CAR RALLY ON THE MOUNT
The rumble of classic engines filled the air around Mount Morgan yesterday as over 30 cars from the Yeppoon Car Club and other Capricornia region clubs participated in a spirited car rally. The event brought enthusiasts and their cherished vehicles to the historic town for a day of camaraderie and local exploration. Adding a touch of local history to the day, participants also enjoyed a tour of the Mount Morgan Railway Museum, delving into the town’s significant past. The convoy made its way to Mount Morgan’s No. 7 Dam after the visit to the Railway Museum, for a relaxing BBQ lunch, providing a picturesque backdrop for participants to mingle and admire the diverse range of vehicles. Pictured above: Ian and Jacqui with their 1932 Ford Tudor Hot Rod.
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From the gleaming chrome of a 1932 Ford Tudor Hot Rod – the oldest car on display – to the sleek lines of a modern Lexus, the rally showcased a fascinating evolution of automotive design. Enthusiasts were treated to a parade of iconic Fords and Holdens, among other makes, reflecting the rich motoring history of the region.
Beyond the scenic drive and historical insights, the rally carried a special
meaning for the clubs involved. Prior to arriving in Mount Morgan, the participants drove past the Rockhampton Base Hospital in a poignant display of solidarity for one of their members currently undergoing cancer treatment there.
“It was one of the better events that I’ve participated in,” said Jason List, Secretary of the Yeppoon Car Club, highlighting the success of the day.
For those who missed out, many of these impressive vehicles will be back in Mount Morgan soon.
They are set to participate in the annual Gold Rush Hill Sprint which will include a parade through Morgan Street on 18 July, offering another chance for the community to witness these automotive treasures up close.
HERITAGE MINIERALS TO OPERATE MINE SITE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Heritage Minerals is now operating the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at the Mount Morgan mine site, under a contractual agreement with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development.
The WTP contract allows for the treatment of contaminated water at the site, reducing the risks associated with elevated water levels in the Open Cut Pit (OCP).
It also supports Heritage Minerals’ reprocessing operations’ goals and is a key step in the department’s ongoing facilitation of Heritage Minerals’ recommercialisation of the historic mine site.
Heritage Minerals is required to continue to meet existing water quality discharge criteria with strict compliance measures in place, including environmental monitoring and stakeholder engagement to ensure transparency and environmental protection.
Heritage MineralS has commissioned a third-party contractor to conduct a comprehensive environmental baseline assessment of the downstream ecosystem, targeting nine key locations from the site to Rannes, approximately 70 kilometres downstream.
The assessment involved sampling water quality,
riparian vegetation, and aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates.
With a focus on protecting and where possible improving downstream water quality, this agreement represents an important step in addressing environmental challenges and advancing sustainable outcomes for the Mount Morgan mine site.
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MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB GOLF CLUB NEWS
Soldiers Rooms
Do you have a memory of an event held at the Soldiers Rooms? Perhaps you celebrated a birthday there, or held your wedding reception?
We are holding a Historical Open Day on Sunday, 29 June, from 10-12pm, and invite you all to come along and share any pictures, stories or information you may have, that allows us to document and preserve the long running community history of this Hall.
Once known as the Mount Morgan Community Services Hall, and the old RSL Building, the hall has had an interesting past, yet very little has been saved for posterity. We want to create a dedicated space, preserving those moments in time, for visitors and future descendants, reinforcing the club’s long serving identity.
On the day, we will take copies from any precious original photos and documents that people bring along, and we would love to film or record any wonderful stories. We will also be showcasing very old Returned Servicemen portraits that we are trying to identify, as well as dedication plaques found in storage, and various paraphernalia we have come across. A lovely morning tea will be on offer, so come along for a cuppa and cake, and embrace this amazing building.
To book the Soldiers Rooms Hall for your own events, please call 0419 605 662.
Arts Precinct
We are settling in nicely in this amazing space, and seeing people enjoy the vibe and become inspired is so cool! It is great to see so many people popping in that were supporters at the inception stage, as it is easy to expect followers to drop off when faced with the delays we had to navigate, so it is especially rewarding when a familiar face turns up at the beautiful arched doorway! In further developments our customer counter situation has taken a glamorous turn. From two old cupboards slapped together, to an amazing mosaic countertop creation, care-of multi-talented creative River Lee. Using some of the original glass from the churches broken windows, it is stunning, especially when the sunlight streams into the building. Thankyou so much River Lee!
If you are a creative, an artist, beginner or professional, or a performer, why not drop in and have a chat. We can provide a permanent retail space for your wares and exhibition options; we are adding listings to our workshop calendar and can provide live performance opportunities in this acoustically brilliant space. For enquiries, please call 0411 865 621.
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Boyne Island’s Sandy Davison (pictured with Shai Pearce) playing on sand greens for the first time has won the 2025 Queensland Ladies Sand Green championships with rounds of 71 on day one and 66 on day two to give her a 36 hole total of 137 gross (3 Under par) winning the event by 2 shots from Yeppoon’s Nyree Malone who was tied for the lead with Sheree Hasson from Nudgee GC after day one, with both players scoring 70 gross. Nyree finished the event on 139, two behind Sandy Davison. The Queensland Ladies Sand Green Championships were held in Mount Morgan on 7-8 June, 2025. Yeppoon’s Keri Wilson won Division two with rounds of 85 and 82 for a 36-hole total of 167, winning the event by one shot from Barcaldine’s Christine Williams on 168. Bell and District golf club’s Diane Laverty won Division three with rounds of 88 and 89, a 36-hole total of 177 from Roma’s Tayna Beck on 180.
Mount Morgan’s Tamika Antcliff won Division One nett on 130 from Yeppoon’s Bernie Antcliff on 138. Alpha’s Denise Vale won Division Two nett on 135 from Barcaldine’s Christine Williams on 140. Moura’s Selena Edmistone enjoyed her best golf rounds to win Division three nett with 124 nett from Alpha’s Rachel Bryce on 137 nett. The event proved very successful with 74 ladies playing each day. There were 37 golf clubs from across Qld represented with Alpha GC having the biggest representation with 7 players.
Central Queensland ladies have featured well in this tournament with C Q ladies winning it the last three years. There are far too many people/volunteers to thank individually. These include kitchen and bar staff, course and green maintenance volunteers, course marshals and spotters as well as volunteer green smoothers. Aaron Goggin from Golf Queensland gets a special mention for his work in the leadup and on the weekend. The event received sponsorship from the Rockhampton Regional Council Community Assistance Program, Heritage Minerals, JRT Group and D and S Metal Works (Friday’s competition)
Their support was greatly appreciated. The 2026 Qld Ladies Sand Green Championships will be held at Taroom Golf Club.
Boulder Creek Wind Farm update
Construction will begin shortly on the new Roger Street to support the construction of Aula Energy and CS Energy’s Boulder Creek Wind Farm.
Approximately 1.5 km of new road will be established off the Capricorn Highway near Westwood to facilitate access of oversize vehicles transporting components to the wind farm site.
This stretch of new road will use an existing road reserve (Roger Street) that will connect to Arthur Street. The corner of the two roads will be widened to enable turning space for oversize vehicles.
Both Arthur Street and Flaggy Creek Road will also undergo upgrades, including road widening.
The roadworks will begin in late June and will run until approximately April 2026.
Traffic management will be in place to safely manage access, and a watercart will be used as required for dust suppression.
The project thanks the local community for their patience while these works are carried out.
In other project news, the first recipients of the Boulder Creek Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund have been announced.
The Community Benefit Fund will provide financial support to projects and events that help enrich the Westwood, Mount Morgan, Bouldercombe, Dululu and surrounding communities in a tangible, lasting way.
Through the fund, $100,000 will be awarded annually over two rounds per year (opened approximately April and September each year).
Congratulations to the following round one recipients:
• Stanwell State School – Bush Kids to City senior school camp;
• Westwood Progress Association – disabled toilet for the Westwood Hall;
• Golden Mount Shooters – range bench standardisation upgrade and replacement of existing toilet amenities;
• Mount Morgan Welfare Bowls Club – security screens and awning;
• Mount Morgan Promotion and Development –No. 7 Dam Erosion Control Environmental Project, community pathways for high school;
• Westwood State School – leadership excursion;
• Mount Morgan Historical Museum – updated technology and computers;
• Wowan Agricultural Society – 91st Wowan Show.
• Bouldercombe Progress Association – security of complex;
• Dululu Progress and School of Arts and Sport Association – solar installation at camping and sports
precinct;
• Mount Morgan Promotion and Development –Wattle Day Festival 2025.
The Boulder Creek Wind Farm welcomes your feedback and questions. To get in touch, phone 1800 983 637, email: info@bouldercreekwindfarm. com.au or visit the project website: www. bouldercreekwindfarm.com/contact.
MOUNT MORGAN JOBS EXPO
About 20 employers and job agencies gathered at the Mount Morgan School of Arts on Wednesday, 11 June, for the second Mount Morgan Jobs Expo. Organised by Advance Rockhampton, the event provided a valuable platform for local students and residents to explore career pathways and connect with prospective employers.
Students from Years 10, 11, and 12 at Mount Morgan State High School were a key focus of the expo, seizing the opportunity to seek advice on a wide range of career opportunities. This initiative directly supports objectives in the Advancing Mount Morgan Strategy, which prioritizes improving employment outcomes within the community.
The expo highlighted the growing number of job opportunities emerging in the Mount Morgan area. Notably, major projects like the Boulder Creek Wind Farm and the Heritage Minerals Tailing Processing and Retreatment project are set to create significant employment. Beyond these large-scale developments, the event also showcased various other avenues for students and residents to secure skilled and well-paid employment within the region. Organisers emphasised the importance of demonstrating the diverse jobs available right in the "backyards" of young people. The expo served as a crucial bridge, fostering vital connections between local schools and employers, ultimately aiming to equip the next generation.
Above: Year 11 Students - Justin Berry, Monifer Steger and Makenzie Muskett talk with Heritage Minerals’ Community Liaison Officer, Eloise Steinberger at the Mount Morgan Jobs Expo on 11 June.
ROLLERCOASTER OF FORTUNES
The Mount Morgan Lorikeets Rugby Union team has experienced a rollercoaster of fortunes as the 2025 season gets into full swing, demonstrating both the challenges and the burgeoning potential within the squad.
After a significant win in Game 1, the Lorikeets faced a tough start to their campaign, suffering a significant 100-0 loss in Game 2 against Dawson Valley A-Grade. This was followed by a 66-19 defeat against Colts, where Zayveon
Liesha showed flashes of brilliance, crossing the try line twice, with Tyler Toby adding another.
However, the team showed resilience and improvement in subsequent matches. In a competitive encounter against Blackwater, the Lorikeets went down 29-17, with Kye-Juan Liesha bagging two tries and Tyler Toby adding another to his tally.
Game 5 saw another loss against Frenchville (48-26), but the Lorikeets continued to find the try line, with Riley Larson securing two tries, and Connor Stewart and Lachlan Jones (pictured left) each scoring one.
The turning point came in Game 6, where the Lorikeets secured a thrilling 39-35 victory over Dawson Valley Reserve. This hard-fought win saw a fantastic team effort with tries from Tyler Toby (x2), Lachlan Buckton, Aaron Suter, Brayden Wilkes-Hayden, Jarhlym Dans, and Layne Gibson all with one try each.
Unfortunately, the momentum was halted by a forfeit in Round 7 due to injuries, a common challenge in the physical game of rugby union.
Looking ahead, the Lorikeets will be eager to bounce back on 5 July when they host Brothers at 3 pm in what promises to be a highly anticipated home game.
Following this, they will have one more round against Cap Coast out at Bilo before the competition splits into A-Grade and Reserve Grade, a crucial juncture for the Lorikeets to solidify their position.
Fans will be keenly watching to see if the Lorikeets can build on their recent win and make a strong push in the remainder of the season.
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Following in Karl’s Footsteps
In an era before modern communication, sophisticated bicycles, and well-maintained roads, a young man from Truro, Nova Scotia, embarked on an extraordinary journey that would make him the first Canadian to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. His name was Karl Creelman, and his remarkable feat, beginning on May 11, 1899, remains one of the most intrepid, yet largely unsung, adventures in Canadian history.
Canadian photographer and avid traveller Louise Trotter has embarked on "The Karl Chronicles," an ongoing expedition to follow Creelman's original route around the world, documenting the places he visited and sharing his story with a new generation. One of those places was Mount Morgan.
In January of this year, while following in the footsteps of Karl, Louise Trotter visited the Mount Morgan Railway Museum. Karl arrived in Mount Morgan by the Rack Railway in June 1900 – 125 years ago. On 11 June he visited the mine and was issued a visitor’s pass (see picture).
Curiosity led her to Karl. In late 2016. She was born in Truro, Nova Scotia and came across a mural at the train station — and one panel caught her eyea cartoon figure on a bicycle with the words “Karl: Wheel Around the World.”. And so, Louise journey began.
From this point Louise began researching Karl and started following his route in earnest by 2020.
“It’s been a multi-year endeavour of archives, maps, journals, and travel — and the writing continues,” she said.
Louise has meticulously followed Karl’s journey and throughout her journey has gained a deep respect for this 19th-century traveller.
“I am in awe of him. He set off with limited means, working his passage across oceans and walking where roads didn’t yet exist. And yet, there’s such a sweetness in his letters, especially those to his younger sister, Mattie. He wasn’t just determined — he was tender, curious, and kind. I find him completely endearing,” she said.
Now back in Nova Scotia, Louise still has many plans for Karl.
“I’ll be finishing the final “Karl Chronicles” by year’s end, covering Australia and Sri Lanka. After that, I hope to begin writing a book — or perhaps a few different projects: a book, a memoir, maybe even a screenplay. I’ve got lots of ideas. Curiosity led me to Karl, and it hasn’t left me yet,” she said.
Creelman's odyssey was no casual tour. Setting out from his hometown of Truro, Nova Scotia, he traversed North America by bicycle, then sailed to Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt, and eventually through Europe and Great Britain before returning home in 1902. Over two years, three months, and 24 days, he cycled an astonishing 51,283 miles, walked an additional 1,600 miles, and covered 34,558 miles by sea.
His mode of transport was a "Red Bird" bicycle,
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a Canadian make, which he remarkably used for the entire journey, wearing out only four sets of tires and nine pairs of boots. This speaks volumes about both the durability of his equipment (for the time) and his own incredible resilience. He travelled light, carrying just 45 pounds of gear, including a change of clothes.
Creelman's motivation, as he himself put it, was simply "to have a look round and gain a bit of experience." He was a selfsufficient traveller, funding his journey by giving lectures in various towns he visited, often using "magic lantern pictures" (a type of projector) to share photographs from his travels, offering audiences a rare glimpse into farflung lands. Newspaper accounts from the time describe him as a "sturdy hardy-looking young man" who spoke of his adventures in a "quiet, unostentatious manner."
His journey highlights the significant role bicycles played in late 19th-century travel and exploration. At a time when motorized transport was nascent, the bicycle offered a newfound sense of independence and allowed adventurers like Creelman to experience the world at a unique pace, observing landscapes and cultures up close.
Despite his monumental achievement, Karl Creelman's story has largely faded from public memory, even in his native Canada. However, efforts are being made to bring his incredible journey back into the spotlight.
Karl Creelman's journey is a powerful testament to human endurance, curiosity, and the spirit of adventure that defined an era. His around-the-world cycling trip stands as a truly remarkable and pioneering accomplishment that deserves wider recognition in the annals of Canadian and global exploration. You can follow Karl’s journey as seen through the eyes of Louise by following this link which went live on 21 June 2025: https://www.louisetrotter.photo/ globetrotter/gold-dust-and-ghostskarl-chronicles-post-226
Mount Morgan in Pictures
By Catherine McIntosh, descendant of the colonial Stubbs family of Mount Morgan
Church on the Mount transforms into art attraction
Main image: 3 May 2025 / The interior of the new Mount Morgan Art Gallery in the historical Saint Enoch’s Presbyterian Church building / Members of Mount Morgan Citizens Club Inc, who have been coordinating the church restoration and gallery events: president, John Tuxworth (back left), treasurer, Christina O’Leary (front left) and secretary, Kirra Swain (front right); and gallery visitor from Sydney, Catherine McIntosh. Inset image: c. 1925 / Architect and builder of the church, T. T. Cornes.
During the Golden Mount Festival weekend, it was inspiring to visit the new communal art gallery in the historical Saint Enoch’s Presbyterian Church building. Thomas Thompson (T. T.) Cornes (18721933) designed and built the timber church in 1913.
Born in the former gold mining town of Thames, New Zealand, T. T. Cornes arrived in Mount Morgan with his parents and siblings in 1886. He served a carpentry apprenticeship at the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, where his father, Scottish-born Thomas Glen (T. G.) Cornes (1842- 1903), was Superintendent of Sawmills and Carpenters. T. G. Cornes was in charge of the design and construction of many of Mount Morgan’s original buildings. His General Office Building on the Works and Saint Mary’s Anglican Church in Gordon Street are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
After working his way up the ranks to chief patternmaker at the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, T. T. Cornes bought a business in Morgan Street from James Begg in 1911. By today’s standards, the business offered an unusual mix of services: they were contractors, builders, ironworkers, house furnishers, embalmers and undertakers.
One of T. T. Cornes’ earliest projects was the construction of Saint Enoch’s Presbyterian Church. A local paper at the time reported:
‘The work of erection of the new Mount Morgan Church, on the very central site at the corner of Dee and East streets, was commenced this morning. Mount Morgan, 18th August, 1913’ (‘Presbyterian Church’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 19 August 1913).
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The church’s history is further set out in an article on the church’s 21st anniversary in 1934:
‘The Presbyterian Church at Mount Morgan celebrated its ‘coming of age’ by the holding of a garden party on the church grounds on Saturday afternoon. There were special services on Sunday, when the Rev. A. M. MacAllister, of Gladstone, preached to excellent congregation. The church was built 21 years ago by the late Mr. T. T. Cornes, and the first service was held on December 14, 1913, the preacher being the Rev. James Walker, M. A., of St. Andrew’s, Rockhampton. During the years that have intervened, the church has gone through some lean times, but all the storms have been weathered, and the financial position is now excellent …’ (‘21st anniversary Presbyterian Church Mt. Morgan celebration’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 20 December 1934).
Another article indicates that church renovations took place in 1937 around the time of the 50th anniversary of the first Mount Morgan Presbyterian service, which was held at Nurse Edwards’ home on Jubilee Hill in 1887:
‘… This church has been recently renovated by ceiling and lining, painting inside and out, and the installation of electric lights ...’ (‘Golden Jubilee Celebrations Mount Morgan Presbyterian Church’, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), 24 November 1937).
Many of the local buildings T. T. Cornes designed and constructed in the early 1900s no longer exist. For example, the ambulance building and the Olympia Theatre, which he built around the same time as the church, were destroyed by fire in 1928 and 1976, respectively. However, his East Street church still stands.
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Today, the structure has a new purpose as the Mount Morgan Art Gallery, attracting visitors from far and wide. It’s part of the Mount Morgan Arts Precinct, together with the adjacent hall. Originally, a church hall in Upper Dee, the hall was moved to its current location in 1927, where it served as a school hall.
A work in progress, the church building boasts colourful stained glass windows of pink and green hues and a Gothic Arch-shaped door. Outlines on the timber floorboards, where the pews once stood, are a reminder of past congregations. Furthermore, plans are now underway to convert the neighbouring hall into a boutique museum.
The art gallery is yet another reason to visit the famous gold mining town – housed in a structure designed and built by one of Mount Morgan’s most prominent pioneer families.
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1937 / Street view of Saint Enoch’s Presbyterian Church (right) and Upper Dee Hall (left).
School holidays Saturday 28 June - Sunday, 13 July
School holidays are upon us again. At the Mount Morgan Library, there’s always something for kids to do: craft and colouring; boxes of LEGO™ blocks and wheels; books and comic books; chess and board games; and Nintendo® Switch Lite consoles with games including Minecraft, Animal Crossing, Pokémon: Eevee, and Lego Star Wars. Meet up with friends at the library and hang out and have fun! And if you fancy venturing a bit further afield, Gracemere has a host of school holiday activities to get you out and about.
NAIDOC
Week 6-13 July
Whether you like to sit and read, or listen while you do other things, the BorrowBox app has a story for you.
This NAIDOC Week, try a thought-provoking read celebrating First Nations cultures and histories:
• “Melaleuca” (crime fiction), Angie Faye Martin. Aboriginal policewoman Renee unwillingly returns to the outback town of her childhood, plunging her into the injustices of the past and the dangers of the present.
• “Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions” (history audiobook), Clare Wright. The story of trailblazers and the land-rights movement, and a pulsating picture of the ancient and enduring culture of Australia’s first peoples.
• “Dear Son” (anthology of letters), Thomas Mayo. Heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism, to sons, fathers and nephews.
• “The Last Daughter” (memoir, book or audiobook), Brenda Matthews. A true story of love and two families, loss and heartbreak, and hope and reconnection.
If your internet connection is patchy, don’t worry – with the BorrowBox app, once you borrow and download your book (you can use the library’s free WiFi), you can enjoy reading offline.
Financial Information Session @ Gracemere Planning for retirement? Margie from Services Australia will run a FREE financial information session at Gracemere Library, to answer your questions on the age pension, superannuation, and more.
This session will follow the weekly low-impact FunFit exercise program, which is open to all.
Monday 14 June | Gracemere Library
• FunFit | 9:15-10:15am
LIBRARY NEWS
• Financial Session | 10:30am-12:00noon
Mount Morgan Library Opening Hours
The library is open 9:00am-5:00pm (closed for lunch 1:00-2:00pm) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On weekends, Mount Morgan Library and Gracemere Library open 9:00am – 12noon on alternate Saturdays:
Mount Morgan Library 31 Morgan Street Gracemere Library 1 Ranger Street
Community organisations play a vital role in strengthening the fabric of our society. They provide essential services, support local causes, foster social connection and give individuals a voice in shaping their communities. Whether through sporting clubs, cultural groups, charities, or volunteer organisations, they help build resilience, create opportunities, and ensure that people don’t face challenges alone. Community organisations often fill gaps in services, promote inclusion, and contribute to the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of local areas. Their work helps create stronger, healthier and more connected communities.
However, many community organisations often find it difficult to purchase new equipment or resources. Therefore, I wanted to promote a few grants that are currently open. The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest oneoff community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.
Round 124 ($100k Super Round) is open and will close on 18 July 2025.More information can be found here: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/ community-grants.
For families that have young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged
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12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 for attending their championships.
Successful applicants for Round 4 of the Federal Government's 2024-25 Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions program have been announced. Over $20,000 in total will be distributed to 35 young people in the Flynn electorate to help cover costs of participating in local State or National Championships.
These athletes are competing or have competed in sports including Surf Life Saving, Netball, Swimming, Football, Water-skiing, Pony Club, Track & Field, Softball, Basketball, Eight-ball, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Rowing.More information can be found here: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/ local_sporting_champions. Often students are required to move to the cities for their university studies. The Tertiary Access Payment Program allows students in inner regional, outer regional, remote and very remote communities to relocate after Year 12 to further their tertiary studies.
The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a one off payment of up to $5,000. I encourage all eligible students and their families to take advantage of this program. More information can be found here: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/tertiaryaccess-payment.
As always, my offices are here to assist if you need more information or have any questions.
DEE RIVER OLDIES
Wednesday 25 June 2025 is the Dee River Oldies Morning Tea. It starts at 10 am. The guest speaker is from Public Trust. The cost is $5. Come along and enjoy some delicious morning tea and a cuppa while catching up with members. There will be a raffle and lucky door prizes.
Our bus trip to Yeppoon was a great day out. It started with a very cold morning, but our members turned out and once we were on the bus we warmed up. We had morning tea and a show at Footlights then had a good lunch at the Capricorn Tavern. Just seeing the ocean so calm and so blue and the sights along the way made for an interesting trip. We thank our bus driver, Footlights and the Tavern for helping our members make our day roll along.
Our July Morning Tea is on Wednesday 23 July 2025 starting at 10 am. We will not be having Christmas in July this year. We are looking at having Musical Bingo. The cost is $5. There will be a raffle and lucky door prizes.
A very big thank you to our members who help in the set up of the hall, their donations and goodies for the
table. Also for the members who help out on the day and the clean up after the morning tea. It really does make a difference.
Our July Meeting is on Tuesday 15 July, 2025 starting at 2 pm. Come along and put your ideas forward.
Our meetings and morning teas are both held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Rug up and keep warm.
The Steering Committee
The Dee River Oldies Group
Carol Glover 4938 1995
Colleen Constable 0427 161 131
SAVE THE DATE! CLASSIFIEDS
JUN 25: Dee River Oldies Group- June Morning Tea. It starts at 10 am and is held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes.
JUL 7: Bingo @ Bouldy Doors open 9.30 am. Call starts 10 am @ Bouldercombe Recreation Hall.
JUL 12: Baree Markets - held at Baree School of Arts between 8 am and 12 noon.
JUL 15: Dee River Oldies Group - July Monthly Meeting. It starts at 2 pm and is held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Come along and see what is on next.
JUL 19: Old Time Dance, Alton Downs Hall, Ridgelands Road, Alton Downs. 7-11 pm. Phone: 0427 341 166.
JUL 23: Dee River Oldies Group - July Morning Tea. It starts at 10 am and is held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. There will be musical bingo on the day. Raffle and lucky door prizes.
JUL 26: Mount Morgan Citizens’ Club Men and Women in Uniform @ Soldiers’ Room, Morgan Street from 7 pm.
AUG 9: Mount Morgan Show, Mount Morgan Showgrounds.
AUG 19: Dee River Oldies Group - August Monthly Meeting. It starts at 2 pm and is held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church ). See you there.
AUG 27: Dee River Oldies Group - August Damper Morning Tea. It starts at 10 am and is held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes.
SEP 6: Mount Morgan Wattle Day - historic Railway Station.
SEPT 13: Baree Markets - held at Baree School of Arts between 8 am and 12 noon.
SEPT 20:Mount Morgan Citizens’ Club Gala Ballcelebrating the Soldier’s Room anniversary, Mine activity and pipeline completion. 7 pm @ Soldiers’ Rooms.
OCT 11: Baree Markets - held at Baree School of Arts between 8 am and 12 noon.
OCT 18-26: Solo Exhibition/visual artists 4714Nancy Liddle. Thousand Yard Stare, Baree Hall, Creek St, Baree. 10 am - 12 noon.
OCT 25: Mount Morgan Citizens’ Club - Boho Hippy Night @ Soldiers’ Rooms from 7 pm.
NOV 8: Baree Markets - held at Baree School of Arts between 8 am and 12 noon.
NOV 29: Mount Morgan Citizens’ Club - Around the World @ Soldiers’ Rooms from 7 pm.
DEC 13: Baree Markets - held at Baree School of Arts between 8 am and 12 noon.
MOUNT MORGAN RSL SUB Branch Inc
Business meetings held 10 am Last Saturday of the month. 1 Cornes Street, Mount Morgan.
PAINTER: Semi-retired. W. Cruickshank Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257.
LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH
SATURDAY NIGHT Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937
For Sale: Treadmill. $300.00 0417 073 285.
ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the monthGrand Hotel - 6 pm for 6.30 pm. Visitors Welcome! E: mount.morgan@rotary9560.org
MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB INC
Meets on the last Sunday of each month at 10.30 am. Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street, Phone - John Tuxworth 0429 055 165
MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC.
Meets 9 am - 12 noon - Wednesdays & Saturdays
Phone: John 0429 055 165
TRASH AND TREASURE
Trash and Treasure, 21 Gordon Street. Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Every first Saturday of the month from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Clothing $1.00 unless otherwise marked. Any donations please leave at 21 Gordon Street during opening hours
“BINGO AT BOULDY” MONDAY, 7 JULY 2025
Doors open 9.30 am
Call starts 10 am @ Bouldercombe Recreation Hall
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