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1927 Capitol Chev Tourer owned by John Haken of Glenmorgan, Queensland.
GLENMORGAN
On our way back from our trip to Queensland last year, we decided to come back through the small outback town of Genmorgan.
We had visited the town several years ago, we had been past the turn-off several times on previous trips and decided because we have a son Glenn we should have a look at it.
The town is situated on a now disused railway line and the old Station has been relocated and turned around to face the road and is now an information centre and museum. The council was just doing finishing touches to the Station building when we arrived last time.
Here is a brief history from Wikipedier —
Glenmorgan Branch Railway. After the Western Line from Brisbane, Australia passed beyond Dalby in the 1870s and the South Western Line passed beyond Warwick in the early 1900s, there was agitation for a service west from Dalby towards Tara. An 84 kilometre extension between the two towns was approved by parliament in April 1908. There was some delay in construction as the Haden and Cooyar branch lines competed for resources. The line opened as far as Kumbarilla on 8 September 1911 after passing through sidings at Natcha, Nandi, Kupunn, Duleen, Ducklo and Gulera. On the outskirts of Dalby, Yumborra siding has since been added to the route. On 4 October 1911, the line opened via Weranga, Bungybah, Goranba and Pethton to Tara. A mixed train left Dalby three days a week at noon for the 4¼ hour journey to Tara leaving again the next morning at 11.30am for the return trip. An 80-kilometre extension to Surat was approved by parliament in December 1914 to service dairy and sheep farms en route. The line never reached Surat but four short stages opened progressively as far as Glenmorgan over the ensuing 17 years. Construction began but was suspended between 1916 and 1923. On 24 August 1925, the line was extended via Tullagrie, South Glen and Cabawin to terminate at The Gums. Two of the three weekly trains travelled the extra distance. Further short stages were opened to Hannaford and Meandarra on 28 June 1926 and 2 July 1927 respectively. From 1928, a rail motor service ran twice a week to Tara and later to Meandarra. Another short extension took the line 22 kilometres to Cobblegum Creek. Opened on 12 December 1931, the terminus was renamed Glenmorgan in honour of Godfrey Morgan the Railways Minister between 1929 and 1932. Streets in the town were named after his family and he was also honoured with the naming of Morganville a railway terminus south-west of Bundaberg. A twice-weekly goods train and a similar rail motor service operated between Dalby and Glenmorgan. Grain gradually accounted for much of the traffic and special grain services became commonplace. Road transport took over transport of general goods to the point where only seasonal grain traffic remains and then only as far as Meandarra.
When we reached Glenmorgan we were surprised and pleased to find that a very substantial Vintage Garage and Car Museum had been recently set up by a local couple, John and Dianne Haken.
Here are more details that can be found on the internet——
Glenmorgan is a small community with plenty of character, a population of approximately 20 people in the township and a very strong supportive surrounding district.
Discover the history of the railway in the area and of the local community housed in the Glenmorgan Railway Station, aptly named the End of the Line. The Glenmorgan Restoration committee has worked in conjunction with Council to restore the Railway Station which was officially opened in 2005. One of the committee's more recent projects is to restore the local gaol, which is positioned adjacent to the Railway Station. Take a walk down memory lane, for a small town, it certainly has some interesting history.
Monty's Garage Vintage Car Museum Sybil Street Glenmorgan
Not to be missed is Monty's Garage Vintage Car Museum, displaying automobile memorabilia and approximately 60 vehicles dating from 1921 to 1966. Visit the old style service bay and workshop where you can see mechanical repairs and restoration in progress. These beautifully restored reminders of yesteryear motoring should feature something for everyone's delight, providing the perfect excuse to stop and stretch the legs.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Saturday 8am - 11.30am. Closed Sunday Ph: 0418 786 850
Glenmorgan Store Antiques & Collectables Sybil Street Glenmorgan
The Glenmorgan Store is the perfect location to unwind with a cuppa and
a bite to eat whilst viewing the various antiques and collectables on display. Enjoy a yarn of days gone by and reminisce from what you see.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 7am to 6pm. Sunday 7am to 3pm. Closed Monday. Ph: (07) 4665 6886.
If you are ever up that way we thoroughly recommend a visit to
Glenmorgan.
Malcolm & Barbara Morgan.
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