Aeronautical Exhibition
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The Silver Centenary is a biplane which was built in Beverley between 1929 and 1930 by a local Selby Ford. Plans for the plane, which was named in honour of Western Australia's 1929 centenary, were drawn to scale on the floor of the Beverley powerhouse which Ford owned.
The aircraft made its inaugural flight on 1 July 1930 and was flown for the next 18 months, but after Ford proved unable to provide the authorities with blue prints and technical specifications, it was mothballed in 1933. There is a wonderful interactive display, complete with a 1:5 scale model, exact replica of the silver centenary plane built in Beverley. |
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Beverley Visitor Centre 141 Vincent Street Beverley Phone: (08) 9646 1555 Open Monday - Saturday |
Avondale Agricultural Museum
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Located on the grounds of Avondale Farm, just 6 km west of town on Waterhatch Road, the Avondale Beverley Agricultural Machinery Museum is one of the largest agricultural machinery collections in Western Australia. Many of our tractors are still in working order — a living tribute to over 100 years of machinery’s impact on agriculture.
Our dedicated volunteers open the museum on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (closed over summer). Group visits can be arranged by appointment. Entry is free, and donations are always welcome to help keep this unique collection going. Most days, you’ll find an engine or two running, giving visitors a glimpse into what life was like for the men and women who kept the farm productive and helped feed the nation — and beyond. |
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550 Waterhatch Road Beverley OPEN: Fourth Saturday of the month 8:30am-1pm and by appointment. Please phone 96460 768 Facebook page Beverley Agricultural Machinery Museum for updates. |
Dead Finish Museum
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As the oldest building in Beverley, the “Wheatsheaf Inn” was built by Alfred Smith in 1872.
It now houses a very fine collection of artifacts depicting life in Beverley since settlement in 1831. The current major display is the “REMEMBERING THEM EXHIBITION” – a wonderful centenary tribute to all those Beverley people who served or helped with the World War I effort. Open every Sunday from 11am to 3pm from mid-March to November and at any other time requested. Admission $2 adult and children with adult free. |
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Cnr Hunt Road and Morrison Street PO Box 182, Beverley WA 6304 Open: Sun 11am-3pm (Mid- March to November) or please call: Glenys 0417 973 559 Joy 0427 411 881 Email: [email protected]. |
Ferguson Vintage Collection
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Barry Ferguson operates this private display of vintage machinery and appliances from days gone by.
The display is also home to a very impressive vehicle registration plate collection and various items of local significance. Open most weekends or by appointment - just call Barry. |
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22 Hunt Road Beverley Phone: (08) 9646 1034 |
Vincent Street Heritage Walk
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This award-winning trail guides you on a tour of the stunning heritage buildings in Beverley. Download the QR code at the trail head just outside the Visitors Centre.
Along Vincent Street, pedestals will be found or plaques attached to buildings of significance. Or follow the map on the augmented reality app. |
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Search for 'Vincent Street Heritage Walk' on app store. |