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
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, ArchbishopJames 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
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]
Morven State School is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Albert Street (26°24′56″S147°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
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". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 13 March 1880. p. 6. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
^"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.
^"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.
^"Morven Historical Museum". Tourism & Events Queensland. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 3 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
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. ISBN978-0-7316-1093-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)