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ISIS DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.

Taylor Street, Childers Historical Complex

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INSPIRED BY PASSION

“ISIS District Historical Society's Goal is Preserving the Past for the Future”



WE WELCOME ORGANISED TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND OR TOUR GROUPS.

FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR.

Our Organisation has No requirements relating to Covid.


HISTORY COMPLEX

Open Days/Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am – 12pm until further notice
Other times by appointment.


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ROTUNDA


Our Rotunda can also be hired for special events. Weddings, Birthday parties,
etc.




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THE OLD PHARMACY

Open Mon to Fri 9 am to 2.30 pm and
Sat 9 am to 12.30 pm
up until 30th July 22.
From 1st August:
Open Mon to Fri 9 am to 3.00 pm and
Sat 9 am to 1.00 pm

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TAYLOR STREET - HISTORICAL COMPLEX

Our historical display complex is a ‘step back in time’  featuring early
cottages, a post office, former school building, two steam locomotives, museum,
history displays & rotunda. Our historical displays offer a true educationally
rewarding experience, see what Visitors are saying: “Highly recommended for
children by Wide Bay Kids”.

Entry Costs: Adults – $5.00 ea    Children – $1.00 ea. Children FREE if
accompanied by a paying adult. Eftpos is not available. 

The buildings are not wheelchair friendly, though the Rotunda is accessible. 

We welcome organised tours for School Groups &/or other Tour Groups for
enquiries please contact us prior.

 * (+04) 9004 2694
 * 2 Taylor Street
   Childers, QLD 4660

ROTUNDA - HIRE & USE

The Rotunda is set in the picturesque surrounds of the historical complex which
is an ideal venue for that special occasion.

This significant structure was built in 2002 using ironwork from the Palace
Hotel, the front posts from the old Childers Hospital & the finial from the
Grand Hotel Childers. Erected in the centre is the historical 1887 Childers
State School bell.

Tables and chairs are available & power can be accessed in the rotunda. Toilets
also onsite.

Bookings are essential. 

Please contact us to discuss your needs & the donation fee requested.




 * (+04) 9004 2694
 * 2 Taylor Street
   Childers, QLD 4660

THE OLD PHARMACY - CHILDERS

Discover the medicine marvels, mineral ingredients, rare specimens and
mysterious potions of the 1890’s

The collection is one of Australia’s largest collections of early pharmaceutical
history, including dental, pharmacy and photographic equipment, specimen jars
and medicine bottles, medicine books and unique interpretation of the early
development of Australian pharmaceutical practice.

Self guided tour of the OP dispensary is:
Adults $5       Pens/Sen. $4.50      Children $3        Family (2Ad 2Ch.) $12

 * (+04) 9081 8295
 * 90 Churchill Street
   Childers, QLD 4660




P.O.BOX 426 CHILDERS QLD 4660

Please send mail addressed to:
........To the Secretary for all enquiries.
............To the Treasurer for payments and receipts.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

Our Historical Society loves family history research. Our volunteers provide a
fee based research service using our extensive library of resources.

Our fee is an initial $20 for basic research from the data held in our resources
library. Should extended research be required, fees are by negotiation
thereafter.

Contact us for further assistance &/or start your research enquiry.

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TESTIMONIALS

Fascinating to see both Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal history from an Aboriginal
descendant and historical researcher of the Dundaburra traditional people of
Buth'arth of the Northern Kabi Kabi Nation. Thumbs up to all who have spent so
much time and effort over the years to preserve precious items of historical
significance and importance 👍
G.A.Jennings Google Local Guide
Lovely place to visit lots of interesting things to see the people are very
helpful and full of knowledge will be back again
Josef Menich Google Local Guide
Well worth stopping to enjoy this historical display a 'step back in time'.
Entry via donation is an excellent means to attract visitors. The displays are
well kept and the grounds excellent. All operated by Volunteer members of the
ISIS District Historical Society - Mon to Fri 9am - 12 noon
Dennis G Google Local Guide

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT US


ISIS DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY



The first inaugural meeting to form the Isis District Historical Society was
held in 1975. 

It was in 1983 that the Isis Central Mill Sugar Company donated the Taylor
Street land and the historical complex idea started. The ensuing years of
support from the ICM Company, the Isis Shire Council and successful grant
applications and fundraising support by local residents, the Childers Historical
Complex evolved. In October 1988, this interesting complex of historical
buildings was officially opened.

ISIS District Historical Society Inc is a volunteer organisation devoted to
promoting and preserving the “Past for the Future”.  Meetings are held at the
Childers Historical Complex on the second Monday of each month from February to
December at 9.00 am.

 

New members are most welcome to attend.

There is an excellent Aboriginal Artefacts display in the School Room which was
collected & donated by IDHS past president Mr John Bunn. We also have a ‘Sugar
Room’ which is a developing project of the history of the sugar cane industry in
the ISIS Shire.




TOURS:

We welcome enquiries for ‘tour groups’ and ‘school groups’ to arrange
specialised visits to the Taylor Street, Childers display & museum. The Society
does offer Devonshire Tea for tour groups, bookings essential.

For Tour Bookings & more information please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.

Please Note:

 * The buildings are not wheelchair friendly, though the Rotunda is accessible.
 * Eftpos is not available
 * Entry Costs: Adults – $5.00 ea    Children – $1.00 ea
 * Children FREE if accompanied by a paying adult.


CHILDERS YEARLY ~ JULY FESTIVAL

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