Visiting the museums and historic sites of the Orange, Cabonne, Blayney District provides an opportunity to experience the rural lifestyle of Australians at the time of Federation. Being able to see a 100 year old photo, farm machinery or tools used to craft the pioneer homes gives an appreciation of rural technology as well as the spirit of personal endeavour.
Explore the region through its Regional Museums Heritage Trail. Absorb the history and heritage of Australia's colourful past.
Orange City Council
Orange, Blayney, Cabonne Regional Sustainable Collections Project
Description: The Regional Sustainable Collections project supports museum volunteers in the conservation of their heritage. The key focus of the program is environmental, economic, social and cultural sustainability for museum and collections. This innovative approach provides a model of national significance in the museums sector, particularly for regional and community museums run by volunteers.
Saturday, 17th September 2011 to be held at the Kandos Bicentennial Museum
The Central Tablelands Chapter in conjunction with the Mid-Western Regional Council will be conducting a Project Day. This workshop will be on ‘Collection Management’ and presented by a representative from the Powerhouse Museum. The workshop is free to all financial members of the Chapter.
Cost for lunch and morning tea is $15.00 payable on the day.
Please register your attendance to the Secretary, John Broadley by Friday, 9th September 2011, 02.6372 3365 or 0429 708 218 or jb@johnbroadleyheritage.com
Orange City Council and the community are in the process of developing a regional museum which forms part of the Integrated Cultural Faciliety (ICF) which is proposed to be co-located with the Orange City Library, Art Gallery. A survey has been developed to capture community views relating to the activities of the regional museum which will further assist its development. To have your say and to complete the survey visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au/museum
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