Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum Mulwala , NSW
Housed in a spacious building which was a former indoor cricket centre, featuring one of the largest and most comprehensive exhibits of the early pioneering days of the district and Australia
Contact Information
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday 1pm-4.30pm
Entry Fee
Adults: $5;00 Students under 16 : $1.00
Location
151 Melbourne St, Mulwala NSW
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387 items
Stripper - The Stripper
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
principle of the stripper----The wheat heads were knocked off the straw by a fat revolving beater ,and the grain, mixed with the husks and short straw, was propelled to the rear tin box. When the box became full, the contents were emptied into a winnower for cleaning. Recorded as Mitchell Stripper
Historical information
The Stripper was invented by John Ridley in 1843, while trying to overcome harvest labour shortage. In the early ays of Colonial South Australia a labour force was essential to harvest the wheat crop quickly before the grain shook out and fell to the ground. The stripper solved this problem, as t could strip 10 acres [4 hectares], handling approx. 180 bushels [5 tonnes] per day. This replaced 14 men using scythes.
Significance
Strippers were used in this area between 1870's to the early 1900's.Then the Stripper Harvestors took over this process
Sewing Machine - Peter Pan - Hand operated miniature sewing machine
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Small sewing machine for a toy or travel kit with clamp to attach to table/bench edge
Sports Memorabillia - Wilby Cricket Cap
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
1 Pr Fire Bellows.
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
handmade by J.C.Lowe of Yarrawonga,presented to D.Crothers by Fred Lowe in 196?
Film Equipment - Camera
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Kodak instamatic 28
Boy Scouts Whistle
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Metal whistle with a ring clip
Photographs - Calder's House Pelleubla South
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Caravan - Country Roads Board Caravan
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
A box-like caravan on 2 wheels which was towed to the job and catered for two employees to live in until the job was completed
Historical information
Used in the Yarrawonga District in the 1940's and restored by Bill Church Dec 2000
Bean slicer
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Metal frame painted blue, has four holes in base so it can be bolted to a bench. Rotating handle with wooden grip connected to a slicing disc with three slots. Has hole in the front into which a bean is inserted.
Historical information
Used in the kitchen
Inscriptions & Markings
None
Talc powder container
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Plastic square container with round lid. The lid twists and has holes to dispense the talc powder. Contains 100g net. On the back is printed a barcode with directions for use, caution alerts and ingredients. Customer service free call, information. Trademark J&J 1993
Inscriptions & Markings
Johnsons Baby (clinically proven mildness) powder, Johnson and Johnson 100g net. J&J on lid. On base ACI 316 1 Recycle symbol 2.
Kitchen table
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Laminex table - grey laminex with four chrome legs (double tube)
Inscriptions & Markings
Aristoc Industry Pty Ltd
Evening gown
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Handmade black floral organza skirt, with gathered black organza flounder the hem. Three quarter floral sleeves with black frilled edging. Large pink and green flowers on black background. Self covered buttons and loops on back bodice. Separate black taffeta underskirt
Engine - water cooled
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
McCormick-Deering ModelM, 1 /2 hp900rpm Water cooled
Flat top wagon
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
7 ton flat top wagon with iron reinforced edges. 12 spoked wooden wheels with iron reinforcement. Metal hooks each side, Wooden and metal sheering under carriage.
Patty Pans
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
3 packets of paper patty pans
Books - Two Australian Military History Books
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Wooden High Chair
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Historical information
Used 1934
