Tag Archives: Mt Morris Station

Who has an association with “Mt Morris”? Be prepared to be amazed of a glimpse into Historic Mt Morris’s Heros, Politicians, everyday Australians – WOW!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

I have compiled a little over view of some of the people whom have had either a direct, or indirect association with “Mt Morris” – or “Morrie” as “she” is affectionately known 🙂 There are many people and sources that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History, Floods and rainfall Mt Morris since 1866, Mt Morris history | Tagged Aboriginal people, Andrew McCallum Grant Daniel Long Agent, Canoe Tree, Environment, Generational Farmers, Historic Mt Morris, Mt Morris Qld, Mt Morris Station, Mt Morris Tender, murray darling, Nature, Rare photos Goanna and Snake, Royal Flying Doctors, Stuart Family, sustainability, Western Queensland | Leave a comment

Medical emergencies and good neighbours in the outback # 2

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

Well, on Saturday the 11th of August 2012, another “out of left field” event occurred. My husband and I had been to Brisbane to visit our son, I arrived home on the Friday the 10th of August to a very sick … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History, Medical assistance in Qld's Outback | Tagged Ambulnace, Communities, Generational Farmers, Mt Morris Station, Neighours, Outback, Royal Flying Doctors, Stuart Family | Leave a comment

Medical emergencies and good neighbours in the outback.

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

Often visitors and those who have not travelled in the outback have many questions regarding how families cope with medical issues in the bush. One word covers the answer – “community”. People in rural Australia are resourceful and band together … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History, Medical assistance in Qld's Outback | Tagged Generational Farmers, Medical emergency, Mt Morris Station, Royal Flying Doctors, Stuart Family | 1 Comment

Feral animals…ugh oh!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

Well snapping catfish – seriously had to put this little tale on here. Our son has invited a couple of mates home, one has been here a few days, the other due to arrive this evening. Of course, to any … Continue reading →

Posted in Feral Animals | Tagged Feral animals, Feral pig, Hunting, Mt Morris Station, Run Forest Run, Wild boar | 2 Comments

Run piglet run!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

Funny story today though – we have a pet piglet, and joey. Piglet decided to go for a wander along the outside fence of the house yard (yes, its a very big house yard). Piglet is flat out being taller … Continue reading →

Posted in Wedge tailed Eagle | Tagged Biodiversity, Environment, Joey, Mt Morris Station, Piglet, Queensland Station Life, Stuart Family, Swoop, Wedge Tailed Eagle, Western Queensland | Leave a comment

The privilege of meeting, and shareing time with my Great Grandmother..family history passed down.

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

My GG (Great Grandmother) used to tell me (how lucky was I!) stories of how her mother, Anne Craig GGG(Great, Great Grandmother) would go out to help both the Bushrangers and the Police after both sides were injured in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History | Tagged Ben Hall, Bushrangers, History, John O'Meally, Mt Morris Station | Leave a comment

Tell me a story of when you were growing up on the farm?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

It is amazing how many times our children, and now our granddaughter has asked that very question. So here is a story, of when I was growing up on my parents farm in NSW…I do hope you enjoy this 🙂 … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny events on the farm | Tagged as time goes by, Caravan, Environment, Farm, Farm children, Generational Farmers, Kids, Life on the land, Mt Morris Station, Nature, Rabbits, Stuart Family, When I was young | Leave a comment

So what is it like to have biodiversity on your land as a farmer / grazier?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

Mate, have you woken up to Koala’s grumbling outside your bedroom windows? Have you moved echidna’s from out of your laundry, or raised a puggle? Have you had to get brown snakes out of your washing machine? Have you ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Biodiversity on Mt Morris Station | Tagged Biodiversity, Charleville, Conservation, Custodians of the land, Endangered Species, Generational Farmers, Graziers, Mt Morris Station, Protect biodiversity, Reptiles, Stuart Family | 2 Comments

So it begins..”Mt Morris” Station and “her” people are introduced….

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

It is hard to know where to begin with our home, “Mt Morris” Station, Charleville Queensland. Throughout the research on this beautiful station, it is evident that so many people, so many families of bygone eras have all contributed in … Continue reading →

Posted in Mt Morris history | Tagged Caravanners, Charleville, Destination, Environment, Explore, Generational Farmers, Holiday, Langlo River, Leichardt, Mt Morris Station, queensland, rainfall, Rock the Langlo River, Stuart Family, Year of the Farmer | 6 Comments

Home Grown Human Protector – Mt Morris uniqueness strikes again!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Mt Morris Station

“Giggard” on the hunt”! May 2012 Home grown human protector! Yep, that’s what we have here at home. I have written elsewhere about our resident “Giggard”. “Giggard” – who is a substantial sized goanna, earned his nick name from our … Continue reading →

Posted in Reptiles Mt Morris Station Qld | Tagged Biodiversity, buffel grass, Charleville, Farmers, Generational Farmers, Graziers, Langlo River, Mt Morris Station, mulga snake, Nature, outdoors, Rare photos Goanna and Snake, Stuart Family, travel, vacation | 7 Comments