Bowraville’s Frank Partridge VC Military Museum receives funding boost Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 15, 2024 Macksville Ex Services Club CEO Mrs Judy Ward and Frank Partridge VC Military Museum’s Mr Blue Manning with the museum’s off-site display at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. IN a boost to initiatives aimed at honouring and remembering veterans and Australia’s significant military history, the NSW Government’s Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) has allocated over $100,000 to 92 community groups, schools, and ex-service organisations across the state. The ACGP offers small grants of up to $3,000, which according to Minister for Veterans David Harris are to fund projects that recognise Australia’s war service history, educate a new generation and support the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au This year 110 applications were received, underscoring the growing recognition of the importance of honouring veterans within local communities. Among the recipients is the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum in Bowraville, which has been awarded $1,000 to enhance its displays of military memorabilia. The museum, known for its rich collection, faces constraints on its displays due to insufficient cabinets and other exhibit spaces. With this grant, the museum aims to improve its exhibition spaces, allowing more items to be showcased, thereby enhancing the experience for visitors. “We are always looking to improve our ability to exhibit the museum’s collection and this $1000 will be put to good use as every little bit helps,” Frank Partridge VC Military Museum’s Mr Blue Manning told News Of The Area. Some funds from the grant may also be used to enhance exhibits that the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum has off-site. At the Macksville Ex Services Club a large glass display cabinet has been handed over to the museum for display purposes. Often holding a display of military uniforms and service medals awarded to former service personnel of the Nambucca Valley, the display now also hosts a collection of ANZAC biscuit tins, each with artworks depicting historically significant images of Australia’s military history. “We love having these displays here as it reminds everyone about how this club started and what we are all about,” added Macksville Ex Services Club CEO Judy Ward. The display at the Macksville Ex-Services Club has had the added positive effect of informing visitors to the Nambucca Valley of the existence and location of the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum, boosting visitor numbers significantly. This innovative approach has also been taken elsewhere in the district with a display at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club with the museum in partnership with the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. By Mick BIRTLES The display currency features a collection of ANZAC biscuit tins, each with artworks depicting historically significant images of Australia’s military history.
