Attracting and retaining experienced doctors has always been a challenge. Almost 100 years ago Monto’s first doctor was Dr. Joyce Wharton. Her appointment and dedication was a significant milestone in securing the future of Monto… Read More »Monto’s first Doctor – Dr Joyce Wharton
The Mungar Junction to Monto Branch is a 267 Kilometre railway corridor in the North Burnett region of Queensland that opened progressively in eleven separate stages between the years 1889 and 1928. The line branched from the… Read More »Mungar Junction to Monto Branch Railway
The first gold was found in Monal in 1891 and the official gold field was proclaimed 1892. Mining for gold ceased in about 1912 but resumed on a small scale in the mid 1930’s. The… Read More »Monal Goldfields
Photo Courtesy – Meagan Ellerton Did you know that the Bicentennial National Trail winds its way through the North Burnett and more specifically the Monto region? The Bicentennial National Trail is a collection of trails… Read More »Max is on the Bicentennial National Trail
As the story goes, the Selene hall was originally constructed near Telebang Mountain as a result of the the school grounds became infested with bindies. As the children in that era did not wear shoes… Read More »Selene Hall
Coal was discovered at Selene, south of the new settlement of Monto, by Jonas Thomas c 1925. Jonas had emigrated from Wales and owned the original farm were the mine is located. He first discovered… Read More »Selene Mine
The Rex picture theatre was built in 1939 and has been closed for about 15 years. The Monto community have banded together and kick started a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of restoring the building.… Read More »The Rex Project
The Historical and Cultural Centre comprises a large collection of historical pieces including their latest acquisition, a gold stamper in working condition. Tourists are welcome to browse through the Historical display. The Cultural Centre has… Read More »The Historical & Cultural Centre
Article and images on Clark Bartlett supplied by Monto Historian Beryl Bleys. This article tells the story of the man who discovered most of the walks in Cania that we enjoy today, and who was… Read More »Clark Bartlett – Reminiscence of an Early Pioneer
