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Mid West Gallery - Social History
A winding road of discovery inspired by the Murchison River
Discover the human stories woven into the Mid West’s rich and complex past. From the enduring culture of the Yamaji people to the challenges faced by European explorers and settlers, this section highlights the resilience and diversity of those who have shaped the region.
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WA Museum Geraldton
Destination WA
Digital Trail
Museum Trail
Stamp of Identity for Every Crate
Tomato Crate Stencils
Backpack Battle Against Black Spot
Knapsack Sprayer, 1940s
Pop, Pottery and Practicality
Stoneware Bottle, c.1912–1930
A Taste of Home in a New Land
Ginger Jar, Late 1800s
Tick-Tock on Marine Terrace
Parking Meter, c.1970
Pride, Sacrifice and a Long Wait for Justice
Jim Joseph’s Service Medals
Fuel for a Changing Region
Shell Petrol Pump
Shearing, Sorting, and Stockwork in the Mid West
Tools of the Wool Industry
Quenching Thirst on the Rabbit-Proof Fence
Camel Water Tank
Innovation, Resilience, and the Camel Tracks of the Goldfields
Tools of the Afghan Cameleers
A Barrier Built Across a Continent
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Uniform and Duty in Colonial Geraldton
Serving the Region
Waterways, Footprints, and Living Culture
Land to Sea
Crafted for Purpose, Carried with Culture
Boomerangs from the Mid West
The Bristol Tourer Takes to the Skies
Geraldton’s First Flying Machine
A Voice from the Wreck