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Queensland Museum Cobb+Co
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Cobb & Co Museum, 2017
Established 1987
Location 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba
Type History museum

The Queensland Museum Cobb+Co is a special museum located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. You can find it at 27 Lindsay Street. This museum is part of the bigger Queensland Museum Network, which means it's connected to other cool museums in Queensland. It used to be called the Cobb+Co Museum.

Discovering the Museum's Past

The Queensland Museum Cobb+Co opened its doors in 1987. It was created to be the home for a very important collection. This collection belonged to a man named W. R. F. Bolton.

The Amazing Cobb & Co. Collection

Mr. Bolton spent over thirty years gathering and fixing up old horse-drawn vehicles. These are like the cars of the 1800s! His collection had more than thirty of these vehicles. It also included over one hundred other items. These were things like saddles, tools, and everyday objects from the past.

Over time, the museum grew even bigger. More collections were added. Because of this, the museum is now known around the world. It is home to what is called The National Carriage Collection.

How the Collection Found its Home

The Cobb & Co. Collection was first shown in Toowoomba. It was at Mr. Bolton's own transport company, Cobb & Co. Limited. People could see it there from 1965 until 1981.

In 1980, Mr. Bolton's daughter, Jenny Cardell, and her husband, Adrian Cardell, bought the collection. They wanted to make sure it was kept safe. They talked for a long time with the Queensland Government. Their goal was to donate the collection to the Queensland Museum.

A Special Promise for the Collection

The Cardells had one main condition for their donation. They wanted the collection to stay in Toowoomba. They also wanted it to be in a brand-new building made just for it.

In 1982, a formal agreement was made. The museum promised to make sure the collection stayed in Toowoomba. It also promised to treat the collection as a way to remember Mr. W. R. F. Bolton. It would also honor the brave people who helped with transport in Queensland's early days. The museum's main job is to keep this amazing collection safe and together.

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