Mingenew Historical Society

Farming history brought to life

Mingnew’s original government school, built in 1894, is today home to the extensive collection of the Mingenew Museum. Meander through the former classrooms to witness artefacts dating back to the 1850s. You’ll also find two machinery sheds housing heritage farming machinery. Be sure to set out on the new Mingenew Historical Walk trail, which takes you to historic buildings and sites and opens your eyes to the stories that once played out there.

Address:

Cnr Victoria Rd and King St
Mingenew WA 6522
Australia

Opening Hours

Open by calling 0488 281 034 or 9928 1102

Revolutionising the kitchen

When it came to fandangled new kitchen appliances, mix masters were the cooks’ choice in the 1940s and 1950s. These early appliances revolutionised cooking and wowed women used to hand beating their...

Footy fanatics

Mingenew residents’ love of all things sport stems from way back. Among the many sports on offer in Mingenew’s earliest days was football. This team represented Mingenew on the footy field in 1908.

Please hold the line

As you make a call on your mobile phone today without so much as a thought for its technological marvels, consider the excitement for the people of yesteryear when they first experienced the miracle...

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Old prison protects pioneering history

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