Rosalie Hunter Part 3, The Coach House Museum - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 18th February 2025. Part 3 of 3. Many farms had old equipment associated with horse drawn vehicles. Brian Hunter headed a committee to set up a museum. A museum was established in an old factory in Bowen Street, Feilding. The building was shared with Feilding & Districts Community Archive headed by Marilyn Wightman. They stayed at Bowen Street for about ten years but outgrew it. A large building in South Street, Feilding, became available. Higgins family helped to finance it. Developed into several themes including wool history, horse drawn vehicles and John Deere tractors. A large mural was painted on the outside wall showing the history of rural Manawatu. Patronage has increased since the Covid shutdown. Introduced practical demonstrations. Brian Hunter room established for meetings. Not many of the original members left but a younger group of retirees coming on now.
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- February 18, 2025