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Australian Street Art Awards
Today Show – Live TV Broadcast 6 Oct
The Today show’s weather man, Tim Davies and the Today show crew started at 4:40am on Tuesday morning, 6th October with live broadcasts within the Village grounds. The early start was necessary because of daylight saving in other states. The…
Photographic Exhibition – Updated
Qld Prisons Museum
This museum is located within the Police Station and has many displays on the history of the Queensland prison system. Volunteers, Steve and Mick, can be found in the Police Station building on Wednesdays and are happy to answer any…
Village Leather & Lolly Shop – No longer operating
We are sorry to advise that Village Leather operated by Raoul and the Lolly Shop operated by Connie are no longer trading within the Village grounds. Contact Details: Raoul 0473 184 645
Abbott Buggy (Circa 1895) on display
The Village has received a donation of an Abbott Buggy by Suzanne Shalders. The buggy is proudly displayed in the Visitor Reception Centre of the Village. History: Johann Schubert and his wife Louisa purchased the buggy in Albury NSW in…
Restored Expo 88 AUSTRALIA Signs – Unveiled!!
The Expo 88 AUSTRALIA signs are now restored and can be viewed at the Village. The official unveiling of the stacked Expo 88 AUSTRALIA sign took place on 26 October with the large horizontal AUSTRALIA sign unveiled by Ken Done…
Blacksmithing – An Old Skill but a Good One
One of the popular spots in the Village is the Blacksmith’s – opposite the Gem Club, where, especially on school visits, one or more of our talented “Smithies” works the fire to show visitors how many metal things are made….
