Museum News
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History Week 2019
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12 September 2019
Every October Victoria’s Historical societies and Museums celebrate a State Government program ‘HISTORY WEEK’. The Borough of Queenscliffe’s three Museums have combined to give locals and visitors a taste of what HISTORIC QUEENSCLIFF has to offer. The Borough of Queenscliffe was established in 1863. This followed the ‘tented’ settlement on the shores of Shortland Bluff (1838), founded to guide shipping through ‘The Rip’, the perilous entrance to Port Phillip. Have a look at the program we have devised for you and come and CELEBRATE with us! You will find a warm welcome awaiting you. Garry Spry President |
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QHM Promotional Video
29 July 2019
On Saturday 27 July the Museum became a set for a new QHM promotional video. Museum volunteer Ron Hodgetts and his granddaughter Diana coordinated the filming over three hours on the day.
The majority of the cast was QHM members, however a few special extras were also included. Annabelle Ferrier Clingan was one of them, and she was allowed to model her great great grandmother's straw hat (Frances Ferrier (1883-1959), her hat about 1900).
Everyone enjoyed themselves, including the bemused public moving about the museum and exhibits, and all are looking forward to viewing the result after the editing process is complete.
The video will be be released during History Week in October this year.
On Saturday 27 July the Museum became a set for a new QHM promotional video. Museum volunteer Ron Hodgetts and his granddaughter Diana coordinated the filming over three hours on the day.
The majority of the cast was QHM members, however a few special extras were also included. Annabelle Ferrier Clingan was one of them, and she was allowed to model her great great grandmother's straw hat (Frances Ferrier (1883-1959), her hat about 1900).
Everyone enjoyed themselves, including the bemused public moving about the museum and exhibits, and all are looking forward to viewing the result after the editing process is complete.
The video will be be released during History Week in October this year.
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Hon. Sarah Henderson Announcement
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07 March 2019
‘This morning’s announcement by the Federal Member for Corangamite the Hon. Sarah Henderson, of a further $1.45M of Federal Government funding for the HUB, could not have come at a better time”, said Mr Garry Spry, President of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. “As the Project Steering Group (PSG) and the Project Control Group (PCG) move into gear to implement this ‘game-changing’ development in the main street of Queenscliff, involving the Museum, the Library and the Visitor Information Centre (VIC), full funding was the only issue remaining unresolved. |
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Sarah has now put our minds at ease by guaranteeing the final funding ‘Brick in the Wall’. The sum of State, Federal and Borough $$$ commitments now total $5.75M, sufficient to ensure the redevelopment of the Cultural precinct into an elegant, functional and uplifting centre which will be the pride of the main street”, Mr Spry said.
“This is a welcome example of the three levels of Government coming together to respond to the aspirations of the community. It guarantees that this project will finally see the light of day and that the efforts of those who have pursued this dream over so many years will finally be rewarded”, said Mr Spry.
“This is a welcome example of the three levels of Government coming together to respond to the aspirations of the community. It guarantees that this project will finally see the light of day and that the efforts of those who have pursued this dream over so many years will finally be rewarded”, said Mr Spry.
The HUB Workshop
21 January 2019
Museum members attended a workshop to confirm their ‘functions & facilities’ priorities in the new building, the Hub, they expect to move into within 24 months. The Workshop was conducted by local identity Michael Grout, assisted by Museum stalwarts Steve Lee, Lindsay Chatterton and Julie Edwards. The exercise had a real buzz to it, with the results now being collated and refined by Museum team leaders.
Another Workshop will be conducted on February 7th to finalise the Museum’s submission to the soon-to-be-appointed Project Manager to facilitate a brief for architectural services.
Thank you to ‘The Ocean Cafe & Bar’ for the much-appreciated fingerfood gourmet lunch, prepared by local chef Peter.
Museum members attended a workshop to confirm their ‘functions & facilities’ priorities in the new building, the Hub, they expect to move into within 24 months. The Workshop was conducted by local identity Michael Grout, assisted by Museum stalwarts Steve Lee, Lindsay Chatterton and Julie Edwards. The exercise had a real buzz to it, with the results now being collated and refined by Museum team leaders.
Another Workshop will be conducted on February 7th to finalise the Museum’s submission to the soon-to-be-appointed Project Manager to facilitate a brief for architectural services.
Thank you to ‘The Ocean Cafe & Bar’ for the much-appreciated fingerfood gourmet lunch, prepared by local chef Peter.
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Latest Funding for 'The Hub'
31 August 2018
Last Friday’s (Aug 31st) announcement by the Member for Bellarine, The Hon. Lisa Neville, concerning the State Government’s $2.5M funding allocation for the Hesse Street HUB, is sweet music to the Committee of Management and Members of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
After fourteen long years, relief from a critical overcrowding issue at the Museum will be addressed. This will enable the Museum to better meet its obligations in terms of spreading its message of ‘Celebrating History’ both within the Borough and beyond.
Bigger and better premises to display material in a way that will appeal to a new generation of Australians and which will provide History enthusiasts with a new History Research Centre is long overdue. Furthermore, the opportunity to collaborate with the adjoining Library and Visitor Information Centre, promises an exciting future for this Cultural HUB in the main street of Queenscliff.
To its credit, the original concept of a HUB belongs to the Borough Council. Funding for the project from State and Federal Government sources however, has been a long-running issue in the past; we are grateful therefore to our local State MP for finally addressing this ‘log jam’. We are hopeful that the Federal Government, through our strongly supportive local MP Sarah Henderson, will now commit to providing the additional funding required to ensure that The HUB will become a Cultural Centre with a ‘fifty plus’ year horizon and an inspiration to the town for residents and visitors alike.
Garry Spry Hon. President QHM
Addenda: (Monday September 3rd 2018)
In seeking to attract ‘across the (political divide) board’ support for additional funds to complete this visionary project, the President and Committee of Management have been conducting a series of Power Point presentations to both State and Federal sitting MPs and endorsed candidates for the major parties contesting the forthcoming State and Federal elections. Although all parties express support for the HUB, thus far none, other than the above-mentioned State Member for Bellarine, has been prepared to fully commit to funding. The battle goes on!
Last Friday’s (Aug 31st) announcement by the Member for Bellarine, The Hon. Lisa Neville, concerning the State Government’s $2.5M funding allocation for the Hesse Street HUB, is sweet music to the Committee of Management and Members of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
After fourteen long years, relief from a critical overcrowding issue at the Museum will be addressed. This will enable the Museum to better meet its obligations in terms of spreading its message of ‘Celebrating History’ both within the Borough and beyond.
Bigger and better premises to display material in a way that will appeal to a new generation of Australians and which will provide History enthusiasts with a new History Research Centre is long overdue. Furthermore, the opportunity to collaborate with the adjoining Library and Visitor Information Centre, promises an exciting future for this Cultural HUB in the main street of Queenscliff.
To its credit, the original concept of a HUB belongs to the Borough Council. Funding for the project from State and Federal Government sources however, has been a long-running issue in the past; we are grateful therefore to our local State MP for finally addressing this ‘log jam’. We are hopeful that the Federal Government, through our strongly supportive local MP Sarah Henderson, will now commit to providing the additional funding required to ensure that The HUB will become a Cultural Centre with a ‘fifty plus’ year horizon and an inspiration to the town for residents and visitors alike.
Garry Spry Hon. President QHM
Addenda: (Monday September 3rd 2018)
In seeking to attract ‘across the (political divide) board’ support for additional funds to complete this visionary project, the President and Committee of Management have been conducting a series of Power Point presentations to both State and Federal sitting MPs and endorsed candidates for the major parties contesting the forthcoming State and Federal elections. Although all parties express support for the HUB, thus far none, other than the above-mentioned State Member for Bellarine, has been prepared to fully commit to funding. The battle goes on!
