by Karen Wenke | Dec 24, 2025 | General
We are looking forward to a busy 2026 and thank our members and committee for their work during the year. We will kick off the new year with some planned events including taking part in the National Trust History month. Watch this space for more...
by Karen Wenke | Sep 20, 2025 | Historical Buildings
In 1910, a meeting approved the construction of a Public Hall. Originally intended to be called the School of Arts, the name was changed to the Literary Institute to qualify for a government subsidy. Land was purchased from Mr. E. G. Wenke for £40, and he became one...
by Karen Wenke | May 29, 2025 | General
As a member of AMaGA Murray Network we support other museums and historical Societies in our local government area. Recently we attended a meeting at Henty to show support for the establishment of a new museum which is earmarked to be built in close proximity to the...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 12, 2025 | Educational Outreach Program
General Sir Harry Chauvel was an outstanding leader and commanded the 1st Light Horse Brigade at Gallipoli. This year the Australian “Chauvel Australian Light Horse Ride’ will be passing through our area from early March until the 16th April 2025. The next...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 12, 2025 | General
On Thursday 27th February 2025 two members of our museum attended the Southern NSW Regional Heritage Group Meeting held in the Up-To-Date Store at Coolamon. The GM of Coolamon Shire Council presented the story of the store and how it was purchased by council to save...
