Mount Morgan CBD – Links to its historic past
Posted on January 9th, 2024
Historic journey launched
Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc is pleased to announce that residents and visitors alike can participate in an historic journey of Mount Morgan’s CBD area.
The “Mount Morgan CBD – Links to its Historic Past” project was installed on 22 December and can be accessed through the five QR posts. The project is a self-guided tour through the main business area of the town. All you must do is to scan the QR Code located on each post.
The historical journey starts at the Main Post in the traffic island near the rotunda opposite the Mount Morgan Hot Bread Shop.
The Main Post is the starting point for this fascinating pilgrimage through time and provides an overview of the project and an array of historical images depicting the CBD area from the end of the 19th century onwards.
Continue your time travels at the Eastern Post located near the picnic shelter on the traffic island between the Museum and the Leichhardt Hotel.
Each post will provide the next location to continue your self-guided tour.
The other three posts are located at the Morgan Street centre pedestrian crossing (Central Post), near the Mount Morgan School of Arts (Western Post) and the final, Northern Post near the corner of Dee and Central Streets.
Brass plaques detailing some of the current operating businesses genesis are located along the footpaths of the CBD and support the information on the QR posts complementing your historical journey.
“MMPAD has enjoyed working on this project and seeing the end result come to fruition,” Mr John Steinberger, President of Mount Morgan Promotion and Development said.
“It’s taken over 12 months from concept to reality, and it’s been an enjoyable experience to see the project come to life,” he said.
“I would like to thank all who assisted with this project, including Busby Films and Advance Rockhampton for their professionalism and assistance with the production.
“I am sure it showcases Mount Morgan’s history and value experience to the visitor experience in Mount Morgan,”
This project was made possible by the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Grant supported strongly by Colin Boyce, Rockhampton Regional Council’s Councillor’s Discretionary Fund, Member for Mirani, Stephen Andrew and Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc.
The assistance provided by the Mount Morgan Historical Museum, the Stock Family, Bette Broom and Friends and Mount Morgan businesses was essential to the success of the project.
Some photos were obtained from the Rockhampton Regional Council Library Capricorn Collection at Central Queensland University, John Oxley Library and local residents.
The link below will take you to the Main Post which provides an overview of the project.
