Location of Terminus Hotel
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Morgan, 0.58kms SE (0.7kms, 2mins driving)
From
Ramco, 28.29kms NW (37.6kms, 40mins driving)
From
Blanchetown, 35.64kms N (40.6kms, 1hr 13mins driving)
From
Eudunda, 56.27kms E (58.5kms, 51mins driving)
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Description of Terminus Hotel
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. It was also the place of the first meeting place of the District Council of Morgan in 1888.
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Places within 5km
Post Office Row - SA [0.07km]
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.
Turntable - SA [0.1km]
Was constructed in 1878 to facilitate the turn around of railway engines in the Railway Yard.
Post Office - SA [0.11km]
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 [0.12km]
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
Morgan Railway Station - SA [0.13km]
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.
Railway Water Tank - SA [0.14km]
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.
Postmaster's Residence - SA [0.14km]
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 [0.14km]
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.
Landseer's Warehouse - SA [0.16km]
The warehouse was completed on the 18th October 1878, in time for the official opening of the Railway.
Former Butcher and Bakery Shop - SA [0.21km]
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 [0.21km]
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.
Kings Row - SA [0.24km]
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 Wharf - SA [0.25km]
This famous wharf was and still remains one of the most impressive examples of it's kind on the entire Murray River.
The Morgue - SA [0.27km]
Erected in 1886, victims of accidents along the River were taken here by Paddle steamer prior to burial.
Morgan Institute - SA [0.29km]
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.
James Bennett Gibbs Cairn - SA [0.33km]
In the 1860's James Gibbs pioneered the Stage Coach route from Kapunda to Morgan, and the stables were located at this site.
Sunken Barge and Steamer - SA [0.35km]
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 [0.41km]
The Powder Magazine that was dug into the side of the cliff in 1881 for the safe storage of explosive.
Weather & Climate for Terminus Hotel
Closest Weather Station
Gluepot at 09:00 21 Nov CDT
Distance from Terminus Hotel 51.73km NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
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| 20.5°C |
23.9°C |
93% |
19.4°C |
-hPa |
12.0mm |
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Closest Climatic Station
Eudunda
Distance from Terminus Hotel 56.16km W
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
29.0 | 29.0 | 25.5 | 21.4 |
16.9 | 13.7 | 13.1 | 14.4 |
16.9 | 20.4 | 24.2 | 26.9 |
| Mean Min. °C |
13.8 | 14.2 | 12.1 | 9.8 |
7.6 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
6.3 | 8.0 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Mean Rain mm |
22.2 | 22.2 | 20.4 | 32.9 |
45.3 | 52.2 | 51.2 | 55.9 |
48.7 | 40.9 | 29.7 | 25.3 |
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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.
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