By Peter O’Rourke.
HISTORICAL societies in the northern area of the shire showcased their work and collections to each other on Wednesday as a way of sharing knowledge and strengthening local history networks.
About ten members and officeholders from various historical groups around the Pyrenees started the day at the Landsborough and District Historical Group’s Barkly Room where they were able to view the extensive historical displays.
President Brett Leslie welcomed the visitors, after which there were many conversations about the richness of the displays and historical objects on show.
The visitors were also shown the former police lockup building adjacent to the Barkly Room, as well as the new signage that will be strategically placed at a number of sites around the Landsborough and further afield as part of a historical rail trail that the group has been developing.
Mid-morning, the group travelled on to Moonambel, where Jenny MacKay and Garry Hutton guided the group around the old police watch house quarter and highlighted aspects of the historical walking trail nearby.
Shortly after midday, the group travelled on to the former courthouse at Avoca, where they were invited to enjoy the items on display and look at the resources and documentary collections developed over many years.