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Did you know...
Did you know that the School of Arts was built in 1887-88? The building contractors won a contract to build using architectural plans from a competition placed by Maryborough Council, which won 25 pounds.
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This statue was given to an invalid AIF soldier after WWII, recovering in hospital in Celebes. This was given as a good luck charm by an Indian wardsman to assist his recovery.
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Left: Model of house, 39 Ferry St Maryborough
Photographer J. Templeton
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Did you know...
Did you know that the museum's oldest wedding dress was worn in 1879 by Mrs Frances Hayes-William?
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The Museum has pictorial records and newspaper clippings of the SS Maheno, which was wrecked off the Eastern Coast of Fraser Island.
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Left: Statuette, Pumice Carving
Photographer S. Hewitt
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Did you know...
Did you know that the large tapestry in the library was sewn by a 16-year-old girl, using gros point, petit point, candlewick and bead work.
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The collection of wedding dresses ranges in age, from 1879 - 1940. Some are satin, the eldest has a marvellous bustle.
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Left: Tyre Repair Kit
Photographer J. Templeton
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Maryborough Wide Bay & Burnett Historical Society
Address: 427 Kent St, Maryborough Qld
Phone: 07 4121 6646
Email: maryhistory1@hotmail.com
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