Shepparton Heritage Centre opens Hall of Fame exhibition
By Aaron Cordy
SHEPPARTON Heritage Centre were thrilled to show off the newly renovated hall as they launched the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame Exhibition on Monday, July 22.
Mr Don Kilgour, Chair and inductee of the Greater Shepparton City Council Sports Hall of Fame, and Mr Brett Lancaster OAM, former Australian Pro Cyclist and Gold Medallist were guest speakers.
The exhibition showcases memorabilia from some of the region’s greatest sporting identities across all sports and fields and arguably Shepparton’s greatest sporting hero, Brett Lancaster OAM, spoke about the bike he donated to the museum.
“This is the only bike I’ve put in here because it means so much to me growing up in Shepparton and developing as a young man, and the town looking after me,” said Brett.
“1997 that bike’s from, when I went to the junior world titles. I went down to Launceston first and won two Australian titles… The town got behind me that year, they put on cinema nights and raffles, they went out and collected money from orchardists. And still to this day, I’m happy for what this community gave me,” said Brett, referring to his bike.
The museum has undergone major renovations, featuring new flooring, a new domestic space with beautifully decorated plaster ceilings, and fresh paint throughout to make the space inviting and easy to navigate, ensuring each visit offers something new with frequently updated displays.
