Eva Braid's dress

Clothing

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 research and other projects. A room in the Museum is named in Eva's honour.

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Koorda and Districts Museum and Historical Society

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...

Address:

Old Hospital Building
Ningham Road
Koorda WA 6475
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9684 1297

Email:

rs.elf@bigpond.com

Open Hours

By appointment. Donation entry fee applies.

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Koorda and Districts Museum and Historical Society Overview

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...

Pigs carrying sausages

Koorda sausage

These pigs, carrying sausages, were displayed prominently in the first butcher shop window on Railway Street in Koorda. Harold Heine was the first butcher in Koorda in 1922 and the meat was supplied...