Monthly Meetings

Venue : Nambour Museum

Meetings are usually held on the last Saturday of each month commencing at 1pm and everyone is welcome to attend. Tentative meeting dates for 2010 are as follows:-

Wanted

History of Nambour - The Town, The People and The Business

Photographs, newspaper articles, memorabilia, artefacts and souvenirs which embrace the history of the town of Nambour (and surrounds), its residents and businesses

Recollections from the "Telephone Operator"
 

The telephone played a significant role in the lives of local town and country people during the days when connection of calls was dependent upon the local telephonist/operator. The "Hello Girl", as the operator was often referred in the early days, is a vital source of information about our past and the attached flyer invites contributions for the new telecommunications exhibit. Hello Girls

Volunteers and Assistance

Persons interested in contributing to the preservation of local heritage by volunteering a little time through assistance in any of the following areas:-

Keyboard/data entry skills

Clerical/administration duties
Research/investigations
Photographic technologies

Gardening/mowing

Cleaning

Building and property maintenance

Technical/Trade skills

Information Technology (IT) skills

The hours in which volunteers can assist in some capacities is not restricted to the museum's "open hours". Some tasks lend themselves to a few hours here and there while others can be quite concentrated over a few days. Check to see how you can contribute to this invaluable community activity. 
 

Furniture and Equipment

Display shelving, glass showcases, bookcases, storage units, filing cabinets, mapping tables/drawer units suitable for the display of artefacts, equipment and heritage items.

Lightweight display boards, screens and storage units suitable for the housing and display of photographic materials and posters.

Audio visual units and other electronic devices suitable for application with interactive and visual displays.

Save "Moreton House"

Moreton House is a Nambour icon, synonymous with Nambour and the local sugar industry having served as the mill manager's residence for many, many years. It is one of very few historic buildings remaining in the town and was home to prize winning gardens. It is rumoured to have been earmarked or promised for relocation to another town.

Insofar as local heritage is concerned, Moreton House ought to be saved and preferably left where it stands today in Bury Street, opposite the rear entrance to the museum. This historic building would complement the Nambour Museum by virtue of its location, its character and proximity to Council Chambers and CBD. The home ideally lends itself to period furnishing so many of the artefacts either displayed or stored at the Museum could be released to free up precious museum space for new and additional collections. Moreton House might also be utilise quite effectively as a Tourist Information Centre for which the town is in urgent need.

Should it become necessary to remove the historic house from its present site in Bury Street, an equally rewarding location would be on land along (west) side the Museum in Mitchell Street. With Lind Lane Theatre adjacent to the east, an arts precinct might eventually evolve in Mitchell Street in conjunction with the mill site redevelopment. The Nambour Museum urges its members, visitors and the local community to support the retention of Moreton House in Nambour.

Moreton House which fronts Bury Street and faces the rear entrance to the Nambour Museum. Both properties are adjacent to the Maroochy Shire Council chambers and located within the central business district.

A side view of historic Moreton House with its impressive landscape which once contained prize winning gardens.

A rear view of the Moreton House property which again highlights the amenity and need for its retention.