October 4, 2012
Coal wasn’t the only thing that was dug up at Meandu Mine this week … it seems a very rare “Reading Bug Egg” was also uncovered.
Stanwell geologist Nathan Ferdinands was stunned, saying he had never seen anything like it before.
“I have read about the Reading Bug Egg but never in my lifetime did I think that I would discover one,” Mr Ferdinands said.
Stanwell consulted the National Egg Museum who confirmed the identification and speculated there may be more in the region.
The egg is a light brownish colour, oval in shape and weighs approximately 30kg.
The experts say that in order for the Reading Bug Egg to hatch, it must be cared for.
This requires special attention! Children and members of the community have to read to it on a regular basis.
Stanwell General Manager Mining Bob Rutten said it was now up to the community.
“In order for this egg to successfully hatch, we all need to dig up our books and read to the egg,” Mr Rutten said.
The rare Reading Bug Egg will be delivered to the Under 8s Day at Nanango State School on Friday, October 19.
Nanango State School Principal Lyal Giles said he believed Nanango could rise to the challenge.
“The egg will not only promote the importance of reading but will bring this community together,” Mr Giles said.
The egg will travel around Nanango, giving everyone the opportunity to read to it.
Between October 19 and November 2 it will be at Nanango State School, it will then drop by the Nanango Markets on November 3 before moving to the Nanango Library between November 5-16. It will then move on to St Patrick’s School between November 19-30.
