Koorda and Districts Museum and Historical Society Overview

Koorda and Districts Museum and Historical Society

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A museum in the heart of corn dolly country

This is a diverse collection for such a small town, lovingly maintained by a group of volunteers. The Museum is laid out like the old Koorda & Districts Centennial Hospital, and even includes the operating theatre which was used between 1932 and 1940. Many of the medical items were donated to the collection from the Merredin, Wyalkatchem and Kununoppin Hospitals when they closed. Find out about the doctors who cared for the people of Koorda, some of whom donated items to the collection. Explore the extensive local history collection including maps, books, brochures, pamphlets and the Narkal Notes, a local newspaper run by volunteers. At the back of the site there is a Machinery Shed and the Old Koorda Lockup.

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Address:

Old Hospital Building
Ningham Road
Koorda WA 6475
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9684 1297

Email:

rs.elf@bigpond.com

Opening Hours

By appointment. Donation entry fee applies.

Eva Braid's dress

Lady in red

This dress was tailor made for Mrs Eva Braid to wear to the opening of the Koorda Memorial Hall in 1958. Eva was an important member of the Museum and Historical Society, contributing greatly to...

Corn dollies

A dying art

You would expect to find a corn dolly in a collection in Koorda, as it is part of the Shire’s emblem. These corn dollies were made by Frank Lodge as a wedding gift to Norman and Eva Braid. Corn...

Dr Chester's tools

Handcrafted instruments

Dr Len Chester was the first doctor at the Koorda Hospital, between 1932 and 1935. These are the original surgical instruments used by Dr Chester. You will notice that there are also dentistry...

Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre

Saving Goldfields Aboriginal languages for all of us

The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre (GALC) is an Aboriginal research organisation focussed on the recording, linguistic analysis, preservation and use of the Aboriginal languages of the region...

The Newdegate Historical Society

Step back in time in the country to do some shopping in the 1950's.

Celebrating the heyday of the Hainsworth shop, café, and shop owner's quarters, you will feel as if you have walked straight into the 1950's. The Newdegate Historical Society has lovingly restored the...

York Motor Museum

Petrol head pleasure at this motor palace

This Museum is a feast of everything vehicular, with over 70 cars and 15 motorbikes. There is a rotating display of vehicles and motor memorabilia over three main galleries. Don't forget to check out...

Grain Discovery Centre

From planting to plate: discover how grain helped communities grow.

The Grain Discovery Centre is located inside the Narembeen Roadhouse and gives a history of farming and grain growing in the district. There is a fascinating shop display, which shows some of the...