From the Archives at the Guyra Museum Compiled by Dorothy Lockyer

28th Oct 2025

The Guyra Museum
A public meeting chaired by Councillor Joe George was held at the Guyra Shire Council Chambers on 7th November 1986.From this meeting The Guyra and District Historical Society was formed. The committee were elected, President Royce Newbury, Secretary Madge Sole and Treasurer Cathy Lockyer.
At the next meeting of a letter was sent to the Guyra Shire Council requesting the use of the Old Shire Council Chamber for meeting and housing of historical items. The approval was granted for the Society to occupy the four rooms in the north-east corner of the former Council Officers. The Guyra Museum was officially opened in May 1988.
A stroll through the museum will reveal so much of how Guyra came to be. For the older generation, it brings back so many memories. On room can be described as “Grandmas Kitchen”. The appliances are a far cry from the modern kitchenalia used today.
Guyra’s religious history is well documented and displayed with a variety of relics from the small country churches in the district.
The Museum also is home to some of the original Council Chambers furniture including the large oval desk that was built in Armidale and when arrived at the Council Chambers it was to big to get inside the doors, so it had to be cut in half.
During the past 39 years the Historical Society members have written and published over 14 Journals that recorded the history of Guyra and surrounding districts.
The Museum is now open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm or by appointment.
Come Join us for Morning or Afternoon Tea on Saturday 8th November. Join in the fun and see if you can name the mystery item and what they were used for.

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From the Archives at the Guyra Museum Compiled by Dorothy Lockyer

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