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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Key Ring
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Small circular tyre with a white resin and metal three link chain with ring.
Inscriptions & Markings
Keywords - Key ring
Chainsaw
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Red Steel chainsaw complete with blade and chain attached
Inscriptions & Markings
supplied by Edwards Engineering Works Pty. Ltd, Machinery Distributors, Drouin
Hair Clippers
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Meta Hair Clippers in as new condition. Metal two handles and blade
Tennis racquet and press
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Racquet - wooden frame, gut strings all intact, leather grip Racquet press - wooden frame with metal spring attachment on each side that can be tightened. Regular tetrahedral shape
Inscriptions & Markings
Racquet - on shaft both sides Gray’s of Cambridge. Made in England by Gray’s. Cambridge craftsmen, symbol of a shield on front under the head, on back under the head symbol G Press - Dunlop Matchmaster on both sides
Cream Cane Pram - Pram
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Vinyl lined large pram with folding hood, large wire basket under handle. Thick (5cm) mattress, baby pillow and silky shawl/cover. 3 towelling nappies - 1 cloth nap in basket. Was well sprung pram with 4 solid rubber tyres. Handle reaches 30cm above pram top (waist high) - made from shaped tubular steel.
Inscriptions & Markings
No markings noticed
Greeting card - 2/8 Field Regiment Christmas 1940
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Hand Pump
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Spray paint hand pump with plastic hose and steel nozzle attached
Inscriptions & Markings
"D" on one side. "Rega" on opposite side.
Photograph - Gypsy Fair
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Original black and white photograph featuring mainly women and children in gypsy dress. Identities unknown. The photograph has been handed down through the Marshall family.
Historical information
Thought to be taken in Yarrawonga
Inscriptions & Markings
Hand written on the back - Gypsy Fair Saturday 24th February 1940
Washing machine - Hoover Electrical Washing Machine
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
metal square tub with wringer. Instruction sheet enclosed
Inscriptions & Markings
Hoover mode lApp marking N/27 type 0343 .240 volts 3.8 amps 50 HZ AC only motor 350 watts serial No 0343 107 10499
Show schedule - Yarrawonga Centenary Spring Show, Saturday October 1st, 1983
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
A5 size booklet Yellow card cover. Newspaper quality pages. Lists committee members,Life members, Stewards,prizes, classes and events
Historical information
The first show was held inSept 1883 at Alexander Park on the Murray River. Two years later it was moved to the Showgrounds south of the town. Two shows have been missed, one due to WW2 and the other due to drought and a poor season. The Centenary Show was held over two days with a street parade on the Sunday.
Evans and Balfour Gun, Rifle and ammunition Catelogues x 3
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Three paper stapled catelogues containing many makes of guns, rifle, cartridges and accessories that could be purchased by mail order.
Historical information
Useful information for the farmer and recreational shooter
Inscriptions & Markings
see photos
Attendance book and VHS/DVD recording
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Treadmill
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
HORSE -POWERED 4 wheeled timber and steel treadmill used as a power source to drive winnower which removed chaff from grain - photo 0019
Inscriptions & Markings
none
Nail File and cover
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Nail file with Xylonite cover with flower decoratio
Surrey or White Chapel Buggy
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Long wooden shafts. Sometimes known as Piano Box Buggy. 4 large wooden wheels with rubber strip on wheel - 16 spokes. Black leather seats with buttoned upholster. Leather canopy cover. Leather arm rests. Side lamps and small step down
Name Plates x 2 - J Mussen, Monegetta
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Name plate in brass used to identify horse drawn gig attached to the shafts
Sessions mantle clock
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Mantle clock black wooden casing with embossed "flourishes" on front base and around the clock face. Fancy gold painted face featuring numbers. Black hands. Detachable back reveals the mechanism. Has key attached inside . In working order
Historical information
Purchased in Bendigo in 1973. Previous history unknown. Provided with laminated account of Sessions clock Co history.
Inscriptions & Markings
Made in USA on face. Labelled on back, eight day, half hour, cathedral gong, turn back. The sessions clock Co successors to the E. N. Welch MFG Co, Forrestville, Conn, USA
Wooden Windmill
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Multi Vane windmill with a directional vane
Historical information
Restored by Des Tuttle. Originally owned by Ann Thom, retrieved from the property "Pleasantfield" Burramine
Inscriptions & Markings
Wind engine and pump Co, Batavia Illinois
Wooden High Chair
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Historical information
Used 1934
Comb Holder
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Xylonite cream colour comb holder with flower trim
Waving Tongs
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum , Mulwala
Marcelle Waving Tongs
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