A HUNDRED years ago there wasn’t the choice of the dozens of brands of soft drink now available. Residents before 1910 would buy Pitman’s drinks and from 1910, softdrinks, including the renowned sarsaparilla, from Wimmers factory in Bury St, Nambour. The factory was situated on the site now occupied by the back portion of the Sunshine Coast Council offices and the car park.
The Nambour Museum in Mitchell Street is celebrating 100 years of the Wimmers Cordial Factory. The history of many other past Nambour businesses will also be on display. Penneys, Bayards, the Nambour Wax Factory, the Moreton Central Sugar Mill, Collins Café will surely evoke memories from past residents.
The Museum’s special open day is on Saturday 15 May from 10 am to 4 pm.
Admission of $5 for adults and $1 for children includes morning or afternoon tea. The display will also be open on following Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1–4 pm. Fay (5441 2083) will open the museum at any time for group bookings. Phone 5441 2083 for further information.
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