Description
Glenmorgan is a rural town in the Western Downs Region and a locality split between the Western Downs Region and the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.
Glenmorgan is a rural town in the Western Downs Region and a locality split between the Western Downs Region and the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Glenmorgan had a population of 148 people.
History
The township derived its name from the Glenmorgan railway station used to honour Godfrey Morgan, a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1909–1938), grazier, journalist, and Secretary for Railways 1929-32. The local street names, have been named after members of Godfrey Morgan's family. The area was formerly known as either Cobblegum Creek or Cobblegun Creek.The Glenmorgan railway station on the Glenmorgan railway line opened on 12 December 1931.Glenmorgan State School opened on 11 July 1933.Glenmorgan Post Office opened on 1 November 1933 and closed by 1994.On 15 October 1955 St Andrew's Presbyterian Church was opened and dedicated by Reverend Robert Bruce McIntyre, the Moderator of Presbytery of Toowoomba. It subsequently became Glenmorgan Community Church and is used for services of a number of denominations.At the 2006 census, Glenmorgan and the surrounding area had a population of 86.In 2008 the town won the Queensland Bush Spirit Award.In the 2016 census, Glenmorgan had a population of 148 people.
Weather
The Glenmorgan region has hot summers and warm winters.
Things to do
Monty's Garage and Vintage Car Museum is a 1940s style garage in Sybil Street (27.2495°S 149.6779°E? / -27.2495; 149.6779? (Monty's Garage & Vintage Car Museum)). It has a large collection of restored vintage cars and trucks.The "End of The Line" Museum is housed in the former Glenmorgan railway station in Sybil Street (27.2494°S 149.6769°E? / -27.2494; 149.6769? (Glenmorgan railway station / End of The Line Museum)). It has a collection of railway memorabilia. There is a memorial to Colin and Joyce McKillop, who were original and life members of the Glenmorgan Restoration Committee which established the museum. Free camping is available behind the museum.The Glenmorgan Showground in Methuen Street (27.2485°S 149.6809°E? / -27.2485; 149.6809? (Glenmorgan Showgrounds)) hosts campdrafts and other sporting events.
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Population: 101-1000
Time zone: UTC +10:00
Area: 1376.174 km2
Elevation: 201-500 metres
Town elevation: 290 m
Population number: 148
Local Government Area: Western Downs Regional Council
Attribution
This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Glenmorgan, Queensland