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Historical: Family and Regional History Groups

Historical: General History

Kilcoy District Historical Society Inc.

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The Historical Society aims to record, preserve, promote and share local history, with a particular emphasis on the Kilcoy region.

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Kilcoy District Historical Society Inc.

Biographical Information
Organisation Name Kilcoy District Historical Society Inc.
Specialty Promotes local history and provides historical information.
About the Organisation With an aim to record, preserve, promote and share Kilcoy’s local history.

Contact Information
Contact Name Noela Lowien is the research and publishing officer of the Society.
Location Hall of History, 39 Hope Street, Kilcoy 4515
Meeting Dates 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm
Phone 5497 1301
Email kilcoydhs@gmail.com

Historical: General History

Kilcoy Hall of History

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Operated by the Kilcoy District Historical Society, the Hall of History exhibits a multitude of written memoirs, documents and photos.

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Kilcoy Hall of History

Biographical Information
Organisation Name Kilcoy Hall of History
Specialty Operated by the Kilcoy District Historical Society, the Hall of History exhibits a multitude of written memoirs, documents and photos.

Contact Information
Location 39 Hope Street, Kilcoy 4515
Open Times Sunday 8.30am – 1pm, Monday to Wednesday 8.30am – 2.30pm, Thursday, 9am – 1pm. Closed Fridays and Saturdays unless a market day or by appointment. Hours may vary on volunteer availability.
Phone 5497 1301
Email kilcoydhs@gmail.com

Historical: Gallery or Building

Nash Gallery & Cafe

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Built by Danish pioneer, Lars Anderson, in 1885 the house's story is displayed on history boards located throughout the gallery.

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Nash Gallery & Cafe

Biographical Information
Organisation Name Nash Gallery & Cafe
Specialty Built by Danish pioneer, Lars Anderson, in 1885 the house’s story is displayed on history boards located throughout the gallery. The Gallery also has handmade gifts, art and pottery, house-made jams and preserves for sale.
About the Organisation The Café caters for various dietary requirements including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets. The venue is also pet friendly.

Contact Information
Contact Name Gavin and Sandee
Location 212 Ipswich Street, Esk Qld 4312
Open Times Wednesday to Monday 8 am - 5pm; Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Phone 5424 2424
Email info@nashgalleryesk.com.au

Historical: War

Toogoolawah Bomb Shelter

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Located in The Condensery - Somerset Regional Art Gallery, the bomb shelter in the Packing Shed was constructed by Nestle as a safe document storage centre during World War II.

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Toogoolawah Bomb Shelter

Biographical Information
Organisation Name The Condensery - Somerset Regional Art Gallery
Specialty Located in The Condensery - Somerset Regional Art Gallery, the bomb shelter in the Packing Shed was constructed by Nestle as a safe document storage centre during World War II.
About the Organisation This is a Somerset Regional Council owned and managed venue.

Contact Information
Contact Name Rachel
Location 29 Factory Rd, Toogoolawah QLD 4313
Open Times Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 4pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Phone 5423 1036
Email mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

Historical: General History

Toogoolawah History Museum

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Managed by dedicated volunteers at the former Toogoolawah Railway Station, the museum offers a display of local history in addition to providing family history search assistance.

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Toogoolawah History Museum

Biographical Information
Organisation Name Toogoolawah History Museum
Specialty Managed by dedicated volunteers at the former Toogoolawah Railway Station, the museum offers a display of local history in addition to providing family history search assistance.

Contact Information
Location Cressbrook Street, Toogoolawah Qld 4313
Open Times Thursday to Saturday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Phone 0455 177 679
Email twahhistorygroup@gmail.com