Frank Partridge VC Military Museum

Frank Partridge VC Military Museum Volunteer Community Museum Admission is by gold coin donation.

A tour of the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum takes you on a journey that leads from the trench warfare of WWI to twenty-first century combat technology. Located in the historic town of Bowraville, its collections cover all of Australia's armed services and its displays of armoury, uniforms, medals, vehicles, art, publications and memorabilia are the largest on the Mid North Coast. It is a must

-see exhibition that brings visitors up close with those who have served Australia since before the days when Anzac became part of our language.

This picture was taken outside the Star Hotel Macksville, in August 1915, as local men were about to leave town to join ...
28/05/2026

This picture was taken outside the Star Hotel Macksville, in August 1915, as local men were about to leave town to join the AIF. From the left, G. B. Kritsch (owner of the Star Hotel), A. Kirwan, T. Cannon (driving the Ford), No. 3732 Silas H. Cook, No. 3941 Clarence A. Sutton, No.1909 George F. Mackenzie, No. 3733 George M. Cook, No. 3972 'Archie' J.H.Woods, Bob King (driving Studebaker), No. 3115 Lawrence W. Stace, Angie Hall, Ray Cook, Alf Spencer, Bill Woods, Don Sutherland, J. Williams Snr, D. O'Rourke Snr, and Robert Tate. Most of the soldiers identified enlisted at Holdsworthy on 30/8/1915. Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch.
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street, Bowraville, NSW. Entry by donation and volunteers are welcome, 0265647056.

Sam Gilkison's Royal Hotel, Bowraville, circa 1910-1920, was the venue for many farewell and welcome home functions as l...
21/05/2026

Sam Gilkison's Royal Hotel, Bowraville, circa 1910-1920, was the venue for many farewell and welcome home functions as local men departed for, or returned from, the war. (Ancestry.com)
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 0265647056. 29 High St, Bowraville. See less

Macksville Womens Workers, circa 1917-1918. The lady sitting down (side on) at the centre front at a sewing machine is b...
14/05/2026

Macksville Womens Workers, circa 1917-1918. The lady sitting down (side on) at the centre front at a sewing machine is believed to be Mrs Ellen Sutton. The lady standing second from the right, close to the door with her head tilted left is Mrs Mary Sheriff, who later married NO. 3153 Charles Gross. Other women known to be pictured include Mesdammes Lake, Adams, F. Young, Gordon, Clark, Roberts, O'Rourke, Sanders, Wall, Maslen, Carroll, Hays, W. Rideout, D. Welsh, Pollard, Woods, E. Mitchell, W. Blair, Bishop, E. Dalley, K. Thompson and E. Gaddes. Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch.
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street, Bowraville, NSW. Entry is by donation, 0265647056, Volunteers Welcome.

Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am. Entry is by donation, 29 High Street, Bowraville, ...
07/05/2026

Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am. Entry is by donation, 29 High Street, Bowraville, 0265647056, volunteers welcome.

A section from the 1st Light Horse ready to move out. Herbert Hughes collection.Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is op...
30/04/2026

A section from the 1st Light Horse ready to move out. Herbert Hughes collection.
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street Bowraville NSW. Entry by donation, 0265647056, volunteers welcome.

The dinner to celebrate 80 years of Nambucca Heads is an event not to be missed. Intrinsic to the celebrations is the re...
23/04/2026

The dinner to celebrate 80 years of Nambucca Heads is an event not to be missed.
Intrinsic to the celebrations is the release of the Sub-branch's eighty-year history - 'We've Got Your Back' - and this is an extract from the book's back cover:
'We've Got Your Back demonstrates how conflict has shaped Australia as a nation and highlights the impact those who have served with the Australian Defence Force has had on the Nambucca Valley.Their service is woven deeply into the fabric of our community, influencing our shared values, traditions and sense of belonging.'
It will be an evening long remembered.

The new memorial in Macksville honours Frank Partridge, a truly remarkable local figure. He was the youngest Australian ...
16/04/2026

The new memorial in Macksville honours Frank Partridge, a truly remarkable local figure. He was the youngest Australian and only militia soldier awarded the Victoria Cross in World War II, recognised for extraordinary bravery during the Bougainville campaign in 1945.
A memorial like this isn’t just about marking history—it keeps stories like his alive in the community where he grew up and is buried. The existing memorial tradition in the area already highlights his courage and legacy, noting how he continued fighting despite severe wounds and inspired those around him.
Credit to Nambucca Valley Council for continuing to invest in that legacy. For a town like Macksville, it’s not just a monument—it’s part of local identity.
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open in Bowraville NSW from 9.30am, 29 High Street, 0265647056.

No. 28942 S. K. Ainsworth was born in Macksville and thereafter spent most of his life in Kempsey. (Ancestry.com) Nambu...
09/04/2026

No. 28942 S. K. Ainsworth was born in Macksville and thereafter spent most of his life in Kempsey. (Ancestry.com) Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street, Bowraville, NSW. Entry by donation, volunteers welcome, 0265647056

No. 2166 A.J. Kesby, sixth from the right at the front with bent left arm, on leave outside the Palace of Versailles on ...
02/04/2026

No. 2166 A.J. Kesby, sixth from the right at the front with bent left arm, on leave outside the Palace of Versailles on 23/1/1918. Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch.
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street, Bowraville NSW, 0265647056, entry by donation, volunteers welcome.

No. 1833a B.R.Grant. This first cross was erected over his grave by his comrades. Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch.Frank ...
19/03/2026

No. 1833a B.R.Grant. This first cross was erected over his grave by his comrades. Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch.

Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street, Bowraville NSW, entry by donation, 0265647056, volunteers welcome.

No. 3203 R. V. Falkner was a butter maker in the Nambucca District and travelled to Brisbane to enlist. Nambucca Anzacs ...
12/03/2026

No. 3203 R. V. Falkner was a butter maker in the Nambucca District and travelled to Brisbane to enlist. Nambucca Anzacs by Trevor Lynch.
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am, 29 High Street, Bowraville, 0265647056, entry by donation and volunteers welcome.

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29 High Street
Bowraville, NSW
2449

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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+61265647056

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