Wing Hing Long
Wing Hing Long is a living museum of a store built in 1881and ran in its original state until 1998. Wing Hing Long stocked every necessary item for living in the early days, clothing, cloth, all sewing requirements, cooking needs and implements and staple furniture. The staff were Chinese and were provided with living quarters which has remained the same, as have most of the original features of the store.
Address:
10 Ruby Street, Tingha NSW 2369, Australia
Tel:
+61 02 67233432
Fax: +61 02 67233434
Hours:
10am-4pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays (contact for information and bookings)
Facilities:
Local arts and crafts, Devonshire teas.
Collection:
The museum dispalys many items of Tingas past, showing the history of the town and its involvement in the tin mining industry as well as the relationship with the Chinese miners.