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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Miles Historical Village Museum

Name: Miles Historical Village Museum
Address: 141 Murilla Street, Miles, QLD, 4415, AU
Telephone: +61746271492
Price range: $$

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Step back in time through yesteryear with this amazing array of unique historical and geographical collections.

Whether it's discovering the world of your ancestors or rediscovering the times from your own youth, Miles Historical Village Museum will definitely give you a day to remember. Wander through our unique museum set amongst a recreated Miles streetscape from yesteryear. Many original buildings from the Miles township have found a second home in the village - now housing items ranging from a variety of older vehicles and wagons, faithfully recreated town businesses, significant donated collections, to an amazing range of historical artefacts of the Miles region & beyond. It is really an amazing chronicle of life in the past of regional Australia! Find Out More: https://linktr.ee/mileshistoricalvillagemuseum

06/10/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to all our Anniversary Day competition winners!
You brought the spirit, the colour and the costumes — and we loved every minute of it.

From fabulous vintage outfits to impressive CWA baking and all the old‑fashioned games, you helped make the day unforgettable.

Not to mention those fabulous techniques and skills on display in the ever‑popular Billy Boiling Competition — from gathering sticks and getting the fire started to boiling the billy and brewing that perfect cup of tea. The Condamine Bell Toss drew a competitive crowd too, with a close and exciting finish that kept everyone cheering.

The kids (and adults) had a blast in the Sack Race, Egg & Spoon Race and 3‑Legged Race, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Billy Boiling: 1st - Eddie Little, 2nd -Ross Uebergang, 3rd - Nicky Olivier
Best Dressed Female: Lou Hearne
Best Dressed Male: Robert Andrews
CWA Bakeoff Anzac Biscuits: Diane Gray; Runner Up - Leo
CWA Bakeoff Boiled Fruit Cake: Julie Weger
CWA Bakeoff Buderim Ginger Slice: Fay Burton
Condamine Bell Toss: Eddie Little + Jnr winner

Thanks for joining in the fun and helping bring our village to life!

25/09/2026

🎉 Thank You for Celebrating 55 Years with Us!

What a fantastic day we had on 12 September — the Village was buzzing with fun competitions, lively demonstrations and old‑fashioned games that had kids (and a few grown‑ups!) laughing all afternoon.

Huge shout‑out to our amazing Demonstrators who brought history to life with their skills and enthusiasm. You made the Village feel like it had jumped straight back in time.

Big thanks also to Kylie for teaming up with Robyn on the mic, and to our wonderful volunteers who kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Plus a huge shout‑out to our wonderful Red Rose Café team, serving up all the delicious goodies with smiles to match. You’re the heartbeat of days like this!

A special thank you to Roderick and Ailsa Gilmour for joining us and sharing their special memories of the Official Opening in 1971.

We would also like to thank you - all our fantastic visitors who came and supported us, joined in the games and competitions and made the day truly special. 😀

Stay tuned for more photos and the announcement of our competition winners — there were some absolute gems.

23/09/2026

This building recreates the Mundell & Adams Garage, a key Miles motor car business of the 1920s–30s. The original garage sold new vehicles, carried out repairs and supplied petrol—initially in wooden cases containing tins of motor spirit.

The replica features a weatherboard front, galvanised iron sides and historically accurate signwriting taken from original photographs. A 1960s Shell hand pump bowser stands at the entrance, and the workshop interior is furnished with period tools, manuals, charts and a small, recreated office.

A 1935 Bedford utility, originally purchased from the Mundell & Adams Garage, is exhibited inside. This building adds an important early motoring presence to the Village streetscape.

18/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday Miles Historical Village Museum! 🎉

On this day 55 years ago — 18 September 1971 — the Miles & District Historical Society turned dreams into reality with the official opening of the Miles Museum.
What began with vision, volunteering, and sheer determination has grown into one of our region’s most cherished community treasure.

That historic day saw the Columboola Hall, Caretaker’s Cottage, Coach House, Dairy, the unroofed Smithy and Kitchen already standing proudly on site. A wool wagon donated by Mr Stan Bischoff of “Juandah Plains”, Wandoan became the dais for the official opening — and you can still see that very wagon today, standing strong at the front of the Museum.

The celebrations kicked off with a procession led by a band and more than 60 floats, filling Miles with colour, excitement and community spirit. The Museum was officially opened by Mrs Wilson, past President of the Queensland Women’s Historical Association, marking a moment that would shape our town’s story for generations.

Today, we are incredibly proud to be celebrating 55 years of showcasing this remarkable facility to our community, our visitors, and all who value the preservation of local history.

Here’s to the past, the present, and the future of MHVM — a place built by community, cared for by community, and loved by community. 💛📜🏛️

17/09/2026

🌅We hosted a lovely Sunset Tour last night with Chris and Annette, David and Tracey and Linda. As the sun dipped away, the sky transformed into a rich midnight blue scattered with stars, with the moon and Venus shining in perfect alignment. Our guests shared great stories and warm conversation throughout the evening, adding to the magic of the tour.🌟

It was wonderful to see everyone so engaged with the Village’s history, our founders’ remarkable vision and the beautifully presented displays and exhibits.

Thank you for an enjoyable evening - lovely to meet you all. 😀

11/09/2026

🪚 Crosscut Sawpit Demonstration — A True Slice of Local History! 🌲

Step back into Australia’s early timber days and watch two of our talented locals bring the crosscut sawpit to life at Anniversary Day!

This impressive sawpit was constructed in 2018 by one of Miles' master builders. Mark's inspiration runs deep — his family worked in the timber trade long before mechanical sawmills became common, keeping alive the traditional skills that shaped communities right across Australia.

Sawpits like this were used until the 1850s, with two operators working together: the Top Dog up above and the Underdog down in the pit. These old terms come directly from the pitsawing craft and remain part of our everyday language today.

Come and see history in action as our locals demonstrate the teamwork, rhythm and strength behind this age‑old technique. It’s a fantastic chance to learn, ask questions, and appreciate the craftsmanship that helped build early Australia.

📅 Anniversary Day
🎟️ Included with entry
✨ A must‑see demonstration for all ages!

10/09/2026

Step back in time with us!

Join the Miles Historical Village Museum on Saturday 12 September as we celebrate 55 years with games, demonstrations, and family fun. History comes alive — and you’re invited.

09/09/2026

Stop by the CWA Building to see our talented CWA ladies in action on Anniversary Day. Watch as they elegantly demonstrate embroidery, tatting and cross stitch — sharing the timeless skills and traditions passed down through generations.

And don’t miss the antique spinning wheel — watch in awe as raw wool is transformed right before your eyes. Vintage craft lovers, this one’s for you!

The CWA building was officially opened by Mrs C.W. Russell OBE of Jimbour House on 11 September 1993.

The building was originally an Army Disposal Hut at Oakey, purchased by the Jimbour QCWA and moved to Jimbour in 1952. It was then purchased and moved to the Historical Village Museum in 1993 where it houses a collection of CWA memorabilia, mainly from the Murilla Shire CWA branches. Other collections include handcrafted items, sewing machines, leisure and sporting goods and a portion of Launa Partlett’s china collection and paintings together with local family histories.

08/09/2026

Miles Historical Village Museum Anniversary Day
Saturday 12 September 2026

Swing by the Swaggies’ campsite for a yarn and a look at traditional bush cooking. They're always keen for a chat and are excited to showcase their damper making skills, Billy tea and those delicious camp oven stews we all know and love.

07/09/2026

QLD Early Ford V8 Club Inc. 1932-1972

Address

141 Murilla Street
Miles, QLD
4415

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61746271492

Website

http://www.mhv.org.au/

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