option of supplying water to other communities.

What are the environmental benefits? The potential benefits of the hydro scheme include the use of raw water supplied from the Barrage via the Stanwell Water Supply Dam to keep the No. 7 Dam at near full levels and potentially also create a seasonal river flow event in the Dee River. Such a river flow event has the potential to aid in the remediation of the acid mine drainage impacted parts of the Dee River as well as increase the amount of permanent water in parts of the river system to support local wildlife and associated ecosystems.

Would the water be treated prior to arrival in Mount Morgan? No, it would be raw water and be put straight into the No. 7 dam. Water would then be removed from the dam and sent to the Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant as usual.

Would costs for a hydro scheme be distributed across all Rockhampton Region ratepayers? This is not possible to determine at this time, however, depending on the likely partners or stakeholders who may be involved in such a significant project, the costs would most likely be shared according to the commercial interests of these stakeholders.

Topic: Pipeline Are you going to build a pipeline? Council will work with specialists to undertake a feasibility study to determine the up to date costs to construct and operate the different options. This study will also try and see if there are any other suitable options available that haven’t yet been suggested. We will also be seeking a commitment from the Queensland Government to work in partnership with Council on this. We will provide updates about the study and share the results once it is complete.

Why is there mention of the pipeline being “avoided” - all options will cost significantly. There has obviously been a decision made by Council, so what is it? A pipeline is very much a part of the long term options being considered. No decision has been made yet about which long term option is the preferred one. Council will work with specialists to undertake a feasibility study to determine the up to date costs to construct and operate the different options.This study will also try and see if there are any other suitable options available that haven’t yet been suggested. We will also be seeking a commitment from the Queensland Government to work in partnership with Council on this.

We will provide updates about the study and share the results once it is complete.

Can you build a raw water pipeline so that the dam stays full? This option is part of what is being considered via the Pumped Hydro Scheme project option.

When will you have more information about the pipeline, such as construction and maintenance costs? The work will be done within the next 3-6 months depending on the discussions that Council has with other key stakeholders such as the Queensland Government.

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Why is the timeline for getting a pipeline so long? A lot of work has to be done to plan exactly what type of pipeline (i.e. size, length, location) so that the advantages and disadvantages of such a pipeline project are well known before any decision is made to fund, design and build a pipeline. Even if construction were to commence tomorrow, it would likely be at least 2-3 years for all the construction work to be completed.

Would areas outside of the Mount Morgan township, such as Stanwell and Struck Oil, have access to pipeline water infrastructure? The opportunities for other locations to receive water from a pipeline would be considered when this project option is assessed. This assessment will help to confirm the suitability of this option for the future.

Can we run a pipeline along the old railway line?

This is unlikely as it’s not the most direct route between Gracemere and Mount Morgan, but it will be considered as part of the feasibility study.

Would there still be a water restriction if the pipeline goes in? If the No. 7 Dam fills above the nominated trigger levels in the Drought Management Plan and there is a plentiful supply of water in the Barrage, water restrictions would not be required.

If pipeline is built and dam becomes full, how much water will be pumped on daily basis to keep infrastructure running? This question is not able to be answered at this stage as it depends on exactly what the design of the pipeline is and whether it will be used to supply water to other locations including providing a passing flow over the No. 7 Dam spillway to the downstream Dee River.

What has been done following the 2017 resolution and funding into a pipeline? Discussions have continued with the Queensland Government to help determine how much future investment in infrastructure for the long term water security for Mount Morgan is required.

Topic: Mine Pit Water Why is the mine pit being ruled out? This could work well. It’s not mine pit water once it’s treated. The water can absolutely be made safe, but we know that there is a lot of community concern about this option.

If a significant proportion of the community do not want to drink this water then it isn’t an option that the Council wants to pursue. However may need to include it in the feasibility study to demonstrate to potential funding partners that we are exploring all options.

Could mine pit water be one of the quickest and cheapest options? Yes, but if a significant part of the community do not want to drink it, it makes it a difficult option to pursue.

Could mine pit water still be useful as a non-potable water resource, such as for town gardens?

Yes, this is definitely an option worth considering to help reduce the use of potable water for outdoor use.

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Water Options Q&A...From Page 17 How many years would the mine pit water last, and what happens when it runs out? The mine pit water is likely to last for a very long period of time given the potential for continuous refilling from groundwater and surface water sources.

Are there issues with children or the elderly drinking mine pit water? How can you guarantee this? No, as any water sourced from the mine pit would go through reverse osmosis and filter processes before then being heavily diluted with the existing No. 7 Dam raw water. It would then go through the water treatment reservoir and would only be supplied if it was completely safe to drink.

Why hasn’t the mine pit been cleared and cleaned before? Clearing and cleaning the mine pit is a very large, complex and expensive challenge with the Queensland Government continuing to try to keep the mine pit water volume to a minimum without causing significant environmental impact by simply pumping the untreated pit water straight into the Dee River.

What toxins are currently in the mine pit water and how can you guarantee they’ll be properly removed?

As the mine pit water is very low pH it contains many different metals that are dissolved in this acidic water.

These metals are present in the water as they are naturally abundant in the surrounding gold and copper bearing ore. Any water sourced from the mine pit would go through reverse osmosis and filter processes before then being heavily diluted with the existing No. 7 Dam raw water. It would then go through the water treatment reservoir and would only be supplied if it was completely safe to drink.

Topic: Cost of Long-Term Solutions What is the cost of each project? Council will work with specialists to undertake a feasibility study to determine the up to date costs to construct and operate the different options. This study will also try and see if there are any other suitable options available that haven’t yet been suggested. We will also be seeking a commitment from the Queensland Government to work in partnership with Council on this. We will provide updates about the study and share the results once it is complete.

What will be the impact on rates? As we don’t yet know which option will be most suitable and what the associated costs are, we don’t know what impact, if any, there will be on rates. We will also be seeking funding support from the Queensland Government.

Why should we have to pay for another water scheme when there was one previously wrecked by council?

We are not sure what this question is referring to. If this is your question please contact us with more information so that we can provide an answer. Ultimately, Mount Morgan residents will not be paying for more than one water scheme.

Has Council explored the grants and funding options available? There are various grant and funding programs but these can change over time. As part of the feasibility study we will be identifying any funding programs that could help with the different options.

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Is the report looking at these options available to the public? Is it on RRC website? Once the feasibility study is complete we will share it.

Topic: Dam Cleaning What are the problems with cleaning out the dam?

This is quite an expensive option for very little gain in terms of extra capacity and it will not provide any additional water supply right now. Also, it only makes a difference if we get enough rain for the dam to fill up.

We also have to be mindful of not weakening the dam wall by excavating too close to the dam wall. There are a range of approvals, including environmental, needed before any dredging would be allowed. However we will need to do some work on the dam to ensure it’s up to the latest safety standards, and increasing the capacity of the dam may be possible through this process. We are working on obtaining these approvals and how best to carry out this work if the opportunity arises.

Will the current vegetation in the dam be a problem when it fills again? If so - can it be removed? The current vegetation in the dam will not be a problem when the dam eventually fills. This is a normal process that occurs in river channels all the time and the small amounts of vegetation will be drowned out and eventually decay. In the meantime, the vegetation will probably provide some benefit to fish stocks by creating additional fish habitat.

Who is responsible for the land surrounding the dam area? The land around the No. 7 dam is owned by the Queensland Government. However, Council looks after it as the appointed trustee.

Topic: Recreation at the Dam Will a pipeline keep dam full for recreation? A pipeline of treated water from Gracemere to Mount Morgan would not go into the dam at all; the water would go straight into the Water Treatment Plant and then be distributed around the town as normal. A pipeline supplying raw (untreated) water would be able to be used to keep the dam close to full.

Would the dam wall raising affect new track? No, any raising of the dam wall is not likely to impact the new track.

Is the water safe at this point for kayaking, sailing and swimming? The water is currently safe for these activities as per the signage that is kept updated near the No. 7 Dam boat ramp, however, the number of hazards in the dam will continue to increase as the dam level continues to drop.

Topic: Other Why was Fletchers Creek supply closed down? The Mount Morgan Shire Council and the Qld Government made a decision in the 1990s to discontinue the use of the Fletcher Creek water supply due to its lack of reliability during dry periods and to a lesser extent due to problems associated with its relatively poor water quality. This decision led to the raising of the dam wall to increase the storage capacity of No. 7 Dam which has served as the primary source for Mount Morgan for more than 20 years.

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Can we see the data that was used to develop the drought management plan? Yes, this will be made available on the FRW website with the Drought Management Plan. The Regional Water Supply Security Assessment prepared by the Queensland Government will be put there too.

Will you track how much different households are using? Some people are abusing the system and not following the rules. FRW continues to monitor household consumption based on feedback from the community and also as part of the normal water billing process. It is very clear to see if some households are using much greater volumes of water than expected.

Do you intend to adopt an open minded policy to look for further options in the development of a preferred option in the near future? Will a best practice methodology project management be adopted in this selection?

Council will follow best practice and work with specialists to undertake a feasibility study to determine the up to date costs to construct and operate the different options. This study will also try and see if there are any other suitable options available that haven’t yet been suggested. We will provide updates about the study and share the results once it is complete.

If there is a bushfire, will water be drawn from the dam? If water is required for the protection of human life and/or public or private buildings water will be sourced from No. 7 Dam as required.

Does council have a timeline to select a detailed preferred option? Will community be given updates - this process?

The feasibility study is expected to take 3-6 months but will be influenced by some upcoming discussions with key stakeholders including the Queensland Government, and residents will be kept updated throughout this process. We will issue media releases, put up social media posts, update the Mount Morgan Water section of our website, provide information to The Argus, and write to residents directly.

What happened to the money from 2008 for a pipeline? There was some money allocated for an initial feasibility study in 2008. This study was undertaken and provided some of the long term options that are being explored.

Is it true that no new houses/water connections to town are being approved by RRC currently? No, this is not correct. New houses and new connections are permissible at all times.

What new incentives are being considered to encourage water wise behaviour, for example grey water recycling? Fitzroy River Water currently offers rebates to those who purchase water efficient products, including washing machines, shower roses, dual flush toilets, and rainwater tanks. You can read more about it on our website or call us.

Is there any major source of underground water that could be tapped? Unfortunately there is not within the close vicinity of the Mount Morgan township.

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When did we last have an independent structure report on the dam wall? A 5 Yearly Comprehensive Inspection of the No. 7 Dam was completed by an external engineering consultancy firm in September 2020.

Have there been any locations other than nine mile explored for a secondary dam? FRW is not aware of any other recent assessments for a potential new dam site other than the Nine Mile Creek location, however, the upgrading of the No. 7 Dam and Fletcher Creek Weir will continue to be options that are explored for the future.

Why do we pay more to access water? Council currently determines water access charges on a scheme by scheme basis and in generally terms larger schemes have lower access charges due to the economies of scale associated with their larger population sizes.

What actions have RRC taken or propose to take in relation to formal submissions to State and Federal Governments as it relates to long term water supply for the town? We have written to the relevant ministers directly. The last time the Queensland Government held a cabinet meeting in Central Queensland we raised the issue and explained why it was so important to the community. Council has advocated on the Mount Morgan community’s behalf a number of times, but were told while there is water in the dam it wasn’t a priority. The seriousness of the current situation will help us highlight the issue and demonstrate how important a long term solution is.

Can I have a discount on my water bill while I can’t use it in my garden, to wash the car etc.? You are only charged for the water you use, so as less water is being consumed you should see your bill reduce.

What is going to happen when the dam replenishes with rainfall? Should the council continue to impose restrictions on water usage until a more viable solution be put in place. Decisions about water restrictions are triggered depending on how much water is in the dam. If the dam is full it’s unlikely that any water restrictions would be put in place. If the No. 7 Dam fills above the nominated trigger levels in the Drought Management Plan, water restrictions would not be required.

Mount Morgan has nearly always had a water problem. Why does it take the present catastrophe to get results? Ensuring Mount Morgan has long term sustainable water security has been an important issue for Council for a long time. However, any solution will need the support of other funding partners such as the State Government.

Council has advocated on the Mount Morgan community’s behalf a number of times, but were told while there is water in the dam it wasn’t a priority. The seriousness of the current situation will help us highlight the issue and demonstrate how important a long term solution is.

With existing water supply capability there is no capacity for future growth projections, securing permanent long term water solutions will benefit Mount Morgan’s future capacity to grow.

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APR 28: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning tea with guest speaker to be held in St Mary’s Hall starting at 10 am. The cost is $5. There will be a raffle and a lucky door.

MAY 1: Wally Hall Memorial 3 Person Ambrose, Mount Morgan Golf Club.

MAY 1: FREE Topology Boot Camp. Mount Morgan School of Arts 8.30 to 4 pm. Ph: 0497 815 425.

MAY 2: Mount Morgan Rodeo held by Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc. Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

MAY 8: Baree Markets. 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts.

MAY 18: Well Women’s Clinic - MMMPHS for Appointments - 4912 5100.

May 26: Dee River Oldies Group - Musical Morning tea to be held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan (Behind the Anglican Church) starting at 10 am. The cost is $5. There will be a raffle and a lucky door.

MAY 18: 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) JUNE 22: Well Women’s Clinic - MMMPHS for Appointments - 4912 5100.

JUNE 12: Baree Markets. 8 am to 12 noon. Baree School of Arts JULY 25: Central Queensland Old School Bicycle Show and Swap Meet. 10 am to 2 pm. Leichhardt Hotel.

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