INVERELL PIONEER VILLAGE

GALLERY 2
HISTORIC BUILDINGS 2

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A Miner's Hut << Miner's Hut
This typical miner's hut has a wonderful display of tools of yesteryear related to mining. Take time to see the tools that those in the late 19th century were using to looks for various precious commodities such as gold, tin and sapphires.
Willis Kitchen, Bendage Farm, Rob Roy. 1870-1901                                                    >>
Set up as a typical property kitchen of yesteryear. Has many different things to Shadwell's kitchen
Willis Kitchen
Inverell Foundry << Inverell Foundry
This building now contains an impressive collection of tools, moulds, etc. that were typically found in any foundry of the past.
Old Dairy                                                      >>
Set up as a typically "hand operated" dairy of the past. None of the mod-cons of today's dairies to be found in this place.
Old Dairy
Invereel Railway Station << Inverell Railway Station
The building was obtained after the closure of the rail line to Inverell. Presently, it is the home of the Inverell Antique Motor Club, who maintain the building. Internal access is not available.
Local Government Museum                        >>
This building was originally a homestead at Shadwell Hills. It now houses the Local Government museum including many artifacts from the old Northwest County Council (now a part of Country Energy). It is said that artist, Tom Roberts, lived in this building  for a short time and painted on the veranda overlooking Newstead Station
Local Government Museum
Inverell Hospital Ward - housing RSL Museum << Old Inverell Hospital Ward
Now housing the RSL Museum of Militaria displaying memorabilia from both World War I and World War 2. At the back of the building are some old vehicles of bygone wars.
Old Bootmakers Shop                                  >>
The building has been retained as a typical bootmakers shop of the past. Come in and see how the tools they used to handcraft boots and shoes in day past, when the shoe was made to fit the individual.
Bootmakers Shop
Gournama Homestead << Gournama Homestead
This old homestead is set up with a display of clothing from the past including an extensive display of old wedding attire.
Gooda Cottage                                              >>
The Good Cottage houses a full display of gemstones that were typical of the area. This comprehensive display should be on the visiting programme of all those who are interested in gemstones.
Gooda Cottage
Coolatai Post Office and General Store << Coolatai Post Office and General Store
This is the current restoration project at the village. While people may look at the outside, inside access is not permitted at this time
Mining Museum                                           >>
This building may appear, at first, to be out of place, but it actually houses the very comprehensive Mining Museum that was originally located in the centre of Inverell
Mining Museum Building

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