Volume 7, Issue 21
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25th October - 8th November 2012
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Mount Morgan Museum adds to D’Arcy’s dedication
The Mount Morgan Historical Museum has added to its dedication to the late William Knox D’Arcy. Last Friday, staff of the Museum officially accepted Mr D’Arcy’s Business Leaders Hall of Fame Award as an addition to their collection, presented by relative of Mr D’Arcy, Kay Dallachy. Mr D’Arcy was inducted into the Business Leaders Hall of Fame by the QUT Business School and the State Library of QLD earlier this year; an award which sees recognition to those, past and present, who have made a significant contribution to Queensland’s business achievements. Undeniably one of the area’s most inspiring businessmen, Mr D’Arcy was recognised at the ceremony on August 4 for his influential role in the establishment of the young Mount Morgan Mine and later with the major success of oil exploration in the Persian Gulf. Mrs Dallachy (a great niece of William Knox D’Arcy through marriage) accepted the award on the evening on behalf of the D’Arcy family, and by request of his family in the UK, presented it to the Mount Morgan Museum last week. “I think this is the appropriate place for the award to be kept.” Mrs Dallachy said at the official induction. “We know that William Knox D’Arcy would have been proud to accept such an award, and have it on display.
“The family in the UK especially requested the award to be presented to the Mount Morgan Museum. Mount Morgan is where it all started for him, so we’re very happy to present it today.” President of the Mount Morgan Historical Museum, Dasher Hunt said the team were honoured to accept the award, recognising it as an impressive addition to their collection. “This award certianly makes an important addition to what we have on display in honour of Mr D’Arcy.” Mr Hunt said. “We sincerely thank the family of William Knox D’Arcy for making this possible.” The award, along with further dedication and details of the late William Knox D’Arcy can be found in Section 2 of the Mount Morgan Museum. The Mount Morgan Museum is located at 87 Morgan Street and is open, from 10am until 4pm, 7 days. For more on William Knox D’Arcy’s life and the Hall of Fame, head to: www.halloffame.slq.qld.gov.au Pictured left: the late William Knox D’Arcy (sourced from John Oxley State Library of Qld. Centre: Kay Dallachy, George Birkbeck, Karon Peay, Joe Berg and Bette Price celebrate the years of William Knox D’Arcy; presenting the early businessman’s Business Award to the Mount Morgan Historical Museum. Right: The award, inducted into the Mount Morgan Museum last Friday.