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Broome Historical Museum

Locality: Broome, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9192 2075

Address: 67 Robinson Street - Opposite Broome Pantry 6725 Broome, WA, Australia

Website: https://broomemuseum.org.au

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25.01.2022 SHINJU MATSURI PHOTO ARCHIVE - ONLINE NOW! . Did you know that part of Broome Historical Museum's SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION is online? Our Shinju Matsuri Photo Archive is available for you to view and enjoy! . Browse through the photos and see if you can find yourself or identify others. Please be sure to tag yourself and friends in the photos also adding a comment with further information. You'll be making a great contribution to Broome Historical Museum's... treasured Shinju Matsuri Photo Archive! . Have fun! Start now https://broomemuseum.org.au/shinju-matsuri/ See more

24.01.2022 WISHING ALL MUMS A WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY . On this Mothers Day we remember one of Broomes stoic pioneering women, MAUDE GWENEVERE RODRIGUEZ, first arriving to Broome from Cossack with her pearling husband and parents in the late 1800s. , For seven years it was upon the waters of Roebuck Bay they all lived together on their schooner Sre Se Pair. Maude gave birth to two of her ten children on board their floating residence....Continue reading

24.01.2022 ON THIS DAY - 30 June 2000 . The Olympic Torch passed through Broome on its way to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Do you remember seeing the Olympic Torch when it was in Broome? Wed love for you to share your memories and photos with us in the comments below. . In April 2000 the Olympic Community Cauldron was unveiled and then lit on the 30th June 2000, the same day the Olympic Torch arrived in Broome.... . The Cauldron is a treasured artefact within the Broome Historical Society and Museums archive collection. . Watch ABC Kimberleys flashback film: https://www.facebook.com/316527197155/posts/10158405569177156/?vh=e&d=n #BroomeHistoricalMuseum #BroomeHistory #BroomeMuseum #2000Olympics

23.01.2022 ARTISTS VISIT THE MUSEUM Wonderful to have West Australian sculptor Nic Compton and Broomes Tomoko Yamada, a fibre installation artist, visit the Broome Historical Museum today. Nic and Tomoko are researching for a Public Art piece to be installed in Chinatown as part of Broomes Chinatown Revitalisation Stage 2 project. View Tomokos website:... https://www.tomokoyamada.com/ View Nic Compton discussing his work, Broomes Chinatown Shopkeepers Sculpture on Carnarvon Street: https://www.facebook.com/100000629603818/videos/2631216730242621/ View Nic Comptons website: http://www.niccomptonartist.com/home.html Shire of Broome #TomokoYamada #Niccomptonartist #chinatownbroome #broome #lovebroome

23.01.2022 BROOME RSL - 100TH ANNIVERSARY . One hundred years ago today on the 15th May 1920, the Broome RSL Sub-Branch began. . You can watch the Broome RSLs anniversary post here:... https://www.facebook.com/broomersl/videos/1438715886331106/ See more

23.01.2022 The Broome Historical Society and Museum would like to thank the Shire of Broomes Amenity Horticulture Team for the fantastic work they have done at the Broome Historical Museum. The gardens are looking amazing and will be a beautiful place for everyone to visit when the Museum reopens in the near future. Thank you Richard, Lachlan, Alphonse, Jeremy and Gang!

23.01.2022 OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS . The Broome Historical Society and Museum are extremely thankful to our Volunteers. The Museum could not function without the dedicated team of Volunteers who give their time behind the scenes. . Today we would like to thank one of our valued Volunteers, the fabulous Jeanette Hunt.... . Jeanette has lived all over the world including a stint in Africa and worked as a guide at the National Museum of Kenya. . Finding Broome to be the perfect beach side country town for their sea change, it was in 2009 that Jeanette and her family moved from the hustle and bustle of Singapore. . Expressing a love for museums, Jeanette has been a Volunteer at the Broome Historical Museum since 2011 and works on the Museums photo collection. You will also regularly see Jeanette volunteering her time at Chinatowns Red Cross Shop. . We are thankful Jeanette and her family decided to make the move to Broome and have become valued members of our Community. . JEANETTE, THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO VOLUNTEER WITH US! . #BroomeHistory #BroomeMuseum #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2020 See more

22.01.2022 LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE . Unique event coming up on Saturday 1st August 2020 at the Broome Historical Museum. . Tickets on sale at the Museum, 10am to 1pm daily, 67 Robinson Street.... . DONT MISS OUT https://facebook.com/events/s/perfect-pearls-an-evening-of-a/1234722743539573/?ti=icl See more

22.01.2022 ****SHINJU MATSURI COMMUNITY CALL OUT**** We are currently collecting Shinju Matsuri photographs and memorabilia from the Broome community for our upcoming Shinju Matsuri Retrospective Exhibition which will celebrate five decades of our festival. If you would like to donate photos or objects please drop into the Museum between 10am-1pm, use the form on our website or email [email protected]... If you are not ready to let go of your treasured Shinju object just yet, but would like to share it with the Broome community please contact us on (08) 9192 2075 or [email protected] to discuss a short term loan.

22.01.2022 EXTREME WINDS . Reported to be a once-in-a-decade severe weather event, right now ex-Cyclone Mangga continues to lash against a 3,000 kilometre stretch of the Western Australia coastline. . In May 1937 an article titled WINDS was published in Perths The Daily News and included some interesting facts:... In Perth the name for the summer wind is the FREMANTLE DOCTOR. During winter in Broome we have the SOUTH-EAST and in summer the cyclonic weather is referred to as COCK-EYED BOBS and WILLY-WILLIES. The hot summer north-west wind of South Australia is called the BRICKFIELDER and when blowing from the South is called the SOUTHERLY BUSTER. . Do you know how the names for these winds came about? . Thoughts are with our fellow West Australians during this extreme and dangerous weather event. May you be safe.

21.01.2022 COUNTDOWN TO SHINJU MATSURI 2020 - FUN FACTS . FUN FACT Number 1 - A python named Checkpoint Charlie was part of the very first Shinju Matsuri Float Parade. As reported in the West Australian on the 19th August 1970:... The marching girls paraded behind the band and were followed by Alex Reid dressed as a snake charmer in lilac loin cloth and turban. He blew on a recorder as he walked with his pet rock python Checkpoint Charlie entwined around his neck and back. The 24 floats in the parade moved slowly behind him. ****SHINJU MATSURI COMMUNITY CALL OUT**** * Do you, your family or friends remember the Shinju Matsuri Float Parades of the 1970s and 1980s? The Broome Historical Museum are collecting Shinju Matsuri stories, photos and memorabilia. * If you would like to donate photos or objects please drop into the Museum between 10am-1pm, use the form on our website or email [email protected] * If you are not ready to let go of your treasured Shinju object just yet, but would like to share it with the Broome community please contact us on (08) 9192 2075 or [email protected] to discuss a short term loan. See more

20.01.2022 SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION It's been a busy day! We've had folks from all over Western Australia visit the Broome Historical Museum including Isabelle and Sophie Perry from Perth. . While enjoying the beautiful weather in the Museum's courtyard, Isabelle and Sophie had fun making Sammy The Dragon puppets!

20.01.2022 ON THIS DAY - AT THE MOVIES Wow! What a line-up of retro classics showing at Sun Pictures Broome in June 1985 as advertised in the BROOME NEWS: Gremlins... Terminator Never Ending Story Woman in Red Which of these films would you like to see again on the big screen at Sun Pictures? Broome Movies #BroomeHistory #BroomeMuseum #SunPictures

20.01.2022 ***Remembrance Day*** Lest We Forget**** Over 250 Broome men enlisted for WWI, which was effectively 95% of the available population, and a record for any town in Australia. Over 60 of these men did not return. This honour board, which was unveiled in 1917, had been displayed at the Road Board Hall for over fifty years. When it was found at the RSL it had suffered extensive borer damage. With support from the Broome Historical Society and a DVA's Saluting their Service grant the board underwent conservation treatment and is now on display in the Broome Museum. You can find out more about Broome's ANZACS on our website http://broomeanzacs.broomemuseum.org.au/

20.01.2022 THANK YOU! We are excited! The Broome Historical Society and Museum are extremely grateful to the Shire of Broomes Parks and Gardens team; Cookie, Jake and Jack ; for rising to crazy heights and installing the Museums new banners. Can you see them from where you are?! #BroomeMuseum #BroomeHistory #ShireofBroome

20.01.2022 ***ON THIS DAY IN BROOME’S HISTORY SHIP OF DREAMS WORLD PREMIERE 1968*** 52 years ago today Mary Durack’s musical play The Ship of Dreams, premiered in Broome to over 600 people. Over fifty Broome kids took part in the production, whose story is based around two ex-pearl divers, a gang of Broome children, and a treasure ship known as the Ship of Dreams. The musical has been reproduced twice since 1968; during 1983 and again in 2008. Were you in or did you watch any of the ...Ship of Dreams productions? Video of Broome kids rehearsing for Ship of Dreams 1968 courtesy Jeff Carroll

19.01.2022 BROOME HISTORY MYSTERY HELP SOLVE THE MYSTERY . In 1903 an epidemic was spreading throughout the townsfolk of Broome. .... Within the 4th September 1903 edition of the Geraldton Advertiser, extracts of a Broome report by Mr Piggott MLA to authorities in Perth were published and included: An epidemic of dengue fever has been raging here for some time and, unfortunately, with a few fatal results. Dr Fraser, our acting RMO, has had his hands pretty full lately, having treated over 200 cases. . The Anglican Bishop of Perth, Bishop Riley, commented in a report on his North-West Tour in June and July of 1903: The spirit of Broome was not as buoyant as is its want, for two reasons. Firstly, the depressing news of a substantial fall in the price of pearl shell had just come to hand; and, secondly, nearly every man, woman, and child in the place had dengue fever. . A number of residents died including Alicia Smith, passing away on the 28th July at her Old Broome home located on the corner of Walcott and Louis Streets. Alicia Smith succumbed to complications that arose due to suffering from fever. It was just over a year after her marriage to Benjamin Smith, Broomes first public school teacher, Alicia Smiths funeral was held on the 29th July 1903. Her funeral was the first to be held at Broomes new Anglican Church and it was also noted that she was the first female to be buried at the Broome Cemetery. . Where the mystery lies, is in finding her grave site at the Broome Cemetery. The location of her burial plot is not noted, although Gazetted in 1890, the Broome Cemetery Burial Register does not commence until 1909. . Today, other grave sites from that same year are still standing including those of Robert Hawkes, James Walton and James Ronalds who was buried only three days before Alicia. . Have you seen Alicia Smiths grave? Please HELP US SOLVE THE MYSTERY of where Alicia was laid to rest. . In fact, should you come across any grave site dating prior to 1910, wed appreciate your assistance in contributing to the Broome Historical Society and Museums archives. Please take a photo of the grave site and headstone and either post your photos in the comments below or email them to us at [email protected]. . Thank you fellow Broome History Mystery detectives! . For a snippet into Alicias life, read about her grand Broome wedding to Benjamin Smith in 1902. 100 guests attended: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252821370# See more

18.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES . On this International Day of Families we remember one of Broomes pioneering families, the Kennedys. . The year was 1905 when Bert (Thomas Herbert) Kennedy arrived in Broome from Melbourne. It was a time when the pearling industry was booming and Broomes population was about six thousand. Bert was in the pearling business with his fleet of luggers and the secretary of the Pearlers Association for thirteen years. After World War II he st...arted Kennedy & Son, a general merchant store and shipping agent. . Upon the death of her parents, Nita (Isabell Margaret) Millar moved to Derby and lived with her Great Uncle and Aunt, Felix and Mary Edgar. Nita helped on their station and performed at many local concerts, singing and playing piano. . In 1910 Bert and Nita married in Broome and had six children, three boys and three girls. . #FamilyDay #InternationalDayOfFamilies See more

18.01.2022 NATIONAL SORRY DAY 2020 - 26TH MAY Today our thoughts are with Australias Stolen Generations. As noted on the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation website about the symbol of National Sorry Day, quote:... The KSGAC Stolen Generation flower was adopted because it is found widely across Australia and it is a survivor. Its colour denotes compassion and spiritual healing. For more information about National Sorry Day and its history, visit Reconciliation Australia and Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corp. www.reconciliation.org.au/national-sorry-day-2020/ www.kimberleystolengeneration.com.au/shop/sorry-day-flowers/ #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020 #NationalSorryDay #SorryDay

15.01.2022 **BAYULU REMOTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL VISIT** We welcomed students from Bayulu Remote Community School at the Museum today. Bayulu is located in the Kimberley, over 400 kilometres east of Broome. It was a pleasure to have the students enjoy their time here learning about Broomes fascinating history. Thank you to their teacher Ally for these gorgeous photos...the smiles say it all

14.01.2022 HAPPY DAYS . Since reopening last week, the Museum has been inundated with many West Australians travelling North to enjoy Broomes glorious weather. . Today weve had a few locals drop by including Daisy and Sarah from the SSJG Heritage Centre Broome. We were delighted to have them visit us at the Broome Historical Museum.... #BroomeHistoricalMuseum #BroomeMuseum #BroomeHistory #HeritageCentreBroome

12.01.2022 OLYMPIC CHAMPION - CATHY FREEMAN . On this day, 25th September 2000, Cathy Freeman won gold at the Sydney Olympics in the final of the women's 400m. . An inspiration to many right across the country, Cathy Freeman visited Broome seven years earlier in 1993.... . It was on this visit that Cathy presented Tabita Hunter with a trophy at Nulungu College, now St Mary's College secondary. . Did you meet Cathy Freeman when she was in Broome? We'd love to hear about it in the comments below . Photo courtesy of Brian Kane. See more

12.01.2022 STAIRCASE TO THE MOON NIGHT MARKETS at TOWN BEACH - TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 2020 - WE WILL BE OPEN The Broome Historical Museum will be open from 4pm to 6pm tomorrow, Tuesday 4th August 2020. https://www.facebook.com/events/288051955964930

10.01.2022 The Broome Historical Museum is excited to house the Dinosaur Coast Management Groups fantastic Broome Dinosaur display. The DCMG have worked tirelessly to install their fabulous exhibit for you all to view and enjoy. We look forward to your visit!

09.01.2022 SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION Its been a busy day! Weve had folks from all over Western Australia visit the Broome Historical Museum including Isabelle and Sophie Perry from Perth. . While enjoying the beautiful weather in the Museums courtyard, Isabelle and Sophie had fun making Sammy The Dragon puppets!

09.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY Thank you to all nursing staff at the Broome Hospital and health care facilities throughout the Broome Shire for all that you do in caring for our Community. At this time we also acknowledge the bravery and sacrifice of our front line workers during the #COVID19 pandemic. #InternationalNursesDay #IND2020 #Nurses

07.01.2022 ON THIS DAY in Broome, 16th May 1949, Kathleen Passaris was attacked by a shark while swimming at Jetty Beach. These days we know this area as Town Beach. . The shocking news swept across the State and was reported in every newspaper. Twenty-two year old Kathleen Passaris had been in Broome for three months, working as a typist at the Broome Meatworks. . At the time of the attack Kathleen and her friend Lily Maxwell were on their lunch break and decided to go for a swim at ...Jetty Beach. They were only in five foot of water when the shark attacked Kathleen, grabbing her left arm. . Lily held onto her and kept her from being pulled under by the shark. Leslie Pearce, a bank clerk, was on the beach and hearing the girls screams, he ran into the water and helped to stop the shark taking Kathleen into deeper water. . Kathleen lost her left arm in the attack. She was rushed to Broome Hospital and locals answered the urgent call to donate blood to help save Kathleens life. . The shark was hunted and killed. Kathleens arm was found inside the shark. . Only the year before in 1948 Kathleen Passaris was an entrant in the Miss Australia quest. Ironically, in her quest she was helping the Civilian Maimed and Limbless Association. The following year, she herself became a member of that same Association. . Lily Maxwell and Leslie Pearce were awarded the highest accolade for their heroism and presented with medallions from Australias Surf Life Saving Association. See more

07.01.2022 IMMORTALISED IN PLASTIC The final phase of creating replicas of Kimberley dinosaur tracks involves casting and painting. With the silicon moulds cleaned and se...t up (see previous post), two-part polyurethane resin is used to create the actual replica. Several layers are added, building up to a thickness of around 10 mm. The resin is strong and rigid, but still captures all the detail in the original moulds. The moulds are then peeled off to reveal a perfect replica of the real track as a negative relief. The edges of the resin cast are then cleaned up with a rotary drill. Colour tints can be added to the resin, but even a dark brown or grey cast still ends up looking very plasticky. So that the replicas look like the real thing, they are painted with several layers of different coloured pigments. To get the classic Pindan red that stains many of the rock platforms the tracks are preserved in we use, well Pindan. Ground up and with water added, the rich rusty red creates the perfect base colour for the Broome Sandstone. Several layers of browns, yellows, reds, greys, brownish yellows, yellowish reds, reddish browns and every colour in between are then added. We use sponges (collected from Dampier Peninsula beaches, no less) to get the desired effect. The final part of the paint job involves adding little details like limpets and chitons. The painting phase can take several days to get everything just right. All the hard work is then sealed in with a layer of clear varnish. The replicas are now ready to be revealed!

06.01.2022 SUN PICTURES How fortunate Broome is to have this iconic historic building right in the heart of Chinatown, Sun Pictures Broome. Established in 1916, the picture theatre is famously known as the oldest picture gardens in the world still in operation.... #Broome #BroomeHistory #BroomeMuseum #SunPicturesBroome

05.01.2022 SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION AT THE MUSEUM An opportunity to record your Shinju Matsuri memories Shinju Matsuri 2020 starts today! Nine days of celebrating the wonderful multicultural town of Broome. ... Visit the Broome Historical Museums SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE exhibition which reflects over the past five decades of this iconic Festival. The Museum continues to collect and preserve Shinju Matsuri stories, photos, film, memorabilia and objects. Our SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE recording room is ready and waiting for you! Come in and share your favourite memories of Shinju throughout the years. Whether you were a Patron, Committee member, Shinju Queen or entrant, event participant, performer or you simply love the Festival - we want to talk to you! Your memories will become part of the Broome Historical Museums treasured Shinju Matsuri archive. Drop in at the Museum between 10am and 1pm daily or contact us on (08) 9192 2075 to tee up a time. SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE Broome Historical Museum - 67 Robinson Street Sunday 30th August to Sunday 6th September 2020 10am to 1pm - Adults $10, Seniors $5 and Children Free See more

04.01.2022 Are you a resident within the Shire of Broome? Please join us and contribute to our COVID-19 Broome Community Collection - Broome Historical Museum

04.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK - 18 to 24 MAY 2020 The Broome Historical Society and Museum are extremely thankful to our Volunteers. The Museum could not function without the dedicated team of Volunteers who give their time in greeting Museum visitors and ensuring the doors are kept open throughout the year. Today we would like to thank one of our valued Volunteers, the lovely Lois Fitzgerald.... In 2017 Lois moved from Queensland to Broome to be closer to her family. Loiss sons have lived in Broome for over 30 years and both work in the maritime industry. Since arriving, Lois has been a Volunteer at the Broome Historical Museum and also volunteers her time as a Committee Member at the Broome Bowling Club. When not at either the Museum or Bowling Club youll find Lois enjoying her daily afternoon walks along Cable Beach. We are so thankful Lois decided to make the move to Broome and become another valued member of our Community. LOIS, THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO VOLUNTEER WITH US! #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2020

02.01.2022 Past Shinju Matsuri Patrons, Committee Members and Queen entrants gathered together in front of Broome Historical Museums Sailmakers Shed for this iconic photo.

01.01.2022 BROOME NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL - MUSEUM VISIT . It was wonderful to have the Year 5 students from Broome North Primary School visit us at the Museum last week. . We were thrilled to see everyone excited and engaged in exploring Broome's fascinating history!

01.01.2022 SHINJU MATSURI PHOTO ARCHIVE - ONLINE NOW! . Did you know that part of Broome Historical Museums SHINJU MATSURI RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION is online? Our Shinju Matsuri Photo Archive is available for you to view and enjoy! . Browse through the photos and see if you can find yourself or identify others. Please be sure to tag yourself and friends in the photos also adding a comment with further information. Youll be making a great contribution to Broome Historical Museums... treasured Shinju Matsuri Photo Archive! . Have fun! Start now https://broomemuseum.org.au/shinju-matsuri/ See more

01.01.2022 ON THIS DAY - 14TH JULY 2019 Only twelve months ago a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean, 200km from the coast near Broome was felt from Darwin to Perth. In Broome the quake sounded like a freight train coming right through homes and properties. Paintings were shaken askew and everything rattled. Outside in driveways across town, cars violently rocked from side to side and boats parked on their trailers did the same.... Stores in Broome had items falling off shelving and some residents reported damage to their properties. Did you feel the quake? https://www.abc.net.au//earthquake-in-indian-oce/11308064 See more