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The complex represents a step back in time to 1847, when the Lawson brothers with Robert Alexander established the Boondooma Station. As with other isolated stations in the early days, the homestead and surrounding acreage was built with the basic necessities similar to a small village. The remains of these buildings are 'in situ' today - the homestead which is being restored, the Stone Store, Post Office, and the grave of an early Manager. To this has been added a Museum, DPI Hut, toilet block and caretaker's residence.
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Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum Murgon
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(07) 4169 5001 |
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2 Sommerville Road, MURGON, QLD, 4605 |
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The Queensland Dairy Heritage Museum recognises the importance of dairying in the early development of Queensland.
The Museum's displays are housed in the former Wales Bank building (circa 1920) which was moved to the site in 1986. An original South Burnett slab construction homestead (circa 1893) was also relocated to the Museum site to help give visitors an understanding of the often difficult surroundings early pioneers lived in. And Castra (circa 1904) - the first home built in Murgon - is also located in the Museum's grounds to provide further insights into what domestic life was like for our earliest pioneers.
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Ration Shed Museum
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(07) 4169 5753 |
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(07) 4169 5753 |
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19 Barambah Avenue, CHERBOURG, QLD, 4605 |
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The Rationshed Museum in the Cherbourge Historical Precinct was borne out of a vision of Cherbourg people who have been collecting and documenting their community's history for a number of decades.
The Rationshed Museum is just at the beginning. Over coming months and years the PRECINCT will be developed into an important educational and visitor centre.
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The South Burnett Region Timber Museum in Wondai was officially opened on 24 November 2001 and is proving to be a popular destination with travellers. Conveniently situated on the main Bunya Highway, and with ample parking for cars, caravans and coaches, it is an impressive addition to Wondai which is becoming a popular 'tourist stop' on the burgeoning South Burnett Wine Trail.
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Wondai Heritage Museum
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(07) 4169 0987 |
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(07) 4169 0973 |
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Mackenzie Street, WONDAI, QLD, 4606 |
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A hospital with no waiting list (or doctors or nurses). The old hospital operating theatre complex is just one of the many interesting peeks into the past at the Wondai Heritage Museum.
Among the many other items and artefacts on display is the town's 1924 Dennis Fire Engine, a slab barn complete with shingle roof, the 'Vince Miller Collection' of tools and the bugle played at the Japanese First Army Surrender to the Australians on HMAS Rockhampton. Owned and funded by the Wondai Shire Council, and maintained and conducted by a Committee of volunteers, the Museum is host to over 12,000 artifacts and memorabilia of the past.
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