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Murgon Rotarians Melissa Young, Valerie Hodson and Michaela Graaf had fun selling ham wheel tickets at the Murgon Christmas Carnival on Friday night, despite the stormy weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 14, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Christmas miracle happened in Murgon on Friday night … the annual Christmas Carnival escaped the worst of the storms that were buffeting much of the rest of the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Hail and heavy rain lashed Kingaroy and Nanango, and trees were snapped off from Redgate to Gordonbrook, but Murgon residents were treated to much lighter rain and a dramatic light show in the sky.<\/p>\n

However, a strong gust of wind early in the evening did send stallholders scurrying.<\/p>\n

The looming clouds and lightning would have discouraged some revellers, but there was still a good crowd eager to enjoy the festive atmosphere in Lamb Street, indulge in some late-night shopping, and get a chance to meet Santa.<\/p>\n

A competition offering prizes for the the best Christmas costumes meant there were a lot of “elves” wandering about wearing Santa hats and flashing lights.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the night was the arrival of Santa, who then posed patiently to have his photo taken with bunches of children.<\/p>\n

The storm did claim one victim, though … all the rides were shut down for safety reasons.<\/p>\n

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Santa’s helpers Suzannah Moroney and Candice Pratt led children to Santa under the giant Christmas Tree and gave each of child a lollipop afterwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Country entertainer Arthur Nettelfield stayed to play on the Rotunda Stage despite the threatening lightning in the sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tre Stanley, 9, and Elwyn Fewquandie, from
Murgon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Corky, from CROW-FM, compered the Carnival, assisted by Cr Kathy Duff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Former Murgon residents – now Brisbane university students – Allison Cooper and Jessica Pearce were back in town for the holidays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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There are times when only a bucket of hot chips will do … Murgon Lions Bevan Routledge and Alan Fowler had hoped to be operating the club’s merry-go-round but found themselves at a loose end when all the rides were shut down because of the impending storm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Michelle Allport, from Murgon, with Kalib, 5, and Trae, 7, were dressed to impress<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Jess and Scott Hodgson came from Moondooner to enjoy the night’s festivities<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Capri Fisher, four months, was enjoying her first Murgon Christmas Carnival … from left, Jenaya Simpson, Colleen Fisher and Lei-Jada Simpson, from Murgon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pauline Wallace, Murgon; and Judy Mangan, from Tuncurry in NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Former Wondai Mayor Percy Iszlaub had his familiar role with the Wondai Town Band<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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With the heavens threatening to open up at any time, the Wondai Town Band shifted from QEII Park to shelter under the awning of the nearby Australian Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Some of the big crew of Murgon Rotary Club members looking after the ham wheel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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