Mannum Dock grant success again!
February 18, 2012
Chairman, Rob Bowring, accompanied by designer and builder Roger Baker accept the grant cheque
Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning was pleased to present a $16,500 grant cheque to the Mannum Dock Museum recently, following their successful application for funding to complete Stage 2 of the interactive exhibition “All Steamed Up”.
Stage 2 of the exhibition, “All Steamed Up” will involve building a replica of the internal and operational aspects of a heritage vessel and surrounds on her epic journeys of the past, depicting her golden days and of passenger travel on the Murray River.
The display will also include the history of the PS Marion, quirky stories of days of old, locks and the river system, and a historic timeline of the evolution of the Marion from a barge to trading boat to passenger carrying operations.
Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum Board, Mr Rob Bowring and Designer and Builder of the display, Mr Roger Baker gratefully accepted the grant cheque from Mr Venning.
“We are extremely excited about our “All Steamed Up” display as it will provide an opportunity for visitors to understand the intricacies of a heritage vessel powered by steam boiler” said Rob Bowring, Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum Board.
“All Steamed Up will be our first interactive display and we hope to attract school groups and families in the years to come”.
Mr Venning said he was delighted to present yet another cheque to the Mannum Dock Museum.
“I don’t think a year has gone by when I haven’t presented some grant funding to the Museum” Mr Venning said.
“Thanks to the tireless work of many volunteers the museum has gone from being an old shed to one of the first places to visit when visiting Mannum.
“To have such great success with grants can only be attributed to how well the Museum uses previous grants monies and their constant vision for improvements and new projects and initiatives.
“I think it is very important that history is preserved for future generations and this exhibition will ensure the history of the PS Marion is recorded and enjoyed” Mr Venning said.
The Mannum Dock Museum of River History and Visitor Information Centre are located on Randell Street in Mannum and are open seven days a week. Further information can be obtained by phoning the Visitor Centre on 8569 1303 or the Museum Office on 8569 2383.
The Mannum Dock Museum Board is very appreciative to Arts SA for their support through the History SA Community Museums Program and very grateful to the Volunteers involved and to Roger Baker for his leadership in this project.