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Does it have a pulse? \u00a0Stanwell’s Senior Geologist Nathan Ferdinands and Operations Superintendent Simon Ewart examine the very rare Reading Bug Egg \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hmm… Whatever could it be? Was it laid by a book worm?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 4, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coal wasn\u2019t the only thing that was dug up at Meandu Mine this week … it seems a\u00a0very rare “Reading Bug Egg” was also uncovered.<\/p>\n

Stanwell geologist Nathan Ferdinands was stunned, saying he had never seen anything like it before.<\/p>\n

“I have read about the Reading Bug Egg but never in my lifetime did I think that I would discover one,\u201d Mr Ferdinands said.<\/p>\n

Stanwell consulted the National Egg Museum who confirmed the identification and speculated there may be more in the region.<\/p>\n

The egg is a light brownish colour, \u00a0oval in shape and weighs approximately 30kg.<\/p>\n

The experts say that in order for the Reading Bug Egg to hatch, it must be cared for.<\/p>\n

This requires special attention! Children and members of the community have to read to it on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

Stanwell General Manager Mining Bob Rutten said it was now up to the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn order for this egg to successfully hatch, we all need to dig up our books and read to the egg,\u201d Mr Rutten said.<\/p>\n

The rare Reading Bug Egg will be delivered to the Under 8s Day at Nanango State School on Friday, October 19.<\/p>\n

Nanango State School Principal Lyal Giles said he believed Nanango could rise to the challenge.<\/p>\n

“The egg will not only promote the importance of reading but will bring this community together,” Mr Giles said.<\/p>\n

The egg will travel around Nanango, giving everyone the opportunity to read to it.<\/p>\n

Between October 19 and November 2 it will be at\u00a0Nanango State School, it will then drop by the Nanango Markets on November 3 before moving to the Nanango Library between November 5-16. \u00a0It will then move on to St Patrick’s School between November 19-30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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