November 21, 2014
A new set of stairs might not sound like much but it is definitely a “big step” for the Yarraman Historical Society and Heritage House.
The old convent building in Yarraman houses an incredible amount of Yarraman’s history – both upstairs and downstairs – as well as the studios to Wild Horse FM so it’s important that access for the public is easy.
The building was erected in 1945.
“That makes the steps we just lost 69 years old … and I know how they feel as today is my birthday and I am 69 years old, too,” Yarraman Historical Society president Helene Johnson joked.
She said for the past few years, volunteers have been “patching” and “banging together” the old stairs but it all came to a head when someone put their foot through the landing.
“It was getting to a stage where were going to shut down the stairs. Then we applied to Bendigo Bank and Stanwell,” Helene said.
The new stairs were officially opened by representatives from the two corporations today.
After some short speeches, a ribbon cutting and a sausage sizzle, the invited guests made their way to the museum to inspect some of the thousands of items on display.
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