Evans Head Living Museum in Evans Head, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Evans Head Living Museum

Locality: Evans Head, New South Wales

Address: 15 Kirkland Court 2473 Evans Head, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ehlm.com.au/

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25.01.2022 NATIVE SON OF WOODBURN DEVELOPS VACCINE FOR 'FLU Dr Arnold Dean, son of former Woodburn Postmaster Edward Dean, developed a vaccine for the pandemic influenza in 1918-19. Dr Dean served as a temporary surgeon for the Navy in 1915-1916 and was head of the Sydney North Head Quarantine Station during the Spanish 'Flu. Dr Dean was well regarded by the folks he worked with and the local community. After his term at the Quarantine Station where he caught the 'Flu and survived..., he took up a post at "The Brisbane University". He is related to one of the oldest families in the area, the Gollan clan. What's interesting about the 1918-1919 pandemic is that some of the same mechanisms being used now for the current SARS-CoV-2 virus were employed then: face masks, isolation, attention to hygiene, etc. And you will discover that some folks broke the rules then just as they do now! The more things change, the more they remain the same. Ed. See more

21.01.2022 This article makes interesting commentary about the frequency of burning off and what it means for species preservation. Our local natural environment is a draw card for many visitors. It is important to preserve it while looking after public safety. The perplexing question for many is getting the balance right, a particularly difficult question given changes to the climate. Ed.

20.01.2022 A follow-up story about the Spanish ‘flu, aka pneumonic influenza; history repeating itself or did we learn something? Perhaps both!

19.01.2022 Evans Head War Cemetery ANZAC Day 2020

18.01.2022 Floral tributes were left at all three sites at Evans Head where traditionally services were held on ANZAC Day: The Cenotaph, The State Heritage Listed Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome, and the Evans Head War Cemetery. There were no official services this year because of the SARS-CoV-2 virus restrictions to social gatherings.

16.01.2022 VALE Anne (Annie) SCULLY, long time resident of Evans Head (Air Force Beach) died this month in her 108th year. Our Museum pays tribute to Anne for her contribution to the community which continued into the centenary of World War I commemoration 2015-2018. Anne made poppies for the 1914-1918 "Community Remembers" Project coordinated by the Museum when she was well over 100 years of age, a remarkable feat. The Museum holds pictures of Anne with her poppies. Anne was prob...ably the last of the World War I 'first marriage' brides. Her late Husband Vince Scully's WWI record is available on-line through the National Archives of Australia. Some of you who've walked the beach from Airforce Beach to the northern breakwall at the Little River will remember Anne with walking companions such as former editor of the local paper, The Triangle, and owner of SeaSpray Caravan Park, Jean Hartam-Bayes. Jean lived right across the road from Anne at the Caravan Park A walk and a dip in the sea. Life couldn't be better. And the company was always good. We have included some pictures here taken of Anne on ANZAC Day 2015 in the company of son Ron and daughter Margaret. The community thanks you for your contribution. Rest In Peace. Ed. Anne's funeral is available on-line tomorrow Friday 15 May 2020 at 10:30. Details for log-in available from Parkview Funerals website. See more

14.01.2022 The Coastal Banksia featured in this story is one of five species found in our local area. It is particularly interesting that it does not need fire or smoke for its seed to be released and germinate. In fact too frequent a fire-burning regime may lead to its demise. There is also evidence that Banksias are sensitive to commonly-used herbicides as well as introduced fungus although it may take many months before the effects are apparent from the former. A Banksia can hav...e up to a 50% leaf loss before it becomes obvious that the tree is in trouble. We can all help our Banksias survive by minimising or stopping inappropriate herbicide use and by making sure equipment brought into the local area to slash or do earthworks is thoroughly cleaned before it is used, to get rid of microscopic foreign fungi. There are some wonderful displays of several of our local species of Banksias in flower at present with those of Banksia ericifolia probably the best. These have large orange flowers or candles and tend to grow in wetter areas. Ed

14.01.2022 Museum to Re Open Wednesday 9 September Well folks, the Museum is set to re-open this Wednesday, all being well. The Museum will, of course, be following the required COVID guidelines to make sure that public and volunteer interests are managed effectively to minimise risk of infection from the wretched SARS-CoV-2 virus. If you have a cold, respiratory or other infection we would appreciate it if you would arrange your visit for another time when you are recovered. The m...aximum number of visitors permitted is 6. ON SHOW at present is a taste of the seven themes of the Museum: World War II RAAF history of Evans Head, Aboriginal history and culture, Fishing, Sport, Mining, Agriculture and Natural History and Conservation. And there is material from the community's very successful World War I project, THE COMMUNITY REMEMBERS. FOR ROWING ENTHUSIASTS , the Edna Mae, the racing hull of former World and Australian Professional Rowing Champion, the late Evans Paddon, is on display pending professional review for conservation and restoration. OPENING HOURS Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-1pm or by appointment 02 6682 6410 Admission fee $3 person and $5 per family. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum. Ed

14.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week The Evans Head Living Museum has, as one of its major themes, the Aboriginal History and Culture of this area. According to a recent study Evans Head is one of the last intact coastal cultural heritage sites for Aboriginal People in NSW, and possibly Australia. The site include Goanna Headland and the Iron Gates, on both sides of the Evans River. It is an extensive cultural landscape. Last year, in November, the Museum attended a 'Rain Dance...' at Airforce Beach, Evans Head, at the invitation of one of the Elders of the Bundjalung Nation. You will remember we were in the midst of drought and bushfire in November and the community was desperate for rain. The Museum captured some pictures at the Rain Dance and we have included a few here. It was a very moving event. And it wasn't long after that that we had some rain. To set the scene and to acknowledge National Reconciliation Week, we present some pictures of the drought, bushfire smoke and subsequent rain along with pictures from the Rain Dance Event. We warn that there may be pictures of people who are deceased. Ed See more

13.01.2022 Article out today about the history of the State Heritage Listed Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome and our long standing connection with the RAAF. During WWII the RAAF Station covered 600 square miles (1000 sq km) with bombing and gunnery ranges to the north and south of Evans Head. The southern area is still in use today. The northern range is now Broadwater National Park. Picture taken very recently with the Aerodrome in the background and Australia's new Lightning II up front.

12.01.2022 Congratulations Nina from all of us at the Museum. Have a great day tomorrow, the 21st of May.

11.01.2022 CHRISTMAS BUSH Ceratopetalum gummiferum at Evans Head. We were sent an article about a particular Dwarf Christmas Bush coming from Evans Head (follows). Apparently development wiped it out but someone had the foresight to save it. It is now available commercially. The loss sounds a little like Christmas Bells which were everywhere back in the 1950's. The Dirawong Reserve is host to the standard version of the Christmas Bush but the colour is much paler than that shown in the picture attached to this article. Ed

10.01.2022 Fishing is a major theme of the Museum. Interesting to see how Science can inform sustainable fishing. The fishing boat Challenge, from Evans Head, owned and skippered by the late Evans Paddon, was hired by the Australian government in the late 1950’s to survey the East Coast of Australia for prawning grounds. That surveying work was recorded in a number of places which we will cover here in subsequent stories. Ed

10.01.2022 Over the past two months there have been frequent sightings of the glossy black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami in the Dirawong Reserve and Bundjalung National Park near the Village Of Evans Head. These cockatoos mate for life and can be seen grooming each other when roosting. Females tend to be slightly more colourful than males, more the exception than the rule for female birds, with yellowish markings around the neck. Both have red markings under the tail which often ...lead to them being confused with the red-tailed black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus magnificus which is slightly larger and has a crest, and is much noisier. The glossies feed on the seeds of casuarina species (sheoaks) and also grasstree flowers (kangaroo tails). Perhaps the reason we are seeing them now is that their feeding grounds elsewhere were destroyed during the bushfires and the Dirawong casuarinas weren’t. See more

08.01.2022 Some food for thought in this article about the destruction of Juukan Gorge in WA, an Aboriginal site with a very long continuous history extending back 46,000 years. Always worth reading the comments on the article at the end to see different views and discussion. Ed

08.01.2022 THE INHALATORIUM In our previous story about 'Woodburn Son', Dr Arnold Dean, mention is made in the article "Fighting the 'Flu Fiend" of an "inhalatorium". So what's an inhalatorium I hear you ask!? Well this is what Museum Victoria has to say about this interesting piece of equipment (picture shown here): "The inhalatorium was used to protect workers from being infected with the influenza during the 1919 Spanish flu epidemic. Ten people could be accommodated on each side ...of the structure, from which steam carrying sulphate of zinc solution was sprayed onto the worker's faces. Once breathed in it was thought that the steam solution would 'disinfect' the workers' throats and air passages. Staff were given this treatment twice a day for four minutes at a time". Wow! Any takers?! Probably not a good idea as Zinc Sulphate can "irritate the respiratory tract, cause nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, dizziness, depression, metallic taste in the mouth, and death. Exposure by skin contact can damage the skin leading to ulcers, blisters and scarring". (Source: Oregon State University). It also can have an effect on the sense of smell. And things haven't changed! There are still folks who experiment with substances that are known to cause medical problems. Ed

08.01.2022 NATIVE TITLE DETERMINATION 2013 The Federal Court of Australia met at Evans Head on the 2nd of December 2013 to deliver its "Determination" regarding two claims for Native Title: Bandjalang People Claims No. 1 & 2 (NSD 6043 of 1998 and NSD 6107 of 1998) over a number of properties in Northern NSW. The Claims had been outstanding for 17 years. What Judge Jagot J had to say in her opening statement at the Determination is shown in the first picture for this story. A series ...of pictures follow which were taken on the day by the Museum. This was a truly momentous occasion: emotionally powerful and of great significance to the Bundjalung Nation, and Australia. These pictures are part of a larger series which may be viewed at the Museum when we reopen (soon). Determination materials are available on-line. WARNING: Some of these pictures may be of deceased individuals. The late Lawrence Wilson, widely respected Elder and friend of the Museum, was the applicant for the Claims on behalf of the Bandjalang People. He was a Museum Patron when our Museum opened. Ed. See more

05.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 11 NOV 2020 Around 100 people attended this year's Remembrance Day Commemorative Service at the Memorial Site near the Evans River. Local Schools from Evans Head and Woodburn were in attendance and laid wreaths along with RAAF Personnel from the Evans Head Air Weapons Range, RSL and other organisations. Our Museum laid a wreath along with the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Committee. This is the first year that no World War II Veteran who served at Evans Hea...d during the War was present although we know that the Museum's Patron, Joy Sivertsen, and Aerodrome Committee Patron, Jack Bell (now 103 years of age), were involved in commemorative events nearer to their homes. It was particularly good to see the young folk from the Evans River K-12 Community School at the Service, a continuation of their involvement with the four year World War I project which won them the national history prize for research for World War I through the Department of Veterans Affairs. See more

04.01.2022 Anne Scully with son Ron and daughter Margaret at the Evans Head ANZAC Day 2015 Dawn Service. Included also is the front page of Anne's Husband Vince's World War I record.