Yesterdays Memories at Mandarana in The Leap, Queensland, Australia | Landmark

Yesterdays Memories at Mandarana

Locality: The Leap, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 435 918 928

Address: 17 Balnagowan- Mandarana Road 4740 The Leap, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 One of my cupboards with some of my Jugs and a couple of Chocolate Boxes.

25.01.2022 What a beautiful day to be alive and sitting under the mango trees just looking and listening

24.01.2022 My brand new iron. Everything a girl travelling overseas would need. Can someone tell me a date. I am thinking 1970's

24.01.2022 It's been a while, so I promise to try and post more often. Especially in this trying and uncertain time. So, I have chosen to show you a delightful handmade and hand embroidered apron. Made in the 1940's by Estelle's mother and hand embroidered by Estelle and added to her Glory Box. Estelle married in 1950 and I purchased it in 2011. It was still unused and when asked why she had not used it Estelle replied " Well it would have got dirty". A truely wonderful piece.

23.01.2022 Friends, I need help,I have an over abundance of things. I need to share my goodies. Sooo I am hosting a Garden Party style Garage Sale/ Clearance Sale / Car Boot Sale for Crafters, Collectors, and others who just love Garage Sales. Friday the 20 th November is the DAY. From 9am till 3pm. Only 10 days away. If you have something to sell, book a site or just join the fun and come out for a look.

22.01.2022 Anzac Day 2020 Lest We Forget.

21.01.2022 Proud to have a small display within.

21.01.2022 Australian made products. Check the closed eye of the XXXX Man. Australian Mulga used in most of the 1940's souvenirs.

20.01.2022 A better photo of the books

19.01.2022 A couple of new books for the collection.

18.01.2022 A dummy run. To see how good they stand out in the open. Some extra support needed. Preparing for Saturday.

18.01.2022 Spring Cleaning in summer. A few of my Kitchen Aids, do you recognise Potato masher, egg whip, cheese or butter slice, jar opener, bean slicer or peelers , pastry edge marker and can openers. Many more in the drawers.

18.01.2022 A very successful Garden Party Garage Sale held last Friday. A few drops of rain early and then sunshine and wind for the day. Some friends renewing friendships, meeting new friends, selling some of our items from our bulging cupboards and generally enjoying the day. We will do it again but not for awhile.

17.01.2022 With Christmas just around the corner, it's time for all the Christmas music to come out of the cupboard. I just love playing the records on the old record player and hearing the old style sounds.

17.01.2022 Proud to be doing a display for ANZAC display this year at HAMPDEN SCHOOL for KUTTABUL RSL.

14.01.2022 Hopefully all my shopping is done and I can happily say I will be home for Christmas. I have removed all my sales stock from Yakapari Country Crafts for the 6 week break and now have them plus lots more at the Museum. I will have the Museum open most of the time.Just call if you would like to come and join me in a cold drink or coffee. 0435 918 928

13.01.2022 Do yourself a favour and go along and see this wonderful display

13.01.2022 When was the last time you saw someone playing with Paper Dolls.

10.01.2022 My small collection of Wooden boxes. The Kraft boxes are dated 1916 and come from a good friend. The Cadbury's box I have had for some time, I guess the age to be c1940's. Epsom Salts box a little younger as it has both pounds and kilo's.

09.01.2022 Another of my small collections. Packages from the past. Do you remember theses stores here in Mackay?

09.01.2022 The stage is set. Next job is at 5am tomorrow. Sit down and listen 5.30 am. LEST WE FORGET

08.01.2022 Each year in the wet season these little native drooping orchids awaken from their sleep and appear in parts my garden. They are so lovely and appropriate for the Cemetery. A lovely reminder. I encourage them to grow on several of the graves and in a small garden around one of the trees.

08.01.2022 Playing all these Golden Oldies for the next few days on my record player. Not too modern technology. Come and join me. For a coffee or tea and a listen to some wonderful music.

07.01.2022 Only one table out at this stage but come Friday there will be at least 7 different sellers at the Garden Party GARAGE SALE. Dozens of doileys, vintage homewares, vintage clothes, craft books, boxes of laces and sewing items, knitted items, handmade toys, plants and even a ride on mower. Come along and grab a bargain. 9 am till 3 pm.

07.01.2022 The signs are out, one Gazebo is up, all looks a bit empty but wait till 9 o'clock tomorrow when 6 other stalls are set up and see what it looks like. Busy busy.

06.01.2022 13th April Easter Sunday 1884.... First Church service at St Peters, Mandarana. 12th April Easter Sunday 2020.... Dedication of Church and Cemetery Memorial, Mandarana. 3.02pm. The Reverend Maggie Kirby of The Anglican Church, Walkerston, delivered the service. This is the crowd that gathered. From different times in the past they came.

06.01.2022 This is a modern version that I have had in my kitchen for almost 50 years or thereabouts. This is plastic coated metal and when placed in a saucepan with liquid( mainly milk) it makes a noise when it starts to boil. Called a "Boil Alert" by Pyrex. It is also number 8 in my collection.

06.01.2022 Found in some old linen. What a find. Can any body put a date on this?

05.01.2022 A new addition to my music centre. Restored and playing beautiful music. Made in 1932, this top of the range portable Gramophone Cost 6/15/0

04.01.2022 As a local history buff I felt the need to climb to the top of The Leap mountain. Yesterday I did just that. A wonderful morning (5 hours) in total. A slow climb in the presence of experienced and older bush walkers. My muscles are a bit sore this morning but my heart and mind are very happy. What a wonderful view.

04.01.2022 The Andrew Sisters singing today at Mandarana. All these of these dresses are original 1940's. Two of these frocks have been gifted to me by a local identity. Home made and proudly worn.

04.01.2022 Here are 7 of my 8 items in this collection. The 3 white ones are ceramic (I think) 1 Aluminium and three "Pyrex" glass. For those of you who know what they are, no telling. For those who don't know I will let you know in a couple of days.

02.01.2022 This is a short version of the dedication

02.01.2022 Now that the cold weather is here, we should be warming up with these great old pottery foot warmers. 10 inches (26cm) long by 4 inches (10cm )diameter. Filled with hot water, just what you need for a warmer for your bed.

01.01.2022 Heritage mowing at Mandarana Cemetery.

01.01.2022 Mmmm a hot cup of tea. Just what we need when the weather is cold. Teapots and cosies from the 1950's. For keen knitters patterns could be copied.

01.01.2022 1940's and 1950's Roller skates. I learnt how to skate on the cement path leading to the back yard toilet. The 1950's were the one I used.