Getting the Museum ready for showing artifacts
Between late 2005 and the opening of the museum in Feb 2006, a lot of work was required to ensure its readiness.
The building allotted was an Army barracks room, complete with orderly room, still in its original condition. The building had been moved onto the site by the developers of the Wacol Army base but refurbishment was up to the Association. During that short time 13 members of the Association spent days at the task.
The building allotted was an Army barracks room, complete with orderly room, still in its original condition. The building had been moved onto the site by the developers of the Wacol Army base but refurbishment was up to the Association. During that short time 13 members of the Association spent days at the task.
The last of the internal walls comes down. The building was built in 1939 and the studs were hardwood, skew nailed. Over the years the wood had dried and the studs had to be taken down with a sledgehammer and axe.
Almost ready on the inside. The walls and windows had been painted, carpet tiles laid on the floor and screens were being prepared.
Outside painting completed, garden beds readied, frame for sign in place.
Paul Brown and Colin Gould (standing) sorting the pavers prior to paving in front of the steps.
Paul Brown with the delicate job of painting the windows.
Getting ready for the sign facing Boundary Road.
Above. Doug Ng, Frank Perkins, Colin Gould, ? . John Holland.
Below. Doug Ng, John Holland, Paul Brown, Frank Perkins, ? , Colin Gould.
Above. Doug Ng, Frank Perkins, Colin Gould, ? . John Holland.
Below. Doug Ng, John Holland, Paul Brown, Frank Perkins, ? , Colin Gould.
Above. Frank Perkins applying the second coat of paint to the wall after the sign erected.
Below. John Batze cleaning paint brushes after a day's painting.
Below. John Batze cleaning paint brushes after a day's painting.
Colin Gould and Bob Collins working on the gardens.
A rare shot of our photographer Tom Dowling.
Tom was the man behind the lens and, even though he took thousands of photos of Association events, he rarely had a photo taken of himself.
Another shot of Tom Dowling resting after another working bee.
Working bees always had time for a BBQ lunch. John Holland, Lorraine Clayton (wife of caretaker) Jesse Chee, Bruce Crawford.
Open Day.
L-R. Jessica Harrington, Bob Collins, Phil Ainsworth, John Holland, Mike Griffin, Colin Gould, Paul Brown.
L-R. Jessica Harrington, Bob Collins, Phil Ainsworth, John Holland, Mike Griffin, Colin Gould, Paul Brown.
Above. Service in the Chapel on opening day.
Below The crowd at the Museum for opening day. (3 photos).
Below The crowd at the Museum for opening day. (3 photos).
At the opening. Phil Ainsworth with Bruce Billson, Minister for Veterans Affairs.
Bob Collins, Phil Ainsworth, John Holland, John Batze, Colin Gould, Paul Brown.
Jessica Harrington in background.
Jessica Harrington in background.
