Updates to the Galleries

The Museum benefits from the interest and generosity of the community with relevant items, photographs and information arriving and adding to the collection. The members are always delighted to receive these gems from the past. Changing the displays means something new and of interest can be continually discovered in the galleries.
The Institute stage area at the Museum has been cleared of the items that were on the display for the special celebrations that highlighted “The 75th Anniversary of the Amalgamation of the three Councils”. The focus on gathering the information encouraged a cooperative venture for the Council and the Museum personnel. The extent of the research has led to a comprehensive collection of amazing finds that will be there for all to share and enjoy.
The entry display at the Museum now highlights the weights and measures equipment which was used by Council to check that local businesses had accurate measurements in the conduct of their enterprises.
It added another highlight when Don Pitt and Rosemary Jenkin recalled the use, cleaning and storage of the items.
A display case in the Time of Conflict Gallery now houses a WW2 nurses uniform. The process of cataloging the items and fitting the mannequin has been well worth the effort. The positioning of the various bits and pieces of uniform was challenging and highlighted the need to have an eye for detail.
There is always something to discover.

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