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Curator Conversation - Hustling Hinkler

Hinkler Bundaberg 1928 - State Library Qld
From:Wednesday 07 February 2018
To:Wednesday 07 February 2018
Time:2:00pm - 03:00pm Wednesday 07 February 2018
Location:Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Queensland Australia
 

This Curator Conversation features Jennifer Wilson, Queensland Museum Senior Curator of Transport Energy and Science, presenting: Hustling Hinkler - The story of Bert Hinkler's 1928 flight from England to Australia.

On 7 February 1928, Queensland aviator Herbert ‘Bert’ Hinkler left Croydon aerodrome and arrived in Darwin 15 and a half days later, completing the first solo flight from England to Australia, and setting numerous flight records along the way. The speed with which he completed the journey, embarked on a tour of Australia and began planning his next flights earned him the nickname ‘Hustling Hinkler’. The aircraft, Hinkler’s Avro Avian, hangs on display in the foyer of Queensland Museum. Ninety years later, this and other objects in Queensland Museum’s collections offer an opportunity to reflect on the stories of Hinkler’s historic flight.

Cost: Included with entry to museum. Admission is FREE for residents of the Toowoomba Regional Council region with proof of residency.

Adult $12.50, Concession $10, Child (ages 3 to 15) $6.50, Family (1 adult + 3 children) $25, Family (2 adults + 4 children) $32

Visit www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4659 4900

Cobb+Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba
Queensland
Australia
https://www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
 
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Contact phone 07 4659 4900
Booking informationNo bookings required - just turn up. Included with entry to museum. Admission is FREE for residents of the Toowoomba Regional Council region with proof of residency.
Event websitehttp://www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2018/02/Curator+Conversation+Feb#.WlwfpryWZhE
Contact organisationCobb+Co Museum
Is food and drink available?Yes
Are toilets available?Yes
Is there disabled access?Yes

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