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Pioneer Park Museum - Dalby
Dalby,
Western Downs Area
Description
The Machinery Sheds house at Pioneer Park Museum Dalby is possibly one of the largest collections of operating tractors and agricultural machinery in Queensland.
Pioneer Machinery now on display includes late 1800s model working thrashers and elevator, 1950s model reaper and binder, pre-war hay baler, early hand and power driven cornshellers, oil and petrol engines. Tractors - John Deere, Fordson, Case, Massey Harris, McCormick Deering, Cletrac. Headers - Tractor driven (PTO), Self propelled (AUTO). Fire Engines - 1957 White Chev, A 1980 White International one of the last white fire engines being used by the local fire department. Tools - View the display of many old hand tools and implements used in the early pioneering days of Dalby and the Wambo Shire area.
... moreThe newest display is an old Chandler Hearse, one of only two left in the world, the other one is on display in America. Walk through and experience the colonial memorabilia housed in authentic buildings. The many buildings at Pioneer Park are original colonial construction and have been moved to the Park or rebuilt from original materials.
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Facilities
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Car park -
Disabled Parking -
Shaded Area
Open Times
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome.
Disabled:
Disabled access is available throughout most of the museum.
General Comments
Buildings house such things as an old school, colonial cottage, early photos, historical phone exchange, dentist's chair and equipment, hospital equipment, original jail building with antique firearm collection and an old shop building. Check out the museum's blacksmith shop in full working order. An extensive rock, mineral and fossil collection is conveniently grouped for inspection. There is a well stocked craft shop with crafts made locally. Books and more information about the Dalby and Wambo Shire area are also available.
How To Get There
The Museum is situated in Black Street, Dalby which is off the Warrego Highway on the western side of town.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | |
| Child (Aged 1-12) | $1.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | |
| Concession | $4.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | |
| Family | $10.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar |
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