33-585: Download coordinates as: Glenmorgan is a rural town in the Western Downs Region and a locality split between the Western Downs Region and the Maranoa Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Glenmorgan had a population of 121 people. The Town is located on Surat Developmental Road (known as Sybil Street within the town), 385 kilometres (239 mi) west of
66-572: A $ 1 coin commemorating the centenary in Queensland and New South Wales. Other intended events were ongoing displays celebrating the achievements of early members, and attending Parliament House and raising concerns affecting women and families across Queensland. As at December 2018, the QWCA had over 240 branches throughout Queensland. The following list includes all branches active in December 2018, and some of
99-521: A memorial to Mabel Killen, the founding President of the Glenmorgan Presbyterian Women's Guild. The Meandarra/Glenmorgan Luthern congregation holds their services in the church. Glenmorgan Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall is at 18 Godfrey Street ( 27°14′55″S 149°40′37″E / 27.2485°S 149.6769°E / -27.2485; 149.6769 ( Glenmorgan Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall ) ). The Glenmorgan War Memorial
132-546: A number of homesteads in the locality, including: Glenmorgan Post Office is at 16 Clive Street ( 27°14′52″S 149°40′33″E / 27.2479°S 149.6759°E / -27.2479; 149.6759 ( Glenmorgan Post Office ) ). Glenmorgan Outpatients Clinic is a health centre in Godfrey Street ( 27°14′51″S 149°40′39″E / 27.2475°S 149.6774°E / -27.2475; 149.6774 ( Glenmorgan Outpatients Clinic ) ). There
165-600: A population of 148 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Glenmorgan had a population of 121 people. 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. Glenmorgan State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Clive Street ( 27°14′51″S 149°40′32″E / 27.2474°S 149.6755°E / -27.2474; 149.6755 ( Glenmorgan State School ) ). In 2017,
198-485: Is a store in the town. The Glenmorgan branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association operates rest rooms in the town. Glenmorgan Community Church is on the north-western corner of Clive Street and Sybil Street ( 27°14′53″S 149°40′30″E / 27.2480°S 149.6750°E / -27.2480; 149.6750 ( Glenmorgan Community Church ) ). It contains a stained glass window as
231-461: Is comparable to Rockhampton and Casino . The Western Downs Regional Council's Corporate Office is situated at 30 Marble Street, Dalby. In the 2021 census , the Western Downs Region had a population of 33,843 people. Baranggum (also known as Barrunggam, Barunggam Parrungoom, Murrumgama) is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken by the Baranggum people . The Baranggum language region includes
264-570: Is housed in the former Glenmorgan railway station in Sybil Street ( 27°14′58″S 149°40′37″E / 27.2494°S 149.6769°E / -27.2494; 149.6769 ( Glenmorgan railway station / End of The Line Museum ) ). It has a collection of railway memorabilia. There is a memorial to Colin and Joyce McKillop, who were original and life members of the Glenmorgan Restoration Committee which established
297-429: Is located in the grounds. Glenmorgan holds an annual rodeo , fun and sports day. Monty's Garage and Vintage Car Museum is a 1940s style garage in Sybil Street ( 27°14′58″S 149°40′40″E / 27.2495°S 149.6779°E / -27.2495; 149.6779 ( Monty's Garage & Vintage Car Museum ) ). It has a large collection of restored vintage cars and trucks. The "End of The Line" Museum
330-509: Is slightly smaller than Switzerland , although with a population of 34,467 in June 2018, it is over 228 times less densely populated. The area is home to prime farming land and thus agriculture is a major industry in the area. Dalby, the biggest town in the region is home to the second largest cattle saleyards in Australia . The Dalby Saleyards process over 200,000 cattle annually in its facility which
363-720: Is the Queensland chapter of the Country Women's Association in Australia. The association seeks to serve the interests of women and children in rural areas in Australia through a network of local branches. Established in 1922, local branches provide friendship and mutual support to their members while contributing to the betterment of life in their local communities. Over time, many branches have evolved to include support for wider issues such as domestic violence campaigns and fund-raising for international initiatives such as orphanages. In 2019
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#1732898724967396-455: The Shire of Banana The Western Downs Regional Council operates public libraries at Bell , Chinchilla , Dalby , Jandowae , Meandarra , Miles , Moonie , Tara , and Wandoan . In the 2011 census (the first for the new region), the Western Downs Region had a population of 31,590 people, including the following sub-populations: – shared with the Shire of Banana In the 2016 census ,
429-451: The Country. 6. To secure better provision for the safeguarding of Public Health especially of children, and the securing of more adequate Medical and Hospital facilities for Country Districts. There was a call for a design for a badge and the winner was Mabel Chandler of Burra Burri who proposed the letters CWA within a large letter "Q"; this design is still used as the organisation's logo. It
462-734: 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. The area was formerly known as either Cobblegum Creek or Cobblegun Creek. The Glenmorgan railway station on the Glenmorgan railway line opened on 12 December 1931. Glenmorgan State School opened on 11 July 1933. Glenmorgan Post Office opened on 1 November 1933 and closed by 1994. On 15 October 1955 St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
495-629: The QCWA Bundaberg Younger Set established in mid-2008. Membership is for girls and women up to 25 years-of-age, although one set in 1930 allowed 'any girl or unmarried woman' as eligible for membership. In 2012 the QWC celebrated its 90th birthday. The Queensland chapter was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2017 the QWCA created its own perfume, '1922', to mark its 95th anniversary. It
528-731: The QWCA received a Queensland Greats Award from the Queensland Government . On 8–11 August 1922, the Brisbane Women's Club held an open conference for countrywomen in Brisbane's Albert Hall during the Exhibition (a time when many country people visited Brisbane). The conference was opened by Lady Forster, wife of Australian Governor-General and the Queensland Governor Matthew Nathan attended. On 11 August 1922,
561-831: The Queen's Birthday Honours List, Jean Eva Anderson of Ballater Station at Stamford was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her "service to the community of Hughenden, particularly through the Country Womens Association". She had given 52 years of service to the Hughenden branch. Her award was presented to her by the then Governor of Queensland , Quentin Bryce . [REDACTED] Media related to Queensland Country Women's Association at Wikimedia Commons State Library of Queensland holds
594-818: The State," and "Now that the Government has placed certain of the Western hospitals under board control, it would be a comfort to expectant mothers of the West if the Government would include hostels for these waiting mothers in the Hospitals Board scheme." The following list does not include hostels managed, but not owned, by the QCWA. In 1935 Fairfax was appointed an Officer of the British Empire in recognition of her service. Alice Berry
627-643: The Throne, Service to the country, Through country women, By country women, For country women". A creed was also made: Branches were grouped within a division, within the State body. Western Division included Roma and Trenhed. The Southern Region was rearranged by 1945 to form new divisions such as the Gympie and South Burnett. The new Maranoa Division looked after 29 branches including Dalby and Wandoan. Queensland's Younger Sets were formed by April 1928 in Warwick , with
660-538: The Western Downs Region had a population of 33,444 people. In the 2021 census , the Western Downs Region had a population of 33,843 people. The councillors elected in 2024 were: * was representative of a region pre-amalgamation [REDACTED] Media related to Western Downs Region at Wikimedia Commons 27°11′3″S 151°15′52″E / 27.18417°S 151.26444°E / -27.18417; 151.26444 Queensland Country Women%27s Association The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA)
693-511: The association were broad but included some specific items: 1. To improve welfare and conditions of women and children in the country 2. To draw together all women, girls, and children in Country Districts. 3. To bring opportunities for recreation and enjoyment within reach of all Members. 4. To encourage the active study of Local, Municipal and State affairs and to promote a wise and kindly spirit. 5. To improve educational facilities in
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#1732898724967726-467: The entire area of five previous local government areas: The report recommended that the new local government area should not be divided into wards and elect ten councillors and a mayor . The report estimated that the resident population in 2006 was 30,018 and the operating budget was A$ 74 million. Originally called Dalby Region, a name change to Western Downs was approved in August 2009. The name change
759-410: The former branches. (Note, if dates of founding and disbanding are not known, dates of known activity/inactivity are used to assist in identifying actual founding/disbanding.) (founded) Several CWAs maintained and built houses for the use of visiting members, including: At the 1945 State Conference in Brisbane the two following resolutions carried: "That the QCWA adopt a hostel scheme throughout
792-703: The landscape within the local government boundaries of the Western Downs Regional Council, particularly Dalby , Tara , Jandowae and west towards Chinchilla . Western Downs Region was created in March 2008 as a result of the report of the Local Government Reform Commission released in July 2007. Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the new Region, located in the Darling Downs region, consisted
825-585: The museum. Free camping is available behind the museum. The Glenmorgan Showground in Methuen Street ( 27°14′55″S 149°40′51″E / 27.2485°S 149.6809°E / -27.2485; 149.6809 ( Glenmorgan Showgrounds ) ) hosts campdrafts and other sporting events. Western Downs Region Western Downs Region is a local government area in Queensland , Australia . The Western Downs Regional Council manages an area of 37,937 square kilometres (14,648 sq mi), which
858-617: The outcome of the conference was to establish the Queensland Country Women's Association. Ruth Fairfax was elected the first president. The first meeting of the Toowoomba branch was held at the Toowoomba Town Hall on 12 September 1922. Fairfax attended and spoke about the objectives of the organisation. The meeting resolved to hold a conference as soon as there were sufficient representatives to attend. The objectives of
891-536: The school had an enrolment of 11 students with 2 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). There are no secondary schools in Glenmorgan. The nearest secondary schools are Surat State School (to Year 10 only) in Surat to the west and Tara Shire State College (to Year 12) in Tara to the east, but both are quite distant and distance education or boarding school are other options. There are
924-505: The state capital, Brisbane . Erringibba National Park is a 877-hectare (2,170-acre) protected area in the east of the locality ( 27°17′19″S 149°42′19″E / 27.2886°S 149.7053°E / -27.2886; 149.7053 ( Erringibba National Park ) ). Apart from the national park, the predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation, along with some crop growing. The Glenmorgan region has hot summers and warm winters. The township derived its name from
957-421: Was decided that the silver and royal blue should be adopted as the colours for the organisation. Many QCWA buildings or 'rest rooms' are painted royal blue and white to approximate the chosen colours. In the 1930s the association held the motto "With loyalty to the Throne, service to the country, through country women, by country women, for country women". By 1950 this was given as "Honour to God, Loyalty to
990-438: Was greeted positively by residents as they felt the name was more inclusive and a better representation of the area. The name "Western Downs" stems from the phrase Darling Downs, and as the name suggests; the area to the west of the downs. The Western Downs Region includes the following settlements: Dalby area: Chinchilla area: Murilla area: Tara area: Wambo area: South Taroom area: – shared with
1023-542: Was opened and dedicated by Reverend Robert Bruce McIntyre, the Moderator of Presbytery of Toowoomba. It subsequently became Glenmorgan Community Church and is used for services of a number of denominations. In 2008 the town won the Queensland Bush Spirit Award. In the 2006 census , the locality of Glenmorgan and the surrounding area had a population of 86. In the 2016 census , the locality of Glenmorgan had
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1056-559: Was promoted from Officer (OBE) of the Order of the British Empire to Dame Commander (DBE) of the order on 1 January 1960 for "services to country women". On 11 June 1960 in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, Honoria Christina Atherton was awarded the Order of the British Empire - Officer (Civil) (Imperial) "in recognition of service to the Qld Country Women's Association." On 9 June 2003 in
1089-503: Was released at 2017 Ekka and was developed by Damask Perfumery in Brisbane . The artwork and branding of the bottle was supplied by Brisbane watercolour artist Michelle Grayson. In 2019 the QWCA received a Queensland Greats Award from the Queensland Government . In 2022 the QCWA celebrated their centenary year. As part of the celebrations, in early February, the Perth Mint launched
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