Millmerran Historical SocietyMILLMERRAN & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
24 Charlotte Street
MILLMERRAN QLD 4357

Established in 1977 with the aim of preserving the history of Millmerran and its surrounding areas for future generations

The Millmerran Museum brings the past to life with buildings, displays and memorabilia from times gone by.

The Historical Society is based in the original Millmerran Shire Council Office building.

Come and view a snapshot of Millmerran's local history; including our military service, pioneer lifestyles, local and family histories, pioneer photo gallery and the "Water Baby" (a flood boat used by the Gore Family to traverse the flooded river.

The Houston Family Collection is a diverse range of stationary engines, farm machinery and memorabilia.

We welcome individuals and groups to join us for a tour by a local identity or to simply enjoy a stroll.



Office Hours

Monday 9.00am-12 noon
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
10.00am-3.00pm
Telephone: (07) 4695 2560
Facsimile: (07) 4695 2561

After Hours Contacts:
Pat Walsh (Secretary/Treasurer) - (07) 4695 1654
Rod Morgan - (07) 4695 1486
Ron Houston - (07) 4695 1389
Fay Twidale (President) - (07) 4695 7156



Adults $5.00
Concessions $3.00
Children (5-13 years) $2.00
Bus Groups $2.00 per person



Meetings are held in the Museum 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.

New members are always welcome.



Millmerran Shire Council Chambers which were opened in 1913
Bringalily School which was moved to Bringalily in 1934
Kooroongarra Church opened in 1897
Kooroongarra Post Office
Shepherd's Hut
Lavelle Hall
Houston Collection
Porter's Shearing Shed

OPEN DAY
100 YEARS OF RAIL SERVICE TO MILLMERRAN
Sunday 13 November 2011

Come and help us celebrate 100 years of rail service to Millmerran with a special exhibition at our 2011 Open Day.

Highlights include the opening of the Yandilla Cream Shed which has recently been relocated to the Museum.

The history of Millmerran Railway book written by local author Grant Uebergang, will be launched.

Local bush poet, Gary Fogarty, will be the Master of Ceremonies - Gary is sponsored by Heritage Building Society. Town Crier, Ralph Cockle, will introduce the formal part of the ceremony. "Windy City" Jazz band will keep the crowd entertained - proudly sponsored by Toowoomba Regional Council. Millmerran Arts and Crafts will have 100 years of fashion parade and display.

Yandilla Church will be open from 10 - 11am.

Gore Family Bible is to be displayed at the Museum.

Displays include
Darling Downs Model Railway
Vintage engines cars and trucks
Working Blacksmith
Childrens Activities - Colouring In Competition & Mini Train Ride

BBQ and light refreshments available.

 

 

houston memorabillia

Bringalily School
Bringalily School


Kooroongarra Uniting Church
Kooroongarra Uniting Church

Military Display
Military Display

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Porters Shepherd's Hut

Restored Water Baby
Restored Water Baby


Ron Houston Collection