Arts
31 March, 2026
History buffs seeking local insights
VOLUNTEERS from the Charlton Golden Grains Museum spent a day in Wedderburn last week experiencing local history.
VOLUNTEERS from the Charlton Golden Grains Museum spent a day in Wedderburn last week experiencing local history.
Secretary Carolyn Olive said the group regularly visited other museums and historical attractions.
“The trips providing an opportunity not only for a social outing but also to gain ideas and insights into how other organisations manage and present their collections,” she said.
Members visited Wedderburn Historical Records Museum, where Alan Mulraney gave an informative presentation on its record search program.
Volunteers also spent time exploring the extensive photographic collection, which sparked plenty of interest and discussion. The group then visited the Old Coach House Gallery.
Carolyn said: “For some, it was their first visit, and many were impressed by the authenticity of the main shop display, preserved as it was left when the business closed in the 1960s. Beyond the façade, the scale and variety of other museum displays came as a pleasant surprise.
“A short stop at Hard Hill allowed the group to view the recently installed storyboards followed by lunch at the Wedderburn Hotel, rounding out an enjoyable and informative day that combined learning, inspiration and good company,” Carolyn said.
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