Aeronautical Exhibition
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The Silver Centenary is a biplane which was built in Beverley between 1929 and 1930 by a local named 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 7 days |
Avondale Agricultural Museum
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The Avondale Agricultural Museum Collection is located at Avondale Farm a 710ha property, located 6km west of Beverley.
The collection was comprised of items donated by farmers from around the State for the sesquicentenary celebrations in 1979. The exhibition concentrated on items of technological significance, much of which was restored by the Department of Agriculture’s workshop. The collection was specifically put together to represent the historical equipment of all the processes in agricultural production and therefore tells the story of the development of farming in the Western Australian Wheatbelt. |
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550 Waterhatch Road Beverley CLOSED FOR REDEVELOPMENT |
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 To open up please call Joy 0427 411 881 or Delys 9646 1075 Email: bhsdeadfinish@gmail.com. |
Ferguson Vintage Collection
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Barry and Kath Ferguson operate 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 or Kath. |
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22 Hunt Road Beverley Phone: (08) 9646 1034 |
Town Heritage Walk
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This wonderful trail guides you on a tour of the heritage buildings in beautiful Beverley. The walk will take around one hour, starting at the Dead Finish Museum.
Trail details are included in the Beverley Booklet, available from the Beverley Visitor Centre or downloadable from the beverleywa website. Go to the trails tab to find the map and trail description. |