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Volume 8, Issue 2 www.mountmorgan.org.au 31st January - 14th February 2013
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Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo
success
It’s back to school for students this week,
and while this means a time for settling into
new classes and a new educational year,
it often also means a time for swapping
stories of what many did during the holiday
break.
Well, there’s no doubt that sisters and local
students, Emma and Zara Benjamin will
have an interesting holiday tale to tell.
The pair saddled up for a competition in
New Zealand earlier this month, where they
competed in the first stage of the annual
Trans Tasman School Rodeo Challenge.
The local ladies were among ten young
rodeo competitors to make up the Australian
team.
See page 4 for full story.
Pictured: The Australian High School Trans Tasman
Challenge Team (Zara - pictured on left horse, and
Emma - pictured on middle horse.) Photo supplied.
Mount Morgan cops wild weather and
record rainfall The region’s usual sunny
Australia Day celebrations were
swapped for record rainfall
and wild weather. See pages
8 and 9 for full story of the
remnants of ex-tropical cyclone
Oswald, and its move through
the Mount. Plus, see page see 3
for Council and Mines updates
regarding flood aftermath.
The rainfall received in the local area,
along with heavy deluge in Struck
Oil (the main catchment area for
the Number 7 Dam), resulted in an
enormous overflow into the Dee River.
Pictured is the Private Jones Suspension
Bridge, across the Dee River.
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Pride in your Town
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Education does not come easy and when we think of
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our crazy English language and its complexity it is no
wonder new chums to our shores and foreign tourists
sometimes are baffled by it. Just read the following
Hot Bread Shop sentences as we show words with the same letters
having such different meanings.
Phone: 4938 1427 The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
The farm was used to produce produce.
Since there is no time like the present, he thought it
was time to present the present (gift).
The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
The above examples do show us what a difficult
language our English is with spelling and sound often
Breads, Cakes, Slices, Rolls, Scones, coming from the same letters. So ends yours lesson for
the day as it is too difficult for us.
Pastries, Sausage Rolls
How wonderful it was to see a photo of our very
And don’t forget the Pies! handsome Jonathon Stock on the front page of the
Morning Bulletin recently and to read of his ambition
to make a name for himself in the music world. We wish
him every success in his chosen career and also wish
to say a Big Thank You Jonathon for your dedicated
efforts to our own Community. You have been very
generous with your time attending all functions you
were asked to sing at. Keep up your good work.
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relating to the recent torrential weather and resulting issues:
Announcements by RRC: Announcement by Department of Natural
Resources and Mines:
Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant and
water mains burst: Record heavy rainfall associated with ex-tropical Cyclone
Oswald has resulted in an uncontrolled discharge of water
The Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant (WTP) from the abandoned Mount Morgan Mine site.
has now returned to operation after disruptions to its
operation since late last week. Abandoned Mine Lands Program officers from the
Department of Natural Resources and Mines today
The WTP is currently producing water with higher colour
(January 29) confirmed water is currently flowing from
and turbidity than normal due to the quality of the flood
the mine open cut pit into the Dee River at a rate of
waters in the No. 7 Dam. Although the drinking water
approximately 60 megalitres per day.
being supplied to the community has been disinfected,
FRW advises residents to boil water before drinking as However, strong natural flows in the Dee River have to
a precaution until the drinking water returns to normal date achieved significant dilution of any untreated water
water quality status. entering the river; minimising potential downstream
impacts.
An alternative tanker supply of clean potable water is
being made available at the corner of Central Street and Approximately 700 millimetres (mm) of rain has fallen
Pattison Street in Mount Morgan should customers need over the Mount Morgan Mine site since 23 January 2013.
to make use of this.
This was much more rainfall than during the 2011 flood
In regards to the two water mains that burst in Mount event and close to the site’s annual rainfall.
Morgan earlier this week (Monday, January 28), they
have now been repaired and the water supply is restored. As a result, the water level in the mine open cut pit quickly
rose from 1580 mm below the spillway and overflowed
at approximately 6.30am on Saturday 25 January 2013.
Mount Morgan Waste Disposal Facility:
Departmental officers on site continue to monitor water
Due to many areas within Mount Morgan being without quality daily at hydrographic stations located downstream
power for 36 hours, the Mount Morgan Waste Disposal of the mine site along the Dee and Don Rivers.
Facility is open free of charge, for acceptance of domestic
waste. Downstream landholders have been contacted and are
being kept fully informed about the situation at the
In addition, all Rockhampton Region landfills and waste
Mount Morgan mine.
transfer stations are currently accepting greenwaste free
of charge. Daily alerts are being provided to downstream landowners
and other key stakeholders including Rockhampton
Regional Council, Banana Shire Council, Central
Dislodged sewerage tank: Highlands Regional Council, Fitzroy Basin Association,
Torrential weather over the weekend saw a sewerage and the Capricorn Conservation Council.
overflow tank become dislodged from its original
Rumours of a hole in the Mount Morgan Mine pit wall
foundation settings in the Dee River.
are also unfounded.
Further information obtained from Rockhampton
Regional Council stated (on Tuesday, January 29) that There are no threats to the integrity of the open cut pit
this tank was empty and had not been used for some time wall which is monitored twice daily.
and is no longer required. The four evaporators at the Mount Morgan Mine site
Council announced that the tank was inspected by Fitzroy are in automatic mode and operating to lower pit water
River Water (FRW) on Sunday and decision was made to levels.
demolish the tank and stabilise the river wall to protect
Seepage capture and return systems other than the central
the sewerage pump station next to it.
Mundic Gully system have been turned off to minimise
Equipment and material was transported from water re-entering the mine pit.
Rockhampton over the weekend and works should
commence on site early this week. These will be turned on again in the next day to minimise
the amount of low quality seepage exiting the site.
Council have advised that a decision will be made at a
later date on whether to replace the tank or not.
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Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo succ
Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success
Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo succ
Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo success Emma and Zara saddle up for rodeo succ
It has been an exciting start to the year for local sisters, Emma “I had a bit of a mishap for my first run at Wairoa Rodeo - the
and Zara Benjamin, who recently headed to New Zealand as horse I was riding slipped on the third barrel and we both came
part of the annual Trans Tasman School Rodeo Challenge. down. But I soon recovered and placed second at the second
round of the challenge; gaining more points for our team.”
Making up part of the Australian team, the talented duo headed
to New Zealand for the competition on January 19. The recent competition marked the first time competing in
the school rodeo challenge for 13 year old Zara, who made an
The competition saw four categories as part of the challenge, impressive debut.
including barrel racing, steer riding, bull riding and bronc
riding. “I believe I did quite well competing in New Zealand” Zara
said.
Both Emma and Zara competed in barrel racing events as
part of the competition, bringing with them years of riding “Although I didn’t place in the challenge, I did place second
experience and a strong love for their sport. in the ‘Second Divi Barrel Race’ at Upper Mohaka which is
against older and more experienced riders.”
“I began riding at 4 years old.” Emma said.
The New Zealand challenge saw the Australian team arrive
“I have been going to rodeos all of my life but competing in home as victors, with 355 points to New Zealand’s 335.
them for about 6 years. I love competing in barrel racing, I love
the adrenaline rush and being able to run with your best friend; To finish up the Trans Tasman Challenge for 2013, three
it is a one of a kind feeling.” rounds
will later
Despite her young years, Zara also holds years of experience. be held in
“Like Emma, I began riding at 4 and I have been competing in Australia
rodeo since I was 10 years old.” Zara said. during
August/
“I love barrel racing as it gives me something to look forward September.
to and work towards. It is a sport that you can keep progressing
with; I love seeing how much myself and my horse have Both Emma
improved throughout the year, with the help of my mum and and Zara
my pop Lindsay Cant.” say they
are looking
The recent trip was the fourth time competing in New Zealand forward to
for Emma, as well as her second year captaining the Australian the next
High School Rodeo team. challenge.
Discussing the current challenge, the inspiring 16 year old said Pictured:
it was another thrilling experience. Emma and
Zara. Photo
“The challenge sure is exciting, very different but certainly an supplied.
experience and a half. I competed in the ‘Second Divi Barrel
Race’ as they call it over in New Zealand” Emma said.
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Since its establishment seven years ago, the Hindu A further celebration was held on the following Saturday
Temple located in Baree, Mount Morgan has hosted a at the CQUniveristy,
number of colourful, annual events. where around 100
people attended.
This month saw a crowd gather for the temple’s first
calendar of events for the year; the Harvest Festival of Pictured: young attendees
Pongal. enjoy the celebrations for
the Harvest Festival of
Held each year in mid- January, the Harvest Festival of Pongal, held at the Hindu
Pongal is widely celebrated mostly in the south of India Temple in Baree, Mount
Morgan.
and in Tamil Nadu. The festivity is associated with the
annual cycle of seasons and marks the reaping of the Article and photo:
supplied.
harvest.
The local celebrations saw around 50 people gather at Do you have an
the location in Baree on January 14, performing rites and upcoming event that
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Happy birthday!
Picnic Spot Celebration: There’s a silver lining in every cloud so they say, well
On the 23rd of January, 2013 a group of friends and the recent clouds have filled our dams and
ex work mates celebrated the 80th Birthday of long
waterways for some time to come, so that must be
time resident of Mount Morgan - OLIVE WYATT.
it.
Olive is no doubt well known for her many years at There are so many people to thank for their tireless
Mullins Café and Schirmir’s. efforts during the recent weather, the Council
Congratulations Olive, enjoy many more. Employees, SES, Police, Fire and Ambos on a local
level. The Telstra, Ergon and Main Roads staff who
also put in mighty efforts to get us back on line and
functioning in somewhat tough conditions. Many
Thank you from On Track people have said they
Thank you to all of the kind and generous souls who have never seen rain
donated items to the On Track Program - including like it before—lets
wheel barrows and plants. hope we don’t see it
again!
Picture:
Hearing Screenings: Our in store rain gauge,
Where: Mount Morgan Hospital. 55 litre plastic crate,
When: Monday 18th Feb filled to overflowing in 8
Time: From 12 noon hours overnight Friday
night. That’s what you
Hearing screening only for clients who have a Pension
call a leaky roof!
Card and who do not currently have hearing aids or
Thank you to everyone
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for your patience and
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understanding during this mood swing of Mother Nature!
It’s that time of year when we are reminded to tell that
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Russell Cooper stock up for extra supplies for the
home and office.
Optometrist Finally (as we go to print), we await
news of road closures to Rockhampton.
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Mount Morgan for your patience.
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People in Profile: David and Kerryn Betts
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By Heather Quarry
Mount Morgan is a town of pride and character. It became his back yard for many years. Fascinated with
Each family living here enriches its unique charm, nature and all it had to offer David never got bored, always
from those born here to those that have relocated from finding new and exciting things to check out on his daily
elsewhere. adventures.
Kerryn and David Betts are reasonably new to the town His main passion in the area of sport was soccer. As a
but fit in like they were born here. They will be travelling twelve year old he was playing under eighteen soccer, but
around a little but have decided they will always come stopped playing when his dad got out of the Army. Five
back to the place that made them feel at home from their years away from the game and the family moving to a new
very first visit. place gave David the opportunity to get back into it.
Kerryn was born in a Brisbane hospital on the February 5, Playing just one game in 3rd division, then one game in
1974 and David says with a laugh “My mum was visiting 2nd division showed his passion and commitment to the
friends on the other side of Sydney and I decided to come sport. He went straight to 1st division and enjoyed the
out on the 16th of October, 1976 at Blacktown Hospital.” experiences of being undefeated for four years, winning
State Cups and attending State Finals at Home Bush. After
They say opposites attract. Kerryn and David are true being promoted to premier league he tore both hamstrings
testimony to this statement. Kerryn’s dad was a glazier and finally gave up soccer. The year prior to his premier
who bought glazing businesses quite often which kept league promotion David had a broken neck, a fracture in
them frequently on the move. Much of her childhood was his back and extensive head injuries due to a car accident.
spent with her parents travelling around a lot. She would
often be found with her brother cutting louvres for their Kerryn and David stayed in the same street on Bribie Island
dad and generally doing kid stuff together. Becoming a as kids but never knew each other. Years later, David’s
vet was one of her dreams until she realised that seeing parents purchased a house next to a shop on the Island and
animals hurt or needing surgery was too much for her. She Kerryn and her son Jamie lived in the unit above the shop.
hasn’t given up on the idea of being a foster carer for fur David met Jamie when he used to rollerblade around the
babies though. car parks in 1999, as therapy after his accident. They
would rollerblade together for ages. Once David met
Kerryn started her school years in Brisbane, changing Kerryn they developed what was to become a long term
schools often because of her dad’s business ventures, friendship and marriage. Kerryn’s step brother was gay
and finished her schooling in Gympie. School wasn’t and Kerryn recalls that both she and her brother wanted
Kerryn’s favourite topic of conversation although she to go out with David. “Luckily for me I won” Kerryn says
enjoyed art, English and Japanese. (English being her with a wicked chuckle. “My step brother has a beautiful
favourite subject, but she didn’t enjoy school). Having partner now so all ended well.”
a very controlling father, she found that school life was
another area that tried to constantly control her. “Getting Moving to Gracemere from Bundaberg to be closer to
into trouble constantly for talking too much was an every David’s work at Dysart was a big step for them both. They
day occurrence I think. The experiences did help make came for a drive to Mount Morgan one Saturday and both
me who I am today though”. Asking Kerryn about her fell in love with the feel of the town. Kerryn repeatedly
thoughts on sport, she broke out laughingly replying “I am told David the Mountain was calling her. They’d never
the most uncoordinated person you will ever meet so sport bought a shop before but after buying a handy trader at
was definitely not an option for me”. the local news agency and seeing the “For Sale” advert for
the old Lucky Strike Pizza shop it didn’t take them long
Being a lover of music Kerryn was involved in a country before The
music group plus choir. Her choir tutor wanted to take Gypsies
her further with a musical career but her father wouldn’t Pot Tea
allow it, so she gave up on that dream and channelled her House was
energies in a different direction. She is studying to become born.
a Naturopath with her ultimate goals of being a natural
healer and giver of natural therapies as well as getting land In a future
and being able to foster and rescue animals. issue of
the Argus
David was a self confessed Army brat with two extremely we hope
busy parents. He feels blessed that despite experiencing to bring
an army life upbringing, he and his sister had a stable you more
childhood. Growing up near the northern beaches of on the
Sydney, David attended primary and high schools in the lives and
area. “I’d latch on to the other army brats (and I say that dreams of
respectfully because that is what we were all called back David and
then). Most would only be around for a year or so then Kerryn.
move on. It gave me new people to mix with plus helped
the others because I could show them around.”
The first fifteen years of David’s life were enjoyed
exploring the National Park next to where he lived.
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Hope International Ministries, which is a Mount Morgan
based Ministry, supported Ferdi in his past and recent trips
to Zambia, with further support from individual donations.
The current work in Zambia will be shared at the HIM
Community Fellowship Church next month (Feb 17), with
a visit from Chris Shadbolt; an on the ground missionary
in Zambia.
The Argus brings you a new column “Locals Abroad”, Pictured: Ferdi stands beside a progressing medical clinic, located in
dedicated to local residents and stories of their trips Changkosa. Ferdi was able to use his building expertise during his visit
abroad. to Zambia, assisting in repair and building work, like the medical clinic
pictured. Photo supplied.
The first story to feature is that of local resident Ferdi
Miltenburg, who took a trip to Zambia, Africa last year.
On a mission: Ferdi Miltenburg:
For local resident, Ferdi Miltenburg, life in Zambia Africa
seems basic, and yet, very beautiful.
Mud huts, ministry work, few facilities and friendly
faces are just some of the remarkable experiences
Ferdi encountered during a recent trip to Africa, during
September of last year.
Ferdi headed to the area as part of a mission trip during
2012, where he worked with an on the ground team, part
of a missionary organisation known as ‘To the Nations’.
Over his six week stay, Ferdi travelled and spent time
in Kabwe, Imansa, Mkushi, Changkosa and Myooye;
preaching in local churches and ministering at a local
hospital with the Hospital Chaplain.
Trading as a builder back home, Ferdi also assisted in
many building and repair works throughout his stay; Do you have a story of a past trip to be included in this
involved with the building of birthing clinics, medical new column? Perhaps you have an experience to share, a
clinics, church buildings, and repairs to local schools. funny tale to entertain or simply some great snapshots?
Ferdi’s trip was his fifth time visiting Zambia, with each of Send in your experiences abroad to MMPAD:
the four prior trips being three week stays. mmpad@bigpond.com / 4938 2333.
Although visiting several times prior, Ferdi said the recent
experience certainly hadn’t become any less exciting or
rewarding.
“For me, one of the most rewarding parts of the trip was
seeing the faces of the people being ministered to and
being able to help them by way of building clinics in
places particularly where there are no medical facilities
at all.”
Ferdi said one special memory of the recent assistance
work was laying down a new roof for a school in Mkushi.
“Seeing the faces of the children as we laid down a new
roof for their school was wonderful.
“It had blown off during a storm, and they were so excited
when they saw it being put back on.”
Ferdi said the residents of Zambia also hold special
memory.
“The residents of Zambia are beautiful and happy” he said.
“They are always so willing to share their food and open
their homes to you, and show such appreciation for all that
is being done for them.”
“Village life is very basic and the buildings are constructed
in the villages where people are still living in mud huts.”
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Mount Morgan cops wild weather and record rainfall Mount Morgan cops wild weather and record rainfall Mount Morgan cops wild we
Mount Morgan cops wild weather and record rainfall
Mount Morgan cops wild weather and record rainfall Mount Morgan cops wild weather and record rainfall Mount Morgan cops wild we
The Australia Day long weekend
may have been and gone for the
year, but it is safe to say that it
is one that will be spoken of for
many years to come...
Though not for the traditional
beach days and barbeques as we
often associate this time of year
with.
Around the State, the usual
sunny celebrations were
replaced by wild weather, as
towns and cities experienced
the force of ex-tropical cyclone
Oswald before its move south.
This issue of the Argus, we
take a local look, albeit brief,
into some of what the area
experienced as the remnants of
Oswald made its move through
the Mount.
Firstly, it will come as no
surprise to many that the rainfall
Mount Morgan received over a brief few days, was that “I have never seen the Dee River run with such force, and
of an enormous quantity. I didn’t even see it at its peak.
Looking at online statistics, a number of sites list between “Nor have I ever seen the mine crossing with such
550mm and 750mm of rainfall for the Mount Morgan extensive holes and damage. That was really mind
area during this time. boggling to see it so gorged out.” The former Mine
employee stated.
The higher readings matched a number of local gauges,
with some recording around 400mm of rain on the “I have never known Mount Morgan to receive over 20
township in just one day and well over 700mm during the odd inches in a couple of days. I think it was 1964 that
move of Oswald. All in all, these recordings suggest that we had about 6 inches in 20 minutes, but that was about
the local area almost received its entire average rainfall the bulk of it. I’ve never seen it rain so strong for so many
for one year, in less than one week. hours and at some stages, it almost seemed horizontal.”
And with downpours of this magnitude in the township, These severe downpours and wild winds, matched with a
it’s no surprise that areas such as Struck Oil called in number of road closures, saw many opt to stay indoors as
even higher readings. The Bureau of Meteorology much as possible. Though for many, it wasn’t a time for
website recorded over 1,000mm of rain from the Upper television or texting – as the long weekend saw the loss
Dee Station. of phone and internet service, and for many houses, even
power and water.
Struck Oil resident, Murray Hare recorded an extreme
1,100mm for his area. For those without technology and/or power, the situation
proved an inconvenience, for others however it was a
“The rainfall from our end, the top end, had over 1,100mm challenge.
of rain in the few days.”
A number of locals also found themselves isolated for a
Murray said the experience of the remnants of Oswald is period of time, with access to and from their homes lost
certainly one to remember. due to rising streams.
“That’s to say the least” he said. Challenges also came for a number of local operators
“It was certainly something.” who were unable to carry out their usual trading due
“The rainfall washed the first crossing to Struck Oil out - to a loss of technology which sadly saw a decrease in
I have only seen that happen one other time in my life and trade. Others fortunately were able to pull through the
that was in 1974. It did a lovely job of it – over two and circumstances though with lower stock and unavailable
a half metres deep, which was quite amazing actually.” eftpos proving the main challenges. For locals employed
out of town, the weather also saw an extended holiday
And Murray certainly isn’t alone in his surprise by the
for some, and a challenge for others trying to find ways
wild weather. Long term resident, Bette Broom says in
to return home.
her lifetime of living in Mount Morgan, she has never
seen the local area experience wild weather like that of For some, the loss of communication and power also
last week. proved a major concern.
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Deputy Local Controller for the Mount Morgan SES Words of advice in times of severe weather, from our
Group, Darren Barnicoat, said the loss of communication local emergency assistance teams:
saw the need for a number of welfare and safety checks. - Always try to phone 13 25 00 – (SES storm and flood
“With the power and communication out, some people emergency number) when needing to contact the SES.
were unable to contact their loved ones and were - If able, tune into your local radio stations such as ABC
concerned for their safety.” and 4RO for updates and warnings.
- If it’s flooded, forget it! – Always avoid driving into
“We, along with other services, and staff of the Hospital flood waters.
were able to check in on those people, and also those - Check on your neighbour.
requiring regular medical treatment.”
Darren said welfare and safety checks were among the 30
to 40 varied jobs carried out by the local SES during the
time, with tasks also including removal of trees and fallen
branches, sandbagging, roof tarping and traffic control.
The long weekend also saw increased workload for many
other local services, seeing staff of the Rockhampton
Regional Council, Mount Morgan Hospital and other
emergency services working around the clock.
Station Officer of the Queensland Fire and Rescue
Service, Wayne McConachy recalled some of the tasks
the local Fire and Rescue Service team were faced with
during the few days.
Above: Intersection Morgan St, Tipperary Road and Mine Entrance.
“In that period of time we had 11 call outs. Some of these
were associated with fallen power lines and swift water
rescues.”
Discussing some of the call outs relating to swift water
rescue, Wayne advised strongly against driving into
flood waters during situations such as what we’ve just
experienced.
“We have an issue with people driving in flood waters.
People may see various cars beside the creeks and roads
around our area, and this is evident proof of why you
shouldn’t ever do this.”
Abandoned cars are not the only changes to a number Above: The Tipperary/Red Hill road crossing was one of the roadways to
see damage as a result of last week’s wild weather.
of local roads following the wild weather, with some
completely closed and others expected to see increased
traffic. The show
Transport and Main Roads announced this week that the must go
heavy rain and wild weather caused significant landslides on!:
The severe
along the Burnett Highway on the Mount Morgan Range
weather
as well as bad cracks in the bitumen. At this stage it may have
is suggested that it could be months before the road is seen the
rebuilt. cancellation
of Australia
The department also acknowledged that there may Day
be increased traffic using Razorback Road due to the celebrations
closure of the Burnett Highway at Mount Morgan Range around the
and Capricorn Highway at Neerkol Creek Bridge, and region,
encourage motorists to drive safely and to the conditions. but this
wasn’t
Despite these changes however, many locals, like Bette to stop
Broom agree that most is minor in comparison to other members of
areas. the Mt Morgan Multicultural Mob (who were initially set to
perform at the Mt Morgan Australia Day celebrations) from
“I really think we’re the lucky ones - to be on top of the braving the elements to play music on Australia Day. Pictured is
hill” Bette said. Tony Widjaya, who was also joined by Nicholai von Tonslamann.
The revellers at the Grand Hotel as well as passers by were
“The trouble we had is nothing much when compared surprised but pleased to find that someone was doing something
to some of the things other parts of the State are to lift the spirits on such a miserable grey day.
experiencing.” Caption and photo supplied.
Pictured left: Dairy Creek downside of road crossing- Gordon
Lane, Walter Hall. See MMPAD’s Facebook for more photos What was your experience of the recent wild weather?
plus videos of the 2013 flooding. Send us your stories/photos – mmpad@bigpond.com
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Mount Morgan Dam set to see new inhabitants Mount Morgan D
Ted Malone MP Mount Morgan Dam set to see
Mount Morgan Dam set to see new inhabitants Mount Morgan D
Member for Mirani new
Mount Morgan Dam set to inhabitants
see new inhabitants Mount Morgan D
PO Box 56, Sarina Qld 4737 After the huge downpours last week, it is safe to say that
Telephone: 07 4956 1555 Fax : 07 4956 1980 our Dam is at maximum capacity. As our town water
Freecall: 1800 812 340 supply, this hopefully will see our area without water
Email: mirani@parliament.qld.gov.au
concerns for some time to come.
Along with all of this water, the area has seen a number
Welcome to 2013, I hope everyone has had a great break of other inclusions and changes of late. With its new
and is ready for what I am sure will be another busy year. playground, extra barbeques, increased parking, toilet
I take this opportunity to wish all students returning to upgrade and general beautification to its parks and
school the best for your academic year and am sure you gardens, the Dam is certainly coming along and proving
will all put in the effort required for great results in 2013. a fantastic recreational spot for locals and visitors alike.
It was very unfortunate the weather saw the Australia Day Funding for these improvements was a joint Council and
celebrations in Mount Morgan and the official opening of Queensland Government funded project. It is a credit to
the new playground at the ‘Big Dam’ to be cancelled. The the Council employees who maintain the area.
playground, completed at the end of 2012 was funded by As many are no doubt aware, the Mount Morgan Dam is
the Queensland Government and the Local government also home to a number of fish; a number which we are
Grants and Subsidies Program – Infrastructure Subsidy hoping to raise considerably once again this year through
2012-2013 and the Rockhampton Regional Council. a restocking program.
Complete with picnic tables, chairs, bbq’s, playground
and outdoor gym equipment as well as a new car park, Mount Morgan Promotion and Development (MMPAD)
I am sure the Mount Morgan Dam will be even more has secured a restocking permit issued by the Queensland
popular with these new facilities to appreciate when the Government Department of Fisheries.This is captured
weather is more agreeable. within a 5 year Recreation Restocking Plan, documenting
some assurance that the Dam is stocked annually
I hope everyone still enjoyed their Australia Day … it with native species. A scientific analytic approach
is a very special day for us all to give thanks for our has recommended native types and numbers for this
freedom and our ability to live a peaceful lifestyle and restocking and we are currently in the third year of this.
to acknowledge those in our communities who make
outstanding contributions to their communities and I This year, MMPAD has engaged Hanwood Hatchery to
congratulate all the award recipients. supply 8,500 Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) fingerlings,
scheduled for delivery to our Dam this week.
Be Prepared: With the storm and cyclone season upon
us, emergency authorities are asking Queenslanders to be These will be placed in sheltered areas around the No 7
well prepared and equipped. Dam’s perimeter. If the Dam is still at a stage of overflow,
the fingerlings will be released in areas away from main
EMQ recommends all households have: currents.
• An emergency evacuation plan
• An evacuation kit ready in case they need to leave their Almost 12 months ago, 7,500 fingerlings were released
properties quickly and as part of this project and by the end of this year should
• An emergency kit in case services, power and water be at size suitable for the plate. Within the following year,
supplies are disrupted. these fingerlings are expected to reach 1.5 kg in weight,
which to anyone is a “good sized catch”.
It’s also important to ensure all members of the household
know where the kits are and how to use them. We understand the importance of this type of community
project which allows more versatility of the Dam’s
Road Safety: We are only just into the New Year and
recreational usage, capitalising on the large man made
already we are seeing the tragic consequences of yet more
location and hopefully extending enjoyment to many a
accidents on our highways and roads. Road accidents can
keen and said to be knowledgeable freshwater fishers,
happen to any of us, but they are preventable. One out
locals and visitors alike.
of six is due to fatigue and many others can be prevented
with care and consideration for others. A special thanks to the Mount Morgan community who
We are all special and we do not want these senseless purchased raffle tickets in our Christmas hamper, plus
deaths on our roads, so we must take care when to Norton Goldfields, The Mount Morgan Rotary Club,
travelling to ensure we are driving safely, taking into and Councillor Tom Wyatt for their kind sponsorship;
consideration traffic conditions and other vehicles on the together meeting the $2330 required for the purchase of
road, recognising the warning signs of fatigue and taking the fingerlings.
appropriate action. We warmly welcome any of the Mount Morgan
Inevitably road accidents have a huge impact on families, community to join us in releasing the thousands of
causing great sadness and extreme loss to all those fingerlings into the Dam this weekend. The release is set
affected. However, we need to also remember that it to happen at 9.30am this Saturday 2nd February 2013 at
is also extremely traumatic for our emergency service the boat ramp. See you there!
workers … police, SES volunteers, fire fighters and
- John Steinberger
ambulance officers, who are called out time and again to
President, Mount Morgan Promotion & Development
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© Mountain Mick (Mick Blake) Book reviews by local resident,
Karletta A.
Ingredients: ‘Australian Story Vol 4: Stories of Courage,
400g canned chick peas or freshly boiled Determination and Love’
400g lentils canned or freshly boiled By Graham Bauer
500g sweet potatoes 25mm Cubes
300g finely diced carrots “Engaging, educational and often inspiring.”
300g finely diced celery 4 Stars ****
2 tablespoons of olive oil or veggie oil.
600ml veggie stock - up to a litre+ The 10 episodes chosen for this fourth collection of
1 large onion finely chopped, Australian Stories include the exciting tale of race-
3 tablespoons tomato paste horse Black Caviar; struggle for recognition of heroic
1 ½ tablespoon sweet paprika World War II sailors; and the amazing love story of
1 bay leaf Sally and her fiancé Sam, who wakes from his coma
3 clove of garlic for an hour each day.
¼ teaspoon black pepper & salt
I found each story to be engaging, educational and
pinch of chilli (only if you like it other wise leave it out)
sometimes inspiring.
1 to 2 tablespoon corn flour mixed in 125ml water , mix
corn flour with a little water into a runny paste One of my favourite stories is of a football player
‘paying forward’ the role of being a mentor to young
Method:
men.
Firstly, fry onions in oil until just clear. Now add sweet
potatoes, diced carrots, diced celery. Also add bay leaves, The introduction pages tell how an Australian Story
garlic, salt black pepper and chilli (if using) and cook for show makes it to the air and the values of producing
10 minutes on high heat. the show.
Next, add tomato paste, sweet paprika and the veggie Each story concludes with a note by a producer, or team
stock. Also add chick peas and lentils, then cook on low member who championed for the show to be produced.
heat until sweet potato is just cooked. Now, add corn This conclusion often updates us on ‘where are they
flour/water paste for 2 to 3 minutes over heat. Then chill now’, explains why certain pieces of information were
in the fridge. left out (usually time constraints), and highlights the
surprising twists about the story that research revealed.
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Serve with green peas. I would serve with “iced green snakes close by to your premise.
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I know... remember to avoid putting yourself in a dangerous
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