Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
 Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, 2008 | |
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John & Else Meyers |
| Headquarters | Maryborough, Queensland Australia |
| Website | http://www.maryboroughmuseum.org |
The Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum is a non-profit museum located at 106 Wharf Street, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. It was established and is operated by John and Else Meyers for the benefit of the Fraser Coast community.
Displays
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The museum houses a number of displays of subject such as Keith Payne, VC OAM; Herbert James, VC MC; Timothy Britten, CV; John Cantwell, AO DSC; Harry Smith, SG MC; and James Runham, SC AFSM OAM.
The museum has the largest number of Victoria Crosses in a private museum collection in Australia. The museum also has the only Cross of Valour (Australia) medal on public display; the one awarded to Timothy Britten following the 2002 Bali bombings.[1]
Heritage property
[edit]The museum occupies the former J. E. Brown warehouse, which is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum". Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ^ "Gataker's Warehouse Complex (entry 600718)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ^ "J E Brown Warehouse". Visit Fraser Coast. Tourism Queensland. Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.