Take a stroll down nostalgia lane, see a century-old mechanical blast from the past, or enjoy the added bonus of a guest appearance by country music favourite Dave Kirk at the Historic Village Herberton this Easter school holidays. A huge 1905 Marshall Steam Traction...
An old work horse that saw gallant duty in Cairns over three decades has been stripped back to bare metal, relieved of some major dents, painted in her original ‘fire engine red’ and is ready to re-enter service at the Historic Village Herberton. Village owners Craig...
The Tin Lizzie was a remarkable car and despite its slightly disparaging nickname an engineering feat. Running on petrol, kerosene or even ethanol this people’s car proved to be one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. The 1923 Model-T Ford housed at the village...
Go back 100 years, what would you make your special someone using these pantry staples for Valentine’s Day? A bit of history…. Grocery shopping was a busy business 100 years ago – all scooping and sizing and weighing and cutting. Many, many more food items were...
Steam engine, truck and vintage machinery buffs are in for a century old blast from the past when the Historic Village Herberton rolls out its latest working treasures. The lovingly restored 1905 Marshall Steam Traction Engine and 1921 AEC Tipper Truck were bought in...
Historic Village Herberton is one of six sites chosen for the Tropical North electric vehicle pilot project. Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, Cameron Dick has given the green light for the Queensland Government and RACQ pilot...
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