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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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Read the full storyThe Herbert River Museum is preparing for its Christmas themed display windows, featuring a nativity scene and all things Christmassy.
The volunteers at the museum all get behind it and love the Christmas aspect in the museum during this part of the year.
The Herbert River Museum has 13 volunteers and President Coral Gard said she is always looking for more.
“We only need people to do three hours a week,” she said.
The non-for-profit museum has been open for 32 years now and volunteers always love to see people coming through the doors for the first time.
The museum has six rooms in total and most items on display are donated by members of the public.
“When one of the ladies got here yesterday, on the doorstep was an old fashioned hair dryer,” said Coral.
“Someone had dropped it at the door for us!”
Coral loves working at the museum, she finds it extremely satisfying and interesting.
“I love the history of the place, it is wonderful,” Coral said.
“People come in, and then they'll ask about certain things, and I will say, ‘Well, if I don't know, I can get somebody that does know’.”
Coral also added her thanks to the council, that has donated $5000 a year to the Herbert River Museum.
The Herbert River Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 12pm and will be closed from the 14 December until 4th February for volunteers to enjoy Christmas and extra time with family.
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