Stratford and District Museum
This Museum is housed in the 1873 Methodist church. It features furniture from the courthouse, kitchenware, and a large chair collection. Some local history research facilities are also available.
Address:
Hobson Street, Stratford, VIC
Tel:
0351458233
Hours:
2-4pm last Sunday of the month, or by appointment
Admission:
Adults $1.00
Facilities:
Toilets, car and bus parking, picnic area, sales outlet, guided tours, magazine/newsletter
Collection:
1500 items, 2000 photographs, 1000 archive items
Items
Centrifuge
Babcock Tester
Creator:
Babcock Pty Ltd
Description:
Metal two chamber centrifuge for early farm herd testing.
Item Id Number:
499
Witness box
Creator:
Bell Brothers, cabinet makers
Description:
Standard wooden witness box from Stratford Courthouse.
Item Id Number:
358
Model steam engine
Creator:
Frank Scott of Mewburn Park
Description:
Working model of a steam engine.
Date:
1890s
Item Id Number:
332
Desk
Teacher's Desk
Creator:
Unknown
Description:
Teacher's desk from Invermichie, with signatures of teachers under lid.
Date:
1891-1971
Item Id Number:
283
Commode chair
Creator:
Unknown
Description:
A well used wooden kitchen chair converted to a commode.
Item Id Number:
274