Temora * Sixtyexpress

May 14, 2026
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Today you are in luck….you can go to the Aviation Museum with Mike or to the Rural Museum with me. Oh fabulous, you are coming with me. I will add some of Mike’s photos at the end (he has strict instructions to take some) so you don’t feel you are missing out,

Most rural museums are in an old hall or house but this one is impressive…..a very modern building, Are you ready to go down memory lane as well as see specific objects from the area. This for example was part of the first hotel built in the area.
Imagine how many people have stood around this bar.

In Australia, being a young country , milestones like 100 years are celebrated, as are annual shows. The exhibits here represent important aspects of life in the area and its history.

There are the usual exhibits of clothes , beds and kitchen equipment so I will just see if you have a “ I had one of those moment” or “my grand mother had one of those”.

The wooden pencil case, an essential item with its sliding lid,

This was my grandmothers first washing machine.

The crystal dressing table set. Definitely your mums or grandmothers treasure and not necessarily used😀

Now I didn’t have this type of sewing machine but I still have the Butterick pattern I inherited,

In our great grandmother’s day, they received a dinner set as a wedding present and used it everyday. Our parents mostly kept theirs for “best” to impress visitors. The result is like this beautiful 54 piece setting, hardly used.

There is always a tea set for visitors. I hope the teddy’s appreciate it.

Of course there is the words of wisdom passed down to the next generation and the unusual.

Now I am not sure that you would be able to read the prayer book if you had used too much snuff or was it needed to keep you calm during a fire and brimstone sermon.

It is always amazing that people have kept family memorabilia in perfect condition or that buildings have survived for us to explore.. Don’t worry, I know I have to declutter now we are downsizing. We will be using the “best” china!

This will be disputed. Don Bradman first home?

Look at the hessian lining. It has been so precisely attached.

Tiny church from 1880’s . This is so well built that they moved it in one piece and just put new foundations.

Now this shows real devotion to maintenance. This car was bought new in 1958 by a 65 year old lady who had just got her licence. It was adapted for camping and she drove it to Perth. Her son drove it to the museum in 2011 to be displayed.

Another quirky car. This one was built in 1926 and was being driven by its 99 year old owner up until his death.

As there are 10 buildings of exhibits , I am sure you will have your favourite that brings back memories.

Let’s not forget Mike’s visit to the Aviation museum. Temora was the training site for many young pilots in World War 11.

Temora still has an air show so many of the exhibits are in working order and can be flown. Sorry ,I can only name the Spitfire. You will have to ask Mike about the rest.