South West heritage trail welcomes new attraction
23 November 2010
People following the popular Working Life
Heritage Trail now have even more attractions to visit.
The trail has expanded to include the Featured Wood Gallery and Museum in
Australind.
A labour of love for owner John Ablett, the
museum is the result of 25 years spent collecting antiques and
heritage items.
"From Noongar heritage to the old Bunbury Jetty,
the museum features a range of displays bound to capture the
attention of people with an interest in history," he
said.
Mr Ablett said the old Bunbury Jetty display
would be of particular interest to local residents.
"The jetty was a very important part of Bunbury's
history as a major port for exporting timber and wool around the
world," he said.
"You can see examples of why the jetty is in its
current state of disrepair."
As well as displays relating to the heritage of
the South West including a section on Mr Ablett's family of
carpenters and joiners, the museum also features an exhibit about
iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly.
In addition, international displays provide
insight into the lives of Native American Indians and the time of
the American Civil War.
South West Working Life Association chairman
David Partridge, whose White Rocks Farm is part of the trail,
welcomed the Featured Wood Gallery and Museum to Working
Life.
"John's enthusiasm and sense of history will be a
great boost to Working Life," he said.
Winding through the region, the Working Life
Heritage Trail is a link of attractions offering a window into the
region's past and the life of its early residents.
A partnership between the individual sites and
the South West Development Commission, the trail features 21
attractions including Yarloop Workshops, Coalfields Museum and Cape
Leeuwin Lighthouse.
The trail was set up to promote tourism and
encourage visitation to different heritage-themed attractions
throughout Australia's South West.
The Featured Wood Gallery and Museum is located
on Piggott Drive in Australind and is open 10am to 4pm, Monday to
Sunday.
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