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Facilities & recreation > Culture & heritage
Culture & heritage
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Thursday, 24 September 2009 11:05 |
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 Toowoomba Regional Council supports the Cobb+Co Museum in an arrangement to provide free entry for all residents of the region.
Some background information on the National Carriage Factory Campaign:
- Cobb+Co Museum’s National Carriage Factory will feature new exhibition space alongside a unique demonstration and training site for heritage trades and crafts, as well as facilities for community use.
- Thanks to more than two years of fundraising across the community, the turning of the first sod for the construction of Cobb+Co Museum’s National Carriage Factory development took place on 9 July 2009.
- Member for Toowoomba North, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine, National Carriage Factory Campaign Committee Chair, Mary Wagner and Living Legend donors, Clive and Conchita Armitage conducted the turning of the first sod ceremony.
- On 18 December 2008, Premier Anna Bligh MP visited Cobb+Co Museum to announce $4 million in state funding for the National Carriage Factory Development including Q150 legacy infrastructure program and existing TAFE funding.
- $1.7 million has been raised through local businesses and community donations including Clive and Conchita Armitage, Clive Berghofer, Phillip Guilfoyle, Heritage Building Society and Wippells Autos.
- Queensland Museum Board has committed $1 million to the project.
- The tender was awarded to local firm Laing O’Rourke and construction commenced on 13 July 2009.
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 16:23 |
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Clifton Historical Museum
A tribute to the district's pioneering past, the museum is housed in the old butter factory. Take a step back in time and visit a 1930s dining room, a pioneer bedroom, an early hospital ward, kitchen and children's room.
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Last Updated on Monday, 18 August 2008 12:28 |
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 16:23 |
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The Crows Nest Art Gallery is located on the New England Highway in the centre of Crows Nest. With a strong artistic community residing in the area, the gallery is an important part of cultural life providing high quality displays and events such as an Annual Acquisitive Art Competition. A Management Committee manages the Art Gallery and operations are made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers. A 20% commission on sale of artworks applies. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 28 March 2008 12:01 |
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 16:23 |
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Artists in the area are encouraged to display their works in the foyer of council's office at Greenmount. Further details can be obtained by telephoning (07) 4697 0200. |
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 16:23 |
The Rosalie Gallery at 89 Mocatta Street, Goombungee is equipped with a gallery, studio and kitchen as is available for hire.
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Last Updated on Friday, 28 March 2008 12:03 |
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 14:31 |
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Millmerran Community and Cultural Centre
Located in Walpole Street, the Millmerran Community and Cultural Centre is a focal point for the surrounding community, catering for weddings, civic functions, meetings, theatre and arts functions, school presentation evenings, concerts etc.
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Last Updated on Monday, 18 August 2008 12:29 |
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 14:31 |
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The Oakey District has a range of cutural facilities to use, heritage sites to discover, and community organisations dedicated to Culture and Heritage:
Oakey Cultural Centre, including a foyer gallery, 500 seat auditorium, bar and lounge facilities. See below for more details.
Jondaryan Woolshed Historical Museum and Park, an historical site, educational facility, event venue and function centre. See below for more details.
Oakey Historical Museum, preserving the artefacts and documents of the district.
Australian Army Aviation Museum, at the Army Aviation Base, tracing the history of Army flying. Visit the Australian Army Aviation Museum website.
Friends of the Oakey Library, managing a Local History collection at the Oakey Library.
Oakey and District Arts Council, presenting cutural events for the community.
Oakey Art Group, providing tutoring and opportunity for practicing art.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 06:44 |
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 14:31 |
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The Pittsworth Art Gallery in Yandilla Street, Pittsworth, is adjacent to the historic ANZ Bank building and houses a range of paintings and pottery produced by talented local and other artists. Browse and purchase a piece of art. Open Sundays between 11 am and 2pm. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 28 March 2008 12:08 |
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