Apologies for the long silence - there was definitely a gremlin in the works somewhere as I could not sign in to the blog, hence it was impossible to post.......not the greatest but, the whizzkids in IT have done their thing and here we are back online! Hoorah!
So much has been happening Aotea Utanganui - Museum of South Taranaki....the funding for the exhibition was secured in October thanks to a generous grant from the South Taranaki District Council so the exhibition development has proceeding apace. Object lists, communication goals, interpretive media - all the jargon is in full use and the museum team is working to capacity and beyond to get the doors open.
We have been fortunate to get all sorts of help from our friends and volunteers - the Machinery Restoration Group has been busy with wire brushes and borer treatment, cleaning off rust and zapping those pesky borer beetles before they can get out and about. A lot of the collection needs restorative work before it can go on display so we have a lot to do.........
This gorgeous little jigger is looking much better now that it has been cleaned. I really like the bright red paint. Imagine the excitement you would have felt if you were five and found this under your Christmas Tree in 1920! Oh happy day!
Meri Kirihimete to you all and best wishes for health and happiness in 2011.
