The future of Mooroopna Historical Society has been secured thanks to a $200,000 Victorian Government grant and support from Greater Shepparton City Council (GSCC) and the local community, Member for Shepparton Jeanette Powell said today.
The money fulfils an election promise Mrs Powell made prior to the Coalition’s election victory last year. The Victorian Government funding for the purchase was provided to Greater Shepparton City Council which also contributed $50,000.
Mrs Powell met with the Historical Society Committee and the Acting CEO of GSCC Julie Salomon at Grutzner House today to celebrate the purchase.
Jeanette with Owen Power (President MHS), David Fordyce (legal advisor) and Julie Salomon (Acting CEO GSCC) and other committee members
Mrs Powell said the funding has enabled the Society to purchase the historic Grutzner House, which is part of the old Mooroopna Base Hospital and the society’s home for the past three years.
“The Society has done a wonderful job in raising the remaining funds from the local community who were keen to see the museum stay onsite at the old Mooroopna Hospital,” Mrs Powell said.
“The Museum houses one of the most significant, complete and unique medical collections in Australia.
“It also has an extensive collection of war memorabilia and photographs and artefacts depicting the history of Mooroopna.
“Grutzner House is ideal for the Society’s needs, being in good condition and occupying nearly two standard house blocks.
“The space required to store all these items is considerable and I am pleased that Grutzner House is now in the hands of the Historical Society.”
Mrs Powell said the grant has ensured the society will keep its collection for the enjoyment and interest of the people of Mooroopna and visitors to the town.
“It is important for the volunteers of the Mooroopna Historical Society to have a museum to house this unique historical collection so it was not sent to storage and lost to the community forever.”
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