Morella, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morella Queensland
Landscape, 2019
Morella Location in Queensland
Population	33 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	4730
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	84.6 km (53 mi) NW of Longreach 770 km (478 mi) W of Rockhampton 1,261 km (784 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Longreach Region
State electorate(s)	Gregory
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Morella: Chorregon Chorregon Bangall Vergemont Morella Camoola Maneroo Maneroo Longreach

Morella was a small rural area, or locality, in Queensland, Australia. It was part of the Longreach Region. In January 2019, Morella became part of the larger area known as Longreach.

Exploring Morella's Location

The Landsborough Highway was an important road that ran through Morella. It stretched from the south-east to the north-west of the area.

Morella's Past: A Look at Its History

How Morella Got Its Name

The Morella railway station was named on August 7, 1925, by the Queensland Railways Department. The name "Morella" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "small hill."

Post Office and Town Lots

Morella had its own Post Office, which opened on July 1, 1927. It served the community for many years before closing in 1979. In November 1948, plots of land, called town lots, were sold in the area.

Community Life: The QCWA Hall

In October 1944, local women in Morella started a group called the Morella branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA). This group helps women and communities in rural areas. At first, they met at local farmhouses. Later, around September 1951, they opened their own special meeting place, the Morella QCWA Hall.

Evesham State School

Evesham State School opened its doors on January 23, 1967. It provided education for children in the Morella area. The school was located on Silsoe Road. It stopped operating on December 31, 2009, and officially closed on December 31, 2010.

Population and Amalgamation

In the 2016 census, only 33 people lived in Morella. In January 2019, a big change happened. The local government decided to combine several smaller areas into the main town of Longreach. Morella was one of these areas. This decision meant that the Longreach Region now has only three main localities: Longreach, Ilfracombe, and Isisford.

Places of Historical Importance

Darr River Downs woolshed, 1998

Morella had some sites that were listed as heritage-listed. This means they are important historical places that are protected. One such site was:

• Darr River Downs; located on the Landsborough Highway.

Community Facilities

Queensland Country Women's Association hall, Morella, 2019

Even though Morella is now part of Longreach, it used to have a branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association. This community group was located off Morella Road.