Dance Menu

The dance was the highlight of the week. Local halls would come alive with the music played by local bands which, in Donnybrook, included a piano, drums, saxophone and piano accordion. Within the local area, the halls at Newlands, Kirup, Noggerup, Balingup, and Dingup all had dances. Most people rode a bicycle to the dance, as it would have been rare in those days to have a car.

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Donnybrook Museum

Understanding our history to plan our future

The humble shed which houses this Museum masks the treasures to be found within. Donnybrook has a rich history as a primary producer, including dairy, beef and apples, gold and stone. Along with items...

Address:

Emerald Street
Donnybrook WA 6239
Australia

Tel:

By appointment (08) 9731 8264 or 0409 682 615

Email:

dbkhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Open Hours

Open by calling 08 9731 8264 or 0409 682 615

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Apple Orchard Stencils and Boxes

Apples have been grown in the Donnybrook area since the early 1900s. Over the decades apples became a major export crop and at picking season, the farm’s packing shed was a hive of activity. Everyone...

1925 Buick

This beautifully restored car was bought in 1925 by local farmer Edwin Travena. He wanted a vehicle with enough power to get up the local hills without having to reverse up, and the Buick was his...