24/10/2024

Ice works, boat building, and ostrich farming are some of the untold stories from the industrial history of the St George region that feature in Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s latest exhibition, Makers & Manufacturers.
 
The exhibition sheds light on little known aspects of the local social, economic and business history of the region. It tells the stories of those who established, managed, or worked in local businesses, factories, manufacturing companies, on farms and in industries.  
 
Incorporating historical material from Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s significant collection, the exhibition also includes loan items from public and private collections, including the Powerhouse Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum and the National Film and Sound Archive.
 
The exhibition explores many diverse industries, those who worked in them, and how they have contributed to the development of the St George region.  
 
Attendees can expect learning about the earliest industries in the area, how population growth expanded agriculture, local manufacturing and construction industries, and how the industrial scene change pre and post the Second World War.
 
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said: “This exhibition is a detailed snapshot of our local rapid economic growth throughout the ages.
 
“Historical enthusiasts, economic and business students, and entrepreneurs will find this display fascinating but is suitable for all ages, there is something for everyone.”
 
The official opening will be on Friday 8 November, with the exhibition running from 9 November 2024 – 11 May 2025.
 

Event: Makers & Manufacturers Exhibition opening    

Dates: Friday 8 November 2024.
Cost: Free, RSVP online via the Makers & Manufacturers webpage.
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville. 
 
To view other events, visit our What’s On page.

This project is supported by Create NSW’s Cultural Grant Program, a devolved funding program administered by The Royal Australian Historical Society on behalf of the NSW Government. 

  

     

Caption first image: Shoemaking lasts.
Caption second image: Shoe tools.