Rushworth Museum

 The Rushworth Museum has receintly had some new items donated.

 Thanks to Helen and Ian Murdoch of Melbourne and they are now on display in the Museum,

So why not call in a view all the great  items which are on display.

Below is a very early Kellog tyre pump.

 

The Rushworth Easter Festival on Easter Saturday was a huge success with a very large crowd coming from near and far to enjoy  a  wonderfull family day out .

The weather was just perfect and the Main street was set up with a market of stalls. 

Then at noon they were all  treated to a  great street parade which included old horse drawn wargons, one  being hauled by a team of 8  horses,  many old tractors and  all the other floats were viewed with great interest.

The Rushworth Museum was open with many people taking in the opportunity to visit the Museum, many were amazed at the number of item and the way there are presented inside the museum.

The organizing committee are to be congratulated on the efficient way the whole Easter Festival was presented there was something for all age groups to enjoy.

and it was enjoyed by all who made the effort to attend , Sure they will all be back next year and bring their friends along.

Attaching some photosof the parade as they passe by the Museum .

 

 

The March meeting of the Rushworth and District Historical &Preservation Society was a special when it celebrated the Museum;s 40 th Birthday,a morning tea was held and the Museum was open to the public for the day. It was made special when President John Fielden presented John Graham and Jeff { Chief} Perry with Life Membership awards for the many loyal years of service they had both willing given the Museum,. John spoke of the many acheivements of both men and the many years of service the had given the Museum. Both were very suprised and grateful of the awards bestowed on them.

Rushworth Historical Society has dedicated their lovely Garden beside the Museum to the Miners of Rushworth and Whroo who lost their lives in the Quest for Gold in the Gold Rush which started in the district in 1853.

Now located in the garden is a large piece of Corop Basalt which has a commemorative plaque attached, and beside it an Olive tree has been planted.

Visitors are most welcome to come and take a look at the small garden and admire the hard work of our curator Cheryl. She has made up a wonderful water wise garden and it show off her curative idea’s.

To obtain the Rock and have it placed in the Garden was a large team effort and the Society would like to thanks everyone involved in the project for their time and effort..So next time you are passing why not call in and have a look it will be well worth your while