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P.S.MARION - Living his<strong>to</strong>ry WOW. 8.30 am Wednesday 15th of September - 49 passengers embark on a journey back in time <strong>to</strong> 30 re-live the bygone days of the paddle steamer. For the next 9 hours the passengers wined, dined & were serenaded by Warren Hardiman as they enjoyed the ever changing scenery of the magnificent Murray River. Over four days from Wednesday 15 th <strong>to</strong> Saturday 18 th September, 147 passengers including prize winners from the River News, Radio 5MU and The Murray Pioneer, enjoyed the picturesque scenery of our great river between Morgan and Berri <strong>to</strong> the sound of the steam driven paddle wheel. Delicious cakes for morning and afternoon tea were kindly baked by local ‘Morganites’ Sue Sutherland, Carol Leaney, Lorraine Bitmead and Di Hausler and these were devoured with glee. The PS Marion is <strong>to</strong> be slipped in Berri for repairs and maintenance before returning <strong>to</strong> Mannum in several weeks time. The wheel house was a his<strong>to</strong>ry lesson of it’s own. The <strong>to</strong>tally professional Captain Trevor Bedford guided the boat upstream and was accompanied by other legends of the profession - Captains Leon Wagner (P.S.Ruby. Wentworth), Steven Coad and Dick Bromhead - and their knowledge of the River and its idiosyncrasies was amazing. The passionate and informative volunteer crew, <strong>to</strong>tally loyal <strong>to</strong> the Marion cause, handled their tasks on board with enthusiasm and kept everyone entertained with their experiences of the river and love of the paddle wheelers. Many of the passengers had an affinity with the boat as they had either worked on the Marion, their father skippered her, or had other family connections with this proud old boat including Ron Toole from Cadell who was a fireman on the Gem and the Marion and June Vinder from Paringa the daughter of Captain William Drabsch. People lined the banks, waving, taking pho<strong>to</strong>graphs and asking how they could get on board. With the help of Deb Alexander, the four one day cruises were a great success and although we only had a short time <strong>to</strong> organise and advertise these trips, we had a wonderful response from people of all ages wishing <strong>to</strong> experience a day cruising up the Murray River on this magnificent old paddle steamer. Our thanks <strong>to</strong> the Morgan Museum for allowing these cruises <strong>to</strong> be promoted and advertised under their banner and giving more visi<strong>to</strong>rs the opportunity <strong>to</strong> see what Morgan has <strong>to</strong> offer. Thanks <strong>to</strong> CEO Dean Gollan for his support, the Mid Murray Council for the Community Bus and wood and the Mannum Dock Museum who kindly offered Morgan the opportunity <strong>to</strong> sell these day cruises aboard the PS Marion <strong>to</strong> raise additional funds for the Morgan Riverfront Precinct Project. Heather has received many enquiries from people from all walks of life who would love <strong>to</strong> be part of the return journey from Berri <strong>to</strong> her home Port of Mannum and has a list of their contact details at the ready. Here’s Hoping! Roderick Smith from Surrey Hills Vic<strong>to</strong>ria travelled on all four days and has posted a wonderful report with pho<strong>to</strong>graphs on the website - www.paddleducks.co.uk -. This information is accessible by people worldwide and we have already received positive feedback <strong>to</strong> his s<strong>to</strong>ry. (select Forum and then scroll down <strong>to</strong> Recent Postings - PS Marion Trip <strong>to</strong> Berri) A boat trip down our amazing Murray River is a great experience but <strong>to</strong> travel on one of the his<strong>to</strong>ric paddle wheelers like the PS Marion is a journey back in time and we hope everyone gets the opportunity. Country Fuel Subsidy Axed South Australian country mo<strong>to</strong>rist will soon pay more for fuel after the State Treasurer, Kevin Foley announced he would axe the country fuel subsidy scheme. Under the scheme established in the mid 1980's <strong>to</strong> lessen the impact of higher fuel prices the further you travelled away from Adelaide, the State government introduced a subsidy of 3.3 cents a litre for unleaded petrol and 1.94 cents for on road diesel for distances greater than 100 kilometres from Adelaide. The peak mo<strong>to</strong>ring body, the RAA says by dropping the subsidy, South Australian country mo<strong>to</strong>rists will pay more for fuel, just as regional mo<strong>to</strong>rists did in the other states when those schemes were cut. Its another blow for South Australian mo<strong>to</strong>rists who also face higher annual charges for a driving licence, plus a further $2 increase for licence and registration renewals. New Books and DVD’s at Morgan Library New titles every fortnight. If you don't see something just ask, we can order books in, on request Phone Lisa, 8540 0090 NEW OPENING TIMES Monday 2pm - 5pm Wednesday 1pm - 5pm Friday 9 am - 12 noon
31 The Morgan Institute is 100 years old this year To celebrate this miles<strong>to</strong>ne the Mid Murray Council is organising a minor upgrade of this grand old building. The MCDTA are hosting a Centenary and Debutante Ball at the Morgan Institute on Friday 10 th December 2010. We are inviting your son/ daughter <strong>to</strong> be a part of this very special occasion. The only criteria is that your child/children be in year 8 - year 12 and be able <strong>to</strong> attend the required practice nights. We are anticipating practices <strong>to</strong> commence the first Monday that school returns in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. A get <strong>to</strong>gether and information night was held on Wednesday 29 th September in the meeting room of the MIRC centre where all relevant information was discussed. If you and your child/children are interested in taking part in this event please contact Di Hausler 85404009 or 0427716560. Morgan Primary School is hosting a “Shopping Day” MORGAN SPORTING COMPLEX SUNDAY 14 TH NOVEMBER 11AM – 4PM Raffle, Morning/Afternoon Tea Available Stallholders Include: BJ’s Surfwear Mother Duck Hair Access Nutrimetics Bag-It-Up (Designer Handbags) The Body Shop Bright Star Kids (labels) Bali Bling Le Reve Perfume Jewellery Creative Memories Learning Ladder Little Pink But<strong>to</strong>n Crafts Come along and purchase some great gifts for Christmas without leaving <strong>to</strong>wn! For more info Vicki on 0488093225 or the school 85402102 Community Pho<strong>to</strong> Call Recently we realized we have a pho<strong>to</strong>graphic s<strong>to</strong>ry that belongs <strong>to</strong> Morgan. The December 12 th 2009 Commemoration Fair, re-enactment of the 1839 Mt Bryan Expedition, the remarkable Morgan Community Pageant and Evening Concert, all led <strong>to</strong> Morgan winning Event of the Year Award 2010. Wow! Much was captured in glorious colour pho<strong>to</strong>s. Now an electronic Slideshow of the award winning event is <strong>to</strong> be made. A display of 50 pho<strong>to</strong>s, with printed captions, will be placed on CD/ DVD that can be shown/used as promotional <strong>to</strong>ols by MCDTA, or, by any business or person who has access <strong>to</strong> a computer/DVD player. MCDTA have requested a sample “continuous pic<strong>to</strong>rial pho<strong>to</strong> loop”, and MIRC have pho<strong>to</strong>s on file which is a good start. We invite anyone who may have captured great shots during the event <strong>to</strong> also contribute pho<strong>to</strong>s. For all who created/<strong>to</strong>ok part in/attended the event it was a unique experience. Much work behind scenes also went in<strong>to</strong> the planned documentary based on the tragic disappearance of Henry Bryan. Morgan’s cast and crew were excited about the film, and disappointed when the project was halted in pre-production stage. We are hopeful there will eventually be a “next stage”, as the amazing 1839 Expedition from Nor’ West Bend <strong>to</strong> Mt. Bryan, and eventful return <strong>to</strong> Bryan Creek, is an important part of our local his<strong>to</strong>ry. It is pleasing that everyone’s efforts <strong>to</strong> commemorate the Expedition’s 170 th year will be recognized in a visual his<strong>to</strong>ry. No-one will be “left out of the loop”. Please send/bring your favourite images <strong>to</strong> the MIRC by mid Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. If selected, they will be copied and returned <strong>to</strong> you. Pho<strong>to</strong>s we are looking for include: * Morgan Riverbank and Commemoration Fair and Stalls, Sat.12 th December 2009. * Afternoon Arrival of His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce Governor of SA. * Re-enactment of the 1839 Expedition River Arrival with SA Sea and Riverland Scouts in wooden boats. * River Arrival of Morgan Players as members of Expedition Party. * Crowd/Audience/Guests on Riverbank. • Morgan Players onstage in costume for the “Disappearance of Henry Bryan” and Mt Bryan Expedition visual narration. • * Morgan Community Pageant 2009. * Pageant Floats gather at Riverfront. • Continuation Riverfront Fair - Evening Concert – Royal Australian Naval Band. • * Any pho<strong>to</strong>s during pre-production of filming: cast/crew/horses/locations. With Thanks: Lin Petros for MIRC. Julie Dawson Daniels for Morgan Players
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