A special room set up to display items which belonged to Miles Franklin. A descendant of early pioneer families in the Tumut area, she was born in Tallurigo
Tumut and District Historical Museum
The museum's local history collection includes furniture, clothing, books, china, machinery and photos. These items are displayed in a bedroom, parlour and sewing room of a 1920s house and in an extension. Separate rooms have been devoted to materials from the Returned Service League and to the writer Miles Franklin. A large machinery shed holds agricultural equipment and large domestic machinery. School photos and memorabilia are also available.
Address:
Cnr Merrivale and Capper Streets, Tumut, NSW
Tel:
0209471380
Hours:
2pm-4pm Wed and Sat (other times by appointment)
Admission:
Adults $2, children 50c
Facilities:
Wheelchair access, guided tours, historic research
Collection:
Collection covers items and information believed relevant to the history of Tumut and district. Textiles of the last century including articles worn by Miles Franklin plus a manuscript of "Childhood at Brindabella" of importance. Agricultural tools and information. Shire history and items. WWI and WWII memorabilia. Photographs.
Items
Stationary Engine
1901 Columbus Engine
Description:
The first petrol driven stationary engine brought to Tumut. It is very rare.
Date:
1901
Memorabilia
Miles Franklin Collection
Description:
Collection of clothing, books and other memorabilia which belonged to the author Miles Franklin