A guide to the museums around the Buloke region.
The first police station in the district was established at what was then known as Richardson Crossing, later renamed Donald. This little four-roomed house was built in 1869 at the request of the local squatters to control the drunken behaviour of their shepherds.
The Bills' water trough in Charlton is unique. Funded by the Bills' Trust it was made by a local builder, Sam O'Brien in 1931.
Features an R-class steam locomotive, gurds can and working turntable.
Small park featuring a rotunda, a bust and story of Major General 'Pompey' Elliott and WWI, WWII, Boer War and Vietnam war memorials.
Small park on a high point in the township featuring native plantings, seating, a viewing platform and information panels and artwork telling the story of Sir John Monash. The disused concrete water reservoir located in the park was designed and constructed by Sir John Monash shortly before he left for WW1 in 1914.
Located in the former Wycheproof State School, this museum displays a range of Wycheproof's history. Amongst its collection is memorabilia from 'Waltzing Matilda', the world's firsts jet powered truck. Built around 1977-1978 and based on a Ford LNT 7000' Louisville' p[rime mover, it was powered by an ex-RAFF Rolls-Roys Avon mk1 jet engine taken form a Canberra Bomber. It was the first truck to ever exceed 200mph (322km/h) in 1979. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/951184909245991/)
Situated within the showgrounds and fronting Hammill Street, this Agricultural Museum houses a large number of historical machines used in the district. Everything is displayed undercover and is visible at all times. Some of the machinery was manufactured by local blacksmiths.
Willandra Farm Museum is located at the southern end of Broadway, and is home to a collection of antique farm machinery and local memorabilia. Willandra features a slab hut, the old Ninyeunook Post Office, and single room school buildings from the local district. It is open weekends by prior arrangement.
Birchip Historical Museum is located in the former courthouse and features displays with small farming artefacts, domestic and household utensils, sport, music and leisure items and war memorials. A family research service is available with and extensive range of newspaper and photo archives.
Located in the former Mechanics Institute building (1882), the award winning Charlton Golden Grains Museum showcases a diverse collection of over 3000 artefacts and photographs from Charlton district's First Peoples through to today. Open Sundays 11am - 3pm or by appointment. Family history research service available.
The former Court House, now operated by the Donald History Group, is home to many relics of former Donald businesses. It has a special area devoted to Donald’s much cherished Chinese market gardener, known to the town as Georgie Ah Ling. The Museum regularly puts on special displays and has been appointed as an official Aboriginal Keeping Place.
Nullawil is also home to ‘Auchmore,’ a historic homestead museum housing all the necessities used by the early pioneers of the district. Auchmore museum is an original farm homestead fitted out in period design as well as many out buildings from the era.
Situated in the recently renovated Old Court House, the Society aims to collect and preserve historical artefacts, documents, photos, family histories, buildings, anecdotes and all items of historical interest to the town and district as well as to give access to all interested people. The Society has a collection of around 1200-1500 photos depicting the town and district.
Located in the main street, the bust is accompanied by a push button audio recording of his story.
Located on the corner of Walker and Hammill Streets, the playground area is protected by fences to allow children plenty of room to run around in safety. As well as having an excellent barbecue, the Park allows children to climb over the old J Class steam engine. An old goods van has been converted into toilets with disabled access.
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