Cabul, India, Kojonup, Western Australia
Kojonup Historical Society
The Kojonup Historical Society have been given the responsibility of two major historical buildings in Kojonup. The military barracks, built by the 51st regiment in 1845 as a military outpost, is now a museum featuring the building's past as the outpost, a school and a private residence. Elverd Cottage is a restored Pensioner Guard Cottage. One of a very few still featuring many of its original structures.
Address:
Spring Street, Kojonup, WA
Tel:
0898323092
Hours:
Sunday 2pm - 4pm or on request
Email:
Admission:
Donation
Facilities:
Brochures available, Curator/guide, Limited wheelchair access.
Collection:
The Kojonup Historical society also have a large collection of early photos, research material and over 1,000 objects ranging from household to farm machinery. A military room in the barracks includes items from Indian Campaign 1840's - Vietnam.
Subject:
- Historic Site
- Historical Society
- Military Museum
- Photographs
- Armed Forces
- EducationAndSchools
- Historic Buildings
- Historic People
- Images
- Local Government
- Local History
- Medals and Badges
- Militaria
- Rural Life
- Social History
- Agriculture
- Communications
- Horse Drawn Transport
- Medicine and Health
- Aboriginal Culture
- Palaeontology
Items
Medal
Medal (Cabul, India)
Creator:
British Army
Description:
The medal was presented by John Robinson for service at Cabul in India before he came to Western Australia in the Enrolled Pensioner Force. Robinson was corporal in charge at Kojonup in 1854.
Date:
1842
Item Id Number:
M13
Ship's candlestick
Ship's candlestick
Description:
This brass ship's candlestick is designed to remain upright regardless of the ship's movement. It is gyro mounted with a large lead weight at the base. It was brought out on the ship "Jana" by Corporal Richard Norrish (96th Reg), who later settled in Kojonup.
Date:
Jan 1843
Item Id Number:
1966.26
Kojonup, Western Australia
Medicine chest
Medicine chest
Description:
Wooden 19th century Medicine chest containing a variety of glass bottles with glass stoppers. First used in Outback of Queensland but then brought to Kojonup by second generation. Made up in Sydney.
Date:
1870
Item Id Number:
1966.4
Kojonup, Western Australia, Queensland
Harness Display
Harness Display
Description:
This display is in a separate building and can be seen by arrangement with Tourist Centre. Very comprehensive display of horse gear - for work and play.
Date:
1900-1950
Kojonup, Western Australia
Pensioner Guard House
Elverd Cottage
Description:
Elverd Cottage is one of a very rare Pensioner Guard cottages. Restored but authentic example of the set style dictated for Pensioner Guards. Close by large machinery display. Arrange with secretary.
Kojonup, Western Australia