Population 86 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Warrego Postal code 4423 Lga Western Downs Region | Postcode(s) 4423 Elevation 288 m Local time Wednesday 6:31 AM Federal division Division of Maranoa | |
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Location 385 km (239 mi) W of Brisbane
175 km (109 mi) W of Dalby
80 km (50 mi) SW of Condamine Weather 20°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Glenmorgan is a town in the Western Downs Region and a locality split between the Western Downs Region and the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Glenmorgan and the surrounding area had a population of 86.
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Map of Glenmorgan QLD 4423, Australia
Geography
The village is located on Surat Developmental Road, 385 kilometres (239 mi) west of the state capital, Brisbane.
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.
Glenmorgan Post Office opened on 1 November 1933 and closed by 1994.
The Glenmorgan region has hot summers and warm winters. There is a church, a museum in the old railway station, store and public school in the village. Glenmorgan holds an annual rodeo, fun and sports day.
Heritage listings
Local attractions include the heritage-listed Myall Park Botanic Garden which has one of Queensland's oldest collections of semi-arid plants and it was here that Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' was originally propagated.
Attractions
Montys Garage is a 1940s style garage which has a large collection of restored vintage cars and trucks housed in a museum.