Court precinct

In February 1887, a government report suggested that with a population of 1500 and four hotels, Mount Morgan needed its own police station. Tenders were called and that of John Wotherspoon for 755 pounds was accepted.

Tenders were then called for construction of a court house and that of Martin Doyle and William Gilbert for 409 pounds 16 shillings and sixpence was accepted. This building was used for only about ten years.

In February 1897 the Mount Morgan and Fitzroy Progress Association resolved to lobby for a new, larger courthouse on this site. Tenders were called on 26 May 1898. The contract was awarded to Rockhampton builder, John Macfarlane and Company for 2995 pounds.

By 1900 the Mount Morgan Court House was completed.

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