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The Old Days.
Holiday Hours
The Museum is open on Wednesdays and most Saturdays unless there are special events (Christmas, Easter, elections). It is always best to check by calling 1800 Museum (1800 687 386) or by making an online booking, after which you will be contacted. The museum will be closed on Easter Saturday (19th April) and also for the election being held on the 3rd May 2025.
From message sticks to mobile phones. Spanning tens of thousands of years
The Old Days.
There has always been a need to communicate from the time that there were two beings of any kind.
From Ancient Aboriginal Message Sticks to Today's Mobile Telephone.. Spanning ten of thousands of years.
Musgrave 1958
J T (Jack) Parker. Peninsular Lineman
The Old Pole at Musgrave in 1957. This pole still stands today. The date 1887 is cut into this pole.
Les Robinson Car
Technician Les Robinson built this car on an old Model A Ford chassis during his spare time at Coen after retirement he drove the car to Melbourne
Telegraph Office
Moreton Telegraph Station 1959
Built in 1887 demolished in 1960's
Cape York Carrier Terminal
The remains of Cape York Carrier Terminal as it looks today