The Mount Morgan Argus, Volume 15, Issue 14

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Claude McKnight and his children.

A MAGNIFICENT MILESTONE

A Magnificent Milestone

From Front Page. Above: Claude with his congratulatory letters.

It seemed a fitting way for Claude McKnight (pictured above) to celebrate his 100th birthday and a magnificent milestone, in his favourite place – the Big Dam – with his favourite people – his children and some of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

It also seemed fitting for this Centenarian who worked the greater part of his life involved in the delivery of letters and telegrams, to be delivered letters from the Queen, the Governor General David Hurley, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Annastacia Palaszcuk as well as State and Federal parliamentarians, by his children – Helen, Geoffrey, Margaret and Alison.

Claude was born on 2 August 1920 – just after worldwide devastation of World War One, on the brink of the “Roaring 20’s” and lived through the years of major events such as the Great Depression, , World War Two and the Moon Landing. These are just some of the events that checkered Claude’s life.

While these events no doubt had an affect on his life, Claude was first and foremost a family man. His brothers were Barry and Ron McKnight.

His journey with Postmaster’s General (PMG) and Australia Post (from 1975) started with a bicycle ride from Mount Morgan to Wowan when he was 14 years old. His father (also Claude McKnight), the last horseback postman in the area, advised him that an exam was being held in Wowan and he should “hop on his bicycle and ride to Wowan and sit the exam”.

Claude rode to and from Wowan in one day…and passed the exam to boot! It also turned out that the

Claude as a toddler exam was also being held in Rockhampton and he could have caught the train!

Wowan was Claude’s first job where he would collect the mail from the train on large trolleys and then deliver letters throughout the Wowan area. While at Wowan, Claude taught himself Morse Code, often going back into work to learn and practice. By 1939, Claude was in Brisbane and at the outbreak of war in 1939 served in the Signals Division of the Australian Army as telegraphist.

Claude’s mother (Faye) was the daughter of the Mayor of Mount Morgan. Having strong family ties in Mount Morgan (parents and grandparents) meant that even during the times he was posted away, Claude would always return to Mount Morgan and it was during one of these visits home that he met Ailsa Treloar (in 1942). Three years later, he married Ailsa. For the next couple of decades Claude and his family moved throughout Queensland for his work, but he always called Mount Morgan home. He was postmaster in Yungaburra, Mundubberra, Emerald and Proserpine.

In the 1980’s Ailsa and Claude returned to Mount Continued on Page 3

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

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Magnificent Milestone from Page 2 Morgan to sell Ailsa’s family home in Hall Street, decided that they liked it and stayed for some time.

During his career in PMG, Claude moved around much of Queensland – working in Brisbane in the south, Yungaburra in the north and many spots in between including Mount Morgan, Yeppoon and the old Rockhampton Post Office.

A great fisherman, Claude owned a motor boat called “Vagabond” which he would take out every chance he could and catch mackeral and coral trout. He also loved motorcycles, particularly Triumph. His pride and joy was a 1948 model. He always loved road bikes and has owned many throughout his life.

Sadly, in 2012, Claude’s beloved Ailsa died. After living away from Mount Morgan for a short time prior to her passing, Claude moved back to Mount Morgan and became a resident of Carinty Summit Cottages in 2013. Upon arriving back in Mount Morgan, Claude remarked to his children that he had “come home”.

He loves all things Mount Morgan, particularly the town’s floral emblem, the Mount Morgan Wattle.

According to Claude, “there’s no other place like Mount Morgan”.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, brother Barry could not be present as he lives in New South Wales.

Other family members also could not attend due to the restrictions.

While he could not be present in person, Barry penned some memories of his “big brother” Claude. The following are his recollections.

“I guess I would be called a late arrival in our family for when I made my first appearance on the scene in June 1935, my eldest brother, Claude was already in his teens, at 15. My other brother, Ron was two years behind him at 13.

Consequently we didn’t share much together as I was too young to get involved in any of their activities.

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Claude and Ailsa’s Wedding Day brother, Claude liked to fling me above his head and somehow land me on his shoulders in the one movement.

It was a bit of a dubious thrill for me and more in keeping with his own character as he sought out his own thrills as a racing cyclist.

There was always a bicycle or two beneath our high blocked house as he prepared them for racing. He was also concerned with my general welfare and saw me drinking from a glass of water that I had just obtained from the tap that was directly connected to one of the rainwater tanks outside. The water in the glass was full of tiny wriggling creatures that we called “wrigglies”.

They were actually the tiny hatchlings of frog’s egg,s but they also shared their title with a popular brand of chewing gum that was advertised daily on the radio.

“Barry what are you doing,” said my brother with a look of horror on his face. “The man in the wireless said wriggles is good for you!” replied my small juvenile self. Usually our tap had a piece of cloth wrapped around the exit nozzle to collect these little beasties, but that day it was missing.

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and ask the question, “How did we all older Mount Morganites manage to survive the various hazards that were part of our daily life?” The rainwater tanks that supplied us with water for everything, including our drinking water, would now be regarded as a health inspector’s worst nightmare.

These large, round galvanised tanks were our only supply of drinking water and water for everything else. This water ran off roofs that were covered in dust, dead insects, bird droppings, and chemical residue from the “fumes” that were carried across from the processing plants at the Mine whenever the westerly winds blew. Yet, we survived and in my brother Claude’s case, lived to be 100 years old! Maybe having a happy marriage helped him a lot.

I remember his beautiful wedding to Ailsa Treloar and when the children came – Helen, Geoff, Margaret and Alison. I loved them all dearly. Our mother’s parents, came to Australia in the 1880’s and arrived in the steam ship “S.S. Merkara” in 1885. It was the first overseas steam ship to anchor in Keppel Bay. When they travelled to Mount Morgan they had to vacate the horse-drawn coach that they were travelling in, and walk up the steep pinch known as Continued on Page 4 Page 3

Magnificent Milestone...from Page 3 the “Razorback” because the horses could not carry them and all their luggage as well. Our mother was part of a large family of seven girls and two boys.

The family soon settled in to their new environment with John working at the mine and involving himself with the construction of the Baptist Church in East Street. He later went on to own a newsagency and tobacconist shop in East Street as well as becoming the Mayor in 1893.

On our father’s side my memory is not as detailed, but I remember my uncle Joe as a very quiet, solitary person who lived alone somewhere in the bush to the south of the town and raised cattle. When the Mount Morgan Golf Club wanted to vacate the area around Dairy Creek below the mine’s large tailing’s dump, he gave them the land that they needed to the south of the town, free of charge. It was only after he died that I learned that he was he was awarded the Military Medal in World War One for single-handedly wiping out a German patrol that was to attack his mates. Another brother was badly injured by a premature explosion while involved in building the Cairns to Port Douglas road.

Claude taught me the most important things in life how to ride a motorcycle, how to drive a car and you must respect women at all times.

In later years our great Grandmother Omilla, who was an avid reader, lost her sight due to glaucoma four years before her death.

However, my brother Claude, so I was told, gave her comfort through those later years by riding his bicycle up to the house on Chelmer Hill, where she lived to read to her. So, now in the new Millennium my big brother carries the memories of a life wellspent and caring for others and looking forward to the next 100 years.

I give acknowledgement and thanks to my cousin Bronwen Kurth who involved herself in the research and publication of the booklet, “The Matthews Family”, that give me a little insight into the past.

“Bells and Whistles” for the future

Imaginations of railways conjures up images of steam locomotives huffa-huffing and hissing, the acrid smell of soot, bells and whistles and people scurrying hither and thither’.

An innovative new interpretive strategy could pave the way for visitors to the Mount Morgan Railway Museum to experience the sense of what Mount Morgan Railway was like in its heyday.

The strategy was made possible through funding through the Rockhampton Regional Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) and through Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc (MMPAD).

RADF is a partnership between state and local governments which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on locally determined priorities.

The strategy was developed by the Australian Heritage Specialists (AHS) team (pictured above).

AHS has consulted on heritage issues related to many of Rockhampton Regional Council’s heritagelisted and historic buildings.

Railways played an important role in opening Australia up for settlement and industry – and the Mount Morgan Railway was no different ensuring that the Mount Morgan Gold Mine continued of for over a century thereby creating a town MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said the plan has a range of strategies that would preserve the historic nature of the Mount Morgan Railway, while using modern technologies to capture the essence of this important part of Mount Morgan’s History.

“The Interpretive strategy provided a full range of potential activities which are designed to heighten public awareness and increase the understanding of this site,” Mr Steinberger said.

Enjoying a Foster’s on his 100th Birthday.

Mr Steinberger said the strategy was designed by Australian Heritage Specialists (AHS) in consultation Continued on Page 5

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Interpretive Study...from Page 4 with MMPAD to link into Advance Rockhampton’s Advancing Mount Morgan Strategy Light Rail Project.

“We are in the process of sourcing costing for some items in the strategy that will lay the foundations for an improved visitor experience,” he said.

MMPAD continues to collaborate and liaise closely with Advance Rockhampton on projects such as the Fireclay Caverns, Mountain Bike Trails and Fish Habitat program.

“Where possible we try to assist the AR team and it’s a good working arrangement,” he said.

Upgrade for Mount Morgan’s William Street

“Stormwater has been a major issue to residents in William Street for a long time.

“This work has provided significant improvements to stormwater drainage to the surrounding area, and will lessen the impact on nearby residences.

“I’m really pleased to see this project completed.”

Check out the new line of Mount Morgan Souvenirs at the Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre and Railway Museum A $100,000 upgrade to William Street in Mount Morgan has now been completed by Rockhampton Regional Council.

Infrastructure Portfolio spokesperson Councillor Tony Williams said the works would help with an historic problem of stormwater flowing down the street.

“We know that in the past we have seen stormwater flowing down William Street causing inconvenience to residents and damage to driveways, which is obviously less than ideal.

“The installation of a new stormwater inlet should stop this happening in the future.

“While we were here we also constructed a new kerb and channel on the western side of the street, and gave the road a new bitumen spray seal.

“This means residents can enjoy a smoother drive as well as a reduced impact after heavy rain.

“Often the big ticket items in the Rockhampton CBD can get the most attention, but smaller projects like this across the region are vitally important and make a real difference to people’s lives.”

Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford said that it was fantastic to see these works completed.

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GRANT FOR MOUNT MORGAN A WINNING CUT Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD] has recently received a grant from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) under the Small Business Adaption Grant 2020.

MMPAD intends to develop a promotional video of Mount Morgan which can be used in advertising campaigns.

MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said the Mount Morgan promotional video would be used to attract people to the community.

The video will be modified for airing on Regional Television Networks in Southern Queensland and New South Wales and Victoria to help promote visitors to the town, once borders are open again,” Mr Steinberger said.

“It will also be used on the organisation’s website and through social media outlets. The theory behind this is that once the borders reopen permanently, Mount Morgan needs to drive tourism to the community to not only assist operations at the Visitor Information Centre and Railway Museum, but to other attractions and businesses within the community,” Mr Steinberger said.

“These businesses have been impacted through the loss of trade generated by the tourism industry.

Also included in this marketing strategy will be the provision of a range of photographic imagery that will assist with future promotions of the Information Centre, Railway Museum and Mount Morgan community.”

Range rails repair in sight

DAMAGED guard rails on the Mount Morgan Range will be repaired at the end of the month, according to State Member for Mirani, Stephen Andrew.

Mr Andrew reported the damage to the Department of Transport and Main Roads and suggested signage should be installed to prevent future destruction of the guard rails.

“There needs to be signage to stop road trains and large B-doubles from using the range because of the high risk of damaging guard rails on the sharp corners,” he said.

“These large trucks should be diverted through the razorbacks because they cause a safety issue with oncoming traffic when they use the range.

“Too often, other vehicles have to reverse to allow traffic to pass.”

Mr Andrew said the department had responded favourably, indicating repairs would commence on August 25.

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Mount Morgan Rodeo Association’s recently drawn raffle was won by Laurel Buckton. Collecting the Farm and Garden donated chainsaw on behalf of his daughter was Lenny Buckton.

The Mount Morgan Rodeo Association would like to thank the Mount Morgan Bakery for helping with ticket sales and for all who supported the raffle. In particular special thanks goes to Farm and Garden for donating the chainsaw.

“The department is also looking at additional signage and installing a camera to help with safety improvements on the most impacted part of the range,” he said.

“Safety is the number one priority so I’m happy to urge things along wherever I can to keep locals safe in their travels.

“The Mount Morgan Range is a key road for locals and also supports industry with heavy vehicle movements.

“But there are some trucks that are just not compatible with those sharp turns. We are fortunate to have an alternate route that is more suitable in those cases.”

Mr Andrew urged locals to report safety issues in their area as they were the ones that used the roads every single day.

“Unless you travel the road every day at all times of the day, you rely on the general public to flag safety concerns and they can do that by calling my office on 4806 0700,” he said.

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And if I’d bothered to look a little closer I would’ve seen that this movie was made by the same people who brought us one of our all-time favourites, an orange dot movie called WYRMWOOD which we described in your ARGUS local newspaper as “...MAD MAX meets DAWN OF THE DEAD...”

But I didn’t, and continued to pass over it in favour of “something better”. Time went by and no-one was hiring this movie until one day a young friend took it home (She knows who she is and I’m grateful. If you can work it out her initials are 2,150).

The next day 2150 was back and raving about how much she loved NEKROTONIC. “Have you seen it? You must! You’ve gotta see it...” And she kept at it. The following week and the week after... “Have you watched NEKROTONIC YET?” OKAY - I’ll

watch it alright? I should anyway.

It is my job after all (terrible burden hey?) and it’ll keep2150 happy. So finally I took it home and put it on; and what a blasThe best comparative description I can give NEKROTONIC is that it is GHOSTBUSTERS for the 21st century. Much much meaner and nastier, but with just as many great belly-laughs.

The demons are out to annihilate the human race, and they’ve gone high-tech. Humankind is totally unaware of this mortal menace that is reaching out to them through their hand-held devices.

There’s this super new game like Pokemon Go, but instead of catching Pokemons you can trap ghosts. The unknown catch is that when you open the app. to trap the ghoulies you unwittingly invite soul-sucking demons into your realm and into your body.

They then become very nasty creatures indeed- smelly too.

These demons have been hunted, trapped and destroyed for centuries by protectors of the

human race and badass demon hunters, the Nekromancers, but their numbers are dwindling and they are now likely to lose this war against the forces of evil.

Howie and Rangi are just two normal, everyday guys, going about their business pumping sewage when they are dragged into this global conflict. Rangi was playing the game and now - well there are ghosts, wraiths, demons and Nekromancers everywhere.

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Mount Morgan in Pictures

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

WALTER AND ELIZA HALL

‘...Mrs. Hall, after careful consideration and consultation with friends to whom she looked for advice has resolved to erect a monument which will keep the memory of her late husband ever green amongst the peoples amongst whom he has lived and worked for the greater part of his life. She proposes that this monument shall take the form which she hopes will be the greatest service to the community, a permanent trust, and to that end she will hand over to trustees securities to the value of £1,000,000, the income from which immense sum is to be for ever devoted to the purposes of charity …The benefits from the application of the annual income of the trust are to be allocated as follows: - One-half to New South Wales, the state of which her late husband was a prominent citizen for so many years; one-quarter to Queensland, from which state he for years has drawn a large income from his interest in the famous Mount Morgan mine; and one-quarter to Victoria, with which state he was associated in his early years during the stirring years of the gold era …’ (“Walter Hall Memorial”, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld: 1878-1954), 24 May 1912).

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Above left: c. 1890 / Melbourne-born Eliza Rowdon Hall (née Kirk) (1847-1916) / Philanthropist / Founder of the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust* in 1912 through a donation of one million sterling. *For more information, visit the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust at www.wehalltrust.org.au.

Photographer unknown.

From the Capricornia CQ Collection, CQUniversity Library.

Above right: c. 1890 / English-born Walter Russell Hall (1831-1911) / Original director and shareholder of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited (‘Old Company’) from 1886 to 1911 / Elder brother of Thomas Skarratt Hall (1836-1903), original director and shareholder of the Old Company from 1886 to 1903, and James Wesley Hall (1839-1901), first general manager of the Old Company from 1886 to 1891.

Photographer unknown.

From the National Library of Australia.

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

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New accessible bus stops for Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan now has four fully accessible bus stops thanks to an $80,000 project from Rockhampton Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

The stops, which were 50% funded by the Queensland Government’s Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program, provide accessible stops where there were none previously.

Rockhampton Regional Council Infrastructure spokesperson, Councillor Tony Williams, said all the stops were now compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act. “This was about much more than just putting up a bus stop sign.

“We have widened areas of the road, improved the kerbs, and laid concrete slabs to ensure buses can pull right into the stop bay and that people can board them easily.

“There are now clear, smooth paths from the stop to the bus, where people may have previously had to walk over grassy areas and step off a kerb onto the road.

“This is part of a wider program across the region, and we have upgraded 14 stops in total.”

Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford said she was thrilled to see the new stops along James Street.

“Previously you had to know where to wait, which if you weren’t local wasn’t an easy task!

“Now we have clearly designated stops, with spaces for the bus companies to provide timetables, and of course much easier access when getting on the bus itself.

“In some places that meant adding concrete boarding slabs so that when the bus pulls up it is level with the kerb, and in others it meant installing tactiles – those raised yellow dots which help people who are visually impaired.

“We have also added timetable holders for the bus companies to use to make sure that people know what time their transport will be arriving.

“I’m especially pleased that these stops are located in a range of areas. From Bouldercombe to Gracemere, Mount Morgan to Allenstown, and Park Avenue to Berserker – residents right across the region will benefit.”

Cr Williams said Council was grateful for the Queensland Government’s support.

“Without the 50 per cent contribution we wouldn’t have been able to make these improvements, so we are really pleased that the State Government put up this funding to make our bus stops more accessible.”

The new stops are all located on James Street near the following side roads: Glen Gordon Street; Nicholson Street; East St Extended; and Gordon Lane.

Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said the funding grants were an example of the Palaszczuk Government's commitment to ensuring all Queenslanders could access public transport, while also supporting jobs as the region bounces back from COVID-19.

The Rockhampton Region now has 14 fully accessible bus stops thanks to a $215,000 project from Rockhampton Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

“The Palaszczuk Government is committed to eliminating barriers for everyone to access the public transport network and these funding grants are a further example of our commitment to that,” Mr O’Rourke said.

“This will be great for locals but also for tourists who come to visit our lovely part of Queensland.”

14 ACCESSIBLE STOPS IN RRC AREA The works were 50 per cent funded by the Queensland Government’s Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program.

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“Funding assistance provided to 17 local governments across the state helped to upgrade almost 670 bus stops in Queensland in the last financial year, thanks to this important grants program.

“The global economy has been hit hard by COVID-19, but Queensland’s strong health response to-date means our state can kick-start the economy quickly, and get on with the job of rolling out a $23 billion pipeline of road and transport upgrades.”

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ALMA VET NEWS Did you know? August is Pet Dental Health Month!

Here at Alma Street Veterinary Hospital, we want to help you keep your pet’s teeth in tip top condition. Just like us, our furry friends need to keep their teeth clean and healthy (unfortunately, they aren’t very good at using a toothbrush on their own), so we often need to give them a bit of help.

Dental problems are quite common and can become serious if they aren’t addressed early, so regular yearly dental check-ups are strongly recommended. There are also plenty of ways you can help your pet with their dental care at home.

a while for them to get used to this idea (even just twice a week is better than no brushing). You will need to make sure you have special pet toothpaste though (we have chicken or beef flavour) as human toothpaste is toxic to pets. Special dental diets are also a great way to help keep those teeth clean without your pet even knowing they’re doing it! There are also products you can add to their drinking water which will help slow the build-up of tartar on their teeth or even

chewy dental treats (they know they’ve been a good dog!). We have a range of options available so just ask your vet at your next visit which options might work for you. We all want our pets to live long healthy lives so if you think your pet may have some dental issues or you would like a general check-up, give us a call on 4922 8138. Our lovely receptionists can make an appointment for you to see Dr Jamie at our next Mount Morgan clinic and get your pets breath back to being minty fresh.

Our next visit at Mount Morgan is Tuesday September 1st, Bookings are essential call 4922 8138.

How do you tell if your pet has dental problems? There are a few signs to look for including: •

Bad Breath

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Yellowing or brown stains on their teeth

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Red gums around their teeth

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Ropey gums

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Loss of appetite or weight loss

saliva

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bleeding

What do you do if you think your pet has dental problems?

Definitely don’t ignore it. Dental disease is quite painful and can affect your pet’s overall health, as bacteria can enter their bloodstream and make its way around your pet’s body.

GUESS THE IDENTITY

Pets are really good at hiding when they don’t feel 100% so if you suspect they may have any dental issues the best option is to see your vet. They can examine your pet’s mouth and recommend the best course of treatment if there are any dental issues.

The $10.00 voucher will be at the Leichhardt Hotel and is donated by Eve-lyn Rogers. If you are the lucky person to guess the identity, the voucher can be collected from the Mount Morgan Railway Museum.This little one was born at the Lady Goodwin Hospital and didn’t move to Mount Morgan until 2003. She is married to a local boy.

She is a mother of four and a grandmother.

What can you do to help prevent dental disease? There are plenty of ways to help your pet keep their teeth clean and healthy at home. Daily brushing is fantastic for your pet although it can take

If you know who this is and are not related, contact Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc on mmpad@bigpond.com or phone 4938 2312.

You can have as many guesses as as you like The first person with the correct answer will be deemed the winner of the voucher.

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Come and have your BreastScreen

Did you know that a breast screen is the best way to detect breast cancer early, well before a woman or her doctor can feel anything?

I anticipate that there will be a few hundred people from in and around Queensland attending this function, therefore, we'll set another date for the Mount Uke Fest when I am sure that we can have those sort of numbers in the area.

Finding breast cancer early provides women with the best possible chance of successful treatment and recovery.

Certainly exciting times ahead for the club and we are looking forward to playing some gigs in the near future.

Breast cancer is still the most common cancer diagnosed among women with one in eight Queensland women developing breast cancer at some stage in their life.

Liz Siefken

Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50 and have no family history of the disease.

BreastScreen Queensland has been providing quality, world-class breast cancer screening services to Queensland women for over 20 years and is the only nationally accredited breast cancer screening service in the state.

All women aged between 50 and 74 years are strongly encouraged to have a free breast screen every two years. Women aged 40 to 49 and over 75 are also eligible to attend.

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.

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

The breast screen is done in private with a female radiographer and a doctor’s referral is not necessary.

BreastScreen Queensland is bringing its bus to Mount Morgan Multipurpose Health Service from Tuesday, 11 August 2020.

Mark Williamson

0403 571 561 Email: mawmowing@live.com

For peace of mind, why not make time to attend for this important health check while it is in town.

Phone 13 20 50 today to make your appointment.

For more information visit www.breastscreen.qld. gov.au

CNR YAAMBA RD & MAIN ST

MOUNT UKES

NORTH ROCKHAMPTON

The Mount Ukes have now become an incorporated club.

trendrok@bigpond.net.au

We will have our annual general meeting in October as per Incorporation regulations and we will be calling for nominations for President, Secretary and Treasurer positions before that meeting.

Phone: 4928 3511

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The club has been in recession for a few months due to Covid restrictions, however, with the ease of these restrictions we have recommenced at the Uniting Church Hall as from last Tuesday evening.

We are a teaching club and new members are always welcome and will be facilitated.

The Mount Ukes had booked a Uke Fest which was to be held in June (cancelled due to Covid) in the Mount Morgan Showgrounds facility.

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Pride in Your Town

Last edition we spoke of women who were the first in their field but this time we are going to pay tribute to many women who played such an important role in the life of Mount Morgan. Most of them have passed on but their time and efforts when alive were outstanding and possibly got very little recognition of their talents.

Firstly, we remember Matron Nell Seaward. How that lady was treasured by many many Mothers of infant babes. Nell served as Matron of our Hospital for 28 years but it was not only the wonderful caring she showed during her working hours, but the hundreds of times she was asked for help while just walking up Morgan Street, when a young Mum needed advice on her little babe. She was a gem.

Then we had the three Welsh sisters, Ellen, Molly and Delia who were all in the nursing profession. Not only were they excellent at their profession but also colourful ladies that brought so much life and smiles into their social life. They were such fun ladies and always so popular at functions. Molly was well before her time as her different coloured hair style was a novelty and often the subject of conversation. From nursing we go to school teachers.

There once was a lady over many many years, had to dry the tears of a first day at school little one, so broken hearted when Mum left her or him. Of course that teacher was Mrs. Annie Lester. She was truly amazing how with her gentle nature managed to calm thousands of first dayers and had them smiling at the end of the day.

She was at the Central State for a very long time but is remembered by many for her life of teaching.

Another teacher is Miss Winnie Wetherall. Miss Wetherall was the Teacher of commercial subjects, such as short-hand, typing and book keeping. I wonder how many girls she sent on their career Page 14

path in the commercial world of yester year. She demanded a high standard of work and taught with such quiet determination her students certainly paid attendance in full.

Miss Winnie was without a doubt, a lady in every respect. Never did she raise her voice, always spoke in a very quiet manner and carried herself with dignity.

She was a marvelous model for teenage girls. Again we have three sisters who chose the same career paths. Miss Nancy and Lila (Mrs Munro) were all teaches of high standards and so respected by the pupils and the entire community of Mount Morgan.

A very different scene now; the musical talents of the Mount in years past. Of course no TV was available in these years but who needed it when the Mount could boast with the voices of Mrs. Wylie Moller and Mrs. Beatrice Timms.

These two women had magnificent voices; Mrs. Moller was a soprano and Mrs.Timms an alto.

They were very much in demand at many musical functions but always gave their time and talent without hesitation. The song “Climb every Mountain” from the film the “Sound of music” was not around in that era but I am sure Mrs. Timms would have sung that tune magnificently.

I think it was written for her voice.

Of course we must also recall Mrs. June Morrison in this line up of ladies whose musical talent, so freely given was always a joy to be appreciated. June’s voice suited all of Patsy Clines songs and her rendition of “Crazy” was always requested. How wonderful for Mount Morgan to have women of these standard who so willingly shared their talents.

Our final lady is Miss Nessie Chardon. Nessie’s hard work for Mount Morgan is outstanding and she was untiring in her efforts.

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female Justice of the Peace in Queensland.

It was her diligence and time involvement on committees that she must be remembered as a true blue citizen. Perhaps her greatest secretarial duties were that of the “Back to Mount Morgan Week” of 1950. That week took many months of organization and she covered every single function that was held. Of course she was secretary of many other committees that helped make the Mount a great town in those years.

Nessie must also be remembered with thanks, that it was through her continuous effort we have a town library.

She worked tirelessly to get that library started. What a hard working lady that Mount Morgan must be proud of and her amazing achievements.

There were many more women who gave so much of their time and talents to our town and made it a very enjoyable place to grow up in.

Today we still have those dedicated ladies and please keep up your good work. You may not get full recognition but your talents are appreciated.

On a sad note, one of our Pride team is in Rockhampton Mater hospital so we wish you a speedy recovery to good health and get back quickly; you are needed.

Think Clean - Be tidy …and remember your random act of kindness.

Argus Note: Following on from our story about illegal dumping in our last issue, it has been reported that people are dumping animal offal near the Big Dam. The Argus is following this up with the Rockhampton Regional Council. Please remember that having pride in your town is about maintaining the environment in which we all live.

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RHONDA’S RECIPE

Mapo Tofu

Spice up your winter with this Chinese Sichuan classic!

Ingredients • 300g silken firm tofu • ½ cup canola oil • 1 tsp Sichuan pepper • 250g pork mince • 5 birds eye chilli • 2 tblsp ginger • 2 tblsp garlic • ½ cup chicken stock • 1 tblsp cornflour • 1 tsp sesame oil • 2 tblsp spicy bean paste Method 1. In a saucepan, add ¼ cup of oil and three of the bird’s eye chilli. Toast until aromatic (approx. 15 mins) 2. Add the remaining ¼ cup of oil to a wok on medium heat then add the pork mince, Sichuan pepper, garlic and ginger and stir until broken into small pieces 3. Add the bean paste and the stock and stir until the mixture reduces 4. Using paper towel, dry the tofu and dice into small cubes 5. Mix the cornflour with a small amount of water to make a paste then add to the wok with the diced tofu 6. Add sesame oil, and the remaining chilli (diced) to the wok and stir until well combined, then serve.

LIBRARY NEWS

lookout for new material for her, so she was thrilled to learn that the library’s online magazine resource RBDigital has a wide range of titles in this area.

Seen here filling in the Contact Tracing form that is part and parcel of visiting many businesses around town at the moment, keen reader and long-time library lover Margaret Baker dropped into the Mount Morgan Library recently to borrow a basketful of library resources. Always an avid book borrower, Margaret is now a convert to online resources as well!

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The suite of digital magazines recently added to the online library catalogue highlight some wonderful upto-date free content for people interested in gun-craft and shooting. There’s US and Australian content, including the classic Australian and New Zealand Handgun magazine, which covers shooting activities for recreational club and competitive shooters.

Other titles include Gun Digest, showcasing US pricing for new and vintage guns; Guns and Ammo which casts a spotlight on latest models from combat pistols to magnum rifles; and Guns of the Wild West, a fascinating magazine of interest to people keen to learn more about the sport of cowboy action shooting.

All you need is a library card from Rockhampton Regional Libraries to access this great content online. Download to your device the complete range of digital issues of the magazines you want, and then read at your leisure. It’s that easy!

Library membership is free. Drop into the Mount Morgan Library from Tuesday, Wednesday to Thursday (9am – 1pm and 2pm-5pm) or any Rockhampton Regional Library branch.

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SAVE THE DATE!

CLASSIFIEDS

AUG 11 - 20 - BreastScreen will be in Mount Morgan.

AUG 18 : Dee River Oldies Group - Monthly Meeting starts at 2 pm at St Mary’s Hall (Behind the Anglican Church).

AUG 22: AGM Mount Morgan Rodeo Association.

10 am start.

AUG 29: Rodeo Association Cent Sale. Doors open 12 noon, sale kicks off 1 pm. School of Arts.

SEPT 9: AGM. SEPT 12: Baree Markets. Baree School of Arts 8 am -12 noon.

SEPT 26: Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Mini Bull Ride - Junior Barrel Day. Mount Morgan Showgrounds. Time to be advised.

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

QBCC No-75608.

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC.

ALL COMPUTERS & REPAIRS: Your local computer specialist Nathan. Phone between 10 am to 8 pm. PHONE: 4938 2451 Monday to Friday For Sale: Firewood for Sale. Bagged wood for BBQ and camping. Trailer load. Text Eric on 0406 418 737. For quick and reliable service.

For Sale: Wood Chip Mulch. For sale Trailer loads. 6 x4 $20.00, 7 x 4 $30.00 and 8 x 5 $45.00. Text 0406 418 737.

For Sale: Chicken Frames - suitable for dog food and crab pots. $1.80/kg. Phone 0439 166 640.

Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays and Saturdays Phone John on 0429 055 165

Garage Sale: 15-16 August, 9 Hempseed’s Road, Mount Morgan. Nothing sold before 8 am. No holds. No deliveries.

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Thank You

Publication Dates 26 August 2020 9 September 2020 23 September 2020 7 October 2020 21 October 2020 4 November 2020 18 November 2020 2 December 2020 16 December 2020

Copy Due Dates 18 August 2020 1 September 2020 15 September 2020 29 September 2020 13 October 2020 27 October 2020 10 November 2020 24 November 2020 8 December 2020

Deslea’s Cutz for Mutz Mobile Dog Clipping Phone Des: 0447 275 402

The family of Alfred John Porter wishes to advise that he passed on 26 July, peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was laid to rest at the mount Morgan Cemetery on 31 July.

Our thanks to all who attended his funeral and offered condolences. Also to Keith Hare and Fitzroy Funerals who officiated at the ceremony. Many thanks also for the care provided to him from Bethesda Home staff who looked after him for the last two years.

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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.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 6.30 PM COMMUNITY SERVICE HALL, MORGAN ST

MOUNT MORGAN RODEO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 22 AUGUST 2020 3 LEYDEN’S HILL ROAD - MOUNT MORGAN AT 10 AM

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