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{{Infobox Australian place
{{Infobox Australian place
| type = town
| type = town
| name = Morven
| name = Morven
| state = qld
| state = qld
| image = Morven Queensland DSC03269.JPG
| image = Morven Queensland DSC03269.JPG
| caption = Morven Hotel (prior to burning down in 2016)
| caption = Morven Hotel (prior to burning down in 2016)
| coordinates = {{coord|-26.4155|147.1127|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title|name=Morven (town centre)}}
| coordinates = {{coord|-26.4155|147.1127|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title|name=Morven (town centre)}}
| pop = 199
| pop = 184
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}}
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
| pop_footnotes = <ref name=Census2016/>
| pop_footnotes = <ref name=Census2021/>
| established =
| established =
| postcode = 4468
| postcode = 4468
| area = 2043.8
| area = 2043.8
| timezone = [[AEST]]
| timezone = [[AEST]]
| utc = +10:00
| utc = +10:00
| dist1 = 90.6 <!-- road distances as per template instructions -->
| dist1 = 90.6 <!-- road distances as per template instructions -->
| dir1 = E
| dir1 = E
| location1 = [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]]
| location1 = [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]]
| dist2 = 177
| dist2 = 177
| dir2 = W
| dir2 = W
| location2 = [[Roma, Queensland|Roma]]
| location2 = [[Roma, Queensland|Roma]]
| dist3 = 575
| dist3 = 575
| dir3 = WNW
| dir3 = WNW
| location3 = [[Toowoomba]]
| location3 = [[Toowoomba]]
| dist4 = 655
| dist4 = 655
| dir4 = WNW
| dir4 = WNW
| location4 = [[Brisbane]]
| location4 = [[Brisbane]]
| elevation =
| elevation =
| maxtemp =
| maxtemp =
| mintemp =
| mintemp =
| rainfall =
| rainfall =
| lga = [[Shire of Murweh]]
| lga = [[Shire of Murweh]]
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Warrego|Warrego]]
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Warrego|Warrego]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Maranoa|Maranoa]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Maranoa|Maranoa]]
| near-n = [[Redford, Queensland|Redford]]
| near-n = [[Redford, Queensland|Redford]]
| near-ne = [[Tyrconnel, Queensland|Tyrconnel]]
| near-ne = [[Tyrconnel, Queensland|Tyrconnel]]
| near-e = [[Mungallala, Queensland|Mungallala]]
| near-e = [[Mungallala, Queensland|Mungallala]]
| near-se = [[Mungallala South, Queensland|Mungallala South]]
| near-se = [[Mungallala South, Queensland|Mungallala South]]
| near-s = [[Boatman, Queensland|Boatman]]
| near-s = [[Boatman, Queensland|Boatman]]
| near-sw = [[Riversleigh, Queensland|Riversleigh]]
| near-sw = [[Riversleigh, Queensland|Riversleigh]]
| near-w = [[Sommariva, Queensland|Sommariva]]
| near-w = [[Sommariva, Queensland|Sommariva]]
| near-nw = [[Clara Creek, Queensland|Clara Creek]]
| near-nw = [[Clara Creek, Queensland|Clara Creek]]
}}
}}

'''Morven''' is a rural town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Shire of Murweh]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnt>{{cite QPN|22878|Morven|town in Shire of Murweh|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref><ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|42928|Morven|locality in Shire of Murweh|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 199 people.<ref name=Census2016/>
'''Morven''' is a rural town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Shire of Murweh]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnt>{{cite QPN|22878|Morven|town in Shire of Murweh|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref><ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|42928|Morven|locality in Shire of Murweh|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 184 people.<ref name=Census2021/>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The town is located on the [[Warrego Highway]] of [[South West Queensland]], {{convert|91|km|mi|0}} east of [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]], 92 kilometres (53 mi) south of [[Augathella]], 89 kilometres (55 mi) west of [[Mitchell, Queensland|Mitchell]], 177 kilometres (110 mi) west of [[Roma, Queensland|Roma]], 306 kilometres (198 mi) west of [[Miles, Queensland|Miles]], 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of [[Toowoomba]] and {{convert|665|km|mi|0}} west of [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]].
The town is located on the [[Warrego Highway]] of [[South West Queensland]], {{convert|91|km|mi|0}} east of [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]], {{convert|92|km|mi}} south of [[Augathella]], {{convert|89|km|mi}} west of [[Mitchell, Queensland|Mitchell]], {{convert|177|km|mi}} west of [[Roma, Queensland|Roma]], {{convert|306|km|mi}} west of [[Miles, Queensland|Miles]], {{convert|575|km|mi}} west of [[Toowoomba]] and {{convert|665|km|mi|0}} west of [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]].


Morven Aerodrome has a unsealed runway of red loam, {{Convert|1725 x 45|m}}. It is operated by [[Murweh Shire Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=Services: Aerodrome|url=https://www.murweh.qld.gov.au/services/aerodrome|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-19|website=[[Murweh Shire Council]]|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228220706/https://www.murweh.qld.gov.au/services/aerodrome}}</ref>
Morven Aerodrome has an unsealed runway of red loam, {{convert|1725 x 45|m}}. It is operated by [[Murweh Shire Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=Services: Aerodrome|url=https://www.murweh.qld.gov.au/services/aerodrome|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-19|website=[[Murweh Shire Council]]|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228220706/https://www.murweh.qld.gov.au/services/aerodrome}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
Originally, the area on which Morven now sits was a popular spot for [[bullock teams]] on the road between [[Mitchell, Queensland|Mitchell]] and [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]]. In 1859, a small area was taken from the property Victoria Downs and set aside for public use and designated on maps and documents as 'Victoria Downs Reserve'. It was on the [[Cobb & Co]] mail route from Brisbane to Charleville. Later it became informally known as 'Sadlier's Waterhole' after Captain TJ Sadlier and his wife camped at the property.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
Originally, the area on which Morven now sits was a popular spot for [[bullock teams]] on the road between [[Mitchell, Queensland|Mitchell]] and [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]]. In 1859, a small area was taken from the property Victoria Downs and set aside for public use and designated on maps and documents as 'Victoria Downs Reserve'. It was on the [[Cobb & Co]] mail route from Brisbane to Charleville. Later it became informally known as 'Sadlier's Waterhole' after Captain TJ Sadlier and his wife camped at the property.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}


In 1876, a post office was opened and called Morven.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1392723 |title=Official Notifications. |newspaper=[[The Brisbane Courier]] |date=13 November 1876 |accessdate=12 July 2013 |page=3 |publisher=National Library of Australia |archive-date=29 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054558/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1392723 |url-status=live }}</ref> When officially surveyed in 1880, it was officially given the name Morven.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article902810|title=Morven.|date=13 March 1880|publisher=National Library of Australia|newspaper=[[The Brisbane Courier]]|page=6|accessdate=12 July 2013|archive-date=29 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054557/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/902810|url-status=live}}</ref> It is believed to be named after [[Morven, Aberdeenshire|Morven]] in [[Aberdeenshire]], [[Scotland]].<ref name=qpnt/>
In 1876, a post office was opened and called Morven.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1392723 |title=Official Notifications. |newspaper=[[The Brisbane Courier]] |date=13 November 1876 |accessdate=12 July 2013 |page=3 |publisher=National Library of Australia |archive-date=29 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054558/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1392723 |url-status=live }}</ref> When officially surveyed in 1880, it was officially given the name Morven.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article902810|title=Morven.|date=13 March 1880|publisher=National Library of Australia|newspaper=[[The Brisbane Courier]]|page=6|accessdate=12 July 2013|archive-date=29 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054557/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/902810|url-status=live}}</ref> It is believed to be named after [[Morven, Aberdeenshire|Morven]] in [[Aberdeenshire]], [[Scotland]].<ref name=qpnt/>
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All Souls Anglican Church opened in 1906 and was dedicated in 1926.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|date=2019|title=Year Book|url=https://anglicanchurchsq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Year-Book-Volume-II-Feb-2020.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915033326/https://anglicanchurchsq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Year-Book-Volume-II-Feb-2020.pdf|archive-date=15 September 2020|access-date=15 September 2020|publisher=[[Anglican Archdiocese of Brisbane]]|page=138|volume=2}}</ref>
All Souls Anglican Church opened in 1906 and was dedicated in 1926.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|date=2019|title=Year Book|url=https://anglicanchurchsq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Year-Book-Volume-II-Feb-2020.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915033326/https://anglicanchurchsq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Year-Book-Volume-II-Feb-2020.pdf|archive-date=15 September 2020|access-date=15 September 2020|publisher=[[Anglican Archdiocese of Brisbane]]|page=138|volume=2}}</ref>


On Sunday 14 March 1926, [[Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane|Archbishop]] [[James Duhig]] opened and consecrated the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church.<ref>{{cite news|date=15 March 1926|title=NEW CHURCH|page=2|newspaper=[[Daily Mail (Brisbane)|The Daily Mail]]|issue=7501|location=Queensland, Australia|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220642409|accessdate=26 September 2020|via=National Library of Australia|archive-date=29 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054559/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220642409|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=18 March 1926 |title=WESTERN TRIALS |volume=XIV |page=25 |newspaper=[[The Catholic Advocate]] |issue=771 |location=Queensland, Australia |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article258629856 |via=National Library of Australia |accessdate=19 July 2022}}</ref>
On Sunday 14 March 1926, [[Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane|Archbishop]] [[James Duhig]] opened and consecrated the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church.<ref>{{cite news|date=15 March 1926|title=NEW CHURCH|page=2|newspaper=[[Daily Mail (Brisbane)|The Daily Mail]]|issue=7501|location=Queensland, Australia|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220642409|accessdate=26 September 2020|via=National Library of Australia|archive-date=29 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054559/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220642409|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=18 March 1926 |title=WESTERN TRIALS |volume=XIV |page=25 |newspaper=[[The Catholic Advocate]] |issue=771 |location=Queensland, Australia |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article258629856 |via=National Library of Australia |accessdate=19 July 2022 |archive-date=6 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206233016/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258629856 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 276.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC36807|name=Morven (Murweh Shire) (State Suburb)|accessdate=5 July 2008|quick=on}}</ref>


On Tuesday 26 April 2016, the Morven Hotel Motel was burned down. It was a big loss to the town as it was the only hotel in the town.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-04-26 |title=Outback Qld hotel gutted in blaze |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-26/morven-hotel-gutted-in-overnight-fire/7357252 |access-date=2022-07-19 |archive-date=29 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129183627/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-26/morven-hotel-gutted-in-overnight-fire/7357252 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was rebuilt by members of the local community in 2020 and now trades as Sadleir's Waterhole after the original name for the community.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-09-07 |title=Outback town with no pub rebuilds local watering hole |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-07/morven-gets-pub-four-years-after-fire-burnt-down-hotel/12636434 |access-date=2022-07-19 |archive-date=15 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815221044/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-07/morven-gets-pub-four-years-after-fire-burnt-down-hotel/12636434 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Hotel - Sadleir's Waterhole |url=https://www.facebook.com/morvenqld4468/about |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en |archive-date=19 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719061423/https://www.facebook.com/morvenqld4468/about |url-status=live }}</ref>
On Tuesday 26 April 2016, the Morven Hotel Motel was burned down. It was a big loss to the town as it was the only hotel in the town.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-04-26 |title=Outback Qld hotel gutted in blaze |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-26/morven-hotel-gutted-in-overnight-fire/7357252 |access-date=2022-07-19 |archive-date=29 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129183627/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-26/morven-hotel-gutted-in-overnight-fire/7357252 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was rebuilt by members of the local community in 2020 and now trades as Sadleir's Waterhole after the original name for the community.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-09-07 |title=Outback town with no pub rebuilds local watering hole |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-07/morven-gets-pub-four-years-after-fire-burnt-down-hotel/12636434 |access-date=2022-07-19 |archive-date=15 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815221044/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-07/morven-gets-pub-four-years-after-fire-burnt-down-hotel/12636434 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Hotel - Sadleir's Waterhole |url=https://www.facebook.com/morvenqld4468/about |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en |archive-date=19 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719061423/https://www.facebook.com/morvenqld4468/about |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Demographics ==
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In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 276 people.<ref name=Census2006>{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC36807|name=Morven (Murweh Shire) (State Suburb)|accessdate=5 July 2008|quick=on}}</ref>


In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 199 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31943|name=Morven (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>
In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 199 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31943|name=Morven (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

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==Heritage listings==
In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Morven had a population of 184 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31925|name=Morven (SAL)|access-date=9 July 2024|quick=on}}</ref>

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== Heritage listings ==
Morven has a number of [[heritage-listed]] sites, including:
Morven has a number of [[heritage-listed]] sites, including:
* {{convert|20|km|mi}} west of Morven on the Roma-Cunnamulla railway line: [[Angellala Rail Bridge]]<ref>{{cite QHR|15531|Angellala Rail Bridge|600756|accessdate=11 July 2013}}</ref>
* {{convert|20|km|mi}} west of Morven on the Roma–Cunnamulla railway line: [[Angellala Rail Bridge]]<ref>{{cite QHR|15531|Angellala Rail Bridge|600756|accessdate=11 July 2013}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Morven State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Albert Street ({{coord|-26.4156|147.1098|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList20182">{{cite web |date=9 July 2018 |title=State and non-state school details |url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |archive-date=21 November 2018 |access-date=21 November 2018 |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-16 |title=Morven State School |url=https://morvenss.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=Morven State School |language=en |archive-date=9 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309192459/https://morvenss.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 23 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2017">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2017 |url=http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0 |archive-date=22 November 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 20 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2018 |url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |access-date=28 January 2020 |publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]] |archive-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |url-status=live }}</ref>
[https://morvenss.eq.edu.au Morven State School] is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Albert Street ({{coord|-26.4156|147.1098|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList20182">{{cite web |date=9 July 2018 |title=State and non-state school details |url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |archive-date=21 November 2018 |access-date=21 November 2018 |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-16 |title=Morven State School |url=https://morvenss.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=Morven State School |language=en |archive-date=9 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309192459/https://morvenss.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 23 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2017">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2017 |url=http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0 |archive-date=22 November 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 20 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2018 |url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |access-date=28 January 2020 |publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]] |archive-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |url-status=live }}</ref>


There is no secondary school in Morven. School Bus Route S280 conveys students from Year 7 to Year 12 to Charleville State High School in [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]] to the west.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Australian Bus Fleet Lists - Queensland Fleet Lists|url=https://www.busaustralia.com/fleetlists/qld.php?info=ECK|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054551/https://www.busaustralia.com/fleetlists/qld.php?info=ECK|archive-date=29 January 2022|access-date=2021-01-05|website=Bus Australia}}</ref>
There is no secondary school in Morven. School Bus Route S280 conveys students from Year 7 to Year 12 to Charleville State High School in [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]] to the west.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Australian Bus Fleet Lists - Queensland Fleet Lists|url=https://www.busaustralia.com/fleetlists/qld.php?info=ECK|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129054551/https://www.busaustralia.com/fleetlists/qld.php?info=ECK|archive-date=29 January 2022|access-date=2021-01-05|website=Bus Australia}}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
Morven is ideally situated at the junction of the [[Warrego Highway]] to Charleville and the [[Landsborough Highway]] to Augathella. this, coupled with the strategic position on which Morven is situated makes it an ideal launching point for travelers heading up to the Stockman's Hall of Fame or Trucks headed for Darwin.
Morven is ideally situated at the junction of the [[Warrego Highway]] to Charleville and the [[Landsborough Highway]] to Augathella. this, coupled with the strategic position on which Morven is situated makes it an ideal launching point for travellers heading up to the Stockman's Hall of Fame or Trucks headed for Darwin.


Morven is a timetabled stop for the Intercity Bus Services operated by Greyhound Australia:
Morven is a timetabled stop for the Intercity Bus Services operated by [[Greyhound Australia]]:


* Gx493 [[Brisbane]] to [[Mount Isa]]
* Gx493 [[Brisbane]] to [[Mount Isa]]
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* Gx496 [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]] to [[Brisbane]]
* Gx496 [[Charleville, Queensland|Charleville]] to [[Brisbane]]


Morven Railway Station serves the town and people of Morven. it is used by the twice-weekly Westlander passenger train.
[[Morven railway station|Morven Railway Station]] serves the town and people of Morven. it is used by the twice-weekly Westlander passenger train.


* The Westbound service (3S86) from [[Roma Street railway station|Brisbane Roma Street]] to [[Charleville railway station, Queensland|Charleville]] stops at Morven Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:55am.
* The Westbound service (3S86) from [[Roma Street railway station|Brisbane Roma Street]] to [[Charleville railway station, Queensland|Charleville]] stops at Morven Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:55 am.
* The Eastbound service (3987) from [[Charleville railway station, Queensland|Charleville]] to [[Roma Street railway station|Brisbane Roma Street]] stops at Morven Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:55pm.
* The Eastbound service (3987) from [[Charleville railway station, Queensland|Charleville]] to [[Roma Street railway station|Brisbane Roma Street]] stops at Morven Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:55 pm.


== Facilities==
== Facilities ==
Morven has a historical museum and heritage trail. Nearby is the [[Tregole National Park]] (where the [[Mulga Lands]] and the [[Brigalow Belt]] meet)
Morven has a historical museum and heritage trail. Nearby is the [[Tregole National Park]] (where the [[Mulga Lands]] and the [[Brigalow Belt]] meet).


The [[Murweh Shire Council]] operates a public library in Morven on the Warrego Highway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/murweh/morven_library|title=Morven Library|date=24 April 2014|website=Public Libraries Connect|access-date=29 January 2018|archive-date=29 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129141140/http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/murweh/morven_library|url-status=live}}</ref>
The [[Murweh Shire Council]] operates a public library in Morven on the Warrego Highway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/murweh/morven_library|title=Morven Library|date=24 April 2014|website=Public Libraries Connect|access-date=29 January 2018|archive-date=29 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129141140/http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/murweh/morven_library|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== Attractions ==
== Attractions ==
Morven Historical Museum is at 53 Albert Street ({{Coord|-26.4154|147.1115|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Museum}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Historical Museum |url=https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d46aeeeaaf773cef2f9-morven-historical-museum |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Tourism & Events Queensland |publisher=Queensland Government}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Historical Museum |url=https://magsq.com.au/museum-gallery/morven-historical-museum/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Museums and Galleries QLD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Historical Museum |url=https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/attractions/morven-historical-museum/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Outback Queensland}}</ref>
Morven Historical Museum is at 53 Albert Street ({{Coord|-26.4154|147.1115|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Museum}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Historical Museum |url=https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d46aeeeaaf773cef2f9-morven-historical-museum |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Tourism & Events Queensland |publisher=Queensland Government |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103042657/https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d46aeeeaaf773cef2f9-morven-historical-museum |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Historical Museum |url=https://magsq.com.au/museum-gallery/morven-historical-museum/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Museums and Galleries QLD |language=en-US |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103042712/https://magsq.com.au/museum-gallery/morven-historical-museum/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Morven Historical Museum |url=https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/attractions/morven-historical-museum/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Outback Queensland |archive-date=23 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823104431/https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/attractions/morven-historical-museum/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Media ==
== Media ==
the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] and its sister channels [[ABC Kids (Australia)|ABC Kids]]/[[ABC TV Plus]], [[ABC Me|ABC ME]] and [[ABC News (Australian TV channel)|ABC News]] transmits to Morven through its relay station, [[ABQ|ABMNQ]], situated at 26°30′20″S 147°8′4″E (Morven - Nebine Road) and it also transmits [[Radio National|ABC Radio National]] to Morven on 107.5 FM.
the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] and its sister channels [[ABC Kids (Australia)|ABC Kids]]/[[ABC TV Plus]], [[ABC Me|ABC ME]] and [[ABC News (Australian TV channel)|ABC News]] transmits to Morven through its relay station, [[ABQ|ABMNQ]], situated at 26°30′20″S 147°8′4″E (Morven–Nebine Road) and it also transmits [[Radio National|ABC Radio National]] to Morven on 107.5 FM.


Radio 4VL (part of the Resonate Radio Network) transmits to Morven on 105.9 FM.
Radio 4VL (part of the Resonate Radio Network) transmits to Morven on 105.9 FM.


The [[Seven Network]] and its sister channels, [[7two|7Two]] and [[7mate|7Mate]] transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, [[QQQ|ITQ]].
The [[Seven Network]] and its sister channels, [[7two]] and [[7mate]] transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, [[QQQ|ITQ]].


The Nine Network and its sister channels [[9Gem]] and [[9Go!]] transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, [[Imparja Television|Imparja]].
The Nine Network and its sister channels [[9Gem]] and [[9Go!]] transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, [[Imparja Television|Imparja]].
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==Further reading==
== Further reading ==

* {{Cite book|title=Morven : the story of its development compiled on the occasion of the centenary of the state school and railway|last1=Roberts|first1=Mary, 1933-|publisher=Morven State School|isbn=978-0-7316-1093-8|publication-date=1987}}
* {{Cite book|title=Morven : the story of its development compiled on the occasion of the centenary of the state school and railway|last1=Roberts|first1=Mary, 1933-|publisher=Morven State School|isbn=978-0-7316-1093-8|publication-date=1987}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Morven, Queensland}}
{{Commons category|Morven, Queensland}}
* {{cite web|url=https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-town-morven-1972.jpg|title= Town map of Morven|date=1972|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}
* {{cite web|url=https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-town-morven-1972.jpg|title= Town map of Morven|date=1972|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}

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Morven
Queensland
Morven Hotel (prior to burning down in 2016)
Morven is located in Queensland
Morven
Morven
Coordinates26°24′56″S 147°06′46″E / 26.4155°S 147.1127°E / -26.4155; 147.1127 (Morven (town centre))
Population184 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.09003/km2 (0.2332/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4468
Area2,043.8 km2 (789.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Murweh
State electorate(s)Warrego
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Localities around Morven:
Clara Creek Redford Tyrconnel
Sommariva Morven Mungallala
Riversleigh Boatman Mungallala South

Morven is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Morven had a population of 184 people.[1]

Geography

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The town is located on the Warrego Highway of South West Queensland, 91 kilometres (57 mi) east of Charleville, 92 kilometres (57 mi) south of Augathella, 89 kilometres (55 mi) west of Mitchell, 177 kilometres (110 mi) west of Roma, 306 kilometres (190 mi) west of Miles, 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of Toowoomba and 665 kilometres (413 mi) west of Brisbane.

Morven Aerodrome has an unsealed runway of red loam, 1,725 by 45 metres (5,659 ft × 148 ft). It is operated by Murweh Shire Council.[4]

History

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Originally, the area on which Morven now sits was a popular spot for bullock teams on the road between Mitchell and Charleville. In 1859, a small area was taken from the property Victoria Downs and set aside for public use and designated on maps and documents as 'Victoria Downs Reserve'. It was on the Cobb & Co mail route from Brisbane to Charleville. Later it became informally known as 'Sadlier's Waterhole' after Captain TJ Sadlier and his wife camped at the property.[citation needed]

In 1876, a post office was opened and called Morven.[5] When officially surveyed in 1880, it was officially given the name Morven.[6] It is believed to be named after Morven in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[2]

Morven State School opened on 24 September 1887.[7]

All Souls Anglican Church opened in 1906 and was dedicated in 1926.[8]

On Sunday 14 March 1926, Archbishop James Duhig opened and consecrated the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church.[9][10]

On Tuesday 26 April 2016, the Morven Hotel Motel was burned down. It was a big loss to the town as it was the only hotel in the town.[11] It was rebuilt by members of the local community in 2020 and now trades as Sadleir's Waterhole after the original name for the community.[12][13]

Demographics

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In the 2006 census, the locality of Morven had a population of 276 people.[14]

In the 2016 census, the locality of Morven had a population of 199 people.[15]

In the 2021 census, the locality of Morven had a population of 184 people.[1]

Heritage listings

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Morven has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

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Morven State School is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Albert Street (26°24′56″S 147°06′35″E / 26.4156°S 147.1098°E / -26.4156; 147.1098 (Morven State School)).[17][18] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 23 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).[19] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 20 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).[20]

There is no secondary school in Morven. School Bus Route S280 conveys students from Year 7 to Year 12 to Charleville State High School in Charleville to the west.[21]

Transport

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Morven is ideally situated at the junction of the Warrego Highway to Charleville and the Landsborough Highway to Augathella. this, coupled with the strategic position on which Morven is situated makes it an ideal launching point for travellers heading up to the Stockman's Hall of Fame or Trucks headed for Darwin.

Morven is a timetabled stop for the Intercity Bus Services operated by Greyhound Australia:

Morven Railway Station serves the town and people of Morven. it is used by the twice-weekly Westlander passenger train.

Facilities

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Morven has a historical museum and heritage trail. Nearby is the Tregole National Park (where the Mulga Lands and the Brigalow Belt meet).

The Murweh Shire Council operates a public library in Morven on the Warrego Highway.[22]

The Morven branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has its rooms in Roma Street.[23]

All Souls Anglican Church is in Eurella Street (26°24′57″S 147°06′45″E / 26.4159°S 147.1124°E / -26.4159; 147.1124 (All Souls Anglican Church)) and holds services on the 3rd Sunday of every month.[24]

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is in Eurella Street (26°24′47″S 147°06′44″E / 26.4130°S 147.1121°E / -26.4130; 147.1121 (Sacred Heart Catholic Church)). No regular services are held at this church.[25]

The Sadlier's Waterhole Hotel is on the Warrego Highway on the site of the Morven Hotel/Motel (which was destroyed by fire in 2016).

Other facilities include:

Attractions

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Morven Historical Museum is at 53 Albert Street (26°24′55″S 147°06′41″E / 26.4154°S 147.1115°E / -26.4154; 147.1115 (Morven Museum)).[29][30][31]

Media

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the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and its sister channels ABC Kids/ABC TV Plus, ABC ME and ABC News transmits to Morven through its relay station, ABMNQ, situated at 26°30′20″S 147°8′4″E (Morven–Nebine Road) and it also transmits ABC Radio National to Morven on 107.5 FM.

Radio 4VL (part of the Resonate Radio Network) transmits to Morven on 105.9 FM.

The Seven Network and its sister channels, 7two and 7mate transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, ITQ.

The Nine Network and its sister channels 9Gem and 9Go! transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, Imparja.

Network Ten and its sister channels 10 Bold and 10 Peach transmit to Morven through its regional area affiliate, CDT.

The Special Broadcasting Service and its sister channels SBS Viceland, SBS World Movies and SBS Food also transmit to Morven.

References

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  2. ^ a b "Morven – town in Shire of Murweh (entry 22878)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Morven – locality in Shire of Murweh (entry 42928)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Services: Aerodrome". Murweh Shire Council. Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Official Notifications". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 13 November 1876. p. 3. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Morven". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 13 March 1880. p. 6. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  7. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  8. ^ "Year Book" (PDF). Anglican Archdiocese of Brisbane. 2019. p. 138. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  9. ^ "NEW CHURCH". The Daily Mail. No. 7501. Queensland, Australia. 15 March 1926. p. 2. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "WESTERN TRIALS". The Catholic Advocate. Vol. XIV, no. 771. Queensland, Australia. 18 March 1926. p. 25. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ^ "Outback Qld hotel gutted in blaze". ABC News. 26 April 2016. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Outback town with no pub rebuilds local watering hole". ABC News. 7 September 2020. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  13. ^ "Morven Hotel - Sadleir's Waterhole". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  14. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Morven (Murweh Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  15. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Morven (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  16. ^ "Angellala Rail Bridge (entry 600756)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  17. ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
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  20. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  21. ^ "Australian Bus Fleet Lists - Queensland Fleet Lists". Bus Australia. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  22. ^ "Morven Library". Public Libraries Connect. 24 April 2014. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  23. ^ "Branch locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  24. ^ "Maranoa-Warrego Anglican Mission Area". Maranoa-Warrego Anglican Mission Area. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  25. ^ "Sacred Heart Church, Morven". Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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  30. ^ "Morven Historical Museum". Museums and Galleries QLD. Archived from the original on 3 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  31. ^ "Morven Historical Museum". Outback Queensland. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2023.

Further reading

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  • Roberts, Mary, 1933- (1987). Morven : the story of its development compiled on the occasion of the centenary of the state school and railway. Morven State School. ISBN 978-0-7316-1093-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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