Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)
About
About
About organisation
Betty Brown Historical Centre is a museum dedicated to the changing role of women in West Arthur, a rural farming community. Women were integral to the establishment and development of agriculture communities throughout Australia, including West Arthur.
The Centre has been established in accordance with the bequest bestowed upon the Shire of West Arthur by Ms Betty Brown who requested the facility preserve the wool trophies, needlework and memorabilia of the Brown family, and that it house historical relics and items of the district particularly in relation to the sheep industry.
Collection
Collection
Collection overview
The Betty Brown Historical Centre, houses a collection of items related to living in a small rural community. Items are specifically targeting women, wool and needlework. A display also outlines eight significant women who contributed to the development of the West Arthur Community.
Collections
All Items (448 items)
- Country Women's Association (20 items)
The collections tell the stories of women in small rural communities and the contributions they made to developing the community into what we see today. Eight significant women are featured in the exhibits, all of whom have made significant contributions to the community of West Arthur.
Working, Providing, Belonging, Farming, Rural, community
Contact
Contact
Contact information
31 Burrowes Street
Darkan WA 6392
Australia
Visit
Visit
Visit information
Shire of West Arthur
27 Burrowes Street
Darkan WA 6392
Australia
Entry by gold coin donation, via the West Arthur Community Resource Centre
Entry on weekends by appointment - contact the CRC on 9736 2000 to book a visit
| Day | Time slot | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Mon: | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Tue: | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Wed: | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Thu: | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Fri: | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Sat: | Closed | |
| Sun: | Closed |