THREATENING weather on Saturday didn’t stop locals enjoying Heritage Day in Kerang.
The event showcased the Kerang Museum’s collection of vintage and restored engines, trucks and items handed down through generations of local families.
The day also featured a once-off display of letters and documents from both world wars, including letters signed by Winston Churchill, as well as service uniforms of local inhabitants.
One room was dedicated to christening clothes and lingerie from the late 1800s, and another room featured old farming equipment.
Events ran throughout the day and included a town historical tour, a sheep shearing demonstration and the demonstration of a hand-operated milk separator.
Engines were kept running throughout the day, including a steam engine.
The Kerang and District Vintage Motor Club provided an array of vintage cars to make any car lover swoon.
Kerang Historical Society secretary, Sandra Westblade said the day lived up to her hopes.
“Despite the weather, I think the day has gone very well. A lot of people have come through the gate,” she said.
Society president, Colin Day said the day gave the historical society the chance to show the public what the museum offers.
“We try and specialise in things that were used or modified, or even made in the area for local use. There are plenty of museums around and to make us a bit different, rather than try to collect from all over we try to collect the history of the shire,” he said.
All entry fees went towards maintaining and improving the society’s current collection.
