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Did you know...
Did you know that Bert Hinkler was born in Bundaberg Queensland? Bert successfully built and flew his glider at Mon Repos beach in 1912.
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The Times Atlas book of maps was used by Bert Hinkler to plot his journeys. He would remove the map of the area he had chosen to explore and would fly over the area with the map on his lap, a pencil, a compass and ruler. As he went, he would mark the map with navigational points. This is a wonderful piece to have in the collection as it gives visitors the opportunity to look upon a piece of history that Bert Hinkler himself used to guide on his pioneering flights.
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Left: Bert's famous Avro Baby is on display for you to sit in and enjoy the ride!
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Did you know...
Did you know that Bert Hinkler flew from Croydon in England to Darwin in Australia in 15.5 days back in 1928?
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This note was hand scribed by Bert Hinkler himself during his history making journey in 1928 from Croydon in England to Darwin in Australia. The note was written by Bert Hinkler and handed to an aboriginal stockman on Alexandria Station on 25 February 1928. He wrote in the note that he had landed at a windmill and bore and did not realise that many people thought he was missing. He explained he would be delayed and would see them all soon and to expect his arrival.
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Left: The magnificent 'Globe Theatre' projects the story of Bert Hinkler's life and his achievements.
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Did you know...
Did you know that Bert Hinkler’s home from Southampton in England was relocated to the grounds of the Botanic Gardens Bundaberg, Queensland in 1984, and it is part of the Hinkler Hall of Aviation tourist attraction?
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The Museum have a number of perfectly preserved letters within the collection. These letters were hand written by Bert Hinkler to his mother and sister. The letters are of significance as they give the reader an insight in to the type of man Bert Hinkler was. From these letters we have a snap shot of what life was like for Bert during the War years and his life in England. It also provides us with written proof of the kind of gentleman that Bert Hinkler was as a loving brother and son. Also the kind words he would use to portray to his loved ones the distance he felt and share with them all of his new adventures.
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Left: Step back in time with a visit to Bert Hinkler's home, relocated 'brick by brick' from Southampton England to be placed on display in the Botanic Gardens Bundaberg.
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