Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum

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Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Founded1879
FounderJohn & Else Meyers
HeadquartersMaryborough, Queensland Australia
Websitehttp://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[]

Timothy Britten display

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[]

The museum occupies the former J. E. Brown warehouse, which is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum". Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Gataker's Warehouse Complex (entry 600718)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  3. ^ "J E Brown Warehouse". Visit Fraser Coast. Tourism Queensland. Retrieved 8 November 2016.

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Coordinates: 25°32′20″S 152°42′20″E / 25.53884°S 152.70545°E / -25.53884; 152.70545

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