By KATH GANNAWAY
THE heritage and history of the Upper Yarra was showcased on the weekend (2 and 3 April), in another successful Crank Up at the Upper Yarra Museum in Yarra Junction.
More than 1000 people visited the annual event, including lots of families, for what Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society treasurer, John Sykes, said was a very successful, family-oriented weekend.
The museum precinct with the old railway station at its heart, showcased vintage steam and stationary engines, vintage commercial vehicles, chainsaw carving, haybaling and blacksmithing.
There were demonstrations and displays by groups including VicForests and the Maroondah Gem Club, along with the excellent collections of photographs and other artefacts held by the society.
The Upper Yarra Museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays or by appointment for tours.
It will be open also as part of the Ecotopia Festival on Sunday, 10 April, providing another opportunity to catch up on the fascinating heritage of the Upper Yarra.
