Mission Beach Historical Society inaugural exhibition on show at Mission Beach

Mission Beach Historical Society

A large, enthusiastic and interested crowd gathered on March 10 for the opening of the Mission Beach Historical Society's inaugural exhibition ‘Echo of the Past’.

We thank the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) for their philanthropic support.

Shane Knuth, MP, opened the exhibition. Also speaking on the night were Dr Valerie Boll, President of the Mission Beach Historical Society, Trudy Tschui, CCRC Councillor and Maxine Marsh, Tully Library branch administrator.

Coinciding with the anniversary of the 1918 cyclone (March 10), a series of historical photographs (portraits, landscapes, social events, and worklife scenes), a slide show of photos, Djiru cultural objects, history boards designed by Peter Kellett and a series of drawings about the Hull River Aboriginal Settlement by Michael Daly provide an insight in the diverse early history of Mission Beach.

Recollections from Djiru people, the first pioneers and later settlers, farmers, and attendees at gatherings and wartime events allow all visitors to reflect on the past, preserve and enhance important memories and events, and foster and celebrate a sense of identity, diversity and cultural connections between Djiru and the wider community.

The exhibition can be viewed at the Art, Print, Frame Gallery, Mission Beach