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I look around and see a world of plastic, chemicals, computers and all sorts of gadgets of a push button nature. People seem to live a life of stress uncertainty leading to drugs, crime and other odd behaviour. I am 66 years old and find myself a lost soul in a fastmoving world, I find … Read more
Robert (Bob) Noel SHIELDS 2nd Jan 1930 …4th June 2018 The death of Mr. Bob Shields, long time Life Member of the Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum has ended a unique chapter in the annals of our Museum. Affectionately known to all simply as Bob, the passing of such a humble and unassuming man … Read more
Antiques and handcraft fair plus much more7th May 2022 Unfortunately the QLD Environment Minister couldn’t attend our event, however a representative from the QLD Parks and Wildlife will make the presentation.
HERVEY BAY MUSEUM” – 8th May 2021. Where better to celebrate an antiques & collectables Fair than at the home of history in Hervey Bay? The always popular Antiques & Collectors Fair will be held in the Museum grounds, all day, Saturday 8th May 2021 Highlights will include….. Entry for the day is $10 adults, … Read more
It’s on again! 5th May 2019, 9am till 4:30am
Our second Antiques & Collectables Fair will be held on the 19th May 2018 and it promises to be a successful as our first one. All Museum buildings will be open, showcasing the many new and exciting Exhibits. Free tractor rides for children, also games such as stilts, quoits etc. Pre bookings for seller’s site … Read more
Urangan Pier Centenary The first weekend in March 2017 will see the Urangan pier celebrate 100 years since first completed. The Centenary event will start on Friday 3rd March with a book launch at Urangan Sporties Club on Pier St. at 7.30pm. A 200 page, full colour book has been produced by the Hervey bay … Read more
The 2015 inaugural Antiques and Collectables Fair on the 20th September was a total success with over 400 visitors, many of them bringing along their treasured items to be valued or identified. We were blessed with our usual beautiful Hervey Bay weather. Children enjoyed free tractor rides and old time games like Quoits and Stilts.