Irwin Districts Historical Society inc. — Attraction in Dongara

Hi, Firstly I would like to thank Shirley Scooter for all the help she gave to me a few months ago. I went into the museum and asked about some relatives around the area and she took me out the back to look at her computer and look up the Carnamah website and found more information about my ancestors in that area. A few days later a man came into the museum asking the same thing and it turned out we are related to the same Great Grandma Annie Morgan, Richmond ( nee Little). From that came two more family members and we are now all sharing our family history and keeping in contact. It is thanks to the volunteers around these places that help people solve their family mysteries and a wonderful discovery it has been by all of us. Thank you for allowing me to have a say about Shirley and I only wish the best for her and your lovely museum and township. Colleen Faed, Mandurah,...

A wonderful representation of the early settlement & convict heritage of the area. The buildings are superbly maintained, the artefacts were amazing, with some incredible vintage glassware. Lacking in the history of the indigenous peoples of the area, but believe that it is being researched and will be added...

All three museums operated by the Society are fantastic. Great collection of artifacts and the local history of the area is told very well. Highly recommend a visit to the old Police Station Museum, Russ Cottage and Museum of Fishing and Sea when in Dongara and...