Wyalong Museum & Bland District Historical Society Inc. in Wyalong, New South Wales | Community organisation

Wyalong Museum & Bland District Historical Society Inc.

Locality: Wyalong, New South Wales

Address: 69 Neeld Street 2671 Wyalong, NSW, Australia

Website: www.wyalongmuseum.com.au/index.html

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25.01.2022 The Wyalong Museum has adjusted their opening hours. We are still operating Tues-Sun but our new hours are 1:30pm-4:30pm, or by appointment.The Wyalong Museum has adjusted their opening hours. We are still operating Tues-Sun but our new hours are 1:30pm-4:30pm, or by appointment.

24.01.2022 The Museum Murmurs is the newsletter of the Bland District Historical Society Inc. As some of you may know, the newsletter was put into recession in the last few months. There is a possibility the newsletter may continue should we be able to acquire enough interest from the public. The cost of the newsletter will be $20 plus $6.60 postage which includes delivery of all three issues per year. We would like to know if you would be interested to see the newsletter back up and running. If you have any ideas or contributions to put forward we'd love to hear from you.

22.01.2022 Wondering what to do today? For just $5 you can see what we have on display at your local Museum. Open from 1:30pm - 4:30pmWondering what to do today? For just $5 you can see what we have on display at your local Museum. Open from 1:30pm - 4:30pm

22.01.2022 Dear friends, we've decided to cancel the trivia night and Museum open day. The Wyalong Museum will also be closed but hopefully we'll be back in business soon.Dear friends, we've decided to cancel the trivia night and Museum open day. The Wyalong Museum will also be closed but hopefully we'll be back in business soon.

21.01.2022 Our newsletter is coming off the printer today and our subscribers can expect their copy soon. For anyone still wanting to subscribe to our 3 issues over 12 months, please get in contact with the Museum. Cost is only $20.

20.01.2022 Currently on display at the Wyalong Museum is a range of outfits worn in 1950-1960 by Dr Anne Fisher. Dr Fisher had a surgery in the former Strathmore Private Hospital in Maitland Street, West Wyalong. This wonderful display won't be on show for long. Adults $5 and children $1. Entry includes access to all areas of the museum which contains a large range of history from the Bland District as well as Australian memorabilia. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 2-5pm.

19.01.2022 The Bland District Historical Society invites members and their guests to a Christmas party at the Wyalong Museum on 14th December at 6:30pm for 7pm. Meat will be supplied however a small salad or sweet to share would be appreciated. RSVP by 10th December to Diane 6972 3118.

19.01.2022 Have you thought about joining the Bland District Historical Society? For just $15 per year you can access our library of family and local history, use the internet for your research, attend our meetings and contribute to the operation of the Wyalong Museum and the Historical Society. You'll meet new friends who share your interest in sharing and preserving history and your membership will help to maintain and celebrate the history of the Bland district. To get your membership rolling just drop into the museum or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.

19.01.2022 Book of the month: 'The Beehive and the Broken Dam'. An account of the settlement at Broken Dam (Ariah Park NSW); it's people and it's progress. Available at the Wyalong museum for $17. Just add $4 if you'd like us to put it in the mail for you.

18.01.2022 Head into the museum to purchase these fantastic books. Alternatively, contact us and we can pop them in the mail for you (postage charges apply).

15.01.2022 The winner of our Easter raffle is Graeme Nicholson! Many thanks to Graeme and everyone who purchased a ticket. Your support is greatly appreciated.The winner of our Easter raffle is Graeme Nicholson! Many thanks to Graeme and everyone who purchased a ticket. Your support is greatly appreciated.

14.01.2022 Membership with the Bland District Historical Society now is due, payable by 30th June. The cost is $15 and new members are encouraged to join

13.01.2022 Book of the month: 'The History of Hiawatha and Calleen Districts' containing historical & genealogical details of the families that descended down from the original settlers who obtained land at the beginning of the Hiawatha District. Over 250 pages with plenty of photos. Available at the museum for $30. Postage can be arranged.

12.01.2022 Book of the month: 'Then & Now', A pictorial presentation of features of West Wyalong and District 1893-1982. Available at the museum for only $10

10.01.2022 It's time to start thinking about Christmas! Did you know that the Wyalong Museum has a good selection of books available for purchase? Covering a range of eras and topics within the Bland District, there is bound to be a book to suit everyone. Next time you're passing through Toppy why don't you pay us a visit and have a look at the books on display. Pictured are just a few examples of what we have to offer.

06.01.2022 GIFT VOUCHERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE WYALONG MUSEUM. They can be used to become a member or purchase books, mugs, pens, magnets, small bottles of West Wyalong eucalyptus oil and gold pans. The museum is run by volunteers and all proceeds are used to maintain and celebrate our Australian history and the history of the Bland district. If you don't live in the area give us a call or message us to arrange postage.

06.01.2022 We are excited to announce that on 1st July the Museum will be open to the public again! Entry is only $5 for adults and $1 for school children. We have a new display worth checking out; Fred Neeld, his family and the Wyalong gold mine. Come along and support your local Museum.

05.01.2022 Shout out to members of the Bland District Historical Society. A members only group has been created so we can chat about upcoming events. Please locate the page 'Members of the Bland District Historical Society' and request to join. Thanks in advance, from your friendly Facebook page manager

05.01.2022 For only $12, a recipe book put together by the Barmedman Centenary Committee. Available at the Wyalong Museum.

02.01.2022 Dear members, the February museum roster has had some amendments. Copies of the updated Feb roster are ready for you at the museum. While you're there, grab yourself a copy of the March and April rosters too. Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.

01.01.2022 Who remembers the scales that stood outside the West Wyalong Post Office many years ago? Manufactured in England around 1880 by George Slater, these scales were protected by Queen Victoria's Royal Crest and Patent. In the early 1900's, approx. 1000 of these scales were sent to Australia and placed at railway stations and post offices. During WW II, many scales in England were recalled by the British War Ministry and recycled for the iron and brass content to help with the w...ar effort. The only known scale of this type left in England is in the British Railway Museum in Derby. Did you find this post interesting? Did you know that the Bland District Historical Society publishes a newsletter three times a year. It's all about history with particular emphasis on history surrounding the Bland District. Its $20 to subscribe to 3 issues over a 12 month period and our next issue is due to be released in July. To express your interest in receiving this newsletter, please contact the museum via this page, email [email protected] or you can write to us at PO Box 299, West Wyalong NSW 2671.