Landsborough Shire Museum facts for kids
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Landsborough Shire Museum, located in the Heritage listed Landsborough Shire Council Chambers
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| Established | 3 April 1976 |
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| Location | Landsborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Type | Local history museum and social museum |
| Owner | Operated by Landsborough & District Historical Society |
The Landsborough Shire Historical Museum is a special place on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. It's a museum that tells the story of the past in the town of Landsborough. This museum collects and shares the history of the old Landsborough area, including the town of Caloundra. You can find it inside the beautiful, old Landsborough Shire Council Chambers building on Maleny Street.
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A Look Back: The Museum's Story
The building where the museum is now opened way back in 1924. It was first used for local government meetings. In 1968, the local council moved to a new building in Caloundra.
A group called the Landsborough Historical Society formed in 1973. They worked hard to get the old council building. In 1975, they were able to lease it.
Then, on April 3, 1976, the building officially opened as the "Landsborough Shire Historical Museum." Today, amazing volunteers run the museum. They help keep the history alive for everyone to enjoy.
What You Can See: The Museum's Collections
The museum has many old photos and items. These were all given by local families and businesses. They show what life was like in the area long ago.
Here are some of the cool things you can see:
- William Landsborough Collection: This part has items that belonged to William Landsborough. He was an early Australian explorer. He was the first to cross Australia from south to north.
- Sir Frank Nicklin Collection: This display is about Sir Frank Nicklin. He was a very important leader in Queensland's government.
- Caloundra Lighthouse Display: You can see items related to the old Caloundra Lighthouse. Lighthouses helped guide ships safely.
- Social History Displays: These shows tell stories about how people lived, worked, and played in the past.
- Printing Press: See an old machine used to print newspapers and books.
- Tobacco Industry: Learn about how tobacco was grown and processed in the area.
- Timber Industry: Discover the history of logging and wood production.
- Phones of Yesteryear: Check out how telephones looked and worked a long time ago.
The museum also has new displays that change throughout the year.
Discovering the Past: Public Research
The museum has a huge collection of historical photos and documents. They are all stored in a special computer database. You can look through this information in the Stan Tutt Reading Room. It's a great place for anyone who wants to learn more about the local history.
More to Explore
- List of museums in Queensland
- List of transport museums
