This exhibit may be a little hard to find, it is located inside, next to our temporary display, number 13, on the Museum Map.
The Mareeba Lost Stories Project. An initiative dedicated to preserving the immigrant stories of Mareeba’s vast multi-cultural community.
These testimonies illustrate the struggles, dreams and accomplishments of immigrants so that future generations may learn from their collective experience.
Launched in 2017, the Lost Stories of Mareeba project, documented the stories of 22 immigrants who arrived from countries around the world.
These are real stories of men, women and children who have sacrificed to become Mareeba-ites by choice.
This first series records the stories of 22 courageous Mareeba residents who have trusted us to record and share their personal stories with the wider community.
During this project we had the opportunity to meet with many of our immigrants, from all walks of life, and found a common thread amongst them when they shared their stories. Regardless of where they are born, the great majority were hardworking people with a burning desire to succeed and provide for their families.
They truly embody the Mareeba community spirit, and collectively, theirs is the quintessential Mareeba story.
Scan the QR code at this exhibit, or visit our website, to listen to their individual stories.
