35yrs a Museum

A mile stone anniversary

October 2010 marked the 35th aniversary of the opening ceremoney at the Customs House Museum

Customs House Committee Celebrates Milestone.

Phil Percival, Jean McMillan, Helen Dimond, Marj McMillan, Jan Waller, Freda Shore, David McMahon, Graham Woods (back), Cathy Billsborough, Alistair Logan, and Bruce Waller

The Goondiwindi and District Historical Society Inc celebrated its 35^th year of operation in charge of the historic Customs House Museum recently.

Society president, Mr David McMahon, said that the Museum was open for business on 17 October 1975 in time to celebrate the Annual Rotary Spring Festival.McMahon said at that this present time it was right to acknowledge the hard work done by past committees and the generous donation of items by the Goondiwindi and district community.“We really wouldn’t be the place we are now without the support of the Goondiwindi and district community, hard working volunteers, and past and present Councils.”

“The museum and grounds have never looked better and there is a belief amongst our present committee that there are still many things to do in and around the Museum to make it an even more enjoyable place for locals and visitors alike.”Mr McMahon said the Society was looking forward to preserving the Customs House Museum to be enjoyed by future generations of this community.“The Museum is such an icon of Goondiwindi. As a committee we feel lucky to be playing a small part in preserving this building and grounds for the enjoyment of the Goondiwindi and district community.”