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THE DO-IT-YOURSELF MUSEUM

ALL HANDS .................. GOING ALOFT

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WHY DIY?

• All volunteers• Self funding except for capital works

assistance

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PILOT’S COTTAGE 1983

1983 : ONE ROOM MUSEUM - ONLY OPEN ON REQUEST

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WHO WERE THEY?

• Initially, a small group of Ballina’s ex mariners

• Now, 72 members with a wide range of skills

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BNMM 1993

600m2 SPACE OPEN 7 HOURS, 362½ DAYS

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ATZLAN IN TOW OFF BALLINA 1973

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LAS BALSAS RAFT 1976

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RIVERSIDE VIEW OF MUSEUM

BEFORE and AFTER EXTENSION 2007

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DIY ONLY 10%

• Federal grant $18,000• Council grant $200,000• Our contribution $40,000

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EXTENSION OPENING CEREMONY 2007

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FIRST DIY MADE CASE

HMS HOOD AND HMS ARK ROYAL

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PILOT’S LOG CASE BISMARCK

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1940’S MESS DECK

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WHEELHOUSE

19402010

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VISITOR’S DESK

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HONOUR BOARD

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SIGNAGE

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PORT OF BALLINA

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THEME AREAS

WRECK ARTIFACTS

NAVIGATION

DARWIN cf PEARL HABOUR

SUBMARINE

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THEME AREAS

BUOYS AND BEACONS

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KRAIT BAY

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ENGINEERING ALL RESTORED FROM RUSTED SALVAGE

PUMP FROM SS WOLLONGBAR STEAM ENGINE EX DREDGE HERMES

STEERING GEAR NEW ENDEAVOUR

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AN EXAMPLE OF OCCASSIONAL DISPLAY

RAN ANNIVERSARY 2011

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MODEL COLLECTION

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MODEL COLLECTION

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MODEL COLLECTION

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MODEL COLLECTION

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NORTH COAST STEAM & NAVIGATION COMPANY

• A unique collection of 15 major NCSNC. vessels that plied the coast from 1857 to 1954

• The models can be seen under the mural and along walls of the museum

• A cabin fax contains artefacts from a wrecked ship

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1930’s PASSENGER CABIN

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A BLESSING SIGNS ON

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FUND RAISING

BRICK SALES, RAFFLES, CANVASSING, OUTINGS

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GIFT SHOP

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REGIONAL VOLUNTEER’S AWARD10 YEARS+ SERVICE

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CHRISTMAS 2011

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STATE RECOGNITION

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IN CONCLUSION

• This has been a taste of one aspect of the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum

• For a view of the scope and activities of the museum visit Ballina NSW or

• www.ballinamaritimemuseum.org.au