HAVE you ever wondered about the history of Brookong Station?
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Or have you had a chance to view the amazing wool layered artwork created by Dorris Golder?
The history of the eastern Riverina is showcased at the Greens Gunyah Museum and Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery seven days a week.
And by next year the popular attraction, which shines with history, will double in size once more exhibits are added to the former Billabong Motors building next door.
This attraction is just one of the centerpieces of Lockhart Shire.
And it is something Heather Trevaskis is proud of.
Mrs Trevaskis is a regular face at the museum and she is the Lockhart and District Historical society president.
She has called Lockhart home for more than 40 years.
And an enthusiasm for reading and history have merged to allow her to glean a wealth of knowledge about the region.
“I devour the history books … and read through all of the files,” Mrs Trevaskis said.
She said the expansion of the museum, which was initially founded in 1971, was an asset for Lockhart because of its ability to draw people into the shire.
About 15 to 20 coaches visit the exhibits each year and the displays attract thousands of patrons annually. The museum is open seven days a week from 9.30 to 4pm and is run by a group of 35 volunteers.
Mrs Trevaskis said the new expansion was certainly a bonus for the the community, history enthusiasts and tourists.
“It will be double the space and double the history,” she said.
The expansion allows for rooms to have a theme showcasing accomplished members of the region.
There will be displays honouring former prime minister and Boree Creek resident Tim Fischer.
World champion motocross rider Jackson Strong will also have memorabilia, pictures and interactive displays as part of the exhibits. And to acknowledge the history of the building’s past history there will be Billabong Motors displays too.
John Rykers of Lockhart will exhibit his model trucks.
Mrs Trevaskis said visitors would also continue to view the popular wool art by Doris Golder. She explained Mrs Golder, 92, was still living in Lockhart.
She said her art was so unique and was always a popular attraction at the museum.
To foster best practice at the museum the shire and volunteers have sought advice from leading authorities throughout Australia including the Powerhouse Museum.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
