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The extensive historical collection on display at the park comprises various antiques, artwork, books and papers, the largest publicly owned collection of horse-drawn vehicles, machinery, tools, and a wide range of unique and forgotten devices all representing the pioneer era in
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Association. It was laid out by architect Fritz Suendermann. It opened as the Gippsland Folk Museum in 1973 and was later renamed Old Gippstown. Officially opened in 1973, Old Gippstown provides large-scale exhibits illustrating the history of the Gippsland region. In the 1990s the park
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Car Show, music events and a monthly market among others. In addition, the Park grounds and its
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period there was a large population increase and insufficient housing, so complete pre-fabricated buildings were imported, including iron houses like the Loren.
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