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Avoca Museum and Information Centre

16 Blenheim Street, Avoca TAS 7213

On Australia Day 2012 the Avoca Museum and Information Centre officially opened in Boucher Park. The 103 year old heritage listed building has been restored by Greater Esk Tourism to promote the beautiful Fingal Valley region as the "Valleys of Adventure" offering mountain climbs, bush walks, waterfalls and the world's tallest white gums. The old State School opened in 1908 at a cost of 348 pounds, and in 1929 there were 73 pupils enrolled. Prime Minister Joe Lyons visited the school in 1936, the year the wireless set and electric power were installed. A new school was built in 1951 and the Country Women's Association used the old building for many years but it fell into disrepair and suffered years of neglect until Greater Esk Tourism set about seeking restoration funding. After many unsuccessful attempts the volunteer group obtained AUD193,000 from the Urban Renewal and Heritage Fund, Tasmanian Community Fund, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, Arts Tasmania and other bodies to fund the work, with volunteers completing the restoration. The Avoca Museum and Information Centre was opened by Mayor Kim Polley OAM at the Northern Midlands Council Australia Day celebrations.

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Avoca Museum and Information Centre Logo and Images

Avoca Museum and Information Centre

16 Blenheim Street, Avoca TAS 7213
The Avoca Museum and Information Centre (AMIC) in the 106-year-old heritage listed building promotes the beautiful Fingal Valley region. The old Avoca State School opened in 1908 at a cost of 348 pounds, and in 1929 73 pupils were enrolled. Prime Minister Joe Lyons visited the school in 1936, the year the wireless set and electric power were installed. The CWA used the old building when a new school was built in 1951. The building suffered years of neglect until in 2010 Greater Esk Tourism successfully obtained $193,000 from the Urban Renewal and Heritage Fund, TCF, FRRR, Arts Tasmania and other bodies to fund the restoration, with volunteers completing the work prior to opening on Australia Day 2012. The AMIC Committee restored the Cenotaph and recommenced Anzac Day services in 2013. New gym equipment, picnic tables and soldiers' memorial trees have enhanced Boucher Park. AMIC includes the old school atmosphere, a current 'Sporting History of the Avoca District' exhibition, visitor information and local craft sales. The Fingal Valley has stunning scenery, mountain climbs, bush walks, waterfalls and the world's tallest white gums at Evercreech Forest Reserve. Turn off the main Esk Highway and explore our 'Valleys of Adventure' ...
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