2010 Golden Mount. Festival

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1 2010 Golden Mount Front Cover Festival Thursday, 29th April ~ Monday, 3rd May Page Bringing Books to Life trading as 1

2 Inside Front Cover The Golden Mount Festival Committee would like to thank our sponsors Bills Amusements Reid Liquor Group Rod North and Sons Leichhardt Hotel Page 2 Mt Morgan Pharmacy Hot Bread Shop Ergon Energy Mt Morgan News Railway Hotel

3 Thursday, 29th April Come Meet and Greet and Mix and Mingle 6.30pm On the Historic Mount Morgan Rail Museum Platform Relax & enjoy a drink with a selection of hot nibbles whilst reminiscing the by-gone days of railway history. Catch up with old friends and meet some new ones whilst listening to Jazz Band Hot 3 and enjoying the antics of Ann-Marie from the Rockhampton Library Tickets $20 per person, includes 2 drinks and nibbles. Bookings preferred. Tickets available from the Mount Morgan Rail Museum or phone Local clubs and businesses also provide the following Entertainment for your enjoyment on Thursday Railway Hotel - Pool Competition and Free APL Poker

4 Friday, 30th April 7pm Friday Night Live Mt Morgan s School of Arts will come to life on Friday night with the comedy of Australia s Number One Indigenous Comic Entertainer, Sean Choolburra. He has performed on the Footy Show, Thank God Your Here and the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Sean s comedy is uniquely & truly Australian. He blends popular culture, dance, comedy and hip hop in a high energy, feel good show. He is a rising star of not only the comedy world but also as an all round entertainer and guaranteed to raise your spirit while splitting your spleen. Adding to the high calibre of entertainment is the former Rockhampton, now Brisbane based duo Busby Marou. From humble beginnings by the banks of the Fitzroy River Busby Marou are quickly making an impact on the Australian Music Scene. Jeremy, a proud Torres Strait Islander, has rare musical talent. He is fluent on just about every instrument, including ukulele, bass, drums and piano - But it is his natural ability on the guitar that will make you stop and listen. His obvious exposure to the traditional Murray Island song and dance as a child shines though the melodies and combined with Thomas distinctly Australian way of sharing his stories, the pair have developed a unique and Australian song writing flavour. Cracking harmonies, breathtaking musicianship and a natural feel for each other s guitars!! It s a night not to missed and suits ages from 16 to 99! Tickets from the Mt Morgan Community Hub phone Bookings required by Wednesday 28th April for dinner reservations. Local clubs and businesses also provide the following Entertainment for your enjoyment on Friday Railway Hotel - Live Band VEGA, MEALS ALL WEEK-END Welfare Bowls - Barefoot Bowls 6pm

5 Saturday, 1st May From 10am Street Market and Street Fair Head to Morgan Street for all the fun of the fair, Markets stretch from Central Street to East Street. Loads of arts, crafts, jewellery, food, plants and much, much more to see. Rides and amusements for the kids. Head to Centre Stage to catch action all day -, Centre Stage Events include: Official Opening 10am, Mayor Brad Carter 10.15am Mount Morgan Multicultural Mob 11am Fashion Parade - Shelley May s and AJS Fashion for all ages, sizes, men, women, girls and boys. 12 noon Capricorn Silver Band 1pm Sabaya Belly Dancers 3pm Presentation of Prizes for Dig For Gold, Street Parade, Business Window Display

6 SATU From 10am Truck and Ute Muster beside the Grand extending past the School of Arts. The roar of the horsepower, throb of the V8 and rattle of the diesel will roll into town as the Truckin Ute Muster entrants assemble their vehicles to compete for the top prize of People s Pick award. All voters in this category stand a chance at winning too, so come along and vote for your favourite rig or ute. Competition judged at 1pm with winners announced after the festival parade at 3pm approx. All vehicles are eligible to participate in the Street Parade. Check out the categories on the website and download your entry form or call into the MMPAD office in Morgan street from 27th April. From 10am Devonshire Tea in the Primary School Covered area $3.50, Tea, Coffee, pikelets, etc. Supports Primary School Camp Program Dig For Gold Huge $1000 first prize only 100 miner s rights sold! Buy your miner s permit and stake your claim at the goldfields in Morgan Lane (follow the lane near the bakery and head to the Museum yard) Dig like the Morgan Brothers are looking over your shoulder because there is $1000 up for grabs! One lucky key will open the chest containing the CASH! Car and Motorbike Displays Turn left at the Bakery and stroll down Morgan Lane to the Car & Motorbike displays located in the rear gardens of the Church and Museum. Reminisce at our motoring past and see if your first car or bike is on display. With thanks to the All Classic Car Club and Vintage Bike Club. Mount Morgan Museum Stroll down Morgan Street, take in the many informational billboards and historical displays along the way, be prepared to spend a few hours taking in the displays inside the Museum. Entry is only $5 per adults and you will see one of the best historical collections in Qld.

7 RDAY 1.30 pm Muster of Street Parade Vehicles in Dee Street 2pm Golden Mount Street Parade - Last year it was HUGE! THIS YEAR WILL BE EVEN BIGGER! With the theme Bringing Books to Life this year s parade is sure to be alive with colour and spectacle. You never know who you might see - the fun will be in guessing the characters! Who will be Oliver Twist? What about Harry Potter? We are sure some Twilight characters will appear and maybe Mary Poppins might do a flyover! 3.oo pm Dig for Gold Key Trying Finals and Prize Ceremony. 3.15pm Judging of the Ute and Truck Muster and Prize Ceremony 3.30 Judging of the Window and Parade Ceremony 3.30 Nominations close for The Rock Building Society Running of the Cutter! 4.00 pm Commencement of The Rock Building Society Running of the Cutter Juniors first, followed by Open teams. 4.30pm Presentation of Prizes for The Rock Building Society Running of the Cutter

8 Saturday, 1st May Norton Goldfields Fireworks Spectacular Lights up the sky from the Mine Site Find a vantage point with a clear view of the Mine Stack (THAT BIG CHIMNEY ON THE HILL) and you are in for an awesome fireworks display - with a bangs bigger than they get in the cities! 7.15pm - 10 pm Kids Fun Parlour and Dance Night - Parents night off. $5 entry Drop the kids at the school of arts and head out to enjoy the a few hours off. The kids will be safely supervised by blue card holders and won t be worried about you at all, But be back by 10pm to collect them! $5 entry includes all games inside. Food, drinks and slushies on sale at the venue Local clubs and businesses also provide the following Entertainment for your enjoyment on Saturday Leichhardt Hotel: 9.00am pm Leichhardt Social Club Sausage Sizzle 9.30am Kids Push Bike Decorating Competition and Judging sponsored by Leichhardt Hotel Social Club, entry forms available from High, Primary Schools and Day Care - Free to participate 10.30am Judging and prize giving 11.00am Kids make their way down to be in the parade 1.00pm - 5pm Live Music 5pm - late DJ Music Railway Hotel - Live Band VEGA, MEALS ALL WEEK-END TMC Tours operating during the weekend. Ring for bookings.

9 Sunday, 2nd May am MOUNT MORGAN RODEO CRCA 4 Bs Rodeo Support your Golden Mount Festival and the Mount Morgan High School with all funds going toward the costs of Festival and various projects at the Mt Morgan High School. Entry $10 adults, $5 School Age Children Family 2 Adults and 3 kids $30 Wrist bands will be given on entry. Bar & Refreshments available, Amusement Rides for the Kids. Local clubs and businesses also provide the following Entertainment for your enjoyment on Sunday Mt Morgan Railway Museum Trolley rides from 9am - 3pm Sausage sizzle all day Devonshire tea on platform Old working machinery displays Kids corner - free activities (colouring in etc) & story telling Mini craft stalls Welfare Bowls Club Morning Bowls & BBQ Lunch, Casual Attire, Names by 9am Baree School of Arts - CD Night, Old Time Dancing, Line Dancing and more. Admission $5 Supper and Multi-Draw pm start. Leichhardt Hotel - all activities are free 2.00pm Paper Plane making and throwing competition Prizes for - longest distance, crash and burn, fanciest Plane Paper will be supplied 3.00pm Thong Throwing competition Longest distance travelled out of three throws, everyone throws the same thong (enter on day) 4.00pm Lamington eating competition (enter on day) 5.00pm Bake Bean Eating Competition (enter on day) 6.30pm Enter your team for Battle of the Sexes Railway Hotel - Recovery - Live Music, MEALS ALL WEEK-END

10 Monday, 3rd May From 7.30am Big Dam Day Out Commences with Poet s Breakfast - Come along and listen to Bush Poets perform. Enjoy Breakfast by the dam whilst listening to the birds sing and the Poets perform. From 9am - 3pm Bring your rug, bring your chairs, bring the kids, canoes or whatever you like (but please leave the dog at home), enjoy a beautiful relaxing day by the Mount Morgan Big Dam. Amusement rides for kids. Fun games with prizes through out the day. Look out for the Tug of War, Raw Egg Throwing Competition and more old fashioned fun ways to keep the kids amused. Face Painting and more. Food and drinks available on the day. Fishing Competition Sponsored by the Railway Hotel Amateur Fishing Club - Bait and tackle available for purchase at the venue, prizes. Fishing must take place from shore. Live music and entertainment throughout the day. Try your hand at Gold Panning - Will you be the next to find gold? Local clubs and businesses also provide the following Entertainment for your enjoyment on Monday Welfare Bowls - Annual Merv Staines Memorial Day, 1.15pm start, Mixed 4s teams, nominations required. Head Home and tell your friends about your amazing weekend at the Golden Mount Festival Mount Morgan.

11 TMC Tours Housman Builders Fox Video Ted Malone Sandra O Brien Smalls Trading Mt Morgan Motel & Van Park Shelley Mays & Ajs Golden Mount Taxis Railway Hotel Social Club Golden Nugget Golden Guns Tattoo Dick Needham Donna Anderson Karoake Mount Morgan Aboriginal Corp.

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