 Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, 2008 | |
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John & Else Meyers |
| Headquarters | Maryborough, Queensland Australia |
| Website | http://www.maryboroughmuseum.org |
The Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum is a non-profit museum located at 106 Wharf Street, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. It was established and is operated by John and Else Meyers for the benefit of the Fraser Coast community.
The museum houses a number of displays of subject such as Keith Payne, VC OAM; Herbert James, VC MC; Timothy Britten, CV; John Cantwell, AO DSC; Harry Smith, SG MC; and James Runham, SC AFSM OAM.
The museum has the largest number of Victoria Crosses in a private museum collection in Australia. The museum also has the only Cross of Valour (Australia) medal on public display; the one awarded to Timothy Britten following the 2002 Bali bombings. [1]
The museum occupies the former J. E. Brown warehouse, which is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. [2] [3]
Maryborough is a city and a suburb in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 Census, the suburb of Maryborough had a population of 15,287.
Major Herbert James was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Tiaro is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Tiaro had a population of 778 people.
The Shire of Woocoo was a local government area located in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the rural residential area to the west of the town of Maryborough, and surrounding countryside. The shire covered an area of 2,007.9 square kilometres (775.3 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1914 until 2008, when it was amalgamated with the City of Maryborough, City of Hervey Bay and the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Shire of Tiaro to form the Fraser Coast Region.
The City of Maryborough was a local government area located in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the urban locality of Maryborough as well as the southern half of Fraser Island. The City covered an area of 1,233.9 square kilometres (476.4 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1861 until 2008, when it was amalgamated with the City of Hervey Bay, Shire of Woocoo and the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Shire of Tiaro to form the Fraser Coast Region.
Howard is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a southern boundary of the Dundaburra peoples of the Northern Kabi Kabi Isis districts and surrounds. In the 2016 census, Howard had a population of 1,359 people. It is located 284 kilometres (176 mi) north of Brisbane and 37 kilometres (23 mi) west of Hervey Bay.
Maryborough State High School is an Independent Public School located in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. The school is run by the Queensland State Government, and is split on either side of Kent Street. The school colours are blue and brown. In 2022 MSHS had 1260 students with 102 teachers and 60 non-teaching staff.
Brooweena is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Brooweena had a population of 104 people.
Theebine is a rural town and locality split between the Gympie Region and the Fraser Coast Region, both in Queensland, Australia.
Duckinwilla is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.
Tinana is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Tinana had a population of 5,476 people.
Timothy Ian Britten is a senior sergeant in the Western Australia Police. He is one of the five recipients of the Cross of Valour, Australia's highest civilian bravery decoration. He was awarded the Cross of Valour for his actions in the immediate aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings.
The Cooloola Tramway is a heritage-listed tramway at Great Sandy National Park, Cooloola Recreation Area, Cooloola, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 1870s it was known as the Kaloola Railway. It is also known as Cooloola Railway, SEQ-5N 22, Pettigrew's Railway, and Pettigrew's Tramway. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 12 July 2013.
Gataker's Warehouse Complex is a heritage-listed warehouse at 106–108 Wharf Street & 310 Kent Street, Maryborough, Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by James Buchanan and built in 1879 by F Kinne and Jack Ferguson. It is also known as Graham and Gataker, Netterfield and Palmer, Rutledge and Netterfield, and Gatakers Warehouse. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
Bauple is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Bauple had a population of 644 people.
Maryborough West is a mixed-use locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Maryborough West had a population of 531 people.
Boompa is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Boompa had a population of 83 people.
Munna Creek is a locality split between the Fraser Coast Region and the Gympie Region, in Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Munna Creek had a population of 23 people.
Teebar is a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Teebar had a population of 43 people.