Morven, Queensland

The town is located on the Warrego Highway of South West Queensland, {{convert|91|km|mi|0}} east of Charleville, {{convert|92|km|mi}} south of Augathella, {{convert|89|km|mi}} west of Mitchell, {{convert|177|km|mi}} west of Roma, {{convert|306|km|mi}} west of Miles, {{convert|575|km|mi}} west of Toowoomba and {{convert|665|km|mi|0}} west of Brisbane.

Morven Aerodrome has an unsealed runway of red loam, {{convert|1725 x 45|m}}. It is operated by Murweh Shire Council.{{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}}

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|date=July 2022}}

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

Morven State School opened on 24 September 1887.{{Citation|author1=Queensland Family History Society|title=Queensland schools past and present|publication-date=2010|edition=Version 1.01|publisher=Queensland Family History Society|isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}

All Souls Anglican Church opened in 1906 and was dedicated in 1926.{{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}}

On Sunday 14 March 1926, Archbishop James Duhig opened and consecrated the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church.{{cite news|date=15 March 1926|title=NEW CHURCH|page=2|newspaper=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}}{{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 }}

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.{{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 }} 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.{{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 }}{{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 }}

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

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

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

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

• Angellala Rail Bridge, {{convert|20|km|mi}} west of Morven on the Roma–Cunnamulla railway line{{cite QHR|15531|Angellala Rail Bridge|600756|accessdate=11 July 2013}}

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}}).{{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}}{{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 }} 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).{{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}} 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).{{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 }}

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.{{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}}

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:

• Gx493 Brisbane to Mount Isa
• Gx494 Mount Isa to Brisbane
• Gx495 Brisbane to Charleville
• Gx496 Charleville to Brisbane

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 Brisbane Roma Street to Charleville stops at Morven Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:55 am.
• The Eastbound service (3987) from Charleville to Brisbane Roma Street stops at Morven Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:55 pm.

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.{{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}}

The Morven branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has its rooms in Roma Street.{{Cite web|url=http://www.qcwa.org.au/branch-locations/|title=Branch locations|website=Queensland Country Women's Association|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226010724/http://www.qcwa.org.au/branch-locations/|archive-date=26 December 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=26 December 2018}}

All Souls Anglican Church is in Eurella Street ({{Coord|-26.4159|147.1124|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=All Souls Anglican Church}}) and holds services on the 3rd Sunday of every month.{{Cite web|title=Maranoa-Warrego Anglican Mission Area|url=http://maranoawarrego.org/|access-date=2020-09-26|website=Maranoa-Warrego Anglican Mission Area|language=en-US|archive-date=17 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217115301/http://maranoawarrego.org/|url-status=live}}

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is in Eurella Street ({{Coord|-26.4130|147.1121|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=Sacred Heart Catholic Church}}). No regular services are held at this church.{{Cite web|title=Sacred Heart Church, Morven|url=https://www.twb.catholic.org.au/church/sacred-heart-church-morven/|access-date=2020-09-26|website=Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba|archive-date=7 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307002016/https://www.twb.catholic.org.au/church/sacred-heart-church-morven/|url-status=live}}

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:

• Morven Police Station ({{coord|-26.4170|147.1127|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Police Station}}){{Cite web |date=18 November 2020 |title=Emergency services facilities - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/923a4139-4a79-4744-8955-d73230796bd6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124224500/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/923a4139-4a79-4744-8955-d73230796bd6 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=Queensland Government}}
• Morven Fire Station ({{coord|-26.4162|147.1124|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Fire Station}})
• Morven SES Facility ({{coord|-26.4126|147.1113|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven SES Facility}})
• Morven Community Health Clinic ({{coord|-26.4147|147.1080|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Community Health Clinic}}){{Cite web |date=18 November 2020 |title=Landmark Areas - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/db9c913b-b7e2-4d88-9a5e-32cbb1470f12 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121195536/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/db9c913b-b7e2-4d88-9a5e-32cbb1470f12 |archive-date=21 November 2020 |access-date=21 October 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=Queensland Government}}
• Morven Ambulance Station ({{coord|-26.4147|147.1076|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Ambulance Station}})
• Morven Cemetery ({{coord|-26.4111|147.1097|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Cemetery}}){{Cite web |date=12 November 2020 |title=Cemetery Areas - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/2baca5c3-a111-4fbc-86c9-3b896884438b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115100513/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/2baca5c3-a111-4fbc-86c9-3b896884438b |archive-date=15 November 2020 |access-date=12 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=Queensland Government}}

Morven Historical Museum is at 53 Albert Street ({{Coord|-26.4154|147.1115|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Morven Museum}}).{{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 }}{{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 }}{{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 }}

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.

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• {{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}}

{{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}}

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