Among the highlights of local Canberra 100 celebrations is a free exhibition conceived and developed entirely by members of the Hall community.
A part of the 2013 Heritage Festival, “Hall and District 1913: An Exhibition” brings together an extraordinary array of rural and domestic artefacts, curiosities, photographs and memorabilia from the homes and businesses that were in and around the Village of Hall in 1913, more proof that the Ginninderra-Hall district was one of the busiest and most populous areas in the region long before Lady Denman made her pronouncement.
The idea is to give visitors a first-hand glimpse into what everyday life was like in and around the Hall area at the time of Canberra’s foundation. The show is based on a walk along a re-created Victoria Street as it was in 1913, with photos and artefacts from the various businesses that were there at the time. A mural of both sides of the street has been painted by Shaun Robson.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a host of other activities, displays, and demonstrations, including spinning and quilting, traditional blacksmithing, bush dancing, live music, face painting, Devonshire teas and much more.
“Hall and District 1913: An Exhibition” at Hall School, 10am to 4pm, Sat – Sun, April 13 and 14. Opening by Centenary historian David Headon, 10am, Saturday, April 13. Free entry.
The illustration shows a section of Shaun Robson’s mural featuring the Hall General Store. This image, and five others, will be on sale as “postcards'” with proceeds to benefit the museum.
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