Lighting Up Yarraman Exhibition
Launched
On Saturday 25th June, Yarraman Heritage Centre held an Open
Day to launch the centre's new exhibition, Lighting Up Yarraman.
Tarong Energy sponsored the exhibition and Queensland Energy
Museum's Director, Dr. Jan King conducted the research andco-ordinated
the project.
Lighting Up Yarraman tells the story of the small privately-owned
powerhouse in yarraman and the impact of electricity on the
development of the town. Included in the exhibition is a model
of the powerhouse and an audio recording of the memories and
experiences of Yarraman's pioneers of electricity.
Left to right: Rosalie
Shire Council Mayor, Cr. Noel Strohfeld. The Budgen family,
Charles Budgen, Eddie Budgen, Daphne Buchall and Joan Dick.
and Member for Nanango, Dorothy Pratt cuts the ribbon for
the official opening.
QEM
Director, Dr. Jan King and John Barber of the Yarraman Heritage
Centre infront of a model made by Charlie Budgen of the Powerhouse.
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