Wonderful video. I was born in Mount Morgan and lived there until I married and my parents lived there for over 50 years . It was lovely to see the old miners picnic. I remember having to give the tickets over for drinks, lollies, biscuits etc every family was given a certain amount depending how many there were. The train ride to Emu Park (where I now live) was thrilling. I wasn't at this particular picnic but I was in later years. Memories
I'm a 29 year old Mt Morgan-born and resident. Elelments of the videos are very familiar to me because even after I was born (1981) some of the events was still on like the dam day out. I remember playing in the daft race. Remembered seeing helicopters come and actually land and demostrate rescue tactics. Had fun train rides (sometimes FREE!). been to almost every GMF almost each year (this year's video in my YT profile). And important thing is - I'm still here in Mount Morgan. :)
@ozgeek81 Thanks for the comment. It's good to see you actually support the old town by living there. It is amazing how it still keeps going despite losing losing its major industry. That's what makes it so special I guess.
Brilliant nostalgia, Barry and Roger! What 1960s memories your footage evokes of the simple pleasures of those more innocent days of yore! Mount Morgan had then what so many people wish they had today! Billy tea, egg & spoon races, balloon and sugar bag races, jiving, a swim and a happy but tired ride home on a wonderful old steam train! Just think about it - what does today offer compared with the joys of a Mount Morgan Picnic Day! Your old 8mm camera recorded an era we all sadly miss!
@nleeder Thanks Noel. When we make the inevitable comparisons with today, it is sad to realise that a film like that could not be made now due the restrictions placed on the use of cameras.
Long summer days that seemed to last forever and every day was an adventure, the lives of our children were very different back then indeed. I never saw a single obese child in that entire video and every one of them was having a ball :). Also, we saw whole families going out together to enjoy each others company and the hot summer days, when do we see that today? I loved seeing all the old cars too and the steam train at the end was epic. Thanks for the video, Ozpix, it was first class.
@WolfTeilahr1 This old footage was a eye opener for me too, but yes, that was how things were. No fat kids anywhere. No animosity, only strong friendships and strong family values. If only we could turn the clock back!!.. Thanks for your comment.
@umhalil - LOL...I can imagine the look. Yeah, and doing your homework without a pocket calculator. And riding your bike to school instead of getting chauffeured. And going to the library to choose books to read - for fun! Imagine! :D
Wonderful video. I was born in Mount Morgan and lived there until I married and my parents lived there for over 50 years . It was lovely to see the old miners picnic. I remember having to give the tickets over for drinks, lollies, biscuits etc every family was given a certain amount depending how many there were. The train ride to Emu Park (where I now live) was thrilling. I wasn't at this particular picnic but I was in later years. Memories
Gwendoline277 3 months ago
@Gwendoline277 Thanks for the comment. It all seems light years away now.
OzPix 3 months ago
outstanding
MrYnotjames 3 months ago
@MrYnotjames Thanks for the comment - from way out there in the Alice.
OzPix 3 months ago
I'm a 29 year old Mt Morgan-born and resident. Elelments of the videos are very familiar to me because even after I was born (1981) some of the events was still on like the dam day out. I remember playing in the daft race. Remembered seeing helicopters come and actually land and demostrate rescue tactics. Had fun train rides (sometimes FREE!). been to almost every GMF almost each year (this year's video in my YT profile). And important thing is - I'm still here in Mount Morgan. :)
ozgeek81 8 months ago
@ozgeek81 Thanks for the comment. It's good to see you actually support the old town by living there. It is amazing how it still keeps going despite losing losing its major industry. That's what makes it so special I guess.
OzPix 8 months ago
Brilliant nostalgia, Barry and Roger! What 1960s memories your footage evokes of the simple pleasures of those more innocent days of yore! Mount Morgan had then what so many people wish they had today! Billy tea, egg & spoon races, balloon and sugar bag races, jiving, a swim and a happy but tired ride home on a wonderful old steam train! Just think about it - what does today offer compared with the joys of a Mount Morgan Picnic Day! Your old 8mm camera recorded an era we all sadly miss!
nleeder 9 months ago
@nleeder Thanks Noel. When we make the inevitable comparisons with today, it is sad to realise that a film like that could not be made now due the restrictions placed on the use of cameras.
OzPix 9 months ago
@jeni704 We are glad you enjoyed your journey into the past. Thanks for your comment.
OzPix 9 months ago
Long summer days that seemed to last forever and every day was an adventure, the lives of our children were very different back then indeed. I never saw a single obese child in that entire video and every one of them was having a ball :). Also, we saw whole families going out together to enjoy each others company and the hot summer days, when do we see that today? I loved seeing all the old cars too and the steam train at the end was epic. Thanks for the video, Ozpix, it was first class.
WolfTeilahr1 9 months ago
@WolfTeilahr1 This old footage was a eye opener for me too, but yes, that was how things were. No fat kids anywhere. No animosity, only strong friendships and strong family values. If only we could turn the clock back!!.. Thanks for your comment.
OzPix 9 months ago
@umhalil - LOL...I can imagine the look. Yeah, and doing your homework without a pocket calculator. And riding your bike to school instead of getting chauffeured. And going to the library to choose books to read - for fun! Imagine! :D
nameofthepen 9 months ago
What a gem!! Absolutely enchanting. Ozpix videos rock! :-)
nameofthepen 9 months ago
@nameofthepen
Thanks for sharing this video, n0m, I enjoyed every second of it :).
WolfTeilahr1 9 months ago
@nameofthepen Thanks for your comment. It is good to be able to look back, and to show others, how things were.
OzPix 9 months ago
a lovely cameo
bigeeezy 9 months ago
@bigeeezy Many thanks for your comment.
OzPix 9 months ago