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Murwillumbah Historical Society Inc. Murwillumbah Museum 2 Queensland Rd, Murwillumbah, NSW Open 10AM-4PM Wednesdays, Fridays & 4th Sunday of the Month (excluding Public Holidays) School Groups and Tours by appointment

Phone (02) 6672 1865 PO Box 383 Murwillumbah 2484 EMAIL ADDRESS Research Officer: Joan Fleming

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Tweed Shire Council	Murwillumbah History	Pioneer: Bray Family	Theme Displays
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The Tweed River Historical Society was formed at a Public Meeting called by Cr. C H Lundberg, President of the Tweed Shire Council, at the request of the Murwillumbah Rotary Club, on the 16th March 1959. More than 50 people attended the meeting. Mr R C Whittle was elected President and Doctor J K Marks was elected Vice President. The society changed its name to Murwillumbah Historical Society inc. in 2004.

Location:
The Museum is situated on the corner of Bent Street and Queensland Road, Murwillumbah the building is the original Tweed Shire Hall established on 8th July 1915.

Mission:
Murwillumbah Historical Society is an active non-profit body engaged in preserving, displaying, researching and publishing the history of the Tweed River Valley. The Society's mission is to encourage a study of Australia, particularly the Tweed River District and to preserve relevant historical.

Facilities:
Library, Guided Tours, Education Tours.

The Collection:
The history of the Tweed Valley comes alive through memorabillia; photographs; newspapers; documents and domestic farm equipment. Aboriginal artefacts & geographical specimens; civilian and military radio equipment; items of World War I & II and Robey Steam Engine on display. All holdings have been generously donated by the public, family members, businesses and other organisations.

Strengths:
Armed forces/ Domestic items and technology/ Genealogy/ Historic people/ Images/ Local history/ Militaria/ Rural life/ Clothing, fashion, costume, uniforms and accessories/ Communications/ Tools/ Film, sound or video/ Kitchen crockery and utensils.

Staff:
All members are volunteers and the Society is very active in the community, assisting and being assisted by a wide variety of community, corporate and government organisations as well as many individuals from the community.

Admission Charges:
Adults $2
Children under 6 yrs. no charge if accompanied by parents
Primary Children $1
Secondary School Children $1.50.
School Project Research - No Charge

Opening Hours:
10am-4pm, Every Wed, Frid and 4th Sunday of month or by appointment (excluding Public Holidays)

Research Fees:
Minimum Fee $12 plus photocopying

Membership Fees:
$7.50 per annum per person.

Monthly Meetings:
Held at the Museum 3rd Monday each Month, 7.30 pm. All members, new members and visitors welcome.

Combined Tweed River Historical Societies
Details of the Three Tweed Valley Historical Societies and current projects.

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