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Morgan Institute - SA 

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PlaceID78608
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Latitude34.03361º S 34º 02' 1" S
Longitude139.6697º E 139º 40' 10.89" E
Altitude40m
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 Location of Morgan Institute

From Morgan, 0.28kms SE (0.4kms, 2mins driving) Driving Directions
From Waikerie, 33.4kms NW (44.1kms, 43mins driving) Driving Directions
From Blanchetown, 35.87kms N (75.2kms, 1hr 13mins driving) Driving Directions
From Eudunda, 56.19kms E (58.3kms, 50mins driving) Driving Directions
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 Description of Morgan Institute

The foundation stone for the Institute was laid by Sir Jenkin Coles on Wednesday 7th July 1909 and the official opening Ball was held on Easter Monday 1910.

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 Places within 5km

James Bennett Gibbs Cairn - SA [0.04km]  
Point of Interest 
In the 1860's James Gibbs pioneered the Stage Coach route from Kapunda to Morgan, and the stables were located at this site.
Kings Row - SA [0.06km]  
Point of Interest 
Comprises a group of 5 houses, the central house being the former house of Captain Hugh King, referred to as the’ Grand Old Man of the Murray’.
The Grand Old Man of the Murray - SA [0.07km]  
Point of Interest 
Captain King was born in Glasgow in 1840 and was an early Pioneer of the Murray River paddleboats.
Former Butcher and Bakery Shop - SA [0.16km]  
Point of Interest 
Built about 1897, it consisted of a residence, shop, storehouse and old bakehouse. This joint venture enabled the owners to bake during the evening and butchering by day.
Former Shop of James Symons - SA [0.16km]  
Point of Interest 
Built in 1880, the premises were used for various trades including butcher shop, jewellers and soft drink retailer. A huge wooden block on which animals were slaughtered still remains on the premises.
Trees of Tribute - SA [0.16km]  
Historic and Landmark Trees Point of Interest
These trees were planted in 1949 by the RSL in memory of Local Soldiers who died in World War 1. The local school children call this area the ‘Silent Wood’.
Postmaster's Residence - SA [0.26km]  
Point of Interest 
This building was built in 1879 and was used as the Post Office and Telegraph Station. One of the main mail runs covered the whole area between Morgan and Renmark.
Former Customs House - SA [0.26km]  
Point of Interest 
Built in 1879, this house still houses the concrete slab of the Customs Officer's safe. In 1880 the premises were converted to a Police Station.
Post Office Row - SA [0.26km]  
Point of Interest 
A series of 5 shops built between 1889 and 1890 that were used for various trades including coffin maker, tobacconist, photographic supplier, bookmaker and general store.
Post Office - SA [0.26km]  
Point of Interest 
This building was built for the PMG (Post Master General, before its name was changed to Australia Post) during 1912/13 with additional work carried out in 1942 by the Department of Works.
Captain Charles Sturt Monument - SA [0.28km]  
Point of Interest 
This monument commemorates the exploration voyage along the Murray River and back in 1830 and later led a Exploration team to Central Australia in 1844 in the hope of finding of what they thought was going
Former Bank of Adelaide Premises - SA [0.28km]  
Point of Interest 
The bank and premises were built in 1909 and were shut down in 1939 during the Great Depression. The premises were at one stage used as an agency for the ANZ Bank in Waikerie.
Morgan - SA [0.28km]  
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Commercial Hotel - SA [0.29km]  
Resort,Motel Pub Point of Interest
Built in 1878, this Hotel was primarily the working man's Hotel. In the early days of Wharf building, some 60 workers were accommodated here and meals had to be served in 3 sittings.
Terminus Hotel - SA [0.29km]  
Resort,Motel Pub Point of Interest
Built in 1878, this building was originally known as Lambert's Assembly Rooms. Prior to the construction of the Institute, it hosted many a travelling show and social functions.
Morton Bay Fig Tree - SA [0.33km]  
Historic and Landmark Trees Point of Interest
This 101 year old tree is the last of 3 Morton Bay Fig Trees planted by the Morgan Council in 1907.
Railway Water Tank - SA [0.34km]  
Point of Interest 
An underground concrete water tank was erected on this site at the beginning of the railway era by the SAR (South Australian Railways) to supply water for the steam trains.
Murray River Lookout - SA [0.36km]  
Point of Interest 
From this viewpoint, there's a nice vista of the Murray River and the surrounding area.
Turntable - SA [0.36km]  
Point of Interest 
Was constructed in 1878 to facilitate the turn around of railway engines in the Railway Yard.
Landseer's Warehouse - SA [0.38km]  
Point of Interest 
The warehouse was completed on the 18th October 1878, in time for the official opening of the Railway.
Railway Refreshment Room - SA [0.39km]  
Point of Interest 
Built in the 1920's to cater for passengers transferring from the train to the bus.
Old Oil Shed and Railway Platform Cranes - SA [0.4km]  
Point of Interest 
Old Oil Shed and Railway Platform Cranes
Morgan Railway Station - SA [0.4km]  
Point of Interest 
The First Steam Engine ‘Pioneer’ made the first trial run here on the 17th April 1878, and the last train, ‘Duchess of Gloucester’ pulled out 91 years later in November 1969.
The Wharf - SA [0.42km]  
Point of Interest 
This famous wharf was and still remains one of the most impressive examples of it's kind on the entire Murray River.
Sunken Barge and Steamer - SA [0.43km]  
Point of Interest 
Just upstream from the wharf are the rusting remains of barge ‘Crowie’, built in Goolwa in 1911 and sank at its moorings in 1946.
Powder Magazine - SA [0.46km]  
Point of Interest 
The Powder Magazine that was dug into the side of the cliff in 1881 for the safe storage of explosive.
Morgan Ferry Terminus - SA [0.55km]  
River Crossing Point of Interest
This cutting down to the River is believed to date back to 1850, when passengers would wind themselves across the river. This was also the site for the first official ferry built in Morgan in 1906.
The Morgue - SA [0.56km]  
Point of Interest 
Erected in 1886, victims of accidents along the River were taken here by Paddle steamer prior to burial.
Morgan Conservation Park - SA [1.59km]  
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Cosy Corner - SA [2.5km]  
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Glen Rufus - SA [4.62km]  
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 Weather & Climate for Morgan Institute

Closest Weather Station

Gluepot at 09:00 21 Nov CDT
Distance from Morgan Institute 51.71km NE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
20.5°C 23.9°C 93% 19.4°C -hPa 12.0mm CALM 0km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Eudunda
Distance from Morgan Institute 56.08km W
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 29.029.025.521.4 16.913.713.114.4 16.920.424.226.9
Mean Min. °C 13.814.212.19.8 7.65.75.05.3 6.38.010.112.2
Mean Rain mm 22.222.220.432.9 45.352.251.255.9 48.740.929.725.3

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 Treks passing Morgan Institute

Morgan Historic Walk Morgan Historic Walk
There are many times when making the most of many scenic or historic places, the best way to see them is to venture out on foot. This short, but informative walk will show you many of the historic places and buildings in one of the Riverland’s best kept secrets – Morgan. [Feature Story]

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