Celebrations for SAAM
Pauline attends official handover ceremony of F-111 A8-134 at South Australian Aviation Museum in Port Adelaide. Read more about Celebrations for SAAM >
Industrious Strathalbyn
As part of the About Time History Festival I went to visit the Strathalbyn & District Heritage Centre who held a well-attended opening for their latest exhibition Industrial O Read more about Industrious Strathalbyn >
Two Bob Shed Draws a Crowd
Last week I was invited to be a part of the official opening party for the Gawler Museum's new collection store and workroom. I think the turnout of about 70 people is testimony to the wide community support which the museum receives. Read more about Two Bob Shed Draws a Crowd >
Collection Planning at Glenbarr
A week or so ago I was pleased to be invited back to Glenbarr, an historic property and museum at Strathalbyn, to help review the Friends of Glenbarr Inc’s strategic plan. The Friends of Glenbarr look after the day to day management of the extensive site, which is a popular group campsite and fu Read more about Collection Planning at Glenbarr >
Good yarns at Victorian Museums Conference
Amanda reports on her visit to the National Wool Museum in Geelong to attend the second annual Museums Australia Victoria branch conference. Read more about Good yarns at Victorian Museums Conference >
In search of the first ANZAC biscuit recipe
Pauline catches up with culinary historian, Allison Reynolds at the Adelaide Farmers' Market, and finds out more about some of the issues in the great Anzac biscuit debate - Kiwi or Australian; chewy or crispy; with or without coconut? Read more about In search of the first ANZAC biscuit recipe >
Cocky is the Face (book) of Angaston's old smithy
Pauline discloses Angaston & Penrice Historical Society's new marketing strategy to promote their old Blacksmith's shop involving Facebook and Angaston's very own feathered friend, Cocky Read more about Cocky is the Face (book) of Angaston's old smithy >
Flying Visit to the South-east
Amanda and Pauline make a flying visit to three CMP museums in the South East at Millicent, Port Macdonnell and Beachport via Mount Gambier. Read more about Flying Visit to the South-east >
Lots to see in Loxton
Amanda and Pauline visit Loxton Historical Village at the beginning of its 40th year to assist the museum's new interpretation project and discover there is lots to see and discuss Read more about Lots to see in Loxton >
The Restoration of Onkaparinga pt 3
The restoration of the Overland carriage Onkaparinga is nearly complete, the carpet has been laid and three quarters of the carriage has been painted and lettered. Read more about The Restoration of Onkaparinga pt 3 >