On Tuesday, July 6, at Brinkworth History Museum, Independent Member for Frome, Geoff Brock, presented Brinkworth History Group with a cheque for $5960.
The History SA Community Museums Program grant represents part of the cost of Stage 4 of a History of Brinkworth project
and Fred Groom, in accepting it on behalf of the group, expressed members’ gratitude that the State Government, through History
SA, had realised the importance
of preserving the heritage of the State and making that history accessible to future generations.
“This will be the realisation of a dream of over 10 years,” said Mr Groom.
“The history of the railways at Magpie Creek Junction will be displayed in a permanent set of illustrated interpretive signs along the trail in the railway precinct.”
“The grant will go towards
paying for research, photocopying, photo reproduction, art work and consultant fees, and will assist in the production of the signs.”
“As we would like to be able to open the sign-posted trail during Brinkworth’s Birthday celebrations on 11th November, the next few months will be quite busy for our group.”
Mr Brock had not previously been inside the Brinkworth museum and was visibly stunned to see how much local history was on display.
“This is magnificent,” he said,
“To see that so much has been retained.”
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