Guess the Baby

We're nearly done putting together the Wee Ones baby display. Here is a sneak peak at our Guess the Baby contest. It's not gonna be easy!

We owe a big thank you to local photographer, Kelly Cormack, who donated some glass photo frames which are proving to be perfect for our purposes. They protect photos and allow them to be hung safely - not using any adhesives or blue tack on the walls. Thanks, Kelly!

Still looking for a few more baby photos of local Otautau people for this contest. If you have one, let us know.

We're open Wednesdays and Sundays, 2pm-4pm, and by request. Your comments are always welcome!

Lillicrap's Hone

A few weeks ago, we were lucky to receive a Lillicrap's Hone from a couple who had found it whilst cleaning out an old house in Mossburn.

The hone was still in its original box and was used for sharpening razors. It's made of uranium glass which means it contains uranium and has a low level of radioactivity.

We put it under a blacklight (or UV light), and were amazed at its phosphorescent characteristics.

The next test is to see how radioactive it is. Anyone have a Geiger counter?

We're open Wednesdays and Sundays, 2pm-4pm, and by request. Your comments are always welcome!

The Old Baths

We were delighted to receive these photos of the old baths at Holt Park. This seems to be the official opening of the baths as Adam Hamilton, MP for Wallace, is in them. The photos probably date from the 1930s although we don't know. Hamilton was MP for Wallace almost continuously from 1919 to 1946.

Adam Hamilton, MP, with hat in hand, opening the Otautau Baths at Holt Park.

First swimmers to try the pool?

Happy swimmers - can you name anyone?

We're open Wednesdays and Sundays, 2pm-4pm, and by request. Your comments are always welcome!