Morawa District Historical Society Museum Overview

Morawa District Historical Society Museum

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World-renowned windmills

Like many Mid West townships, Morawa’s history is a tale of agricultural development. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than the Morawa District Historical Society Museum. The museum is housed in the town’s old gaol and courthouse, with artefacts and stories revealing something of Morawa’s rollicking past - a time when lawlessness was rife and outsiders whispered tales of strange goings on in the district. Volunteers here have also collected a vast array of heritage farming equipment and historical records depicting life in the early days, with a particular emphasis on windmills. Their extensive windmill collection and research forms the content for The Windmill Journal - the society’s quarterly publication that is distributed worldwide.

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Address:

Cnr Prater and Gill Sts
Morawa WA 6623
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9971 1777

Email:

morawahistorical@outlook.com

Tel:

0427 051 924

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm during the months of June to September. Other times by appointment.

Baby windmill

Bargain ‘baby’ windmill

In the 1920s the State Implement and Engineering Works of WA launched a new windmill on the market. This, the six foot (1.8 metre) ‘Baby Windmill’, came accompanied by advertising material declaring...

Egg grader

Weighing up the worth of an egg

Now why on Earth would you want to weigh an egg? To grade it of course. The heavier the egg, the higher the price. This Multiplo egg grader was just the shot for the task. From the 1920s poultry...

Toys

Doll duo

Meet Darby and Joan. These celluloid dolls were made in the 1940s. Morawa woman Mrs Neagle crafted their clothes and donated them for a fundraising raffle. When the raffle was drawn, Theda White of...

City of Greater Geraldton Local History Collection

Treasure trove of historical records

The City of Greater Geraldton’s Local History Collection holds a treasure trove of material recording the region’s colourful past. From research documents and historical books to photos, oral history...

Motorbike Museum

A private collection of motorbikes in a loungeroom

One man's love of motorcycles led to an obsession. Ian Boyd started the collection because of his love for Vincent motorcycles, and constructed a new house and purpose built loungeroom to accommodate...

Walkaway Station Museum

Rail history brought to life

Stand on the platform of the former Walkaway Station, close your eyes and you can almost picture a train and hear the bustle of residents as they awaited passenger transport, the delivery of fresh...

Carnarvon Library and Gallery

Capturing Carnarvon's past

You’ll find the Carnarvon Local Studies library within the Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery building. This treasure-trove of local historical information provides an insight into the region’s...