May 7 2015

Volume 10, Issue 7

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May 7th - 21st, 2015

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Local celebrations - pg 3

ANZAC Day features and local commemorations - pgs 4 -7

A colourful weekend in the golden Mount Se単orita Destiny Veber joins in on the Golden Mount Festival fun, with a Spanish themed float in the Colours of our World procession.

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Well, things will be a little quiet after the very inspiring Anzac Services which were very well attended in the Mount and also in so many places around the world.

Many thanks to Murray and Co. for their lovely floral garden. The Anzac spirit will never die.

Then we had the wonderful Golden Mount Festival and all its gaiety, fun, greeting old friends and all in all making the Mount a place to be proud of and a place to call home. Congratulations must go to Eve-lyn and her hard working band of helpers and also to the Rodeo Committee for such a great event.

So once again we return to our Snippets of History, and the year is 1972.

The Mount Morgan State High School celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with Mr J.R. Henry B.A. B.Ed. as Principal that year. New extensions at the rear of the front main building in the form of class rooms and an up to date tuck shop were officially opened by Mr Neville Hewitt M.L.A. Suitable plaques were affixed to the front of the main building and to the new extensions by the local Historical Society.

It was on the night of the 17th April that year that the Mount Morgan Historical Society was established. The general public meeting launched the Society that was sponsored by the Local Rotary Club. Mr T. Peers was elected as its first President and Mr Frank Golding as Secretary/Treasurer.

It was in September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th that the town celebrated a “Spring Time carnival”. Similar to today’s Festival there was a Parade on the Saturday with also the Running of the Cutter. This Carnival was the hard work of the Mount Morgan Advancement committee with Mr. Mike Woods as Chairman.

It was the year when Flash Smelting commenced at Mount Morgan Limited and so a new phase of smelting was introduced. Flash Smelting was originally introduced in Sweden.

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Congratulations to Kodie Finch and Kyle Dodd who were married in Rockhampton on the 18th of April, 2015.

Happy birthday to Heike Steinberger who celebrated her 30th birthday last week, on the 3rd of May. We hope you had a wonderful day Hikes!

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Happy birthday to Del Rowley who celebrated her birthday this week, on the 5th of May. We hope you had a great day filled with pampering, chocolate and a wine or two. Lots of love from the MMPAD team.

The pair were joined by their three children – Jacob, Keziah and Maddison for their special day, as well as family and friends.

Kodie and Kyle exchanged vows in a ceremony held at the Rockhampton Golf Course, which was followed by a reception at the Frenchville Sports Club.

Congratulations to Courtney Lewis and Troy Rebetzke on the birth of their son Traiq William Rebetzke born on the 20th of April weighing in at 7pound 5 1/2oz.

Happy Anniversary to Gavin and Tracey Finch who celebrated their 34th year of marriage last month.

A brother for Ellie and Olivia, first grandson for Ross and Judy Lewis and 11th great grandchild for Daisy Hempseed.

The local couple were married on the 25th of April, 1981 on Gavin’s 21st birthday.

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Special Interest

Sky was the limit for Roderic Stanley Dallas In a town with a history as rich as the gold its hillsides bore, it almost seems an understatement to say that there have been some incredible characters residing in Mount Morgan. Entrepreneurs; politicians; miners; war heroes – there’s a lengthy list of locals who have lead astounding and inspiring lives.

One such individual was Roderic Stanley Dallas - a young man who spent a number of his years in Mount Morgan before taking to the skies of World War I. His life was extraordinary, though astonishingly and almost disappointingly, it isn’t a story as nearly well-known as it should be.

This edition of the Argus, we do our part to change this.

As a wrap up to ANZAC Day and our First World War features, we bring you the story of a former local, a daring fighter and one of the greatest fighter aces in Australian and World War I history.

Delving into his impressive albeit brief life story; it can confidently be said that Major Roderic Stanley Dallas was nothing short of brilliant. At an impressively young age of 26, he had become one of the most renowned fighting airmen in his service and had tallied one of the highest scores of aerial victories by an Australian, second only to the celebrated Captain Robert Little.

Taking a look at where it all started, it can be said that our hometown played a very big part. Research into a young Dallas shows an interest in aviation from an early age, fuelled further by the establishment of a club in the town.

Dallas spent his younger years in Mount Morgan. He was born in Mount Stanley in July of 1891, and after moving over the country, his family settled in the local area in the late 1890s. His leadership qualities which would later set him apart from so many others in his service were also identified at a young age. He was a hard worker and intelligent. He attended the local school and in his teens took up work at the Mount Morgan Mine’s Assay Office.

History tells that he spent his evenings studying technical drawing and chemistry at the Technical College (now State High School).

It was a short-lived position and within a month he was sent to France, where the need for pilots was urgent. There he spent much time scouting and fighting patrols with his squadron, and at times alongside French airmen.

It was an impressive achievement, and for this writer, an action even further bolstered when looking into what was involved in piloting a plane of 1915. Aircrafts of the First World War, although a major achievement for man at the time, were incredibly basic in comparison to today.

Cockpits were open, piloting instruments were elementary and navigational aids were almost non-existent.

They were challenges that weren’t too difficult for Dallas however. He took down his first enemy aircraft in 1916. The circumstances and his efforts won him the Distinguished Service Cross.

Despite being interested in flight since a boy, it was in around 1911 that it had his full attention. In that year, an Aero Club was formed in Mount Morgan and shortly after, an American aviator carried out the first powered flight in Rockhampton. It would seem a combination of the two was inspiration for Dallas and he then spent the following months trying his hand at building both a glider and a seaplane.

His skills in the air became widely celebrated among the fighter aces. He was swift and gallant in both his flying abilities and his tactics. If he had any fear in the air, the recounts of others on his efforts covered them well. One tells of a time when he and a fellow pilot took on 14 planes, where for almost an hour the daring duo successfully kept the large formation separated. In that time they shot down three of the aircrafts and saw two retreat.

With War on the horizon, he planned to be a part of the Royal Flying Corps. He left the region in 1915, when he travelled to England. His dream to be an airman wasn’t fulfilled immediately but he soon found success with the Royal Naval Air Service. Following months of examination, he proved one of the top students in his class.

Needless to say it wasn’t long before he was given his wings. He was accepted as a flight sub-lieutenant, and saw out his first few weeks in the position as part of a coastal patrol squadron in Dover.

He recognised the structural flaws in the opposing aircrafts and some of the German tactics; information he was only too happy to share with fellow airman and in particular, new flyers. It was perhaps this kind of selfless outlook and keen observation that saw Dallas rise in ranks. In 1918 he was appointed major commanding No.40 Squadron.

His victories over German planes tallied quickly. While exact figures of just how many planes fell to his proficiency are hard to come by, they range from 32 to just over 50.

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Today Dallas lies in the fields of France.

His time in the cockpit came to an end in June 1918 when he went to the aid of a young British pilot in trouble.

He was ambushed in the air; becoming the target of three German planes who shot him down.

In three years of regular air patrols and attacks, Dallas had become one of the most inspiring fighter aces in the service.

Sadly however, somewhere along the way this story of notability and brilliance has lost its impact.

While there are information pieces online and newspaper clippings from years gone by, Major Roderic Stanly Dallas is far from a household name.

In saying that however, there are places in Mount Morgan that proudly keep his tale alive. In the Historical Museum in Morgan Street, you can find a large photograph of Dallas and a special acknowledgement.

Traipsing around the hills of Mount Morgan, you can also find a plaque dedicated to his memory. Nestled in a quiet hillside atop of North Street – it bears testament to one of the country’s greatest fighter aces, and a man who once called Mount Morgan home.

References: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/dallas-rodericstanley-5868 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/101072010?search Term=&searchLimits=

Mt Morgan Library The Mount Morgan Library is on the move!

The Mount Morgan Library will be closed on Wednesday 13 May and Thursday 14 May to allow for the temporary relocation into the Mount Morgan School of Arts.

The library will re-open on Friday 15 May at 9.00am with books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, toys and sports equipment and more available for loan. Free internet computers will also be available at this new site.

Our regular library programs such as the Lively Stories; TechnoTots; Silver Wattle Book Club and the Lively Knitting and Crochet Book Club will continue to be held in the library at the School of Arts. Why not drop in and check out the great range of resources and services on offer.

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6 The Mount Morgan RSL Club welcomed the largest crowd they’ve seen in years to the recent ANZAC Day commemorations.

More than 150 people attended the Dawn Service, where under a misty and still starry sky; they honoured the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli.

The crowd of faithful supporters gathered silently for the 4:30am service, which for the first time included a moving pictorial presentation, displaying images of the First World War. Commemorations then continued in the mid-morning, with the annual town march.

Smiles, applause and reverence met the marchers as they made their way through Morgan Street. Veterans, school students and local organisation representatives took part, with a number proudly donning their own or a family member’s service medals.

The march concluded at ANZAC Park, where more than 350 people gathered for the ANZAC Day Service.

As in all services, the crowd again comprised of a mixture of generations, joined together to pay their respects.

“He was one of eight doctors. One of the doctors who was in charge died fairly early on, he then became the doctor in charge and after three months he himself fell quite ill and was taken by ship to Malta but he never survived the voyage. He died at sea and is buried at sea.”

Doctor Richards was one of three in his family to go to the war – with two of his sons also involved in the Gallipoli Campaign.

“Both of his sons went to the Western Front,” Peter said.

“One of his sons was a doctor, one was a dentist. Both came home.”

For some it was respect for the brave men and women they haven’t known, and for others it was a very personal memorial.

The day also saw another family come together from all over Australia. They paid special tribute to their ancestor, Vern McDonagh: a former Mount Morgan local who enlisted in the First World War in 1916.

Among the crowd were a number of residents from Sydney and Brisbane, who made a special trip to Mount Morgan to honour the memory of a past family member.

Mount Morgan RSL Sub Branch President, Mike Johnston said these kinds of memories what the ANZAC Day services are all about.

“We’ve travelled from Sydney and Brisbane to be here,” Sydney resident Peter Hudson said following the 11am service.

“We received a number of calls from people whose ancestors came from Mount Morgan and were in the first world war and seeing a number turn up on the day was really pleasing.”

“Our great grandfather was Samuel Jabez Richards – who was a doctor in town at the time of the War,” he said.

Peter was one of 13 family members to travel to the local area for the local ANZAC services in memory of the former local doctor.

“He (Samuel Jabez Richards) felt that because they were really short of doctors, he would take himself off to the War at the age of 50. So he set up the first casualty station on the beach of Gallipoli on the 25th.

“He set up the hospital and from that moment on he didn’t sleep for three days and two nights – just attending to all of the troops that had to come through after being wounded. And it was their decision to make as to whether the wounded soldiers would either have a band aid put on their finger or they would be sent to Malta or back to Alexandria for treatment.

“We would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended.

A special thanks to the local school students who took part in the day.”

Peter Edman lays a wreath at the Day Service in ANZAC Park

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Mount Morgan Central State School students, Tyson Ireland and Lanie Martin reading at the Day Service at ANZAC Park (Above) 31st 42nd Battalion, Royal Qld Regiment

Shaylah Harriss putting a cross at the base of the cenotaph.

Mount Morgan State High School students, Ray Stewart and Takiah Grant address the crowd as part of the Day Service

As part of the Day Service, the RSL arranged for students of Mount Morgan Central State School to place small crosses at the base. On each cross was a name of a former local who died at the First World War (81 in total).

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It’s always one of the key events in the Golden Mount Festival programme, and this year’s annual street procession did it once again.

With Scottish bagpipes and rhythmic drumming filling the air at around 1:30pm, hundreds of Festival goers took the cue to gather on either side of Morgan Street to see what the local businesses, organisations and residents had come up with.

And their efforts did not disappoint.

All in the theme of “Colours of our World”, floats incorporated old-world, out- of-this-world, and of course, countries of the world. There were American presidents and English royals, Geisha girls and Brazilian beauties, super heroes and even medieval characters.

The procession was amid the full day of fun and fanfare on Saturday May 2nd; part of the 2015 Golden Mount Festival.

Committee President, Eve-lyn Rogers said she was thrilled at the level of effort made by all involved.

“We were absolutely stoked with the effort that was made by everyone in the procession, and the level of detail in each float. We’ve heard a lot of comments about it being the best procession seen in years.”

Turning Japanese: The Mount Morgan Central State School float

Best Commercial Float: representing Thailand.

Kickboxing

Association,

Best Non Commercial Float: Kindy Care Mount Morgan, representing Australia.

Best Group of Walkers Hairworx Plus, Mount Morgan, representing Brazil.

Saturday’s event was the third day of this year’s iconic local festival. It kicked off on the Thursday evening with a wine and cheese night and was followed by a Colours Cabaret on the Friday.

Although there was rain lurking in the first two days of the event, the Festival Committee couldn’t have asked for better weather for the weekend’s outdoor festivities.

“I think the rain actually freshened everything up and it made everything feel a lot brighter,” Eve-lyn said.

“People weren’t afraid to come out and celebrate the weather and enjoy the day and the atmosphere.”

Throughout the day, crowds were kept busy with the variety of street markets, live entertainment and amusement rides on offer, along with the annual favourite programme highlights and iconic competitions.

The day’s fun continued into the night with a Talent Show at the School of Arts on Saturday evening.

Along with the aesthetics of the floats, Eve-lyn said it proved an opportunity for many involved to learn something completely new.

The Festival Committee wrapped up this year’s programme with a champagne breakfast at the Mount Morgan Dam on Sunday morning.

“We also had a lot of comments from the procession’s participants on how much they were able to learn, especially about the country they were representing.”

Not ones for sitting idle, Eve-lyn said the planning team is already looking forward to next year’s event.

Some of the procession’s winners included: Best Overall Float: Mount Morgan Central State School: representing Japan.

“We have some great ideas for next year’s Festival and we can already tell you our 2016 Festival theme… the magic of movies.”

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Pretty dolly: Fran Blake dresses as Dolly Parton for the Hub’s American themed float

Americas: Savannah Alden and Courtney Anderson-Ross

Geisha girl: Claire Noonan

A royal affair: The Mount Morgan Hospital’s English themed float

Old World: Members of the Capricornia Medieval Guild

Little Aussies: Kindy Care’s Australian themed float

A fine effort to be sure: MMPAD promotes our Irish ties Pages in Paris: Newsxpress goes French for their float

Olá: Hairworx Plus

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The Running of the Cutter also proved another favourite at this year’s Festival, with crowds gathering in the Central Business Area to bear witness to the ever popular event.

This year’s competition commenced at 2:30pm, with the Cutter Junior Division. There were three teams of young locals to take up the challenge, downing glasses of lemonade at the end of each leg. The first team to make it back to the Cutter statue was the Railway Hotel team, with young local, Ray Stewart bringing it home for his team. Runners-up for the Juniors were “The Deadleys”.

It was then time for the highly anticipated senior division.

This year’s event welcomed seven teams, including two from Rockhampton.

Ray Stewart downs the cutter for the Railway Hotel Junior Cutter Team

The Rocky Roadrunners proved the day’s winners, and the team to take home the $1,200 prize. Giving them a run for their money was the Grand Hotel team, who came in at a very close second thanks to some impressive skulling skills, by Hotel Manager, Paul Walker.

The Leichhardt Hotel had fun with the run as the “Has Been Super Hero Team”

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The Rocky Roadrunners are all smiles and this year’s champions

Hundreds flock to Festival roundup

Thumbs up to the day: 11 Caydence and Charlee Fouracre Photo by Heather Quarry

Sunshine, great food, cool drinks, horses, bulls and a terrific crowd. The perfect setting for the 2015 Mount Morgan Charity Rodeo held at the Newman Oval on the 3rd of May. Excitement filled the air at the Newman Oval with organisers and participants preparing for a day to remember and a great way to wrap up their 2015 Golden Mount Festival weekend.

Barb Gould, Mount Morgan Rodeo Association President, was thrilled with the attendance of over eight hundred people supporting the event.

"It was absolutely fantastic. Everyone was in awe at the bulls. There were fantastic riders. It was just a great family day and everybody enjoyed it. We had people who had never been to a rodeo before say how much they enjoyed it."

"It was great weather, there was great support from the town."

As the day came to a close people were leaving the grounds still talking about their favourite parts of the day and preparing plans for next year to do it all again.

Being a charity event, the proceeds will be donated to the Helicopter Rescue Service, in appreciation of their tireless efforts throughout the entire Region.

Article by Heather Quarry.

Photo by Whitney Tull

Photo by Heather Quarry

Photo by Heather Quarry

Community contributions

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by Trish & Greg Mathers 0400591504 The Yellow-Faced Honeyeater is a shy bird that is often seen around our area, particularly in bushes that have nectar-filled flowers, such as Grevilleas. It is a finely built neat bird which is primarily a drab olive colour.

Its distinguishing feature is a stripe of yellow that runs from behind its beak, under the eye and to the back of the face. The yellow streak is highlighted by a black band above and below it, and is very striking. It is only around 180mm in length. It breeds primarily in the southeast of the continent, after which it migrates into Queensland and northern New South Wales during winter (smart birdavoiding the cold!), which is why we don’t see them all year round. Their call is a high-pitched ‘chickup sound’.

They build a grass nest shaped like a cup. Their diet is nectar, pollen and insects.

Birds have a totally different sense of time to us humans and other animals. Their heart can beat at up to 1200 times a minute. This means that when they are on the road, their sense of when approaching danger is imminent is different to what ours would be. Larger birds need time and space to get lift under their wings. When you see a bird on the road, please slow down, as you would if you saw a child on the road. They often do not have roadsense, nor do they have the ability to move off the road quick enough to avoid collision. The same goes for any native animal that may be on the road.

News from the Dee River Oldies We were back in Morgan Street on the 16th of April, for our recent street stall.Very big thanks to all who stopped by our stall and purchased the many goodies available.

As part of our stall we had a meat tray up for grabs. The very lucky winner of this raffle was Mrs. Mavis James.

Congratulations Mavis and a sincere thank you to all who purchased tickets.

Well done to the organisers of the Golden Mount Festival and Rodeo on such a successful weekend.

Congratulations also go to the Mount Morgan RSL for their work with the ANZAC services last month.

Pictured are two of our members, Carolyn Read and Doug Hoehne about to lay a wreath at the cenotaph.

WWI Troop Train In special recognition of ANZAC Day and the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli, a WWI Troop Train moved around the State. Among its stops was Rockhampton.

Here is an image from the event supplied by local resident, Tony Johnson. Pictured is local resident, Nell Shaw with two of the nursing sisters from the 9th Battalion Historical Brigade.

Remember ‘Skippy’? He came into care last November weighing less than a can of Coke. Just look at him now!

4kgs and doing really well. He is very smart and often works out things all by himself. When he is twice that size we will be preparing him for release. He will be released when he is around 10kgs.

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Raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation May 23rd 2pm, Community Services Hall Enquiries, phone Carol: 49381459

Market Day May 16th, 2015 8am - 12noon

Held in between the School of Arts Hall and Grand Hotel Raising funds for Mount Morgan SES

Homemade crafts, raffles & lots more!

All welcome.

May 23rd Community Services Hall, 7:30pm Entry fees: Adults- $6 Children- $2 Includes light supper

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Farewell from Camille Hi Argus readers, Camille here…

I don’t usually write our updates from myself personally, but I wanted to for this issue as it will be my last Argus edition as an official MMPAD employee….

This month I will be commencing a new role with a different organisation and will now be involved with MMPAD on a voluntary level rather than an employee. I will be assisting with the Argus for a little while but won’t be out and about with the camera as I usually am.

It’s a bitter sweet announcement for me – as while it’s exciting to undertake new challenges, I will miss my MMPAD family and working in the Mount Morgan community very much.

I would like to take this opportunity to write a few words of thanks: It’s hard to wrap up the past four + years in one update, but firstly, I would like to thank MMPAD for the years I have had with the organisation. The Executive are incredibly hardworking and supportive and while they most often prefer to work behind the scenes, they deserve a momentous amount of praise for putting in countless hours of work every single year.

I started my position as Project Officer in January 2011 and over that time have had the opportunity to undertake a huge range of projects and events. The diverse range of all has helped me to build my skills and grow as a person.

I have loved promoting our events and our community to the wider region. Each promotional opportunity has enriched me with an even stronger sense of pride for Mount Morgan and for being a Mount Morgan local! I have also loved each of the projects I have been able to be involved with in that time but if I had to pick a favourite, I would say it was the Wendy Matthews concert in July last year. It was so good to see the School of Arts Hall rockin’!

I would also like to sincerely thank the general members, business members and volunteers who have been involved in MMPAD and supported and/or sponsored our group and our projects during my time. Members and local stalwarts the likes of Bette Broom have always been inspiring and have helped me as much as they possibly could. A special shout out to my Morgan Street office ladies for this too!

You rock!

Over the past year, I was also able to meet a number of new volunteers – who dedicate their time to the Rail Complex. You have each been so helpful since MMPAD took on the management role of the complex and it has been wonderful getting to know each of you.

Lastly, I would like to thank you, the local community and our Argus readers. Over the years I have sincerely enjoyed attending each of the events you have so kindly invited me to; practicing my photography techniques; and writing the many Argus articles. In all honesty, the Argus has become my baby and I have loved seeing it grow and just come together every fortnight. It has been a privilege to write about your events, your lives and our township. I would like to sincerely thank MMPAD again for the opportunity to care for the Argus over the years and to you, our readers, for your continuous encouragement and support of this awesome local paper.

Our future projects will continue to be cared for by MMPAD’s Executive and carried out by two local employees, who I’m sure you’ll be seeing a lot of in the near future. I look forward to seeing you all round the traps, albeit not as frequently.

Onward and upward MMPAD! :) Now moving on to other MMPAD news…

Golden Mount Festival Weekend:

On behalf of MMPAD, a very big congrats to both the Golden Mount Festival and Mount Morgan Rodeo Committees for the fantastic weekend! What a great few days. It takes an astounding amount of effort to put on an event, let alone one of that size and magnitude. It was a wonderful event and a huge thanks to all of the hardworking volunteers who made it happen. We had a great time as always, and this year joined in on the fun with the procession. For the Colours of our World theme, we represented Mount Morgan’s Irish ties and promoted our Little Ireland. ‘Twas a fine float to be sure!

What’s new at the Info Centre & Rail Complex:

Souvenirs!

Since our last update, we’ve stocked up on all of our souvenirs at the Rail Station. These are available from the Visitor Information room and there’s plenty to pick from.

Funky keepsakes, practical items and the traditional favourites - all with a Mount Morgan theme of course!

We also proudly showcase a range of locally made items.

Many of these are made by hand and range from crafts to Indigenous paintings. Be sure to check them out.

New signs!

We have been working toward upgrading the information signage around the Rail Station. The first batch was printed and installed last week and looks very impressive!

We now have brand new signs for our counter desk Rail Museum entrance-way. Still to come is a special info sign for our Rack Rail display and three signs which will be in the platform waiting area.

One of our Mount Morgan platform signs has also been touched up and looking like new. It had been looking rather weathered and one of our team members, Russell has been busy repairing it. He’s all finished and it’s now looking good as new! A big thanks Russell, love your work!

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Call us now on 4938 2300 to reserve your table

Do you have visitors coming to town and need a place for them to stay?

From $30 per night, the Grand Hotel has 10 well-appointed rooms available Singles and Doubles with air conditioning, flat screen TV’s and bar fridges Weekly rate available – please ask.

Our award winning bistro is cooking up a storm!

Everything on our menu is available for delivery, takeaway and dine in.

Home-made pizzas, huge burgers, giant parmas, fresh pastas, Nolan private selection steaks, succulent seafood, happy kids meals, amazing desserts!

Kids colouring in competition starts May 4th – win some great prizes: under 10s and over 10s

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In memory

SEALY - GEORGE ROBERT Aged 46 years

Taken from us suddenly - always remembered Marg, Johnnie, Harry, Dutchie & family

Mountain Mick’s Banoffee pie My inspiration for this recipe comes from my favourite part of our latest trip to New Zealand. It’s Mountain Mick’s Banoffee pie! Biscuit base, my homemade caramel and banana slices topped with a thick layer of Chantilly cream.

This dessert is not for the light hearted or those watching their weight. Don’t even look at it – you’ll put on 10 lbs just by a quick glimpse. Total veg except cream but it comes from happy organic cows.

I played about a bit with this recipe and came up with this very awesome delight. I hope you try it and love it as much as I did.

It’s an English dessert which the Kiwi have pinched a bit like our Palavoa...hahaha And if you’re looking for the definition in the dictionary for heaven look up Banoffee pie.

Thank you: A very big thank you to local residents, Steve Haygarth and Rob Hennessy who have so kindly donated their time to assist Hilda Salter complete her garage. It has been a long time in the making and thanks to you both is now all completed. It has been greatly appreciated.

Next Argus: Out Thursday, May 21. If you have something you’d like included in this issue, please note that inclusions are required by Friday May 14. For details: mmpad@bigpond.com / 4938 2312.

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Road closure Burnett Highway at Dee River Bridge

Biscuit base • 1 packet Nice biscuits (crushed) • ¾ cup butter or margarine

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is undertaking essential repairs to the Dee River Bridge.

Caramel • 2 can condensed milk • 1 cup dark brown sugar • ½ cup butter Chantilly Cream • 600ml thickened cream (for whipping) • 50g white sugar • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla • 4 large bananas • ½ cup lemon juice

Method:

First crush the Nice biscuits in the food processor and add the butter and combine together. Press this biscuit mix into a 23cm spring formed baking tin that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Press this mix in very firm and pack it down hard. I also form the biscuit base about half up the sides of the pan. Set in fridge. Mix the condensed milk, dark brown sugar and butter together, in a heavy based pot over high heat until bubbles start appearing. Now turn heat down low and don’t stop stirring until the caramel is very thick. If it starts to split, remove from heat and continue stirring until it reforms itself. Set aside to cool.

Now put half the caramel into the biscuit base. What I do is cover this first layer of the caramel with slice of bananas that have been rubbed with lemon juice but drained thoroughly. I then cover with the other half of caramel. Now pour Chantilly Cream over the whole pie and mound it up nice and high.

Set in the fridge for about 3 hours before serving with a nice cuppa of coffee. Please enjoy and hey look no CHILLI .

Have a great day! - Mick

To allow these repairs to take place, the Burnett Highway at the Dee River Bridge, approximately 10 kilometres south of Mount Morgan, will be closed in both directions from

6pm Friday 15 May 2015 to 5am Monday 18 May 2015.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route via the Leichhardt and Capricorn highways (refer to map overleaf).

TMR thanks businesses, residents and motorists for their patience while this important work takes place.

Further information is available by contacting (07) 4931 1500 (Monday-Friday).

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Interested in becoming involved in a local club/ organisation? Wondering what is happening monthly?

Here are some of the scheduled meetings and activities in the local area: • Community Support Group - will be meeting in the Community House (old Dr res) at the hospital 3rd Tues each month, 10am. Phone: Rosemary 4938 1981.

• Diabetes Clinics - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Appointments necessary. Phone 49125100.

• Diabetes Support Group - 3rd Thursday of the month at 10am.

No appointments necessary.

• Golden Mount Social Group - meets every Thursday morning 9.30am, Community Service Hall. Ph: 4938 1771.

• Mt Morgan Arts and Crafts - meetings 9:30am, second Thursday each month at Welfare House, Thompson Av. Ph Pam: 4938 1467.

• Mt Morgan Patchwork - meets every Tuesday, 9:30am - 2:00pm.

Welfare House. New members welcome. Ph Pam: 4938 1467.

• Mt Morgan Care and Share - meets every Thursday from 9am - 12noon at Welfare House. New members welcome. Phone Aisla: 4938 2888.

• The Dee River Oldies Group - (formerly Safe & Confident Living). Meets third Tuesday of each month. 2:30pm, Uniting Care office (40 Central Street).

• Euchre - meets every Tuesday 9am. Free Morning Tea, friendly social games. Community Services Hall.

• Mount Morgan Lodge - meets every second Thursday of each Month at the Mt Morgan Masonic Centre, Gordon Street at 9am.

Visitors especially welcome. Ph Barry: 0427 747 684 or Alan: 0428 469 341..

• Hoy - meets Wednesday mornings, 10am at the Mount Morgan Community Services Hall. All welcome.

• Social Group - meets every Monday at the Green Shed, near the Mount Morgan Child Care Centre, Thompson Street. Please bring a plate to share.

• Mount Morgan Rotary - meets every Thursday at the Grand Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start.

• Mount Morgan Promotion and Development - Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of the month, 4:30pm at MMPAD Office (1 Railway Parade, Mt Morgan). General Members Meetings 4th week of every third month (next to be held this Thursday).

• Mount Morgan Pensioners - meets 2nd Pension Day of the month.

12:30pm, School of Arts. New members welcome.

• Mount Morgan Show Society - committee meetings: 2nd Saturday each month, 9:00am, Mt Morgan Showgrounds.

• Calliungal Rural Fire Brigade - 1st Saturday of the month at 9am at the Brigade’s complex at Newman Oval, Mount Morgan.

• QCWA - meets 3rd Monday every month at 10am East Street.

• QCWA HOY -Wed & Fri Mornings 10am CWA Hall.

• QCWA Hall Hire - Best Rates Available: for information please phone May on 07 4938 1117.

• R.A.O.B - meets 3rd Sunday each month at CWA Hall, 10am.

• RSL - meets 3rd Sunday, 10am Community Services Hall.

• 5th Light Horse Drill - meets at the Show Grounds monthly call Jock Preston 07 4938 1453.

• Legacy Meetings - meets first Thursday of every month, 10am at The Hub. • ALP Mount Morgan Branch - meet 2nd Sunday of the month at the Community Services Hall, 9am

POOL: 34 Thompson Ave. Currently closed.

TENNIS: Kabra Sports & Recreation Club Plays weekly. Please call Greer on 49381580 after 6pm most nights.

MOUNT MORGAN GOLF CLUB:

Anyone wishing to start or restart their golf is welcome to join us on Thursday and Sunday mornings (your first game is free). Juniors training- Sat mornings, 8:30am. All welcome. Ladies Day- Tuesdays, 7am. 18 prize rafflesdrawn at Railway Hotel 8pm Fridays. Including Jag the Joker. Phone the Golf Club on: 4938 1220 for enquiries.

ON THE GREEN:

Dee Bowls Club: Burnett Hwy (between the Caravan Parks).

Every Friday afternoon- $3 barefoot bowls. Mixed Bowls- Thursday and Sunday, afternoons, 3pm.

Function Room available for bookings.

Contact 4938 1090 or 0428178118 for further details.

Welfare Bowls Club: 28 Thompson Avenue Bowls Friday night (weather permitting). Names by 6pm, for a 6:30pm start. Sunday mornings - names by 9am for a 9:30am start, Tuesdays - names by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. For further information, like us on Facebook, Mt. Morgan Welfare Bowls Club, or phone the club: 4938 1131.

Indoor Bowls Club: Uniting Church Hall, East Street, Mount Morgan 2pm every Saturday at the Uniting Church Hall. $2.50, includes light refreshments. For more information phone the Secretary, Babs Belfield on 4938 1028.

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Bob Wheeler Owner / Operator

Mobile: 0419 663 277 Ph/Fax: 4938 1502 PO Box 91, Mt Morgan 4714

Now also a licensed poison contractor

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

PAINTER & DECORATOR W. & S. Cruickshank BSA 75608

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Roofs airless sprayed from $1,700, Gutters & Facia from $250, Exteriors gurneyed from $300 All materials supplied at trade price Pensioner discount on Painting.

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Eric J Stevenson Firearm Dealer Lic.50001499

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

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WORK welding Show jobs, Notice WANTED: of meeting:Trailer Mountrepairs, Morgansmall Agricultural gates made to order. Phone Peter: 4938 2965 / Society 0411 893 invites 778. all Show Society Members, Volunteers and interested people to a thank you BBQ at the Showgrounds, Sunday 11th Sep With Pty a meeting NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?: RJ 2011.

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Sep 7: Swinging Bridge Community Consultation Meeting, May 16: CWA Cent Sale. 2pm, CWA Hall, East Street.

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Sept 10: Cent Sale. Saint 2pm May 23:GMF Dance!

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Adults$6, childrenSept 10: Grocery Cent Sale at QCWA Hall, East$2.

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Sept 18: Barefoot Bowls. 1pm.

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Oct 8: State School P&C Car Boot Sale. State School For Bookings: ph Jannine 0419 141 160. All welcome. grounds, 8am- 1pm.

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