FOR 2009 ONLY: JIMBOUR TRACTOR is
housed at the Pioneer Park Museum.

The Clayton Shuttleworth tractor was imported by Mr W Ewing in 1913 for farming crops of wheat, barley and oats on the Jimbour Plains. The tractor is powered by a 3 cylinder engine of 60bhp (45kw). The tractor runs on kerosene, a cheap fuel at the time. The tractor has forward and reverse gears, but with a poor power to weight ratio (weighing 10tons) could only pull a plough of 8 ft to a depth of 8 ins. The tractor finished its working life clearing farm land of trees in the Jimbour district. It was moved to a shed erected especially to house it at Jimbour township, near the State School. It is believed to be the only surviving example in the world.

Another very rare tractor that will accompany the Clayton Shuttleworth is a English Marshall (F) class of 70bhp. (52kw). This Marshall tractor upon arriving in Australia was put to work in Central Western Queensland where it was used to cart wool to the railhead, plough firebreaks and pull wagon trains over many years. It gave sterling service. Mr Nev. Morris purchased this machine some years ago and did an excellent job of restoration, bringing it up to operational condition, so the public of today can observe how rural industries worked yesteryear.

You've really got to see it to believe the vast collection we have on display!

The Machinery Sheds house possibly one of the largest collections of operating tractors and agricultural machinery in Queensland.

Our Museum is rich in history and open daily.

17 BLACK STREET, DALBY
PH: 07 4662 4760

MUSEUM OPENING TIMES
8 am to 5 pm 7 days a week
(except Christmas Day)

ADMISSION
Adults $5.00
Children $1.00
Pensioners $4.00
Groups by negotiation

VISIT OUR IMAGE GALLERY

Pioneer Machinery now on display includes a pre-war hay baler.

Pioneer Machinery Now on Display:
Late 1800’s model working thrashers and elevator, 1950’s model reaper & binder, pre war hay baler, early hand and power driven cornshellers, oil and petrol engines.
Tractors: Hart-Par, Fordson, Case, Massey Harris, McCormick Deering, Cletrac;
Headers: Tractor driven (PTO), Self propelled (AUTO).
Fire Engines: 1957 White Chev, A 1980 White International one of the last white fire engines being used by the local fire department.
Tools: View the display of many old hand tools and implements used in the early pioneering days of Dalby and the Wambo Shire area.
Rare Find: Chandler Hearse, one of only two left in the world, the other one is on display in America.
New Displays: 11th Light Horse Brigade Motor Regiment collection displaying helmets and Australian military uniforms, insignia, equipment and documentation with an emphasis on local military service, history and collected souvenirs. Housing the collection is an extension room from Contin Boarding House, which was built near the old Bore Baths approx 1905. The "Hut" was owned by former mayor Charles Drew.

Walk through and experience the colonial memorabilia housed in authentic buildings.

The many buildings at Pioneer Park are original colonial construction and have been moved to the Park or rebuilt from original materials.

Buildings house such things as an old school, colonial cottage, early photos, historical phone exchange, dentist's chair and equipment, hospital equipment, original jail building with antique firearm collection and an old shop building. Check out the museum's blacksmith shop in full working order. An extensive rock, mineral and fossil collection is conveniently grouped for inspection.

Family History: The Dalby Family History Society is located at the Pioneer Park and is available to assist people research their family history. Dalby Family History Society is open on:
Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm
Friday 9 am to 3 pm
Saturday 12 noon to 4 pm

Crafts: There is a well stocked craft shop with crafts made locally. Books and more information about the Dalby area are also available.

It's easy to find:
Just follow the Warrego Highway.
You will find the Dalby Pioneer Park Museum located south of the Warrego highway at west Dalby with access via Black Street.

"Rocks and more rocks..." A section of the extensive rock, mineral and fossil collection


The colonial kitchen - experience the memories.

A rare collection of kettles and 2 wooden butter churns.
Early telephones and exchange equipment in excellent condition.