Proserpine Museum

03/06/2026

Street parades down Main Street in days gone by

03/06/2026

A lovely catch up with our local firies on Monday to celebrate 75 years, including a fantastic morning tea. Demonstrating the old and new protective gear, standing in front of our Fire Brigade which is on display at the museum

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

A reminder that the Proserpine Fire and Rescue are having a display at the Museum tomorrow 9 - 12. Monday 1st June. Come along and celebrate their 75th Anniversary

27/05/2026

Thank you to Mick’s Mobile Computers for their same day service to get one of our main computers up and running

20/05/2026

Where was this hut located?

20/05/2026

ON THIS DAY 15TH MAY 1986
from the Proserpine Guardian
COUNCILLORS VOTE FOR A RISE IN EXPENSES: - Following heated discussion, $150 per day expenses was agreed upon to cover travelling and accommodation costs when attending local authority conferences etc. These costs could be quite considerable.
ANGRY MOTORIST: A parking fine was paid in one and 4 cent stamps by an irate motorist who considered himself hard done by.
CATHOLIC DEBUTANTE BALL A SUCCESS: 20 debutantes were presented before a capacity crowd which danced its way pas midnight.
OBITUARY - MARY ELIZABETH CROSSLEY, did aged 91 was an old local identity of Conway and Proserpine survived by four children.
RAY CLIFFORD WARREN, an old local resident, died aged 54 following a long illness.
DOREEN MAY WEST, a member of another old local family died aged 73.
CANE HARVESTING: One million tonnes is being predicted this year.
WHITSUNDAY BOXING CLUB: A crowd of 250 enjoyed the night with local wins from Martin Turner, Martin Goldsbury, Shortie McGoldrick and Greg Meade.
BATON TWIRLERS: Whitsunday Roulette Baton Twirlers performed at the flea market at the Cultural Hall on Saturday.
RUGBY UNION: Raiders defeated Mackay Keas despite missing half back Peter Chengody who was playing for North Queensland.
MOTHER'S DAY FUNCTION: Women's Section of the National Party held a successful Mothers' Day at the Cultural Hall. Gladys Wesche received warm applause for "The mother with most children" with eleven and no fewer than thirty four grandchildren.
HIGH SCHOOL: Year 11 Camp took place at Cape Hillsborough.
Congratulations to Les Humphries and Bradley Watson, chosen for the NQ Squash team with Juanita Lewis chosen as reserve.

17/05/2026

Exciting times ahead for the museum

1st June - Proserpine Fire Brigade 75 year celebrations - come along and check out own fire truck on display in the museum

4th - 11th July a treasure trove of books at the Annual Book Bonanza

25th July - Museum’s 25 year celebrations

August - Emerging Artists Exhibition in the foyer of the museum