A LONGTIME former resident of Morisset has added to the discussion over the proposed town centre and statue plans, arguing the case for a Morisset wall of fame.
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The former resident, who asked not to be named, said that while they supported the idea of a statue to depict a prominent local, they said it did not go far enough.
A wall of fame would list brief biographies on more of the pioneers of the district who had contributed to the key facilities, buildings and organisations in the town.
"It could be modelled on the National Road Transport Hall of Fame, in Alice Springs," they said.
Among the locals they'd like to see honoured were Felix Austine, Queenie Tindall and Dulcie McKinnon.
"And then there's Mrs Black, Mrs Gambrill, Jean Barnett and Mr and Mrs Coulthart," he said.
"Carl Ross was the local constable who did a lot of the field work at Bernie Goodwin Memorial Oval, and Mr Constable ran the Junior Farmers, which was for young people who were interested in the land and farming.
"They'd meet once a month at Morisset Primary School."
The former resident said the legacy of these people was still very evident today in buildings such as Morisset Memorial Hall, and the swimming pool.