Memories of Energy Trails
What is an 'Energy
Trail'?
In late 1999, QEM began
to establish Memories of Energy Groups (MEGs) in regional
communities in Queensland. The aim of the MEG network is to
identify objects, documents, photographs and buildings, which
were, or are a significant part of Queensland 's energy heritage.
The long-term objectives include the preservation of Queensland
's energy heritage for future generations and the creation
of energy trails based on QEM's research and the MEG network
discoveries.
The South Burnett Memories
of Energy Trail (MET) is the first in Queensland and was developed
in partnership with six MEGs in the shires of Kilkivan, Murgon,
Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango and Rosalie. The members of the
MEGs are volunteers from the Kilkivan and District Historical
Society Inc.; the Murgon Dairy Industry Museum; Wondai Heritage
Museum; Kingaroy Bicentennial Heritage Museum; the MEG Sub-committee
of the Nanango Shire Historical Society and the Yarraman Heritage
Museum in Rosalie Shire.
The South Burnett MET
provides an unusual and interesting insight into the energy
heritage of the area. By following the Energy Trail, the visitor
can view different displays relating to the South Burnett's
industrial, agricultural, medical and domestic technology
history. Objects, photographs, film, documents and buildings
linked to the theme of energy provides a stimulating Journey
of Discovery, which is aimed at encouraging
discussion on a variety of topics, including past, present
and future use of energy in Queensland.
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