Yesterdays Memories at Mandarana

Yesterdays Memories at Mandarana A privately owned collection of historiical items and information. Phone or text Chris to arrange a visit. Tea or coffee is available. Mobile 0435 918 928.

Located in a picturesque setting on the site of an old church and cemetery.

Too busy to take photos, but I think this one tells the story.Far left 1917, full dress far right 1947, Front row Rosali...
14/02/2026

Too busy to take photos, but I think this one tells the story.
Far left 1917, full dress far right 1947,
Front row Rosalind Chisler, 91 this year, and her
1957 wedding ensemble.
A great ending to a great day. A great cause.
Trudy Crowley Foundation.

2 months of gathering, washing , repairing and a final ironing ended at the Ocean International Hotel yesterday in readi...
13/02/2026

2 months of gathering, washing , repairing and a final ironing ended at the Ocean International Hotel yesterday in readiness for Galentines Day High Tea for Trudy Crowley foundation on February 14th.

Friends , your help is required. NOW!Over the past few years I have added some beautiful wedding dresses to my collectio...
26/01/2026

Friends , your help is required. NOW!
Over the past few years I have added some beautiful wedding dresses to my collection. Most of them have all details but, but, some have not. In some cases it is my fault. Thinking I would remember who gave it to me and to whom it belonged. Sadly my memory file has overflowed and I have lost some details.
I need all of you to contact me and check if I have your details correct. NOW! Please, please, don’t delay!
A text message would be a great start.

Happy Australia Day
26/01/2026

Happy Australia Day

While I will be working here all this weekend, please feel free to call in for coffee and a look around. You might even ...
23/01/2026

While I will be working here all this weekend, please feel free to call in for coffee and a look around. You might even get a job or two.🤣
Make it between 10 and 4 and I’ll be happy to see you.
I am a bit old school, messenger only on computer not with me on my phone. 😀😀

Have started work on wedding dresses and will continue till ready. Painting again today. Soaked these overnight, now for...
23/01/2026

Have started work on wedding dresses and will continue till ready.
Painting again today.
Soaked these overnight, now for the sun to do it’s thing. 😀
Once again I have a mystery dress.
The miniature Bride!
Purchased from Walkerston, Church of England Op shop many years ago. I would love to know the history, because that’s what I do, collect and save history. If it’s local more the better.
Someone must know who had a matching wedding dress or who wore this delightful little girls dress.

Having a day at home alone to rest and recover. Trying to decide what to sell to downsize.Decided, Australia Day coming ...
22/01/2026

Having a day at home alone to rest and recover.
Trying to decide what to sell to downsize.
Decided, Australia Day coming up, to sell these two insignificant fashion dolls UNTILL !!!
I read the sticker on the top of discoloured cylinder from a friends collection. The other One I have had for many years sitting in the cupboard.
Do you see what I see?
Australian flora and fauna on their “Australian National Costume Outfits”. I thought they were the same. Duh!
Made by “Golda Green” of Moranbah. About 1997?
Do you know anything about this information?

My jobs for the next month. Prepare 15 wedding dresses for Charity display. 1. Clean the wedding dress.2. Locate a mann...
17/01/2026

My jobs for the next month. Prepare 15 wedding dresses for Charity display.
1. Clean the wedding dress.
2. Locate a mannequin.
3. Clean the mannequin
4 Allow the dress to dry in morning sunshine.

What a delight to add these trios to the many other Mackay related items in the collection. My space is open for visitor...
16/01/2026

What a delight to add these trios to the many other Mackay related items in the collection. My space is open for visitors by phoning ahead to organise a day. An historical display of many Mackay items, at a Church and Cemetery Site about 15 minutes from Mackay City Centre. Dry weather is best.

07/01/2026

I find I have a lot of posts on my page that I don’t want.
Should I make this site a private page?. How do I deal with it all?
Some advise please.

Little things that bring joy to my heart. All within an arms reach.
07/01/2026

Little things that bring joy to my heart. All within an arms reach.

Address

17 Balnagowan/Mandarana Road
The Leap, QLD
4740

Telephone

+61435918928

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