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Wagon House Museum ~ Room 1

Wagon House Museum ~ Room 1

This Wagon House Museum exhibits several horse and carts from the 19th century, loaded with groceries and goods from that era.

The displays show various artefacts including toy car collections, early Meccano construction kits, and a selection of radios and irons from 1900s. Historic materials from the local Small Goods Industries, Watsonia, now the Eliza Ponds Estate, and the old Spearwood Fire Station are also featured.

Our Pioneer Board with stories of the early pioneers of the area, is on the right as you move to the 2nd room.

IMAGES

Table top trolley c.1900, restored in 1965. ~ Donated by the City of Cockburn.
A collection of industrial/working machine model vehicles, made by Dinky Toys and Matchbox Toys c.1900’s.
Meccano was a metal Construction Toy kit of the 1900’s.
Memorabilia from Watson Foods, featuring the Watsonia Pigs.
A range of irons, including a Smoothing iron c.1920 and a Petrol iron c.1900-1910.
An ongoing project recognizing the names, dates and mode of arrival of the early settlers and pioneers of the area 1830-1930.
Yates seed box c.1930. ~ Donated by Brenda Ford.
A range of food products, including essences and fizzy drinks.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Use your mouse to explore the Pioneer Room.

The Virtual Tour requires the latest version of Flash Player and is not compatible with mobile devices.

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